Home Cookers can you please post what you feed

[BrookeB676]

QUOTE (princessre @ Jun 15 2009, 06:51 AM)

Casanova had GI problems for two months which medicine and dog food just made worse and worse. This is the only thing that got him back on track and he is perfectly healthy and a bundle of energy now:

We do EQUAL portions fish and veggies

Fish (choose one): Wild Cod, Pollock, Tilapia, Seabass
Organic Veggies (all of these together and finely minced): Baby Bok Choy, Spinach, Green Beans, and Peas

I sautee fish first, then sautee minced veggies and mix.

We do dried cranberries, sweet potatoes, and yogurt as treats.

Many people do not realize that beef, chicken, wheat are top 3 dog food allergens.[/B]

Sophia, this seems like a really easy recipe to follow. Do you know how much to feed based on their weight?

[Nikki's Mom]

QUOTE (BrookeB676 @ Dec 16 2009, 01:14 PM)

QUOTE (princessre @ Jun 15 2009, 06:51 AM)

Casanova had GI problems for two months which medicine and dog food just made worse and worse. This is the only thing that got him back on track and he is perfectly healthy and a bundle of energy now:

We do EQUAL portions fish and veggies

Fish (choose one): Wild Cod, Pollock, Tilapia, Seabass
Organic Veggies (all of these together and finely minced): Baby Bok Choy, Spinach, Green Beans, and Peas

I sautee fish first, then sautee minced veggies and mix.

We do dried cranberries, sweet potatoes, and yogurt as treats.

Many people do not realize that beef, chicken, wheat are top 3 dog food allergens.[/B]

Sophia, this seems like a really easy recipe to follow. Do you know how much to feed based on their weight?
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I agree, this is a very nice recipe.

I am doing lamb right now, but I think next time I'll do fish.

I would add some calcium, (Although he is getting some from the veggies but it's hard to measure how much) a multivitamin-like Animal Essentials, and maybe some additional omega 3 oil, depending on the fish used, but I am sure that sweet Sophia has already thought of all that and is supplementing accordingly.

[Lindy]

Isn't it amazing how wonderfully healthy our little ones can become because they are eating honest, to goodness real food?
Not only that, but they really enjoy and appreciate it! 

[ruhstorfer_family]

I use a raw diet and add some BLUE brand food. Your thinking why would you do both. Because I don't want my dogs to get the runs if I leave and someone else has to feed them for me and or I get sick or something and someone else helps me out. Plus Raw can be expensive so mixing keeps it from steeping to high. I only use BLUE as its all natural and there is nothing we can't eat. but more then anything... I use the raw diet. I also dehydrate burger patties so they have something to chew on thats good for them. And no it doesn't get mess while they eat it. Now I prepare their meals with carrots peas and either beef or turkey and or chicken... I also use fish oil pills the OMEGA once a day. I take a pin and drip two drops. I am a going to school for a vet tech and learned most of my tips in school

[princessre]

QUOTE (Nikki's Mom @ Dec 16 2009, 01:20 PM)

QUOTE (BrookeB676 @ Dec 16 2009, 01:14 PM)

QUOTE (princessre @ Jun 15 2009, 06:51 AM)

Casanova had GI problems for two months which medicine and dog food just made worse and worse. This is the only thing that got him back on track and he is perfectly healthy and a bundle of energy now:

We do EQUAL portions fish and veggies

Fish (choose one): Wild Cod, Pollock, Tilapia, Seabass
Organic Veggies (all of these together and finely minced): Baby Bok Choy, Spinach, Green Beans, and Peas

I sautee fish first, then sautee minced veggies and mix.

We do dried cranberries, sweet potatoes, and yogurt as treats.

Many people do not realize that beef, chicken, wheat are top 3 dog food allergens.[/B]

Sophia, this seems like a really easy recipe to follow. Do you know how much to feed based on their weight?
[/B][/QUOTE]

I agree, this is a very nice recipe.

I am doing lamb right now, but I think next time I'll do fish.

I would add some calcium, (Although he is getting some from the veggies but it's hard to measure how much) a multivitamin-like Animal Essentials, and maybe some additional omega 3 oil, depending on the fish used, but I am sure that sweet Sophia has already thought of all that and is supplementing accordingly.
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Sorry I didn't see this before. I do supplement with Animal Essentials Calcium and also Animal Essentials Multi-Vitamin. We just got Casanova's bloodwork back which we had done just to make sure the home cooking was working well for him. Good news is all his values were in the middle of the range!! He knocked it out of the park!!!

[Nikki's Mom]

QUOTE (princessre @ Jan 25 2010, 07:35 AM)

QUOTE (Nikki's Mom @ Dec 16 2009, 01:20 PM)

QUOTE (BrookeB676 @ Dec 16 2009, 01:14 PM)

QUOTE (princessre @ Jun 15 2009, 06:51 AM)

Casanova had GI problems for two months which medicine and dog food just made worse and worse. This is the only thing that got him back on track and he is perfectly healthy and a bundle of energy now:

We do EQUAL portions fish and veggies

Fish (choose one): Wild Cod, Pollock, Tilapia, Seabass
Organic Veggies (all of these together and finely minced): Baby Bok Choy, Spinach, Green Beans, and Peas

I sautee fish first, then sautee minced veggies and mix.

