dogs, modify to 50 percent protein and 50 percent veggies, cutting the carbs. Cats require more protein than dogs, so 80 percent lean protein and 20 percent veggies is purr-fect.
Owners can prepare pet meals raw or cooked. Cooking options include broiling, boiling, frying, baking and grilling. Mix, and add a teaspoon of extra virgin olive oil; the oil enhances the smell and taste of a pet’s food and is a great source of omega-3 fatty acids. Don’t forget to season a pet’s meal so it smells good. The three top flavors most pets enjoy are barbecue, pasta sauce and low-sodium tamari. Osborne balances homemade pet meals with a reputable vitamin-mineral, antioxidant supplement.
Carol Osborne is America’s first veteri- narian to be a board certified anti-aging diplomat. She founded the American Pet Institute, created Pet Anti-Aging Wellness Systems (PAAWS) and au- thored Naturally Healthy Dogs and Naturally Healthy Cats. Her research has pioneered new therapies to treat and prevent age-related degenerative disease and promote optimum health and lon- gevity for pets. Visit
CarolOnPets.com.
Carla Soviero is a freelance writer in Naples, FL. Contact her at mscarla11 @
gmail.com.
CAT & CANINE CUISINE Y
ou can prepare a homemade diet for your pet as easily as for your family, ac- cording to Dr. Carol Osborne, veterinarian extraordinaire. She notes that these
recipes will help keep your family’s furry, four-legged companions happy and healthy. Here are a few of Dr. Carol’s tried-and-true kitchen creations that will treat our beloved pets to five-star, lip smacking-good nourishment. They’ll thank you for years to come and be barkin’ and purrin’ for more.
FOR CATS FOR DOGS
Shepherd’s Spicy Breakfast Turkey & Egg Patties Makes 12 patties
1¼ lbs ground turkey
¼ cup chopped fresh basil leaves ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley 1 clove garlic 1 tsp salt
½ tsp dried thyme leaves ½ tsp ground ginger
½ tsp dried red pepper flakes, crushed Freshly ground black pepper to taste 2 tbsp dried bread crumbs 1 egg, lightly beaten 2 tbsp vegetable oil
1. Combine all ingredients except the oil in a large mixing bowl; stir well, but do not over mix. Cover and refrig- erate 1 hour.
2. Shape the turkey mixture into 12 patties about 2½ inches in diameter.
3. Heat the oil in a large skillet, brown the patties over medium heat, about 2 minutes per side. Then reduce the heat to medium-low, cover the skillet and continue to cook, turning the patties occasionally, until they are crisp and cooked thoroughly, about 6 minutes.
Cats are obligatory carnivores, unlike dogs and people, and most turn up their noses at anything that doesn’t offer a taste and smell to their liking. About 5.5 ounces of food per meal, twice a day, is ideal for most cats.
Most cats are either meat eaters or fish eaters, although occasionally individuals enjoy meat and fish. Cats like chicken, chicken livers, lamb, beef, turkey, duck, veal and venison; many fish-loving cats relish salmon. Lean meat may be prepared in many ways— boiled, broiled, fried or grilled. Cats also enjoy vegetables such as puréed squash, puréed carrots, creamed corn and white asparagus tips.
Feline Creamy Chicken Delight
Consists of 80 percent meat, 20 percent veggies
5 ounces baked chicken breast 2 tbsp creamed corn 2 tsp finely grated zucchini
1. Mix all ingredients together, add ¼ tsp extra virgin olive oil to enhances the smell and taste (also a source of essential omega-3 fatty acids).
2. Season with low-sodium tamari sauce (the brown sauce Chinese car- ryout comes in), which is available at most local grocers.
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