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I feed my dogs raw minced meat, thawed out to room temp. (bowls in stands)

My adult dogs have one meal daily, minimum of 1lb/454g meat + small cup of mixer + chopped greens.

I blanch the greens (broccoli, spinach, spring greens, sprouts, peas, etc.) in a little unsalted water,
then use that water to wet the mixer, so that even water soluabble vitamins are not lost.

(mixer doesn't swell like complete) Greens must be chopped finely - food processor is best.

Parsley and nettles are also full of important minerals; I add them often, always finely chopped.

BEEF with greens or herbs - MONDAY & THURSDAY

CHICKEN with necks/wings - TUESDAY & FRIDAY

TRIPE with tripe chunks & greens - WEDNESDAY & SATURDAY

PILCHARDS in tomato sauce (fish is a cooling food too, with Omega3 oils) on SUNDAYS.

LIVER braised (sealed, not cooked thru) with plenty of chopped garlic & parsley fed occasionally.

DRIED TRIPE STIX are given as treats every morning; also cut into small bits for treats on walks.

LIVER BAKED with garlic salt ( 120c for 2-3 hours, depends on quantity) makes excellent show bait!

BIG BEEF BONES keep my youngsters busy for days, keeping teeth healthy too.

*I cook with GARLIC regularly; it can be prepared for easy use by peeling 2 - 3 bulbs and chopping
in processor with a drizzle of olive oil to keep moist. Keep refrigerated in sealed container!

Garlic is good for dogs' coats and prevents bad breath. Flees & worms hate it too...

Garlic powder for horses @ farm shops/big pet shops is a good alternative source (5ml per dog).

RAW EGGS, brown bread and milk is BEAUJOLAIS' favourite treat!

PASTA is a good filler, if a dog needs hi-energy food or is a lean type like my WHISKY was.

COOKED RICE is a grain, but a "cool" food and very useful for convalessing dogs.

HONEY is such a pure food, very good for coughs & sneezes; a tsp of honey is a great tonic.

All my dogs have the same natural diet, from 5 weeks of age to their dying days...

Pups from 8 weeks to 16 weeks have 4 meals per day; I feed at 8am, 12pm, 4pm, 8pm.

Youngsters up to 6 months have 3 meals per day : I feed mine at 8am, 2pm, 8pm.

Between 6 and 12months of age mine are on 2 meals a day ; 8am & 8pm.

All my dogs are individuals and this is a basic guide, I do prefer pups to have a little "puupy fat"

and for my veterans (+7 yrs ) to have no strain on heart or hip joints by being overweight, i.e.

I do like to see the last rib or feel their ribs. In everything there must be a balance!

Carol Ann Carlton.