Duck breast with broccoli and sweet potatoes

Duck meat is very rich in amino acids and contains a high amount of protein compared to other meats. It also has a higher amount of fat and is enriched with a higher amount of vitamins and minerals, especially vitamin B, zinc and selenium. The meat is also suitable for dogs that want to gain weight. When feeding your dog a homemade diet, it is important to work with fresh and quality ingredients. Meat suitable for cooking for dogs can be purchased in frozen form. It is important that the meat does not contain bones.

Ingredients you will need:

• 1 kg frozen boneless duck breast for dogs
• Broccoli
• Sweer potatoes
• Cold-pressed milk thistle oil
• Kelpa powder
• Eggshells for dogs

Vitamins and minerals contained

What duck meat contains, we have already said. But what do the other ingredients in this recipe contain?

Broccoli contains mainly vitamins C, K and folic acid. Of the minerals, your dog can get calcium, magnesium or iron. This vegetable is low in calories and lowers blood pressure. However, you need to be careful with higher doses, as it can irritate the dog’s stomach.

Sweet potatoes are a valuable source of carbohydrates for dogs. They contain beta carotenes, fibre, vitamin A, C and B6. Due to the higher amount of sugar, it is not advisable to feed sweet potatoes to your dog daily.

Milk thistle oil provides the dog with the necessary amount of fatty acids and vitamins, and is good for aiding digestion and liver regeneration. Kelp powder contains a number of important natural minerals and vitamins, and ground eggshells for dogs as a substitute for raw bones are a great source of calcium.

Procedure

Remove the frozen duck breasts from the bag and place them in the prepared pot to steam. After the meat has thawed for a while, you can cut the breasts into smaller pieces to cook the meat faster. Once cooked, allow the meat to cool or place it in an ice pack to allow the temperature to change rapidly. The meat then has a more pronounced flavour.
Cut the broccoli into smaller pieces and steam it as well. The broccoli can also be accompanied by sliced or cut sweet potatoes. Steam everything for about 10 to 15 minutes until soft.
Once all the ingredients have cooled, pack the food into freezer bags and freeze. Add the supplements to the food on the day it is fed to the dog.

Daily dose of cooked food for a dog

At the start of the cooked diet, it is advisable to follow the recommended daily dose for dogs, which is 2-3% of the dog’s body weight. Over time, however, it is important to monitor the dog to ensure that it is still at the required weight and adjust the amount accordingly.

This is the recommended daily ration for a 10 kg dog at a daily feeding rate of 250 g. The recipe follows the recommended ratio of ingredients: 65 % meat, 25 % vegetables and 10 % side dishes. We recommend using a kitchen scale to weigh the required amount of food. For dogs with sensitive digestion, it is advisable to divide the daily ration into smaller portions and feed several times a day.

Materials	Množství
cooked duck for dog	162,5 g (65 %)
broccoli	62,5 g (25 %)
sweet potatoes	25 g (10 %)
cold-pressed milk thistle oil	cca 10 ml
kelpa powder	1/4 lžičky
eggshells for dogs	1/4 lžičky