Almost Curried Turkey Noodle Casserole for Dogs
- 2 cups cooked turkey, shredded or diced
- 1 cup cooked pasta, such as small macaroni
- 13 cup turkey broth or 13 cup chicken broth
- 12 cup plain yogurt
- 12 cup cottage cheese
- 13 cup flax seed meal, freshly ground
- 14 cup wheat germ
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon raw honey
- 14 cup peas, lightly steamed
- 14 cup carrot, finely diced, lightly steamed
- 2 teaspoons turmeric
- 12 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Combine all ingredients, except spices, until blended, adding more broth as needed to have a texture similar to very thick oatmeal.
- If your dog has some issues with not being able to chew easily, make sure to cut or shred the turkey very finely and add a little more broth to thin it out to make swallowing it easier.
- Immediately before serving only, add spices, directly into their serving dish, if you won't be serving it all right away, and blend well.
- This is important to not add them long before serving, if making ahead, as it may become somewhat spicy or more strongly flavored.
- These spices are important for health, as they are potent antioxidants, so don't leave them out if you can help it.
- Vary the veggie selection according to what you think your dog will eat.
- Hint, try simmering veggies in broth to charge them with meaty flavor if your dog seems to avoid veggies.
- I had mine fighting over broccoli the other night, lol.
- I know a lot of these ingredients seem "fancy" for a dog, but I spent a lot of time researching the dietary needs of dogs with issues like arthritis and canine cognitive dysfunction disorder (doggy Alzheimer's) and the dreaded picky eater syndrome.
- Flax and wheat germ add some vital nutrients as well.
- I never thought CoCo would like "curry", but he just licks the bowl clean, and so do the other two dogs, even when I spike it with their crushed vitamin and glucosamine pills they otherwise won't eat, lol.
- Hope this works for your dog's tastebuds too.
- It's never too early to start watching their health and preparing for their middle and senior years.
- Store any unseasoned leftovers refrigerated for up to three days.
- Reheat lightly in the microwave or bring to room temp before serving next meal, as aroma whets a dogs appetite.
turkey, pasta, turkey broth, yogurt, cottage cheese, flax seed meal, germ, olive oil, honey, peas, carrot, turmeric, ground ginger, garlic
Taken from www.food.com/recipe/almost-curried-turkey-noodle-casserole-for-dogs-199127 (may not work)