oh Yes, dogs go ga-ga over eggs, and my yorkie and maltese loves them esp when I do egg mixture left over from making french toasts or breaded pork recipes. I fry em up too although I read many folks who do raw just give it to their dogs raw with egg shells too. That's a bit much for toy breeds IMO and can't do that for my dogs.

Sammy homemade food
 

I think I might have gotten this recipe on this site but here it is again. I boil boneless chicken breast (one or two) make a cup of rice, boil some carrots. One it is all cool I put it in the food processor and chop it. When I serve it to him I sometime but chicken broth in it or sprinkle with grated cheese. I usually make enough for a week or two. I freeze enough for the following week in a small container. He seems to like it but wants me to hand feed him. We have a older boxer who eats quite a bit of dry food and my Sammy always wants to eat his food (which I know does not have the nutrition he needs)I am not sure what to do about this. But anyway this recipe is very easy to make and has the nutrition I believe Sammy needs.:animal-pa

Wanted to bring this thread active :)

Brenda, I am now hearing about the tornados in your area, praying safety for you and all those in storm zones.

I did try to phone you but my call wasnt able to go through. Hope all is okay.

Love and hug from us both, Patti and Jack

I went to see my vet again yesterday and i discussed with her again diet for my yorkie,when i told her i was cooking him chicken,rice and veg (carrots/broccoli/potato) daily she got very mad and said i should only feed him commercial dog food! and stick to it..ONLY give rice and chicken when the dog had been ill ...I dont no what to think?? all's i know is that my Harvey LOVES what i cook for him! its the only time he will actually sit and eat all his dinner!! I recently bought him royal canin for yorkies he isnt interested in that either,my vet just said STARVE him ! and he we eat eventually!..but i cant bare too :( Am i a bad owner? like she makes me feel ? :confused::(

Chicken rice and vegetables isnt nutritionally balanced for a dog without supplimentation. You need to go through an nutritionalist so they can give you a recipe that is balanced that is why your vet is telling you to stick with dog food

Raw Food Recipes
 

Does anyone have any raw food recipes?

Raw Food Recipes
 

I am looking for raw food recipes. I have notiuced that Herschel shows intense interest in the whole chicken I am prepping to cook and have read many sites that talk about the benefit of feeding a raw food diet. I already give Herschel treats of cottage cheese, chicken, fat from rib eye steaks, and egg and cheese omelette.

Oh please don't give him the fat from rib eye steaks; you're lucky that hasn't caused an attack of pancreatitis. Give only lean meat and never give the chicken skin as it has too much fat for a Yorkie, they are prone to pancreatitis.

Oh man. I just wrote a big long post about the food I make for my two 8 year old, healthy tinyterroriers and although I had logged in, the board made me log in again when I tried to post it. Anyway, I'm too annoyed to do it all again, so here's the short of it:

Veggie mix:
1/2 bag of organic shredded broccoli slaw
1/2 bag of organic shredded carrots
1/8 cup of brown rice
3 tbs extra virgin olive oil
1/4 cup filtered water
1 tsp dried parsley
pinch of sea salt

combined in a glass baking dish microwave for 12 minutes...cool...mash...lasts about 3 days.

In dogs dishes I add 6-8 small pieces of baked chicken. Sometimes leftover beef or lamb.

Vets all have different opinions on food. If your Harvey is healthy on what you're feeding him, his bowels move the way they should, and most of all, he likes it, stick to it. When I told my vet what I feed my girls, she said, "Can I come to your house for dinner!?" I use brown rice for a starch because supposedly it has more nutrition than potatos. You can see from this thread that a lot of Yorkie owners do NOT give their babies commerical dog food.

My Leo's cookies are in the oven and I am so excited!

