Puppy Growth Formula
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground chicken thigh (skinless, boneless)
- 1/2 cup brown rice (uncooked)
- 1/2 cup sweet potato (peeled, diced)
- 1/4 cup carrots (finely chopped)
- 1/4 cup green beans (chopped)
- 2 tbsp chicken liver
- 1 tbsp sardines (canned in water, drained)
- 1 tbsp ground eggshell
- 1 tsp sunflower oil
- 1/2 cup water or low-sodium chicken broth
Step-by-Step Instructions
- Cook brown rice according to package directions using water or broth
- Steam sweet potato until very soft, about 15 minutes
- In a large skillet, cook ground chicken over medium heat until no pink remains
- Add chopped carrots and green beans to chicken, cook 5 minutes until tender
- Finely chop chicken liver and sardines, add to mixture
- Combine all cooked ingredients in large bowl
- Grind eggshell into fine powder using coffee grinder or mortar and pestle
- Add eggshell powder and sunflower oil to mixture, stir thoroughly
- Mash sweet potato and mix throughout until uniform consistency
- Cool completely before serving
💊 Required Supplements
Add per 5 lbs of prepared food: 1/4 tsp calcium carbonate (if not using eggshell), 1/8 tsp iodized salt, 100 IU vitamin E (dry powder), 50mg B-complex (crushed tablet), 1/4 tsp zinc methionine (15mg elemental zinc), 25mg iron (ferrous sulfate). For puppies under 6 months: add 100mg DHA from fish oil per 5 lbs food. Mix supplements into food immediately before serving.
Nutritional Analysis
1 cup (for 15lb puppy)| Calories | 380 kcal |
| Protein | 32g (38% DM) |
| Fat | 14g (18% DM) |
| Carbohydrates | 28g (35% DM) |
| Fiber | 3g (4% DM) |
| Moisture | 70% |
| Calcium | 1.25% DM |
| Phosphorus | 0.95% DM |
| Ca:P Ratio | 1.3:1 |
🧊 Safety & Storage
Refrigerate in airtight containers for up to 4 days. Freeze individual portions in ice cube trays for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in refrigerator. Never leave at room temperature over 2 hours. Wash all surfaces and utensils with hot soapy water. Always use fresh eggshells, washed and baked at 250°F for 10 minutes before grinding.
⚠️ Recipe Drift Warning
Do not substitute ground beef for chicken without adjusting calcium (beef is high phosphorus). Do not use white rice instead of brown without adding 1/4 tsp kelp powder for trace minerals. Never omit eggshell or calcium supplement - puppies require precise 1.2-1.5:1 calcium:phosphorus ratio for proper bone development. Do not add onions, garlic, grapes, or xylitol-containing ingredients.
⚕️ Always consult your veterinarian before changing your pet's diet.
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