Game on Sunday
While every man and his dog was preparing for last Sunday’s football in Mexico City, I was in my kitchen making a batch of food for my dogs. I may not be the typical working mum, but I am the typical dog-mum: too little time, too hot and bothered, two big dogs to feed!
Ingredients
- Game Pate (Red Deer, Roe Deer, Wild Boar) (70% of cook)
- Butternut Squash
- Celery
- Bell Peppers (red)
- Apples
- Mushrooms
- Courgettes
- Swiss Chard
- Quinoa (1 cup)
- Salt (Pink Himalayan)
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Method
1. Rinse the quinoa under cold running water to remove the bitter-tasting saponins. Add to a saucepan with 2 cups of water. Bring to a boil then simmer until all water absorbed. Set aside.
2. Chop all fruits and vegetables.
3. Add chopped butternut squash together with a sprinkle of salt to a saucepan with sufficient water to cover. Cook for ten minutes before adding celery, mushrooms, bell peppers, apple and courgettes. Once cooked, leave on heat and mix in diced chard. Leave to cool before apportioning and/or serving.
Recipe notes
1. As many will already be aware, I believe in feeding dogs in much the same way we feed ourselves. After all, it’s what we’ve done for thousands of years. Ancient peoples didn’t risk life and limb sourcing one set of ingredients for themselves and then do the same thing over again for their family dog. Their dogs ate what they were eating or what they had available at the time.
2. There are no precise weights for many of the ingredients, the one exception being quinoa because I find it easier to cook using a measuring cup. The only important proportion is the protein which is 70% of the overall cook. Simply make up the other 30% of the batch with whatever of the other ingredients you have to hand. Think about how you put together many of your own meals!
Our Dog Nutritionist says…
UK company Naturavetal produce a range of exceptionally high-quality pre-cooked pates for dogs which are perfect for busy pet parents who like to cook for their dog but who are perhaps too time-poor to be able to cook from scratch every day.
The range includes Chicken, Goat, Rabbit, Horse and the protein source used in this recipe, Game.
Disclaimer:
Important note: this recipe is intended as supplemental feeding for healthy dogs unless specifically formulated as part of a complete diet by a dog nutritionist. It should not replace your dog's regular, balanced daily meals. Treats and toppers should make up no more than 10% of your dog’s total daily calorie intake. Every dog has unique nutritional needs. Always consult your vet before introducing new foods or changing your dog's diet, especially if it has underlying health conditions.
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