Raw Food
 

I have a book called, Reigning Cats and Dogs, by Pat McKay. She clearly explains her perspective on feeding your dogs and cats raw food and goes through the percentages of protein and grain that is necessary, depending on the age and type of animal it is. She says to always feed egg yolks raw, but ALWAYS cook the white of the egg, or it will cause a loss of biotin in your pet. I also read in another book, The Complete Herbal Handbook for Farm and Stable that teeth rot because of the lack of enzymes found in raw food, not whether the food you feed your dog is crunchy or soft. So, I will give you a little recipe that is found in this book, but if you really want the whole meal deal, you should consider checking it out from the library or purchasing it (I own my copy). Vegetables and grains must be rotated every day or combine them, like oats, barley, rye and three kinds of wheat. Millet and rice are also exchanged every few days. All grains must be processed, so soak for rolled oats or flaked grains, put them in lots of water, then bring to a boil and let cool. She has a chart for how much water to cook the other grain in and for how long. She says they must be cooked to a mush. She says not to mix fruits for the dog. Some love fruits, but only one type should be fed at a time and that should be done on an empty stomach because they go through the digestive system really fast. One fruit that can be mixed with vegetables is apple and is good for diabetic dogs because it slows the absorption of sugars. If you feed bananas, they should be speckled on the peel, or they will be difficult to digest. Banana is good for treatment of diarrhea and colitis. One Yorkie owner told me about a product called Balanceit and I think I would use that for the nutritional supplements because they base it on your particular animal/age, but this book does go into each vitamin and mineral and the dangers of giving too much or not at all. She says to add bone meal to your meat because "it stimulates acid production in the digestive system and aids in calcium absorption" (McKay, 1992. pg 91) Don't use the kind that is for gardens! Aloe vera juice or gel is added to every meal, 2 teaspoons for cats, puppies and a tiny dog. For proteins, she says to NEVER feed an animal pork because the diseases their raw meat can carry. Always soak your raw poultry in a solution of food grade hydrogen peroxide or grapefruit seed extract to avoid samonella poisoning. Add 1 Tblsp of 3% food grade hydrogen peroxide or 4 drops of grapefruit seed extract liquid concentrate to 6 ounces of pure water and pour over one pound of ground poultry. Mix the liquid with the mean until it is completely absorbed into the meat. If you want to marinate it instead, pour it over the pieces of poultry and refrigerate for an hour. Don't throw away the marinade, but use it to mix in with the meat and grains and vegetables because it helps your animal's system. Do not use regular hydrogen peroxide found in grocery stores! It has been treated with chemical stabilizers. You would have to look for it at a health food store. The grapefruit seed extract should be available there, too. More is not better, so do not decide to add more than is recommended! Any dairy products should be raw, but is not recommended past 4 months old. Raw butter is good, though. Also, don't feed much soy, like tofu, etc. Raw vegetables should be put through a food processor until the pieces are the size of the head of a pin. If you choose sweet potatoes, leave the skin on, but if you are feeding winter squash, you will have to peel the hard rind off first.
The ten minute meal:
Run veggies through food processor
Pour 6-8 ounces of water over ground meat and mash water into the meat to make it easy to mix with grains and vegetables. If it's poultry, add one tablespoon of 3% hydrogen peroxide (food grade!) or 4 drops of grapefruit seed extract to water before mixing.
Puppies: 50% meat, 25% veggies, and 25% grains
Dogs: 30% meat, 35% veggies, and 35% grains.
After combining meat, veggies, and grains, keep adding water until the good is thick chili consistency. If you can form a meat ball, it is too thick. You can occasionally put in chunks of raw meat, if you wish. Do not allow a free feeding schedule with raw food diet! Puppies should have 3-6 meals a day and dogs will need a maximum of 2 meals a day. The cost is equivalent to prepared foods in the store, probably a little less.
I hope this helps. Sorry for the length.

what is healthy powder?
 

Molly won't eat anything that smells like yeast. I have one picky eater!

What is "healthy powder" and where is that purchased at~?

the post told me nothing
 

Can't figure out what happen to the answer to my post could you try again please?

Are you looking for the answer to your question "What is healthy powder"
If so, it's usualy a mixture of nutritional yeast, kelp, lecithin, vitamin C and I forget what else. It's been years since I used it. It's added to home cooked foods.

I'm referring to the post of the following recipe that someone posted. Also what kind of Vitamin E is used, like capsule or liquid or what:

Here's a recipe:

Made them (banana pupcakes) for Jaeger tonight. He loved them! We tried them too and they were a little bland for our taste.

