* What does your dog like to eat apart from meat? *

[tatsxxx11]

My girls love all fresh fruits and veggies, especially sliced apple and baby carrots. I add several pieces with each meal. And they love yogurt; plain yogurt, and cottage cheese. They get a tablespoon or so with each meal! Most dogs like fish. If your doggie is on a mostly meat diet, you may want to consider adding some freshly cooked fish. (No bones) Many dogs love the addition of green beans, fresh or canned, as well. My girls are especially fond of salmon! Do you give yours any dry kibble at all? Dry food does help to keep the teeth clean! Make sure if you do give Chubby bones, it's only the knuckle type!

Here's a link to a good site of lots of doggie recipes!

http://www.doggieconnection.com/recipe/

And here's a favorite recipe of my girl's!

Divine Doggy Dinner

1/2 lb. extra lean ground beef (OR turkey, chicken, lamb, fish)
1/4 cup cooked rice, preferably brown rice
one small potato
1 large carrot
1 cup greenbeans, preferably fresh
1/4 tsp. garlic powder
1/4 cup plain, lo fat yogurt


Brown the meat in a pan. When completely cooked, drain the fat. Add the cooked rice; mix well. Set aside.
Cut the potato, carrot, and beans into small bite-sized pieces. Place in a pot with water; bring to a boil. Simmer until veggies are tender (about 15-20 minutes). Drain. Add the vegetables to the meat mixture. Add garlic powder; toss thoroughly under low heat. Let the dinner cool thoroughly before serving to prevent burning. When cooled, top each serving with one or two teaspoons plain yogurt and serve with a smile!!

Yield: about 2 dinners

From: Carl & Lucy Schirmer in Delaware