Home-Cooked Recipe for Charlie

This ≈9 lb batch provides ~50% protein, suitable for a high-activity, 80 lb Doberman Pinscher with cardiomyopathy and Wobbler syndrome.

Ingredients

• Protein (≈4.5 lbs; ~50%):
  • 4.5 lbs boneless Chicken, diced
• Fats:
  • 2 oz coconut oil
• Vegetables & Grains (≈4.5 lbs):
  • Carrots: 1 lb
  • Green Peas: 1 lb
  • Sweet Potatoes: 1 lb
  • Quinoa: 1 lb
  • Rice: 0.5 lb
• Herbs:
  • 1 tsp hawthorn (supports heart health)
  • 1 tsp turmeric (start with small amount and increase to recommended amount, aids in reducing inflammation)

Daily Amount

• Feed approximately 1.6 to 2.4 pounds per day

Approach A – User Equipment (Air Fryer)

1. Prep Ingredients. Wash all vegetables and herbs. Dice carrots, peel sweet potatoes, and trim green peas.
2. Cook the Protein. Heat the air fryer. Add coconut oil and let it melt. Add diced chicken in batches. Cook until fully browned. Remove from heat.
3. Cook Grains. In the air fryer, cook quinoa and rice until tender.
4. Cook Vegetables. Use the air fryer to cook sweet potatoes, carrots, and green peas until tender.
5. Combine & Mix. In a large bowl, combine cooked chicken, quinoa, rice, and vegetables. Add 1 tsp hawthorn and 1 tsp turmeric. Drizzle with remaining coconut oil and mix well.
6. Portion & Store. Let cool. Store in airtight containers. Refrigerate for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 3 months.

Approach B – Specialized Equipment

1. Cook the Chicken. In the electric pressure cooker, melt coconut oil. Cook diced chicken until browned and fully cooked. Set aside.
2. Cook the rice and quinoa using a rice cooker.
3. Cook sweet potatoes, carrots, and green peas in the electric pressure cooker. Drain and cool.
4. Combine all ingredients in a stand mixer bowl. Add chicken, quinoa, rice, and vegetables. Mix until consistent.
5. Transfer into BPA free food storage containers. Refrigerate for 3–4 days or freeze for up to 3 months.

Recommended Protein Guidelines

AAFCO recommends ≥18% crude protein for adult maintenance. This recipe provides ~50% protein. Protein content is high but dogs like meat.