Healthy Christmas menu for your dog

Jennifer Clark
2 days ago
2 min read

Like any good tasting menu, there have to be several courses, Here's our suggestion:

1. Starters: Chicken and Carrot Cookies • Ingredients: • 1 cup oat flour • 1/2 cup pumpkin puree • 1/2 cup cooked and shredded chicken • 1 egg • 2 tablespoons olive oil • Instructions:

1. Mix all the ingredients until you have a smooth dough.

2. Shape into small cookies and bake at 180°C (350°F) for 15 minutes.

2. First Course: Christmas Bone Broth Soup

• Ingredients:

• 1 kg (2.2 lbs) chicken bones

• 1.5 liters water

• Apple cider vinegar

• Instructions:

1. Heat the water and add the bones.

2. When it boils, add a splash of vinegar (this will help concentrate the nutrients in the broth).

3. Simmer for at least 10 hours 🕓

4. Skim off any bits that rise to the surface.

5. Strain the broth and discard the bones (children should NOT eat cooked bones!). 6. Let it cool and remove any excess fat.

3.Second Course: Liver Bread Liver is a very beneficial food for our dogs as it is very rich in protein, omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids, as well as vitamins. it is a product that should be offered in moderation.

Ingredients:

• 500 g raw liver.

• 1 cup rolled oats.

• 1 cup wheat flour.

• 1 tablespoon olive oil.

• 1 tablespoon spices (your favorites: turmeric, sweet paprika, pepper).

Preparation:

1. Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).

2. Mash the raw liver and gradually mix it with the oats, flour, and spices.

3. Spread the mixture on a baking sheet greased with olive oil and bake for 25 minutes.

4. Let cool and cut.

5. We can refrigerate it for the following days.

4.Main Course: Chicken and Pumpkin Stew The fourth of our Christmas recipes for dogs is a chicken stew with pumpkin, zucchini, and celery. Besides providing fiber and protein, this recipe is usually a favorite with dogs.

Ingredients:

• 225g raw pumpkin

• 225g raw zucchini

• 110g raw celery

• 1 chicken breast (225g)

• Seasonings of your choice

Preparation

1. Peel and chop the vegetables into small pieces.

2. Place all the ingredients in a pot with water and the seasonings.

3. Chop the chicken breast and add it to the pot.

4. Stir regularly and cover to cook for 10 to 15 minutes.

5. Let it cool slightly and serve. Be careful with the temperature of the food you serve your dog; it shouldn't be too hot.