Puppy Growth Formula
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground chicken (lean)
- 1 cup brown rice (uncooked)
- 1/2 cup sweet potato (cubed)
- 1/4 cup carrots (diced)
- 1/4 cup green beans (chopped)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1/4 cup whole milk
- 1 egg (raw, with shell crushed)
- 1/2 cup spinach (chopped)
Step-by-Step Instructions
- Cook brown rice according to package directions
- Brown ground chicken in a large skillet, breaking into small crumbles
- Steam sweet potato until fork-tender, about 15 minutes
- Steam carrots and green beans until soft, about 10 minutes
- Combine all cooked ingredients in a large mixing bowl
- Add olive oil and mix thoroughly
- Crush eggshell into fine powder using mortar and pestle
- Add raw egg and crushed shell to mixture
- Fold in raw spinach
- Stir in whole milk
- Allow to cool completely before serving
- Portion into daily servings and refrigerate
💊 Required Supplements
Add per 5 lbs of food: 1/4 tsp calcium carbonate powder, 1/8 tsp iodized salt, 1/2 tsp fish oil (EPA/DHA), 1/4 tsp zinc gluconate, 1 children's multivitamin (crushed). Consult your veterinarian before adding any supplements.
Nutritional Analysis
1 cup (for 25lb dog)| Calories | 450 kcal |
| Protein | 28g (35% DM) |
| Fat | 12g (15% DM) |
| Carbohydrates | 38g (45% DM) |
| Fiber | 4g (5% DM) |
| Moisture | 72% |
| Calcium | 1.2% DM |
| Phosphorus | 0.9% DM |
| Ca:P Ratio | 1.3:1 |
🧊 Safety & Storage
Refrigerate in airtight containers for up to 3 days. Freeze individual portions for up to 3 months. Always serve at room temperature. Wash hands and surfaces thoroughly after handling raw meat and eggs. Discard any uneaten food after 30 minutes.
⚠️ Recipe Drift Warning
Do not substitute calcium carbonate with bone meal without veterinary guidance. Avoid replacing chicken with fattier meats as this alters the calcium:phosphorus ratio critical for puppy bone development. Never omit the eggshell or calcium supplement.
⚕️ Always consult your veterinarian before changing your pet's diet.
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