Home-Cooked Recipe for Charlie

This ≈9 lb batch provides ~50% protein, suitable for a 69.86 lb, moderately active Transylvanian Hound with heart murmur, bloat, and diabetes.

Ingredients

• Protein (≈4.5 lbs; ~50%):
  • 4.5 lbs boneless Salmon, diced
• Fats:
  • 2 oz coconut oil
• Vegetables & Grains (≈4.5 lbs):
  • Broccoli: 2 lbs
  • Green Peas: 1 lb
  • Quinoa: 1 lb
  • Rice: 0.5 lb
• Herbs:
  • 1 tsp hawthorn (supports heart health)
  • 1 tsp fennel (aids in reducing bloat)
  • 1 tsp cinnamon (helps regulate blood sugar)
  • 1/4 tsp turmeric (start with small amount and increase to this recommended amount)

Daily Feeding Amounts

• Feed approximately 1.4 to 2.1 pounds per day

Nutritional Information (per ≈1.4–2.1 lbs daily serving): Fiber ≈10g, Fat ≈70g, Protein ≈140g, Calories ≈1700

Approach A – Stove (≈45 min)

1. Prep Ingredients. Wash all vegetables and herbs. Dice broccoli, and trim green peas.
2. Cook the Protein. Heat a skillet over medium heat. Add coconut oil and let it melt. Add salmon in batches. Cook for 7–10 min until fully cooked. Remove from heat.
3. Boil Grains. In a saucepan, bring 2 cups of water to boil. Stir in 1 cup of quinoa and 0.5 cup of rice. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes or until the water is absorbed. Fluff and cool.
4. Steam Vegetables. Use a steamer basket or pot to steam broccoli and green peas until tender (≈15 min). Drain and cool.
5. Combine & Mix. In a large bowl, combine cooked salmon, quinoa, rice, and vegetables. Add 1 tsp each of hawthorn, fennel, and cinnamon, and 1/4 tsp of turmeric. Drizzle with remaining coconut oil and mix well.
6. Portion & Store. Let cool. Store in airtight containers. Refrigerate for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 3 months.

Approach B – Specialized Equipment (≈35 min)

1. Cook the Salmon. In a skillet, melt coconut oil. Cook salmon in batches until cooked. Set aside.
2. Cook quinoa and rice using a rice cooker.
3. Steam vegetables in the electric pressure cooker. Layer broccoli and green peas. Cook on high for 15 minutes. Drain and cool.
4. Combine all ingredients in a stand mixer bowl. Add quinoa, rice, salmon, and vegetables. Mix until consistent.
5. Transfer into food storage containers. Refrigerate for 3–4 days or freeze for up to 3 months.

Recommended Protein Guidelines

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