TASTY RECIPE
THELmA’S HANDmADE DOg FOOD*
By deB deMpSey, co-oWner of MouthfuL’S pet BoutiQue, WWW.MouthfuLS.net
INGREDIENTS: 1 tBsP. CoConut oIL 1 PounD grounD turkey 1 CAn PureeD PuMPkIn or sWeet PotAto 2 CuPs grAteD zuCChInI 1 PounD ChoPPeD MushrooMs 2 grAteD APPLes 1 CuP (Fresh or Frozen) BLueBerrIes 1 PounD CottAge Cheese 1 CuP FILtereD WAter or ChICken Broth (MADe WIthout onIons or sALt)
I’ve been cooking for my dogs for years and wanted to share my basic recipe that I prepare for my pack. Follow it exactly the first time and then use it as your inspiration the next time. If you make a small batch and you can use it within 3–4 days, refrigerate immediately. Or, try what I do. Make a double or triple batch and freeze it in small glass jars. These can be easily thawed in a bowl of cold water and provides you with an “instant” meal topper that you can be proud of. Heat up a heavy French Oven pot and melt coconut oil all over the bottom of the pot. Gently brown ground turkey without overcooking. Add pumpkin, zucchini, mushrooms, apples, and blueberries. Pour water or broth
over mixture and toss. Cover and lightly steam for 10 minutes. Remove from heat and cool slightly before using an immersion blender. Blend to your desired consistency and further cool the pot. Gently stir in the entire tub of cottage cheese and divide into small glass jars. Freeze and use within 6 months. *This recipe is not intended to be a “complete and balanced diet” by AAFCO standards. In other words, don’t feed this every single day for every single meal for the rest of your dog’s life. The recipe doesn’t have the perfect balance of vitamins and minerals for daily feeding. (If that’s what you’re after, check with your Holistic or Integrative Veterinarian for guidance.)
Recipe approved by Dr. Angela Krause, an integrative veterinarian with Belleview Animal Clinic in Englewood, CO (www.belleviewanimalclinic.com)
The American Dog Magazine | Summer 2011
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