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Wylie's Mom · 07-30-2007, 05:19 AM

Hey, I'm in Phoenix too!

My main staple for my guys is chicken breast - I boil 2 on Sunday with some butter (tsp) and Spike seasoning thrown in - for about 7 minutes. I cut into large strips, then throw it in the blender (yes, the blender) - and it shreds the chicken perfectly! They get chicken w/ parmesan sprinkles twice a day (w/ all their vitamins, etc.) - and have Orijen for grazing. I am pretty much grain free as this is best for them. (this is why grain-free kibbles are always rated best)

For a back-up or for travel, I use canned, low-sodium chunk chicken and shred it w/ fork.

I sometimes switch things up by using ground turkey, beef, or tuna.

One very important note, if homecooking - you MUST supplement. I use Pitcairn's recommendations, but NOT the specifics bc you end up having to give too many individual supps for my taste, very inconvenient. I use Solid Gold's Bone Meal (calcium) and the following one for multi vit/mineral, probiotic, digestive enzymes, and EFAs etc: http://www.onlynaturalpet.com/produc...at/999065.aspx

Good luck and good for you for home cooking!

girlybella · 08-16-2007, 08:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Wylie's Mom

My main staple for my guys is chicken breast - I boil 2 on Sunday with some butter (tsp) and Spike seasoning thrown in - for about 7 minutes. I cut into large strips, then throw it in the blender (yes, the blender) - and it shreds the chicken perfectly! They get chicken w/ parmesan sprinkles twice a day (w/ all their vitamins, etc.)

How much shredded chicken do you recommend giving them during their meals? I am interested in starting to homecook for Bella, because I have realized that she is a picky eater (not that I can complain because I am the same way, actually I am really bad) so I guess she follows in her momma's footsteps! So I am hoping that if I try homecooking her appetite might improve.

And you stated you give them supplements daily? If I read it correctly you give 2 supplements and just once a day?

What do you give your little ones for snacks...?

I am going to be checking into Canidae and Orijen for Kibble, right now she is on Royal Canin which I will not be buying again.

Thanks for your help..any adivce that you can give a newbie homecooker would be helpful. Surely do not want to make her sick or feed her something that she cannot have.

Christina

Yorkiekids · 08-16-2007, 10:05 AM

Wow I don't have anything to add, but now I have lots of good ideas.

Wylie's Mom · 08-17-2007, 07:59 AM

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Originally Posted by girlybella

How much shredded chicken do you recommend giving them during their meals? I am interested in starting to homecook for Bella, because I have realized that she is a picky eater (not that I can complain because I am the same way, actually I am really bad) so I guess she follows in her momma's footsteps! So I am hoping that if I try homecooking her appetite might improve.

And you stated you give them supplements daily? If I read it correctly you give 2 supplements and just once a day?

What do you give your little ones for snacks...?

I am going to be checking into Canidae and Orijen for Kibble, right now she is on Royal Canin which I will not be buying again.

Thanks for your help..any adivce that you can give a newbie homecooker would be helpful. Surely do not want to make her sick or feed her something that she cannot have.

Christina

Hi Christina,

Happy to help!

**I give about 1.5-2T of the chicken (approx.) in the a.m. and the p.m. - and they have Orijen for grazing (Canidae is great too!)

**I do give only 2 supplements, and they cover all the bases: Solid Gold's Bone Meal (for calcium) and the one linked above for the rest. I give the calcium in the morning and the multi in the evening bc they're both powder - and I don't want to give it all at once. You can decrease the recommended amount a bit since you'll use some kibble too.

**Treats: bully sticks, baby carrots, supervised "chewy" chews, Zukes chews (very healthy), Denta Bones, Kong

Good luck!
Ann

Safire · 08-17-2007, 06:16 PM

Hi there! Just want to give another

that you've decided to homecook! I'm using Dr. P's book too.

Another good carb you can substitute for oatmeal or rice is a sweet potato. Just wrap it in a wet paper towel and stick it in the microwave for 5 min. or until soft inside. Then scoop out the inside and mix it with a protein (I use raw ground turkey or veal) and some veggies (carrots are great).

and like others said - don't forget the supplements!

Good luck!

Suzy · 08-17-2007, 07:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Safire

Hi there! Just want to give another

that you've decided to homecook! I'm using Dr. P's book too.

Another good carb you can substitute for oatmeal or rice is a sweet potato. Just wrap it in a wet paper towel and stick it in the microwave for 5 min. or until soft inside. Then scoop out the inside and mix it with a protein (I use raw ground turkey or veal) and some veggies (carrots are great).

and like others said - don't forget the supplements!

Good luck!

Just don't forget to poke the sweet potato a few times with a fork first, or you'll have mashed sweet potato fireworks!

Safire · 08-17-2007, 07:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Suzy

Just don't forget to poke the sweet potato a few times with a fork first, or you'll have mashed sweet potato fireworks!

Ha ha ha, yeah good point. Forgot to add that.

07-30-2007, 05:19 AM	#16
Wylie's Mom Furbutts = LOVE Donating Member Moderator Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 35,889 Blog Entries: 2	Hey, I'm in Phoenix too! My main staple for my guys is chicken breast - I boil 2 on Sunday with some butter (tsp) and Spike seasoning thrown in - for about 7 minutes. I cut into large strips, then throw it in the blender (yes, the blender) - and it shreds the chicken perfectly! They get chicken w/ parmesan sprinkles twice a day (w/ all their vitamins, etc.) - and have Orijen for grazing. I am pretty much grain free as this is best for them. (this is why grain-free kibbles are always rated best) For a back-up or for travel, I use canned, low-sodium chunk chicken and shred it w/ fork. I sometimes switch things up by using ground turkey, beef, or tuna. One very important note, if homecooking - you MUST supplement. I use Pitcairn's recommendations, but NOT the specifics bc you end up having to give too many individual supps for my taste, very inconvenient. I use Solid Gold's Bone Meal (calcium) and the following one for multi vit/mineral, probiotic, digestive enzymes, and EFAs etc: http://www.onlynaturalpet.com/produc...at/999065.aspx Good luck and good for you for home cooking! __________________ ~ A friend told me I was delusional. I nearly fell off my unicorn. ~ °¨¨¨°ºOº°¨¨¨° Ann \| Pfeiffer \| Marcel Verdel Purcell \| Wylie \| Artie °¨¨¨°ºOº°¨¨¨°

08-16-2007, 10:05 AM	#18
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08-17-2007, 06:16 PM	#20
Safire Addicted to Tetley Donating Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 964	Hi there! Just want to give another that you've decided to homecook! I'm using Dr. P's book too. Another good carb you can substitute for oatmeal or rice is a sweet potato. Just wrap it in a wet paper towel and stick it in the microwave for 5 min. or until soft inside. Then scoop out the inside and mix it with a protein (I use raw ground turkey or veal) and some veggies (carrots are great). and like others said - don't forget the supplements! Good luck! __________________ Safire Tetley See me on Dogster: http://www.dogster.com/?452576