Made in Texas

Since Luc was this high, he has had a very sensitive stomach, i.e., throws up on somewhat of a regular basis. I do not know just how many times I've taken him to the vet for this problem. He would prescribe, the condition would get better, then it would return. In an Internet search I ran across Nzymes.com. I figured what did I have to lose and ordered Ox-E Drops, Antioxidant Treats, and Nzymes Granules. There have been minor flare-ups but for the most part Luc stomach problems have been minimized as long as I kept him on an Nzymes regimen until recently.

In the July 27th blog entry, I listed the problems Luc has had with his stomach, part of which was caused by a bacteria and required antibiotics. Yet, while one thing was clearing up, Luc started throwing up twice a day. The vet gave Luc food for super sensitive stomachs and Pecid which seems to have cleared the throwing up problem. The Nzymes did not do the trick this time. In addition, I've never really trusted the various dog food companies since the recall of a year or so ago. This latest round of stomach problems sent me to research making dog food in my kitchen. I've been thinking about this for some time but have resisted because I do not particularly like to cook. All in all, though, it was not hard nor too much trouble.

Before the recipe, here are a few reasons why Luc is such a joy and so lovable.

A stolen pillow.

Another stolen pillow.

Resting head on a stolen pillow while lounging on our bed.
He is telling me it is time to go outside for play.

Here is the recipe.

Put two cups uncooked, brown rice in a crock pot with the required chicken broth, sliced broccoli stalks, and chopped potatoes. You can add some oatmeal if you want.

Add about one-fourth bag of mixed veggies without onions to the rice mixture . Depending on how Luc responds, I may add more or less.

Frozen veggies with rice in the crock pot.

Boiled chicken cooling in microwave. Unseasoned broth from boiling the chicken was used to cook rice, potatoes and veggies.

De-bone and chop up the whole chicken. You can use turkey, lamb, hamburger, even fish if you can stand the smell.

Used Pam to spray two old baking pans, glopped in the mixture, placed in freezer for about an hour, divided into eight servings, placed in freezer baggies. Saved out about three days worth of the mixture for the fridge and froze the rest.

It will take some experimenting to determine just how much to feed him so he will not gain weight. I'll also mix with a dry dog food; and if tolerated, I will add a dollop of yogurt once a day. Since Luc has had so much trouble lately, I'll slowly add the "Made in Texas" food to what he is now eating; however, ultimately I plan to do 1-2 cups of the sensitive stomach dog food and about 2 cups of the "Made in Texas" dog food. If this goes well, doggie treats are next. Dr. Paul, the vet, says the treats are filled with sugar. Carrots, apples, and fresh green beans are good treats for dogs; Luc loves them, Maggie spits them out.

BTW, hubby was eying this concoction. I had to slap his hands and usher him out of the kitchen. lol

Until next time, God bless.