I did it!

[Britster]

Ok, I'm thinking of hitting up the grocery store tomorrow and testing this out on our dogs. My dads dogs are HORRIBLE eaters. They act like feeding them is just... a disgrace. I even mix real meats, etc, in with their kibble, and they often walk away from their bowls. So I've given up and decided to stop worrying so much about it.

But I was talking to my dad tonight and if they eat regular food, w/o kibble, he may be interested in just adding the supplement and cooking them people food.

So I think instead of doing the carnivore blend, the easiest thing for me would be rice. That's something easy to mix in w/ the chicken, and he probably will eat it easier than any of the other carb sources.

So this is the recipe generated for Jackson:
JACKSON'S HOMEMADE FOOD RECIPE IngredientsGramsAmount(1)Chicken, thigh, meat only, cooked280.0 g2cup, chopped or diced(2)Oil, canola0.6 g1/8of a tsp(3)Rice, white, long-grain, regular, cooked118.5 g3/4of a cup

PLUS4 5/8 teaspoons (9.25 gram) of Balance IT® Canine once a day

1 bottle of Balance IT® Canine will last about 64 days

Per Above Recipe: 631 Calories; 45% protein calories (281 Calories); 34% fat calories (216 Calories); 21% carbohydrate calories (133 Calories); 66.2% moisture. Notes: These percentages do not correspond to the percentages listed on commercially made food.

Is this better than the carnivore blend?

The calories are a lot higher than recommended for him though. 631. His food now is 430 kcals/cup and he only gets 1/2 cup of kibble per day plus canned and a few treats etc.

[ladyjane]

I don't know about the calorie thing....but I DO know that the nutritionist told me that the amount of food would be way more than Cookie was used to. She said to let her know if she did not want to eat it all. Oh please, she ate like a little piglet and loved it...still does two years later AND she has maintained her weight! I was thinking she might gain but she did not.

[tokipoki]

Originally Posted by Britster

Ok, I'm thinking of hitting up the grocery store tomorrow and testing this out on our dogs. My dads dogs are HORRIBLE eaters. They act like feeding them is just... a disgrace. I even mix real meats, etc, in with their kibble, and they often walk away from their bowls. So I've given up and decided to stop worrying so much about it.

But I was talking to my dad tonight and if they eat regular food, w/o kibble, he may be interested in just adding the supplement and cooking them people food.

So I think instead of doing the carnivore blend, the easiest thing for me would be rice. That's something easy to mix in w/ the chicken, and he probably will eat it easier than any of the other carb sources.

So this is the recipe generated for Jackson:
JACKSON'S HOMEMADE FOOD RECIPE IngredientsGramsAmount(1)Chicken, thigh, meat only, cooked280.0 g2cup, chopped or diced(2)Oil, canola0.6 g1/8of a tsp(3)Rice, white, long-grain, regular, cooked118.5 g3/4of a cup

PLUS4 5/8 teaspoons (9.25 gram) of Balance IT® Canine once a day

1 bottle of Balance IT® Canine will last about 64 days

Per Above Recipe: 631 Calories; 45% protein calories (281 Calories); 34% fat calories (216 Calories); 21% carbohydrate calories (133 Calories); 66.2% moisture. Notes: These percentages do not correspond to the percentages listed on commercially made food.

Is this better than the carnivore blend?

The calories are a lot higher than recommended for him though. 631. His food now is 430 kcals/cup and he only gets 1/2 cup of kibble per day plus canned and a few treats etc.

I actually just made a batch of chicken thighs and brown rice last night! I prefer this recipe you posted to the carnivore blend. That carnivore blend is literally the supplement and whatever single protein source you choose. Even if you do a recipe with rice and pick the high protein version, it's still a ton of meat. I initially tried to make the high protein one but I'm not going to feed Toki a cup of chicken thighs with a tablespoon of rice each day. Too much fat and protein for her (and pricier than incorporating rice and veggies). So I just swapped it for the regular recipe. The calories for the daily recipe generated are also much higher for us too so I'm just going to give her whatever amount I know she eats calorically to maintain her weight and adjust the amount of supplement and assess her weight weekly. I could probably also just decrease her weight in the generator but yeah...she'd balloon up if I fed what they calculated/recommended. How big are your dad's dogs? I wish we had more room in the freezer for Toki's food. I can't believe how much space it takes up for a dog that's not even 8 pounds!

[Britster]

Originally Posted by tokipoki

I actually just made a batch of chicken thighs and brown rice last night! I prefer this recipe you posted to the carnivore blend. That carnivore blend is literally the supplement and whatever single protein source you choose. Even if you do a recipe with rice and pick the high protein version, it's still a ton of meat. I initially tried to make the high protein one but I'm not going to feed Toki a cup of chicken thighs with a tablespoon of rice each day. Too much fat and protein for her (and pricier than incorporating rice and veggies). So I just swapped it for the regular recipe. The calories for the daily recipe generated are also much higher for us too so I'm just going to give her whatever amount I know she eats calorically to maintain her weight and adjust the amount of supplement and assess her weight weekly. I could probably also just decrease her weight in the generator but yeah...she'd balloon up if I fed what they calculated/recommended. How big are your dad's dogs? I wish we had more room in the freezer for Toki's food. I can't believe how much space it takes up for a dog that's not even 8 pounds!

