Senior Joint Support Stew
Ingredients
- 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs, cubed
- 1 lb fresh salmon fillet, deboned and cubed
- 1 cup brown rice, uncooked
- 1 cup sweet potato, peeled and diced
- 1 cup green beans, chopped
- 1 cup chopped spinach
- 2 tbsp sardines canned in water (no salt), mashed
- 1 tbsp ground flaxseed
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1/2 cup water
Step-by-Step Instructions
- In a large pot, bring chicken broth and water to a boil over medium-high heat.
- Add brown rice and sweet potato, reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer for 20 minutes.
- Add cubed chicken thighs and cook for 15 minutes until nearly cooked through.
- Add salmon and green beans, simmer for 10 minutes until fish flakes easily.
- Stir in spinach, ground flaxseed, and mashed sardines; cook 3 minutes until spinach wilts.
- Remove from heat and stir in olive oil.
- Allow to cool to room temperature before serving.
- Portion into individual meal-sized containers and refrigerate or freeze.
💊 Required Supplements
Add per 5 lbs of finished food (approximately one meal for a 25 lb dog): 500 mg glucosamine HCl, 400 mg chondroitin sulfate, 100 mg MSM, 300 mg omega-3 fish oil (providing 180 mg EPA + 120 mg DHA), 2000 IU vitamin E, and a complete canine vitamin-mineral supplement per manufacturer's instructions for senior dogs.
Nutritional Analysis
1 cup (for 25lb senior dog)| Calories | 420 kcal |
| Protein | 32g (38% DM) |
| Fat | 14g (18% DM) |
| Carbohydrates | 30g (36% DM) |
| Fiber | 5g (6% DM) |
| Moisture | 70% |
| Calcium | 1.4% DM |
| Phosphorus | 1.0% DM |
| Ca:P Ratio | 1.4:1 |
🧊 Safety & Storage
Refrigerate portions in airtight containers for up to 4 days or freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw frozen portions overnight in the refrigerator. Always serve at room temperature or slightly warm—never hot. Wash hands and all surfaces thoroughly after handling raw meat. Discard any uneaten food left out for more than 2 hours.
⚠️ Recipe Drift Warning
Do not substitute salmon with raw or smoked fish due to parasite and sodium risks. Avoid replacing brown rice with white rice as it lacks fiber and may spike blood sugar. Do not omit or reduce the calcium supplement—an imbalanced calcium-to-phosphorus ratio can cause serious bone and kidney issues in senior dogs. If substituting proteins, consult a veterinary nutritionist to recalculate supplement dosages.
⚕️ Always consult your veterinarian before changing your pet's diet.
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