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.

Calcium

Bone meal works well.  For severe kidney patients use calcium lactate.

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.