Ingredients
4 cups uncooked rice
9 cups water
1/4 cup oats
1 teaspoon salt
Combine all ingredients in a large saucepan and bring to a boil. Once the mixture is boiling add:
1/2 cup 2% milk
2 tablespoons parsley, chopped fine
3 ounces liver, chopped fine
8 ounces ground beef (or chicken or lamb)
3 tablespoons corn oil
2 eggs, beaten
2 cups vegetables (carrots, broccoli, cauliflower, etc.), chopped fine
Stir, turn heat to low, and cook for about 20 minutes until all water is absorbed. Then spread out in flat Tupperware containers, cool and cut into half cup squares. When feeding, add cottage cheese or yogurt, and 1 tsp. supplement mix per 30 lbs of dog weight:
Supplement Mix
1 cup brewer's yeast
1 cup wheat germ
1/8 cup powdered kelp
Recommended Content of Dog Foods | |||
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Non-working Adult | Young Adult Pregnant Bitch Working or Stressed Adult | Puppy or Lactating Bitch | |
Protein | 16% | 20% | 24% |
Fat | 10% | 12% | 14% |
Carbohydrate | 44% | 38% | 32% |
Calories from protein | 20% | 24% | 28% |
Vitamins and minerals | A | B | C |
A - Values recommended by the National Research Council |
Foods To Avoid
There are some ingredients which have been shown to cause illness (or death) in some dogs. Included in that list are:
Grapes | |
Raisins | |
Onions | |
Garlic | |
Chocolate | |
Artificial sweeteners or artificial fats | |
Raw meat* |
Nutritious Foods For Your Dog
These are a list of some basic healthful foods to include in your pets diet. Please consult with your veterinarian prior to making significant changes to your pets diet.
Meats | |
Poultry | |
Organ meats, liver (don't overuse) | |
Eggs | |
Cultured dairy products such as yogurt, buttermilk, cheese | |
Complex carbohydrates such as rice, potatoes, beans, legumes | |
Fiber sources such as bran, fresh vegetables, whole-grains |