Our little chihuahua, Prancer is 15 years old and has canine epilepsy. While his seizures are far between they are have become more violent than the first ones we’ve encountered with a leg freezing up or in a semi contorted position. We’ve made a decision in order to further limit his chances of a seizure we are going to cook his meals instead of purchasing commercial dog food. We know the risks and benefits of cooking for a dog, and have a very excellent book, Canine Epilepsy: An Owner’s Guide to Living With and Without Seizures by Caroline D. Levin, that goes over all aspects of canine epilepsy and cooking for them.
I thought I would take a little time to go over our first meal we have prepared for Prancer. This might be a little different than what i usually write about here on Atomac, but I know there is at least one reader (MegaNice9, I am looking in your direction) that has taken on the the extra care needed for our little friends, the dog.
Since Prancer is an older dog we have decided to make easier digestible meals with lower protein than you would for a younger dog. You should always consult your vet regarding certain kinds of foods or allergies your dog might have. Please don’t blame me if you try out any of the recipes I write up and your doggie gets sick. While I will be extremely sad if he/she does, I am still in the experimenting phase of cooking for Prancer with PolyVector.
I hope your pup enjoys these simple meals if you do give them a try.
Turkey and Veg Surprise
PolyVector is the cook around the house, and all ingredients are added by eye.
Ingredients:
- Lean Ground Turkey
- Quick Oats
- Spinach
- Celery
- Carrots
- Tomato
- Sunflower Seeds
- Natural Peanut Butter (sugar free)
- Greek Yogurt
It is very important to research each ingredient since dogs have very different digestive systems than we do (eg. raw meat is okay, but raw potatoes isn’t).
Process:
For most dogs, it’s good to do at least 50% meat/eggs, 35% veggies, and no more than 15% grain. For dogs w/ kidney problems, the meat/protein should be reduced or eliminated (depending on the condition).
- Cook turkey and a little oatmeal in a pan on medium heat
- Put spinach, celery, carrots, and tomato with a little sunflower seeds, all-natural peanut butter, and greek yogurt in a chopper/food processor and blend
- Mix it all together when the turkey has just finished cooking.
He seemed to really enjoy it. We’ll see how digestion goes in the long run.
That sounds like a very nutritious meal. Nothing but the best for the pranster!
What a beautiful article! This sounds like a recipe that the Booga will love. I will add it to my little collection of dog recipes. Please post more when you try them.