I’ve been making a vegetable mix for my dogs for a couple of years now and recently I’ve been having fun changing things up as I learn more about the nutrients my dogs need in their diet. Here is the vegetable mix I made this week.
- 1 bunch of Spinach
- 2 bunches of Parsley
- 1 bunch of Collard Greens
- 1 bunch of Kale
- 1 bunch of Celery
- 2 large Zucchinis
- 2 large Broccoli Flowers
- 2 cans of Oysters, boiled and in water
- 5 cloves of Garlic – yes, this is perfectly safe and healthy for dogs
- 20 Cremini mushrooms*
- 4 cups of Bone Broth
- 1 cup of Golden Paste
- 1 cup of Green Lipped Mussel Powder
- 6 tbsp of Life Line Kelp
I chop and blend all of the vegetables, adding a small amount of water to make it easier. I split everything between two 8 quart stainless steel bowls. I mix in the bone broth, golden paste, green lipped mussel powder, and kelp. Transfer the mixture to Rubbermaid containers and freeze until needed.
Vegetables provide additional nutrients, a natural source of fiber, are an anti-inflammatory, provide antioxidants, and veggies lower blood sugar levels.
*The Many Health Benefits of Mushrooms (And How to Add Them to Your Pet’s Diet)
I love this so much! Thank you for sharing it! We will definitely try it!Awesome blend!!!!!
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How much of this veggie mix do you give your dogs per day? (How much per pound of dog)? Thank you!!!!
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I add two or three tablespoons to their raw meals. I don’t worry about an amount per pound; I treat this as a meal topper and don’t reduce muscle meat, bone, or organs when adding.
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Is raw mushroom safe for dogs? Thanks
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Yes; you can read this article to learn more: https://www.drbasko.com/portfolio-items/many-health-benefits-mushrooms-add-pets-diet/
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Hello, I was always under the impression that garlic was toxic to dogs just like onions are. How did you you find out other wise, because I would love to do the research before putting that into the recipe that I would like to try of yours, so that I don’t have a panic attack all day worried that my dog might get sick. I really enjoy your website and am thinking of tranfering over to your diet plan, but I really do need some specific info. On garlic if possible. Thanks so much for your time.
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Here are a few blog posts that discuss the benefit of garlic for dogs:
http://www.petguide.com/health/dog/the-shocking-truth-about-dogs-and-garlic/
http://www.dogsnaturallymagazine.com/is-garlic-bad-for-your-dog/
http://www.dogsnaturallymagazine.com/garlic-for-dogs-poison-or-medicine/
http://www.dogsnaturallymagazine.com/garlic-friend-or-foe/
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My dog is Diabetic & suffers with EPI & is allergic to a lot He is also an extremely picky eater He wont eat any raw veggies They have to be cooked & mashed up or blended in food processor He wont eat Raw Turkey & Chicken Has no problem with raw Beef Pork Bison Tripe I’ve been going crazy trying to figure out menus for him
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Hi Kimberly,
thank you for all of the information you share – you are my go to!! i recently tried the Dr Harveys Raw Vibrance and my dog liked it. Its the only one that he has without all the added minerals and such. Thats where I get reluctant to add things, seeing all the added stuff after the food. I really want to try and get a green mix for my Lab and this looks tasty.Do you cook the veggie mix at all or just straight to the processor? I have read where its better to lightly steam or puree to get all the goodness, but then again I have seen NO COOKING..lol…
thanks!
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I don’t cook the vegetables that I put in the mix. The most I do is ferment them. I have a recipe here: http://www.keepthetailwagging.com/ferment.
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