We do dried cranberries, sweet potatoes, and yogurt as treats.

Many people do not realize that beef, chicken, wheat are top 3 dog food allergens.[/B]

Sophia, this seems like a really easy recipe to follow. Do you know how much to feed based on their weight?
[/B][/QUOTE]

I agree, this is a very nice recipe.

I am doing lamb right now, but I think next time I'll do fish.

I would add some calcium, (Although he is getting some from the veggies but it's hard to measure how much) a multivitamin-like Animal Essentials, and maybe some additional omega 3 oil, depending on the fish used, but I am sure that sweet Sophia has already thought of all that and is supplementing accordingly.
[/B][/QUOTE]

Sorry I didn't see this before. I do supplement with Animal Essentials Calcium and also Animal Essentials Multi-Vitamin. We just got Casanova's bloodwork back which we had done just to make sure the home cooking was working well for him. Good news is all his values were in the middle of the range!! He knocked it out of the park!!!
[/B][/QUOTE]


Sophia, that is totally awesome! Congrats! You're a great mommy!

[princessre]

QUOTE (Nikki's Mom @ Jan 25 2010, 07:36 AM)

QUOTE (princessre @ Jan 25 2010, 07:35 AM)

QUOTE (Nikki's Mom @ Dec 16 2009, 01:20 PM)

QUOTE (BrookeB676 @ Dec 16 2009, 01:14 PM)

QUOTE (princessre @ Jun 15 2009, 06:51 AM)

Casanova had GI problems for two months which medicine and dog food just made worse and worse. This is the only thing that got him back on track and he is perfectly healthy and a bundle of energy now:

We do EQUAL portions fish and veggies

Fish (choose one): Wild Cod, Pollock, Tilapia, Seabass
Organic Veggies (all of these together and finely minced): Baby Bok Choy, Spinach, Green Beans, and Peas

I sautee fish first, then sautee minced veggies and mix.

We do dried cranberries, sweet potatoes, and yogurt as treats.

Many people do not realize that beef, chicken, wheat are top 3 dog food allergens.[/B]

Sophia, this seems like a really easy recipe to follow. Do you know how much to feed based on their weight?
[/B][/QUOTE]

I agree, this is a very nice recipe.

I am doing lamb right now, but I think next time I'll do fish.

I would add some calcium, (Although he is getting some from the veggies but it's hard to measure how much) a multivitamin-like Animal Essentials, and maybe some additional omega 3 oil, depending on the fish used, but I am sure that sweet Sophia has already thought of all that and is supplementing accordingly.
[/B][/QUOTE]

Sorry I didn't see this before. I do supplement with Animal Essentials Calcium and also Animal Essentials Multi-Vitamin. We just got Casanova's bloodwork back which we had done just to make sure the home cooking was working well for him. Good news is all his values were in the middle of the range!! He knocked it out of the park!!!
[/B][/QUOTE]


Sophia, that is totally awesome! Congrats! You're a great mommy!
[/B][/QUOTE]

Suzan, thank you so much!! You have taught me so much!! You're the best!!

[Tiger's Mom]

QUOTE (princessre @ Jan 25 2010, 07:45 AM)

QUOTE (Nikki's Mom @ Jan 25 2010, 07:36 AM)

QUOTE (princessre @ Jan 25 2010, 07:35 AM)

QUOTE (Nikki's Mom @ Dec 16 2009, 01:20 PM)

QUOTE (BrookeB676 @ Dec 16 2009, 01:14 PM)

QUOTE (princessre @ Jun 15 2009, 06:51 AM)

Casanova had GI problems for two months which medicine and dog food just made worse and worse. This is the only thing that got him back on track and he is perfectly healthy and a bundle of energy now:

We do EQUAL portions fish and veggies

Fish (choose one): Wild Cod, Pollock, Tilapia, Seabass
Organic Veggies (all of these together and finely minced): Baby Bok Choy, Spinach, Green Beans, and Peas

I sautee fish first, then sautee minced veggies and mix.

We do dried cranberries, sweet potatoes, and yogurt as treats.

Many people do not realize that beef, chicken, wheat are top 3 dog food allergens.[/B]

Sophia, this seems like a really easy recipe to follow. Do you know how much to feed based on their weight?
[/B][/QUOTE]

I agree, this is a very nice recipe.

I am doing lamb right now, but I think next time I'll do fish.

