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Diet & Nutrition
The veterinarians at Healthy Pets believe that proper nutrition is the cornerstone of good preventative medicine. Each pet is unique in how he or she processes and absorbs food. It usually takes a close working relationship with a veterinarian to develop a diet protocol appropriate for a pet’s age, gender, activity level, body condition, and any medical issue that he or she might currently be experiencing. We will work with you to find the right diet for your pet, and to help facilitate a safe transition or supplemental program.
Dr. Adam's Homemade Pet Food Recipe
Homemade Pet Food Recipe
Healthy Pets Veterinary Hospital
Preparation time: 10 minutes
Cook time: 5 minutes
Serves: Avg 3-5 servings
Ingredients
● 1lb. ground meat: chicken, beef, or pork (5-20% fat)
● 2-4 oz. organic liver
● 1-2 eggs
● 2-4 cups fruit (apples, pears, melon)--finely chopped but NOT cooked, or lightly steamed + chopped veg. (carrots, celery, green beans, peas, squash). Its ok to use a mix of both fruit and veg.
● 4 cups well-cooked whole grains (rice or barley)
● 1 can sardines in water or oil
● 1 tsp fish oil or flax oil
● 2 tsp of Calcium Carbonate
● Multi-Vitamin supplement
Directions
Brown meat and liver, add calcium, sardines, and eggs. Do not overcook the egg yolks. Mix until combined. Turn off heat. Mix in prepared vegetables and/or fruits, then fold in cooked grains/starches. Add oils and multivitamins once the mix has cooled off. Keep covered and refrigerated until used. Serve 1 cup of food per every 20 pounds of pet, twice daily
Variations
1. For cats, add 500mg of Taurine to each meal before serving. Also, the carbs are optional for cats.
Homemade Pet Food Recipe
Healthy Pets Veterinary Hospital
Preparation time: 10 minutes
Cook time: 5 minutes
Serves: Avg 3-5 servings
Ingredients
● 1lb. ground meat: chicken, beef, or pork (5-20% fat)
● 2-4 oz. organic liver
● 1-2 eggs
● 2-4 cups fruit (apples, pears, melon)--finely chopped but NOT cooked, or lightly steamed + chopped veg. (carrots, celery, green beans, peas, squash). Its ok to use a mix of both fruit and veg.
● 4 cups well-cooked whole grains (rice or barley)
● 1 can sardines in water or oil
● 1 tsp fish oil or flax oil
● 2 tsp of Calcium Carbonate
● Multi-Vitamin supplement
Directions
Brown meat and liver, add calcium, sardines, and eggs. Do not overcook the egg yolks. Mix until combined. Turn off heat. Mix in prepared vegetables and/or fruits, then fold in cooked grains/starches. Add oils and multivitamins once the mix has cooled off. Keep covered and refrigerated until used. Serve 1 cup of food per every 20 pounds of pet, twice daily
Variations
1. For cats, add 500mg of Taurine to each meal before serving. Also, the carbs are optional for cats.
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