Understanding the Energetically Warming Dog Food Recipe
You might wonder why your dog needs an energetically warming dog food recipe.
I’m sure you know the saying, “I’m getting ALL FIRED UP!”
Well, energetically speaking, the warming diet will help get your sluggish, under-active dog “all fired up.”
The warming diet is designed specifically for Qi-deficient dogs.
Qi-deficient dogs are usually older, although in certain breeds, even young dogs may be Qi-deficient.
Qi-deficient dogs display a lack of energy and appear to be lazy. They usually drool a lot and like to snuggle up in warm places.
Also, Qi-deficient dogs are often overweight and depressed.
If your dog has the above characteristics, the warming dog food recipe is what you need!
Meet Rocky!
Rocky is a 12-year-old mixed-breed neutered geriatric dog.
Rocky is a long-time family pet for three young boys.
The three young boys love throwing the tennis ball with Rocky and playing with him in the creek.
However, as Rocky has aged, he has lost weight and muscle mass and doesn’t seem to enjoy playing the way he used to.
Rocky also salivates a lot and generally seems tired.
Rocky is a classic example of a dog with Qi Deficiency.
The classic signs of Qi Deficiency in dogs are:
- Weakness
- Pale, swollen tongue
- Drooling
- Shortness of breath
- Warm-seeking
- Fatigue
- Loss of Appetite
- Loose stools
- Wiry pulse
- Depression
- Frequent urination
- Slow metabolism.
What Is Qi Deficiency in a Dog?
In TCVM, Qi is the energy of the body.
It is the energy of the meridians within the body, the energy of food, and the energy of the universe.
Qi Deficiency is when the body lacks the desired amount of Qi.
Qi deficiency usually occurs in older dogs.
An example would be an older mastiff lumbering about, drooling out of the mouth. Qi-deficient dogs are weak and lack energy.
The Energetically Warming Dog Food Recipe
Now, we will show you how to quickly and easily make energetically warming dog food.
So, get out your slow cooker and get ready!
Energetically Warming Foods
Use Eastern Food Therapy to warm an energetically cool dog.
A nutritionally balanced canine diet contains:
- 60% – 80% Protein – mostly from meat
- 20% – 40% Carbohydrates – from grains, vegetables, and fruit
- A minimum of 2% fat
Use the list of foods below to create endless delicious recipe combinations for your furry friend!
Mix up the ingredients as needed to create a meal that your dog loves.
Energetically Warming Food List
It’s best to use all warming foods, but you can use one neutral ingredient per batch for convenience.
Meats/Protein Source
- Chicken
- Venison
- Shrimp, lobster
- Ham
- Sunflower seeds
- Pork, pork liver & kidney (neutral)
- Beef, beef liver (neutral)
- Fish, salmon, sardines, tuna, catfish, carp, mackerel (neutral)
- Goose (neutral)
- Pigeon (neutral)
- Chicken eggs (neutral)
- Wild rabbit (neutral)
- Quail (neutral)
Vegetables/Fruits
- Sweet potato
- Pepper
- Pumpkin
- Tangerine
- Sweet pepper
- String beans (neutral)
- Green beans (neutral)
- Green peas (neutral)
- Beets (neutral)
- Cabbage (neutral)
- Apple (neutral)
- Carrots (neutral)
- Cauliflower (neutral)
- Asparagus (neutral)
Grains/Beans/Starch
- Black beans (neutral): 1 1/4 cups dry black beans + 3 3/4 cups water = 1 1/2 lbs cooked black beans
- Broad beans (neutral): 1 3/4 cups dry broad beans + 5 1/4 cups water = 1 1/2 lbs cooked broad beans
- Corn (neutral)
- Kidney beans (neutral): 1 1/4 cups dry kidney beans + 3 3/4 cups water = 1 1/2 lbs cooked kidney beans
- Oatmeal: 1 1/2 cups dry oatmeal + 3 cups water = 1 1/2 lbs cooked oatmeal
- Peanuts (neutral)
- Potato (neutral)
- Red beans (neutral): 1 1/4 cups dry red beans + 3 1/2 cups water = 1 1/2 lbs cooked red beans
- Quinoa: 1 1/3 cups dry quinoa + 2 2/3 cups water = 1 1/2 lbs cooked quinoa
- Soybeans (neutral): 1 3/4 cups dry soybeans + 5 cups water = 1 1/2 lbs cooked soybeans
- White rice (neutral): 1 1/2 cups dry white + 3 cups water = 1 1/2 lbs cooked white rice
Fats
- Olive oil
- Flaxseed oil
- Soya oil
- Peanut oil (neutral)
- Black sesame oil (neutral)
Energetically Warming Dog Food Recipe
Mix and match the above lists however you want!
The basic guidelines are:
- 5 lbs from the “Meat/Protein Source” list
- 1 1/2 lbs from the “Vegetables/Fruits” list
- 1 1/2 lbs from “Grains/Beans/Starch” list
- 1 tablespoon from the “Fats” list
Sample Recipe
- 3 pounds chicken (see “Meat/Protein” list above)
- 1 pound chicken gizzards (see “Meat/Protein” list above)
- 1 pound chicken liver (see “Meat/Protein” list above)
- 1 1/2 pounds of vegetables (see “Fruit/Vegetable” list above)
- 1 pound sweet potatoes (see “Grains/Beans/Starch” list above)
- 1/2 pound white rice (cooked weight)
- 1 tablespoon of olive oil or flaxseed oil
- Optional: 1 teaspoon basil, 1teaspoon clove
Directions:
Debone and chop meat and vegetables.
Place all ingredients in crockpot layering:
- Slow cooking root vegetables on the bottom
- Meat in the middle
- Fast cooking items on top.
Top with 1 cup of water.
Cook on low for 4 hours.
In addition, add the following to your pet’s diet:
- One canine multivitamin per day
- Calcium supplement 50mg/kg of body weight (22mg/lb of body weight) daily. Some other good choices for calcium are eggshell powder or bone meal.
Feeding Schedule:
- Feed 1.5 cups per 25 pounds of body weight twice daily
- Make sure to give your dog a canine multivitamin while on this plan!
- Monitor your pet’s weight. If an undesirable weight loss occurs, please contact your veterinarian immediately so that you can make an adjustment in the feeding/diet plan.
Don’t Have Time to Cook? Order The Food Already Made!
Please consult with your veterinarian and use personal judgment when cooking at home for your dog. Even though pet food recalls and the poor quality of some pet foods are a concern, many veterinarians voice concerns over homemade diets. Some vets feel that when fed exclusively, homemade diets may result in vitamin/mineral deficiencies that can adversely affect a pet’s health. If you choose to feed your dog a homemade diet, you must understand and meet your dog’s needs to stay healthy. Please share our recipe with your veterinarian. Your veterinarian can advise you on supplements for your pet’s individual situation. Monitor your dog’s health by observing his/her temperament, skin, coat, and waste. If you notice anything strange, contact your veterinarian immediately.