Is cinnamon bad for dogs? I was thinking of adding peanut butter next time.

Dr. Karen Becker has a book called "Dr. Becker's Real Food for Dogs and Cats." I have recently discovered her from Mercola's Healthy Pets' website and she is a supporter of a species appropriate diet. I have ordered her book which is full of recipes. I actually haven't read it yet, but I am wanting to try feeding Otis some raw foods.

HERE IS MY QUESTION: I am feeding Orijen, and have been very pleased with the quality of this food. Is it OK to supplement an occasional raw food (to be given let's say once a week as a special treat) in addition to feeding Orijen as his main source of protein?

This is perfectly fine. Toki gets a raw meal for breakfast and grain-free kibble for dinner. I even have mixed kibble and raw together in the same meal with zero problems (some don't think you should mix them because of different digestion rates but I haven't seen any evidence that this creates problems by mixing the 2).

Does anyone have a low gi treat involving peanut butter? What oil is safe for doggies?

lots of good recipes it looks like. But im having a problem finding ones that would fit into my house. Pup is grain free. Due to childs allergies life threatening allergies pup has ingests no nuts or fish products. I dont know where else to look. Im getting frustrated. :-/ Sorry to whine.. Couldnt help myself any longer. Ill go to the corner now.

upset stomach yorkie baby
 

Bonnie is 4 months and weights about 4 pounds. She sleeps a lot and the last two days she has had an upset stomach. Is there anything I can give her to make her feel better soon. She goes to the vet next week for her last puppy shots. I want to wait it out and see if any of you have any suggestions for me. She is not playful with her playmate like normal. She just wants to be with me. Oh the reason I have not posted but the one post is that we have been traveling. Bonnie stayed with good friend so I think she was well taken care while we were gone.

Santa paws
 

Serve these yummy Yuletide goodies with "Beg" nog.

2 1/4 cups whole wheat flour
1/3 cup pecans
1 cup oatmeal
1/2 cup dried fruit
3/4 cup milk
4 tbsp. margarine
1 egg

Preheat oven to 300 degrees. Combine dry ingredients and gradually add milk, margarine, and egg. Knead until a dough is formed. Roll dough to 1/4" thickness. Cut with cookie cutter and place on ungreased cookie sheet. Bake for 45 minutes. Makes 1 1/2 dozen.

Lazy Bones Carob Balls
 

This recipe is from Three Dog Bakery.

1 cup carob powder
1 cup skim milk
2 tbsp. honey
1 tsp vanilla
3 cups bran flakes cereal

In large bowl, combine carob , milk, honey and vanilla
Add bran flakes and mix thoroughly
Break off golf ball size pieces and form into balls
Place in sealed container and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving
Store remaining in airtight container in refrigerator
MAKES 20

The Most Versatile Dog Treats Ever:

INGREDIENTS:

2 c. Brown Rice Flour (the original recipe called for wheat flour, but I prefer rice flour).
2 4oz jars of puree baby food in any flavor you like (just make sure there's no onion or onion powder in it!)

NOTES:

-Water may be necessary to get this dough to the right consistency
-In addition to the baby food, you can add shredded carrots, parsley, peanut butter...virtually anything to enhance the taste

DIRECTIONS:

1. Preheat oven to 350° F.
2. Mix ingredients to form a stiff dough. If necessary, add extra flour or water as needed.
3. On a lightly floured surface, roll out dough to about a 1/4 inch thick. Use cookie cutters to cut into desired shape or a pizza cutter to make cubes.
4. Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper and place treats about 1/2 inch apart. Bake for 20 - 25 minutes. Allow to cool completely before storing in a paper bag (storing in an air-tight container will make them soft, but they're still edible).

Pumpkin is sometimes effective. You can mix it in with her food, or she can eat it off a spoon. If you're feeling real creative you can try these biscuits.

Hope she feels better soon!

Milk is mentioned in the recent posts and I'm wondering if you could substitute almond milk instead~? I don't drink milk.

A little canned pure pumpkin can help with tummy upset. Don't do the puppy shots unless she is 100% healthy. If she sleeps alot and isn't active, it is probably best to bring her to see a vet.