2 cups dry rajma(remember..this may cause gas..add a bit of hing or ginger while cooking the rajma..but not too much), soaked and cooked well.
3 cups whole milk.
1 cup ragi(made into a gruel with the milk)
4 large eggs
2 tbsp vegetable oil
some kind of cheese, if available or maybe paneer or amul..
vit E
2.5 tsp crushed eggshell powder
2 cups vegetables(including carrots, spinach or greens..NO onion, if adding garlic, cook completely)
Thursday, October 18, 2007
Nutritional profile for Dogs
Protein:
18% > healthy dogs(adult)
30% > puppies not yet weaned
22% > reproduction
28% > during lactation
Fat:
5% > maintenance
8% > reproduction/growth
higher(upto 50%) can sometimes be tolerated by the dogs..but why? this will surely result in an inadequate nutrition.
Variety is important. Meat no more than 2 a week is really not necessary. Grains and vegetables for carbohydrates/energy is important. Vitamins and Calcium is also crucial for a dog's overall good health.
A tsp of vegetable oil(or cod liver oil or olive oil) a day will keep their coat shiny. It can be mixed in their food too.
The dog needs plenty of water and if the dog doesnt drink water, make sure that the food is 'watery'..so the dog stays hydrated by other means.
Overfeeding dogs is a common problem. A healthy, fit dog is better than a fat, unhealthy dog.
Exercise is important. Shelters should allow volunteers to walk dogs at least 20 mts a day(min thrice a week) if they are kept confined in cages or if they are tied down. The dog will look forward to these walks and will be much happier!
A shiny coat, bright eyes and good teeth/bones can all be achieved from simple homecooked meals and they are cheaper(not to mention healthier because it's fresh) than commercial dry food!
18% > healthy dogs(adult)
30% > puppies not yet weaned
22% > reproduction
28% > during lactation
Fat:
5% > maintenance
8% > reproduction/growth
higher(upto 50%) can sometimes be tolerated by the dogs..but why? this will surely result in an inadequate nutrition.
Variety is important. Meat no more than 2 a week is really not necessary. Grains and vegetables for carbohydrates/energy is important. Vitamins and Calcium is also crucial for a dog's overall good health.
A tsp of vegetable oil(or cod liver oil or olive oil) a day will keep their coat shiny. It can be mixed in their food too.
The dog needs plenty of water and if the dog doesnt drink water, make sure that the food is 'watery'..so the dog stays hydrated by other means.
Overfeeding dogs is a common problem. A healthy, fit dog is better than a fat, unhealthy dog.
Exercise is important. Shelters should allow volunteers to walk dogs at least 20 mts a day(min thrice a week) if they are kept confined in cages or if they are tied down. The dog will look forward to these walks and will be much happier!
A shiny coat, bright eyes and good teeth/bones can all be achieved from simple homecooked meals and they are cheaper(not to mention healthier because it's fresh) than commercial dry food!
Rice and Meat
4 cups cooked rice
1 cup cooked meat chunks(red meat or chicken)
1/4 cup of chicken liver(or heart or kidney)< this neednt be given everyday..once or twice a week should suffice.
2 cups cooked vegetables(dont forget carrots!)
1 cup buttermilk
2 eggs
1 cup cooked greens(its not much when its cooked down..it's good for the dog)
1/4 tsp(biggish pinch)finely powdered eggshell
1 tsp saffola/vegetable oil
1 cup cooked meat chunks(red meat or chicken)
1/4 cup of chicken liver(or heart or kidney)< this neednt be given everyday..once or twice a week should suffice.
2 cups cooked vegetables(dont forget carrots!)
1 cup buttermilk
2 eggs
1 cup cooked greens(its not much when its cooked down..it's good for the dog)
1/4 tsp(biggish pinch)finely powdered eggshell
1 tsp saffola/vegetable oil
Wednesday, October 17, 2007
Makki ke Atta, vegetarian recipe
4 cups milk(skim or low fat is ok. dont dilute full fat milk instead. dont get nestle tetrapak..fresh milk is better.)
1 cup makki ke atta
2 large eggs
1 cup buttermilk
1 tsp veg/saffola oil
1/2 cup carrots, green beans, pumpkin etc, cooked(no onions..maybe 1 clove of garlic crushed and cooked)
1 multivitamin(for dogs)
1/4 tsp finely powdered eggshell powder(or 1/2 tsp calcium/bone meal or 500mg calcium tablet)
100-200 IU Vit E
15mg iron supplement in the form of syrup or pill/capsule contents.
(ragi is rich in iron, so you can skip iron supplement if you are using ragi. if you are using meat or chicken livers, you dont need to include the iron supplement either. but if there is no meat and its rava(sooji) or rice with dhal, its better to include iron supplement even if you add milk or eggs. dont add it as a default supplement because too much iron in the diet is also not a good thing.)
you can get approx about 6 cups of dog food from this. enough for about 2-3 dogs.
1 cup makki ke atta
2 large eggs
1 cup buttermilk
1 tsp veg/saffola oil
1/2 cup carrots, green beans, pumpkin etc, cooked(no onions..maybe 1 clove of garlic crushed and cooked)
1 multivitamin(for dogs)
1/4 tsp finely powdered eggshell powder(or 1/2 tsp calcium/bone meal or 500mg calcium tablet)
100-200 IU Vit E
15mg iron supplement in the form of syrup or pill/capsule contents.
(ragi is rich in iron, so you can skip iron supplement if you are using ragi. if you are using meat or chicken livers, you dont need to include the iron supplement either. but if there is no meat and its rava(sooji) or rice with dhal, its better to include iron supplement even if you add milk or eggs. dont add it as a default supplement because too much iron in the diet is also not a good thing.)
you can get approx about 6 cups of dog food from this. enough for about 2-3 dogs.
