Beef & Pumpkin Skin & Coat Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 cup canned pure pumpkin
- 1/2 cup cooked quinoa
- 1 tbsp coconut oil
- 1/2 tsp calcium carbonate
- 200 IU vitamin E
- 25 mg zinc picolinate
- 500 mg fish oil
Step-by-Step Instructions
- Brown ground beef in a pot over medium heat. Drain excess fat.
- Add pumpkin and 1/4 cup water. Stir and simmer for 5 minutes.
- Mix in cooked quinoa and heat through.
- Remove from heat. Add coconut oil, calcium carbonate, vitamin E, zinc, and fish oil.
- Cool completely. Portion and refrigerate up to 5 days or freeze up to 3 months.
💊 Required Supplements
Per daily serving: 1/2 tsp calcium carbonate, 200 IU vitamin E, 25 mg zinc picolinate, 500 mg fish oil. Zinc is crucial for skin health and wound healing. Omega-3 fatty acids from fish oil reduce inflammatory skin conditions.
Nutritional Analysis
Approximately 440 kcal per cup. Protein ~28% DM, Fat ~14% DM, Carbohydrates ~32% DM, Fiber ~6% DM. Rich in zinc and omega-3 fatty acids for skin and coat health. Pumpkin provides beta-carotene and fiber. Meets AAFCO adult maintenance profiles.
🧊 Safety & Storage
Refrigerate up to 5 days or freeze up to 3 months. Thaw in refrigerator. Serve at room temperature. If your dog has chronic skin issues, consult a veterinarian to rule out underlying allergies or medical conditions.
⚠️ Recipe Drift Warning
Zinc supplementation is critical for skin health. Substituting beef with leaner meats reduces zinc content. Coconut oil provides medium-chain triglycerides that support skin barrier function — substituting with other oils changes this benefit.
⚕️ Always consult your veterinarian before changing your pet's diet.
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