Home-Cooked Recipe for Charlie

This ≈9 lb batch provides ~50% protein, gentle on stomachs for a 25 lb, low-activity French Bulldog with brachycephalic syndrome and skin allergies.

Ingredients

• Protein (≈4.5 lbs; ~50%):
  • 4.5 lbs boneless Chicken, diced
• Fats:
  • 2 oz coconut oil
• Vegetables & Grains (≈4.5 lbs):
  • Carrots: 1.5 lbs, chopped
  • Green Peas: 1.5 lbs, fresh or thawed
  • Sweet Potatoes: 1.5 lbs, cooked & mashed
• Herbs:
  • 1 tsp ginger (aids digestion, soothes brachycephalic syndrome)
  • 1 tsp chamomile (soothes stomach, alleviates skin allergies)

Approach A – Stove (≈45 min)

1. Prep:
   • Rinse & prep vegetables, and herbs.
2. Cook Protein:
   • In a pot over medium heat, cook chicken for 10–12 min.
3. Cook Veg:
   • Steam vegetables until just tender (~5–7 min).
4. Combine & Season:
   • Mix chicken, vegetables, ginger, and chamomile.
   • Drizzle coconut oil; stir gently.
5. Portion & Store:
   • Feed 2–3% of body weight daily (~0.5–0.75 lbs).
   • Cool, portion, refrigerate ≤3 days or freeze.

Approach B – Specialized Equipment (≈35 min)

1. Weigh & Prep:
   • Measure with Kitchen Scale.
2. Pressure-Cook Protein:
   • Cook chicken in Electric Pressure Cooker on high pressure for 10 min.
3. Cook Veg:
   • Steam or chop produce with Food Processor.
4. Blend & Mix:
   • Combine ingredients; drizzle coconut oil.
   • Optionally blend in Stand Mixer.
5. Portion & Store:
   • Portion with Kitchen Scale; store in BPA Free Containers.
   • Serve with BPA Free Utensils.

Recommended Protein Guidelines

AAFCO recommends ≥18% crude protein for adult maintenance. This recipe provides ~50% protein. Protein content is high but dogs like meat. recalc to adjust ingredients.