Thanks! That's what I am thinking, because most dogs food also say to feed Jackson, 17lbs, 1 - 1 1/4 cup per day! He would be so fat. I like to keep him in good shape and lean, especially since he's involved in agility, and other sports.

This is what he maintains while typically eating 1/2 cup of kibble, a spoonful of wet food, a Dentastix, and a few treats every day (I up his food with excess exercise, such as swimming daily):
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So I just don't wanna start feeding him this food and have him balloon up, LOL... or act like he's starving all the time and want more. lol.

My dads dogs... their long haired Dachshund/spaniel mix is prob 23lbs now and he is overweight. He really should likely only weigh about 15 max. Lilly the JRT mix is about 13lbs. She's in decent shape. Could maybe lose 1lb.

[tokipoki]

Originally Posted by Britster

Thanks! That's what I am thinking, because most dogs food also say to feed Jackson, 17lbs, 1 - 1 1/4 cup per day! He would be so fat. I like to keep him in good shape and lean, especially since he's involved in agility, and other sports.

This is what he maintains while typically eating 1/2 cup of kibble, a spoonful of wet food, a Dentastix, and a few treats every day (I up his food with excess exercise, such as swimming daily):
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So I just don't wanna start feeding him this food and have him balloon up, LOL... or act like he's starving all the time and want more. lol.

My dads dogs... their long haired Dachshund/spaniel mix is prob 23lbs now and he is overweight. He really should likely only weigh about 15 max. Lilly the JRT mix is about 13lbs. She's in decent shape. Could maybe lose 1lb.

Man! Jackson is ripped...awesome legs (not to be too weird lol). I think the home cooking could help with weight loss for your dad's doxie too (if he's looking to do that). Toki can maintain her weight on a little over 1 cup of home cooked vs. like 6 tbsp of kibble and I think the volume makes a big difference in being satisfied. I've noticed this since I switched her to wet food a while back. She's also eats slower and doesn't just hoover up her food in 10 seconds like she did with kibble which is a plus. Keep us posted on how Jackson and your dad's dogs like it!

[Lilah Charm]

I'm intrigued...lilah loves her peas, carrots and green beans frozen but does not like green beans just plain raw. She seems too skinny to me right now, loves her wet food, not all that excited about her kibble but will take mouthfuls throughout the day... My wheels are turning...

[Britster]

Originally Posted by tokipoki

Man! Jackson is ripped...awesome legs (not to be too weird lol). I think the home cooking could help with weight loss for your dad's doxie too (if he's looking to do that). Toki can maintain her weight on a little over 1 cup of home cooked vs. like 6 tbsp of kibble and I think the volume makes a big difference in being satisfied. I've noticed this since I switched her to wet food a while back. She's also eats slower and doesn't just hoover up her food in 10 seconds like she did with kibble which is a plus. Keep us posted on how Jackson and your dad's dogs like it!

Lol, no not weird, I tell him all the time "you're mr muscle man!" when you put his back legs, he's just so strong lol. I think it's due to all the swimming he does in the summer but he runs a lot too.

I am worried he will eat sooo fast lol. He is like a vulture when it comes to human food. He will eat it up in like 2 seconds lol. I am not even sure he chews.

I guess I am just kinda scared to rock the boat, because he's actually doing very well right now, so there's no real "reason" to change other than just trying to do better.

And yes we def want the doxie to lose weight.

[Britster]

Ohh I just saw the spaghetti recipe! haha Jax would DEF eat that. I have a feeling w/ the rice, he'd end up leaving a lot in the bowl (that's what he does when I give him some rice/chicken type meals, just for fun). But spaghetti he would def eat! Intriguing...

[107barney]

Sounds like everyone is having so much fun home cooking!

[LuvTaycieGirl]

Looks awesome Taylor I LOVE home cooking... Taycie has been eating home cooked for a year now. I love it.

[ladyjane]

How are all the home cookers doing?? I just added three to my list

[tokipoki]

We're doing pretty good over here! I've made a few different recipes (one with scrambled eggs and a couple with chicken with various veggies)...I'd like to try making one with white fish next if I can find a good price somewhere. Toki definitely loves it and seems to be doing well so far!

[yorkiemini]

Originally Posted by Lovetodream88

I thought heating up the balance it made it lose certain things is the carnivore blend different then the regular balance it?

You are correct -- can't heat Balance It.

[ilovejoel]

Looks great! Hope it works for her