Puppy formula!
Puppies need almost 40% fat and over 30% protein in their milk. They need more fat than kittens when they are younglings. And if you are feeding an orphaned puppy, you can completely wean them off formula at 4-5 weeks. Solids made with sooji or rice, mashed veggies as in baby food(slowly introducing meat into the diet)..mixed with puppy formula and mashed cooked chicken liver...can be made into a porridge and given when they are about 2-3 weeks old. it's easier to make a large batch and divide them. it shouldnt be refridgerated for more than 3 days, but can be frozen.
Puppy formula(from Dr.Pitcairn's book)...1 cup is about 250 calories. They dont need much. Most people overfeed puppies. They dont need a lot, but they need it often..every 2 hours in the beginning and every 4 hours by the time they are about 4-5 weeks!
a. 3/4 cup half-half(i.e. 50% milk and 50% cream)
b. 1 cup whole milk(pref goat's milk..too much cow's milk may cause indigestion. in india donkey's milk is also popular. its a good substitute for even human mothers' milk!)
c. 2 large eggs
d. 1/2 tbsp protein powder(we can get proteinex at the pharmacies..and its only 1/2 tbsp..it'll go a long way!)
e. 1/3 tsp crushed eggshell powder(cheapest source of homemade calcium..of course..you can also get bone meal calcium supplements/tablets etc)
f. 1 day's worth of crushed vitamin supplement
Puppy formula(from Dr.Pitcairn's book)...1 cup is about 250 calories. They dont need much. Most people overfeed puppies. They dont need a lot, but they need it often..every 2 hours in the beginning and every 4 hours by the time they are about 4-5 weeks!
a. 3/4 cup half-half(i.e. 50% milk and 50% cream)
b. 1 cup whole milk(pref goat's milk..too much cow's milk may cause indigestion. in india donkey's milk is also popular. its a good substitute for even human mothers' milk!)
c. 2 large eggs
d. 1/2 tbsp protein powder(we can get proteinex at the pharmacies..and its only 1/2 tbsp..it'll go a long way!)
e. 1/3 tsp crushed eggshell powder(cheapest source of homemade calcium..of course..you can also get bone meal calcium supplements/tablets etc)
f. 1 day's worth of crushed vitamin supplement
On Supplements
Fish oil, Vit E, Vit C are all necessary supplements. Nori or sea weed will also contribute to their overall health. Alfalfa powder, wheatgerm etc is also good for them.
Just a spoon of vegetable(corn) oil or olive oil to their food will take care of their needs generally. Some people add multi vitamins and calcium tablets to the dog food. If the cooked meal isnt sufficient or wholesome enough, this is a good idea.
I would rather go for natural sources from food rather than add multi vitamins. I would rather give the multi vitamin just twice or thrice a week. No need to include it everyday.
Just a spoon of vegetable(corn) oil or olive oil to their food will take care of their needs generally. Some people add multi vitamins and calcium tablets to the dog food. If the cooked meal isnt sufficient or wholesome enough, this is a good idea.
I would rather go for natural sources from food rather than add multi vitamins. I would rather give the multi vitamin just twice or thrice a week. No need to include it everyday.
On Grains and Legumes
Some people will tell you that grains are not good for dogs and that they need meat. I wouldnt support that statement. In fact, dogs can do without meat and gain all their nutrition from grains and vegetables(with eggs and milk, of course...and a calcium or multi vitamin supplement).
Some grains to make their porridge with milk/curd and veggies...maybe a cooked egg.
Rice
Barley
Ragi
Corn meal
Rava(sooji)
Oats
Soy flakes are also a great source of protein, but this is not for everyday meals.
Chapatis are fine as long as they are not fed too much as it can get pasty in their stomachs. No Naans or anything that has a leavening agent or baking soda/powder.
Dogs love pasta! Once a week, a nice macaroni bake with cheese and eggs with veggies(of course) will make them very happy!
With rice, cooked and mashed moong dhal or toor dhal can be added along with vegetables nd rice for a wholesome meal. A dash of curd wont hurt either. If the dog is a meat eater, a little bit of meat with occasional organ meats over the week will take care of the dog's needs. A spoon of powdered eggshells will take care of the calcium. Otherwise, calcium tablets or bone meal tablets are available in medical/wholefoods/pet stores. This along with a multi vitamin should take care of the necessary supplements. In my opinion, multivitamins and calcium as tablets shouldnt be overdone.
Beans can also be included...channa, rajma,split pea etc.
Some grains to make their porridge with milk/curd and veggies...maybe a cooked egg.
Rice
Barley
Ragi
Corn meal
Rava(sooji)
Oats
Soy flakes are also a great source of protein, but this is not for everyday meals.
Chapatis are fine as long as they are not fed too much as it can get pasty in their stomachs. No Naans or anything that has a leavening agent or baking soda/powder.
Dogs love pasta! Once a week, a nice macaroni bake with cheese and eggs with veggies(of course) will make them very happy!
With rice, cooked and mashed moong dhal or toor dhal can be added along with vegetables nd rice for a wholesome meal. A dash of curd wont hurt either. If the dog is a meat eater, a little bit of meat with occasional organ meats over the week will take care of the dog's needs. A spoon of powdered eggshells will take care of the calcium. Otherwise, calcium tablets or bone meal tablets are available in medical/wholefoods/pet stores. This along with a multi vitamin should take care of the necessary supplements. In my opinion, multivitamins and calcium as tablets shouldnt be overdone.
Beans can also be included...channa, rajma,split pea etc.
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