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MiHale

(10,640 posts)
Mon Apr 29, 2024, 09:32 AM Apr 2024

Do you think I'm spoiling my dog?

My neighbor popped in this a.m. while I was preparing Roscoe’s weekly food. He can’t believe that’s what I go thru to feed the dog. “Totally spoiled, that pup” he said.

Been doing it for years…Roscoe is 13.

White and dark meat of chicken, rice, mixed veggies.



Mixed and packaged for freezing one for now, one for later.

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MiHale

(10,640 posts)
5. Honestly it's trial and error...
Mon Apr 29, 2024, 09:48 AM
Apr 2024

Owing to a pancreatic problem earlier in life I have to feed him 4 smaller meals throughout the day. Depending on the day’s activities the amount can vary. Usually a couple tablespoons mixed with a little kibble for crunch and dental health. We’ve settled on that amount…keeps him happy and problem free.

Ocelot II

(120,110 posts)
3. No. Your dog deserves it. There's no such thing as a spoiled dog (or cat).
Mon Apr 29, 2024, 09:37 AM
Apr 2024

My cat gets human-grade tuna and baby food for treats. She is not spoiled either.

MLAA

(18,512 posts)
7. Your doggo is not spoiled just very well loved!
Mon Apr 29, 2024, 10:19 AM
Apr 2024

If you could hold the kibble and chicken, I’d join him in that meal! Looks yummy.

MiHale

(10,640 posts)
8. I can enjoy the food I make him...
Mon Apr 29, 2024, 10:48 AM
Apr 2024

He likes the kibble, tried to wean him off …no deal…begs for it.

MiHale

(10,640 posts)
13. 👍
Mon Apr 29, 2024, 11:45 AM
Apr 2024

All these are gonna be shown to my neighbor. Great guy, good Dem, can’t understand why I make food when it comes ready to use.

niyad

(119,309 posts)
17. Loving your doggo and taking bestest care is not "spoiling".
Mon Apr 29, 2024, 02:29 PM
Apr 2024

It is called being a responsible, caring pet parent.

MiHale

(10,640 posts)
18. I've been showing my great friend and neighbor these responses....
Mon Apr 29, 2024, 04:47 PM
Apr 2024

He’s totally surrendered and wants to learn how to make his dogs food.


niyad

(119,309 posts)
21. So glad that your neighbor has come over to the correct way of
Sun May 5, 2024, 08:34 AM
May 2024

thinking and caring for his companion.

Mr.Bill

(24,739 posts)
19. We do the same thing for our dogs.
Sat May 4, 2024, 10:31 PM
May 2024

We have a meat grinder attachment for our Kitchen Aid mixer. We grind up chicken hearts, gizzards, beef kidney and add mixed vegetables and rice like you do. Sometimes we use a different starch like barley, brown rice or grits. Our little one, a four pound Maltese/Yorkie, hates carrots and peas, so I put the veggies in the blender and puree it. She doesn't even know she eats carrots and peas now. If you shop around it's cheaper than some dog foods.

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