I would add some calcium, (Although he is getting some from the veggies but it's hard to measure how much) a multivitamin-like Animal Essentials, and maybe some additional omega 3 oil, depending on the fish used, but I am sure that sweet Sophia has already thought of all that and is supplementing accordingly.
[/B][/QUOTE]

Sorry I didn't see this before. I do supplement with Animal Essentials Calcium and also Animal Essentials Multi-Vitamin. We just got Casanova's bloodwork back which we had done just to make sure the home cooking was working well for him. Good news is all his values were in the middle of the range!! He knocked it out of the park!!!
[/B][/QUOTE]


Sophia, that is totally awesome! Congrats! You're a great mommy!
[/B][/QUOTE]

Suzan, thank you so much!! You have taught me so much!! You're the best!!
[/B][/QUOTE]


I am soooo overwhelmed at this thread . . .thank you to everyone who have posted . . .it seems with my hectic schedule I would love to try your recipe Sophia as it is simple and pretty easy. I do have a couple of questions though:

1. after cooking them, do you put it in the processor so they are easier to digest? or do you mince them small enough that there is no need to do this?
2. on the supplements you give (Animal Essentials Calcium and also Animal Essentials Multi-Vitamin) what is the dosage and where do you buy these supplements.
3. I give my babies coco chips/oil so besides this and everything you posted as their daily meal consumption, is this enough for their daily intake?????

I am very excited to try this as Annika has had allergies for almost 2 years now and nothing seems to work . . I mean her allergies are now very much under control as compared to when she was on RAW (NV) but I still see her scratching and that bothers me a lot about her discomfort.

[Nikki's Mom]

www.Animal Essentials.com

[princessre]

QUOTE (Tiger's Mom @ Feb 9 2010, 03:40 PM)

QUOTE (princessre @ Jan 25 2010, 07:45 AM)

QUOTE (Nikki's Mom @ Jan 25 2010, 07:36 AM)

QUOTE (princessre @ Jan 25 2010, 07:35 AM)

QUOTE (Nikki's Mom @ Dec 16 2009, 01:20 PM)

QUOTE (BrookeB676 @ Dec 16 2009, 01:14 PM)

QUOTE (princessre @ Jun 15 2009, 06:51 AM)

Casanova had GI problems for two months which medicine and dog food just made worse and worse. This is the only thing that got him back on track and he is perfectly healthy and a bundle of energy now:

We do EQUAL portions fish and veggies

Fish (choose one): Wild Cod, Pollock, Tilapia, Seabass
Organic Veggies (all of these together and finely minced): Baby Bok Choy, Spinach, Green Beans, and Peas

I sautee fish first, then sautee minced veggies and mix.

We do dried cranberries, sweet potatoes, and yogurt as treats.

Many people do not realize that beef, chicken, wheat are top 3 dog food allergens.[/B]

Sophia, this seems like a really easy recipe to follow. Do you know how much to feed based on their weight?
[/B][/QUOTE]

I agree, this is a very nice recipe.

I am doing lamb right now, but I think next time I'll do fish.

I would add some calcium, (Although he is getting some from the veggies but it's hard to measure how much) a multivitamin-like Animal Essentials, and maybe some additional omega 3 oil, depending on the fish used, but I am sure that sweet Sophia has already thought of all that and is supplementing accordingly.
[/B][/QUOTE]

Sorry I didn't see this before. I do supplement with Animal Essentials Calcium and also Animal Essentials Multi-Vitamin. We just got Casanova's bloodwork back which we had done just to make sure the home cooking was working well for him. Good news is all his values were in the middle of the range!! He knocked it out of the park!!!
[/B][/QUOTE]


Sophia, that is totally awesome! Congrats! You're a great mommy!
[/B][/QUOTE]

Suzan, thank you so much!! You have taught me so much!! You're the best!!
[/B][/QUOTE]


I am soooo overwhelmed at this thread . . .thank you to everyone who have posted . . .it seems with my hectic schedule I would love to try your recipe Sophia as it is simple and pretty easy. I do have a couple of questions though:

1. after cooking them, do you put it in the processor so they are easier to digest? or do you mince them small enough that there is no need to do this?
2. on the supplements you give (Animal Essentials Calcium and also Animal Essentials Multi-Vitamin) what is the dosage and where do you buy these supplements.
3. I give my babies coco chips/oil so besides this and everything you posted as their daily meal consumption, is this enough for their daily intake?????

I am very excited to try this as Annika has had allergies for almost 2 years now and nothing seems to work . . I mean her allergies are now very much under control as compared to when she was on RAW (NV) but I still see her scratching and that bothers me a lot about her discomfort.
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On the calcium, add 1 tsp per pound of cooked food. On the vitamin, dose according to your dog's weight as instructed on the bottle.

Lately I have been leaving the supplements out of the food and giving supplements by themselves mixed with water by syringe. Reason being, Bijou does not like the taste of the supplements in the food. This is easy and works well also, and my vet said it's okay whichever way. Good luck with the cooking! Once you start, you will see the difference in your pup and won't ever go back to feeding kibble.