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Chicken & Egg Puppy Growth Recipe

General

Ingredients

  • 1 lb ground chicken
  • 2 large eggs (with shell, finely ground)
  • 1 cup cooked oatmeal
  • 1/2 cup finely grated carrot
  • 1 tbsp coconut oil
  • 1/2 tsp calcium carbonate
  • 200 IU vitamin E
  • 500 mg fish oil (DHA rich)

Step-by-Step Instructions

  1. Cook ground chicken in a skillet over medium heat until browned and cooked through.
  2. In a separate pan, scramble the eggs until fully cooked.
  3. Combine cooked chicken, scrambled eggs, and oatmeal in a bowl.
  4. Add grated carrot and mix well.
  5. Stir in coconut oil, calcium carbonate, vitamin E, and DHA-rich fish oil.
  6. Cool completely. Portion into 3-4 daily meals (puppies need frequent feeding). Refrigerate up to 4 days or freeze up to 2 months.

💊 Required Supplements

Per daily serving: 1/2 tsp calcium carbonate, 200 IU vitamin E, 500 mg DHA-rich fish oil. Puppies require higher calcium (1.0-1.8% DM) for bone development. A complete puppy vitamin-mineral premix is strongly recommended for long-term feeding.

Nutritional Analysis

Approximately 520 kcal per cup. Protein ~35% DM, Fat ~20% DM, Carbohydrates ~25% DM, Fiber ~3% DM. DHA supports brain and eye development. Eggs provide high-quality protein and choline. Formulated for growth stages per AAFCO puppy profiles.

🧊 Safety & Storage

Refrigerate up to 4 days or freeze up to 2 months. Puppies should eat 3-4 meals daily. Serve at room temperature. Always provide fresh water. Transition puppies gradually from their current food over 7-10 days.

⚠️ Recipe Drift Warning

Puppy nutritional requirements are very specific — this recipe's calcium:phosphorus ratio is carefully balanced for growing bones. Substituting ingredients without recalculating can cause developmental orthopedic diseases. Always consult your veterinarian before feeding homemade to puppies.

⚕️ Always consult your veterinarian before changing your pet's diet.

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