Grain free

In general, dogs should eat about 2-3% of their body weight daily. 
Puppies should eat about 2-3% of their expected adult body weight.

Dog caloric intake varies wildly from dog to dog depending on activity level, age, metabolism, breed, gender, reproductive status, if it is spayed/neutered and ideal weight. As always, experiment, use common sense, and talk to your vet. Our general guidelines are as follows:

Dog weight in pounds	Cups of food per day
5-20	1.5 to 2
20-50	2 to 3.75
50-70	3.75 to 4.75
70-100	4.75 to 6

 

Recipe #1
Grain free Chicken, apples, carrots, pumpkin, spinach
3 lbs. ground chicken
3 oz. chicken liver (or other organ meat)
2 apples peeled and chopped
3 medium carrots shredded
1/2 C. pumpkin puree
1 1/2 C. frozen spinach or 1 lb. fresh spinach
3 T. Top Dog Meal Completer

Cook top - 

1. In a large skillet, add chicken and chicken liver. Spread the meat out evenly then mostly cover with water (about 1 cup). Bring to a boil and cover with a lid. Turn heat down and simmer until cooked through.
2. Add apples, carrots and spinach to the cooked meat. Cover with a lid until cooked through. 
3. Transfer meat and veggie mix to a large bowl.
4. Add pumpkin puree until heated through (pumpkin can also be scooped on to the side of the bowl when served as a special treat instead of mixed in).
5. Once cooled, add Top Dog Meal Completer and mix well.
6. Divide into portions to refrigerate or freeze. 

Slow cooker - 

1. In a 6 quart slow cooker, add ground chicken, chicken liver, apples, carrots and 1 cup of water.
2. Cover and cook on low heat for 5-6 hours or high heat for 2-3 hours
3. Transfer to a large bowl and let it cool completely.
4. Mix in Top Dog Meal Completer.
5. Divide into portions to refrigerate or freeze.

* This recipe has the consistency of mashed potatoes so it is perfect if your dog needs very soft food.