Senior Joint Support Stew
Ingredients
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs, diced
- 8 oz salmon fillet, skin removed, cubed
- 1 cup butternut squash, peeled and cubed
- 1/2 cup green beans, chopped
- 1/2 cup blueberries
- 1 tbsp ground flaxseed
- 2 cups low-sodium bone broth (chicken or beef)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1/4 tsp turmeric powder
- 1/2 tsp ginger powder
Step-by-Step Instructions
- In a large pot, bring the bone broth to a gentle simmer over medium heat.
- Add the diced chicken thighs to the broth and cook for 10 minutes until nearly cooked through.
- Add the butternut squash cubes and simmer for another 8-10 minutes until fork-tender.
- Gently add the salmon fillet and green beans, cooking for 5 minutes until the salmon flakes easily.
- Remove from heat and stir in the olive oil, turmeric, and ginger powder.
- Let cool to room temperature, then fold in the blueberries and ground flaxseed.
- Mash lightly with a fork to create a stew-like consistency suitable for senior dogs.
- Portion into airtight containers and refrigerate for up to 4 days, or freeze for up to 3 months.
💊 Required Supplements
For a 25 lb dog per serving (1 cup): Glucosamine HCl 500mg, Chondroitin Sulfate 400mg, Omega-3 Fish Oil 1000mg (EPA 300mg / DHA 200mg), Vitamin E 100 IU, MSM 500mg. Mix supplements directly into food at serving time. Do not add supplements during cooking to preserve potency.
Nutritional Analysis
1 cup (for 25lb senior dog)| Calories | 385 kcal |
| Protein | 32g (38% DM) |
| Fat | 18g (22% DM) |
| Carbohydrates | 22g (26% DM) |
| Fiber | 5g (6% DM) |
| Moisture | 68% |
| Calcium | 0.8% DM |
| Phosphorus | 0.7% DM |
| Ca:P Ratio | 1.14:1 |
🧊 Safety & Storage
Always serve at room temperature or slightly warm - never hot. Store in refrigerator for maximum 4 days in airtight glass containers. Freeze individual portions for up to 3 months; thaw overnight in refrigerator. Wash hands and all surfaces after handling raw chicken. Discard any uneaten food after 2 hours at room temperature. Consult your veterinarian before introducing this recipe, especially if your dog has kidney disease due to the fish and bone broth content.
⚠️ Recipe Drift Warning
Do NOT substitute chicken thighs with chicken breast (too lean, insufficient fat for senior dogs). Do NOT replace salmon with tilapia or catfish (insufficient omega-3 content for joint support). Do NOT omit bone broth for water (critical collagen source). Do NOT use pumpkin instead of butternut squash without adjusting fiber content. Do NOT add garlic or onion - toxic to dogs. Do NOT substitute turmeric with curry powder (may contain harmful additives). Any substitution may compromise the joint-supporting benefits and caloric balance.
⚕️ Always consult your veterinarian before changing your pet's diet.
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