The Menu

After all these years of cooking for my dogs, it finally came to me--do a menu!  So I will post a new menu every week.  Last week pork shoulder was on sale so I made a pork and vegetable stew with potatoes for the dogs!  They all loved it!  Of course, wouldn't you get tired of eating the same thing everyday?

Here's the funny part.  The pot of stew was on the stove when my husband came home.  Since it wasn't the usual food I cook for the dogs, he thought it was dinner.  When I saw the empty bowl, (he had finished eating), I asked, "didn't it need a little salt or something?"  He was kind enough to not complain! 

Using people-grade ingredients means we can eat it too--I don't use salt or sugar or any spices for the dogs.

Nutrish by Rachael Ray

check it out at www.nutrish.rachaelray.com 
Looks home made!  Let me know what you think of her food..

The look so cute...

Toby is the fair Finnish Spitz (left) and Maki is the little black Shiba Inu.  And can they eat!  Of course, Maki is so active that she can eat all day, but shouldn't.  I cook for them and they are spoiled.  When I forget to buy the ingredients for their dinner, they snub the "dog food".  Here's the recipe that my vet recommended.  Adjust to your dog's needs/allergies/taste:

1/3 protein of your choice  (I use beef;  chicken, pork, etc. works well too.  Higher fat content is better)
1/3 carbs of your choice ( I use brown rice; potatoes are good too)
1/3 vegetables of your choice (I use frozen assorted veggies)

Brown meat in a little oil.  Add veggies, cover with water and bring to boil.  I add the rice at this point, bring to a simmer and cook until the rice is done and has absorbed most of the water.  Turn off the heat and let it sit, rice will continue to absorb liquid.  I have not cooked this with potatoes but my friend does.  Not sure if the potatoes would melt if cooked too long....use your discretion.  Store in refrigerator and heat a bit before serving to your dog. 

The two girls (above) and my two "outside dogs" love this dinner, they nudge me if I'm not watching and it's their dinner time.