I baked some fish last night, and saved a little out for my dog. I cooked about a pound of this lovely salmon in a baking dish with a little olive oil and dill at 350 for about 45 minutes, and set aside a couple ounces for my girl to enjoy over the next day or two. I enjoyed the rest.
I baked some fish last night, and saved a little out for my dog. I cooked about a pound of this lovely salmon in a baking dish with a little olive oil and dill at 350 for about 45 minutes, and set aside a couple ounces for my girl to enjoy over the next day or two. I enjoyed the rest.
It’s July, and here in Connecticut that means a lot of yellow squash (and zucchini, but we can talk about that another day).
To those who are not fans of liver (like me), it may look gross and smell gross. Others love it! Whichever side you’re on, liver is a great addition to your dog’s diet.
I have older relatives who squirm at the memory of having to eat liver as a child .. but as with so many things, grandma was right! Liver holds a wide range of nutrients, including copper, zinc, iron, vitamins and more.
And you don’t need to add that much… about an ounce per pound of meat should do it.
In my grocery store, beef and calf liver are in the freezer section in 1-pound packages – about 4 or 5 slices. I rinse it off, put it in a skillet with a few ounces of water, and cook for about 20 minutes on medium heat or until it’s cooked through, cutting it up as it cooks.
Once it cools, I freeze it in batches of about 2 – 4 ounces per bag. Then I take bags out periodically and use for a few days, supplementing my dog’s meals.
Did you know that you can serve liver to support liver health? This is based on an ancient practice known throughout the world… feeding specific tissues can help support the corresponding tissue. Therefore, you can feed liver to support liver health, feed hearts to support heart health, etc.
One thing to keep in mind is that liver is one of the body’s detoxifying organs, so try to buy as clean a version as possible. This is why I opted for calf liver here.
Enjoy!
Coconut oil is a staple in my dog’s diet, and has a wide range of benefits.
I roasted a whole chicken, and saved the organs from the little bag that often comes with whole chickens. I removed them from the bag, and baked those along with the chicken.
I got two fresh bananas, sliced them, and I will freeze them and use as needed. Easy and healthy.
We know blueberries are good for us, with their antioxidant capacity and nutrient profile. But did you know they are also healthy for dogs? Fresh or frozen, think about adding blueberries to your dog’s meals.
I like to post periodic updates on what my dog eats in a single day, to help highlight the variety that you can achieve with a homemade diet. With all the variety, I also believe it is possible to offer some consistency too, particularly for dogs with sensitive GI tracts. Always introduce new foods slowly and one at a time.
