Senior Joint Support Stew
Ingredients
- 1 lb (450g) bone-in chicken thighs (skinless)
- 8 oz (225g) salmon fillet with skin
- 1 cup (150g) sweet potato, peeled and cubed
- 1/2 cup (75g) green beans, chopped
- 1/2 cup (60g) carrots, diced
- 1/4 cup (30g) blueberries
- 2 tbsp sardines, canned in water (boneless, no salt added)
- 1 tbsp ground eggshell powder (or 1 tsp calcium carbonate)
- 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
- 1 cup (240ml) low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 cups (480ml) water
Step-by-Step Instructions
- Place chicken thighs and water in a large pot; bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 25 minutes.
- Remove chicken, let cool slightly, then shred meat and discard bones carefully (save soft cartilage pieces).
- Return shredded meat and any cartilage to the pot with broth, sweet potato, and carrots; simmer 15 minutes.
- Add salmon (broken into chunks), green beans, and turmeric; simmer 10 more minutes until fish flakes easily.
- Remove from heat; stir in sardines, blueberries, olive oil, and eggshell powder.
- Mash lightly with a fork to desired texture; cool completely before serving.
💊 Required Supplements
Add the following per daily serving (assuming recipe yields ~4 servings): 500mg glucosamine HCl powder, 400mg chondroitin sulfate powder, 1000mg fish oil (EPA+DHA combined), 200 IU vitamin E (dry powder or capsule contents). Mix supplements into food just before serving to preserve potency.
Nutritional Analysis
1.25 cups (for 25lb senior dog)| Calories | 420 kcal |
| Protein | 32g (38% DM) |
| Fat | 18g (22% DM) |
| Carbohydrates | 22g (26% DM) |
| Fiber | 4g (5% DM) |
| Moisture | 68% |
| Calcium | 1.4% DM |
| Phosphorus | 1.0% DM |
| Ca:P Ratio | 1.4:1 |
🧊 Safety & Storage
Refrigerate in airtight containers for up to 4 days; freeze individual portions in silicone molds for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in refrigerator. Always serve at room temperature—never microwave. Discard any uneaten food after 2 hours. Consult your veterinarian before introducing this recipe, especially if your dog takes NSAIDs or blood thinners due to turmeric and fish oil interactions.
⚠️ Recipe Drift Warning
Do NOT substitute chicken thighs with boneless skinless chicken—the bones and cartilage provide natural glucosamine essential to this recipe's joint health purpose. Avoid replacing salmon with white fish (lacks sufficient omega-3s). Do not use bone broth containing onion or garlic (toxic to dogs). Turmeric amounts must not exceed stated dosage due to potential GI upset.
⚕️ Always consult your veterinarian before changing your pet's diet.
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