I recommend a diet rich in raw, natural foods for dogs and cats; it should approximate what they would eat in the wild.
Feed your pets well and they will be healthier and happier.
This table lays out what should, and should not, be included if you’re preparing meals for your dog or cat at home. The first row is the recommended model, and the following rows are specifics for each ingredient.
| Ingredient | Amount of diet by visual appearance | Example Meal #1 | Example Meal #2 | Example Meal #3 |
| Meat | 50% | 1 lb raw ground chicken (looks like approx 2 cups in volume) | 2 lbs cooked salmon (looks like approx 4 cups in volume) | 2 lbs raw ground beef (looks like approx 4 cups in volume) |
| Veggies | 50% | 1 cup broccoli 1 cup carrots Both pureed, raw | ½ lb green beans ½ lb lettuce 1 lb pumpkin All pureed, raw | 4 cups sweet potatoes Cooked and well mashed |
| “Grain”(pseudograins) Never feed any grains. They create huge problems for dogs and cats. | 0-100% of the veggies portion (or 0-50% of entire meal) | Substitute mushy (overcooked) quinoa for 0-100% of the veggie portion of the meal. | Substitute mushy (overcooked) quinoa for 0-100% of the veggie portion of the meal. | Substitute mushy (overcooked) quinoa for 0-100% of the veggie portion of the meal. |
| Calcium | Approx 1000mg (1gram) per pound of boneless meat | ½ tsp bone meal or 1 gm calcium lactate | 1 tsp bone meal or 2 gm calcium lactate | 1 tsp bone meal or 2 gm calcium lactate |
| Multivitamin | As recommended on label for the size of the pet | HolVet’s FirstScript™ Multivitamin Amount as on label | HolVet’s FirstScript™ Multivitamin Amount as on label | HolVet’s FirstScript™ Multivitamin Amount as on label |
| Notes
Max | To Start – Mix 10% meat or meat/veg mix with 90% current diet. Increase to 25/75 when ready, then 50/50, then 100% new diet. This could take 2 days in each phase, or two weeks. Let acceptance and digestion set the pace. | Preparation Tip – Mix meat, veg, and bone meal and put in 1-4 containers for fridge or freezer. Add vitamin just before feeding. | Variety Counts. You can combine any meat with any veggie. The above mixes are just suggestions. Always change the type of meat and the types of veggies at least once a week for good variety. Don’t be afraid to experiment. Be adventurous. |
