Churchill Graham's Favorite Dinner

Sauteed Liver & Carrot with Gravy & Brown Rice
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2 cups cooked brown rice
1 lb Liver
1 Tablespoon Olive Oil
1 1/2  cups water ( if boiling carrot, use its water)


1 medium-sized Carrot, chopped diagonally
Boil carrot in water until tender, and set-aside.
Reserve 1 1/2 cups of boiling carrot water 


Saute whole liver in oil, until medium rare.
Remove, liver and cut into small slices, return to heated pan.
Add water into pan 
Add cooked liver pieces
Add cooked carrot chunks.
Simmer in liquid for 3 minutes, rendering liver to flavor own broth gravy.
Cool.
In clean dog bowls, scoop-in 4 tablespoons of cooked brown rice,
Add  1 cup of favorite dry dog kibbles
Add cooked liver/carrot/broth  mixture, and toss together keeping rice fluffy and coated with mixture



Serves:  1 medium-size serving (1 medium-size dog)

FAVORITE & REQUIRED NUTRIENTS

Churchill's Favorites, are recipes developed  for our dog,  Churchill Graham.  He is a Labrador Retriever Mix, whose love for food is quite unique.  

Churchill Graham

Unique in the sense of his desire for ONLY  food,  eaten by humans.   We chose, developed, created, recipes we could eat ourselves, AND nutritious for Churchill Graham.  Although human foods can be appetizing, we do understand the importance of preparing and serving what is BEST  for a dog's digestive system, and health.  With this focus, we are aware what foods to avoid, and what amounts to offer along with regular meals given daily.  We are conscientious of what, and how Churchill Graham eats.  Of course, what we are doing different, is PREPARING  our OWN  dog meals and treats, choosing our own ingredients, all to enjoy the fact we can be aware what our dog consumes properly, and is enjoying it at the same time.


Churchill Graham, also has an adopted sister, Francesca Le Bon Bon, a Chocolate Labrador Retriever Mix, whose eating habits and choices are  slightly different than Churchill Graham!  She is not as particular as Churchill Graham.

Francesca Le Bon Bon

Therefore, this makes preparing our own dog meals and treats all the more convenient.   We are able to select creations that both dogs will love.  Fun, simple, and more affordable!


To begin, know your DOG! 
Consider what your dog likes.
Be aware what your dog can tolerate.
Even though most dogs will ravish anything, introduce your new food in small amounts.  This way you're being sure your new recipe is  friendly to  your dog's digestive system.
One area we need not be concerned about is the "appearance."  If your biscuit, is not shaped prettily, your dog really won't care.  Dogs are drawn to SMELL.  If your "presentation smells" good to your dog, your Canine Visions Dog Culinary adventure will be a success!  Of course, for a personal satisfaction, it's always nice to prepare food with care AND  good presence.


Churchill's Carrot Crunches 


1 1/2 cup whole wheat flour
1/2 cup wheat germ
2 teaspoons baking powder
3/4 cup organic peanut butter
1/2 cup grated vegetable ( ie: zucchini, carrot, )
1 cup water (if too dry, add water as needed)


Combine Dry Ingredients:  flour, wheat germ, and baking powder in mixing bowl.
In separate bowl, combine peanut butter, vegetable and water.  Stir until creamy.  Add to Dry Ingredient Mixture.  Mix until combined.  Knead dough  smooth.  Roll dough 1/4-inch thick.
Cut dough with cookie cutters.


Place cookie shapes on lightly oiled pan.  
Bake at 325 degrees F. for 15 minutes, or dry and firm to touch.
Turn oven off, and leave biscuits in oven for 30 minutes.
Remove biscuits from oven.   
Biscuits are suppose to be "hard" good for dogs bite.
Cool on a rack or paper towels.
Store in a tight-lid container 
Store in refrigerator.




NOTE:
Peanut Butter is a smell and taste ALL DOGS LOVE!
But it's important to choose the best quality.
Organic or natural peanut butter, is just ground roasted peanuts WITHOUT sugars, salt and artificial sweeteners, colors, and preservatives.  Canine Visions prefer the natural peanut butter!


ALL RECIPES ARE KITCHEN TESTED

WARNING! FOODS TO AVOID

Dogs should avoid certain foods.  To eat the wrong foods may cause digestive stomach upset and/or long-term illness, and even death.  
So, before studying food preparation for your dog, let's be aware of the following foods potentially toxic for dogs.

ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES
Alcoholic Beverages will cause intoxication, coma and death.


                                                                                                         

AVOCADO
Avocado leaves, seeds, fruit and bark contain persin, which cause
vomiting and diarrhea.








BONES:  FISH, MEAT, POULTRY & OTHER MEAT
SOURCES
Can cause obstruction or
laceration of the digestive system

CHOCOLATE

Chocolate contains theobromine and caffeine.  In dogs, chocolate 

will cause heart rate, difficult breathing, vomiting, diarrhea, excessive urination, and restlessness.  Toxic doses will lead to seizures, irregular heart rhythm and death.


CAFFEINE
Caffeine products will be toxic and  affect your dog's heart and nervous system.  Products that include caffeine are chocolate, coke cola, tea & coffee.Read labels if you suspect ingredient in foods.

FISH:  RAW, CANNED OR
COOKED
When fed in high amounts or exclusively,can result in a thiamine deficiency leading               
to loss of appetite, seizures, and in severe cases




GRAPES & RAISINS                                                                                                
Grapes and raisins contain an unknown toxin that can lead to acute kidney and liver failure.








HUMAN VITAMIN SUPPLEMENTS CONTAINING IRON
Will damage the lining of the digestive system and be toxic to the other organs including liver and kidneys.


MACADAMIA NUTS           
These nuts contain an unknown toxin that will affect your dog's muscular system, digestive circulations and nervous system.


MARIJUANA
Marijuana will deprss the nervous system, cause vomiting and changes in the dog's heart rate.


MILK & DAIRY PRODUCTS
Particularly adult dogs may develop             
diarrhea if given large amounts






MUSHROOMS                   
Mushrooms, particularly the wild one contain various toxins that affects your dog's nervous system, causing vomiting and diarrhea.


ONIONS & GARLIC





Contain sulfoxides and disulfides which can damage red blood cells and cause anemia.  Garlic is less toxic than onions.


CITRUS OIL EXTRACTS     
Citrus Oil Extracts is toxic for your dog and will cause a reaction of vomiting, drooling and trembling.  Products that contain citrus oil extract are insecticidal sprays, insect repellent food additives, shampoos.


RAW EGGS
Contain avidin, an enzyme which decrease the absorption of bioten.
This can  cause skin and hair coat problems.  Raw eggs may also 
contain Salmonella.




RAW  MEAT
Taking a chance as some meat may contain bacteria such as Salmonella and E.Coli, which cause vomiting and diarrhea.

SALT
Be careful, for if eaten in large 
amounts will lead to electrolyte                   
imbalances.

















SUGAR-TYPE FOODS                        
Will affect and cause obesity, 
dental problems, and possibly diabetes mellitus.

YEAST DOUGH

The dough can expand and produce gas in the digestive system, causing pain and possible rupture of the stomach or intestines.




XYLITOL ARTIFICIAL SWEETNER
Will cause hypoglycemia, and result in vomiting, weakness and collapse.  Can affect in liver failure if given in high doses.

"...drooling  hearing about foods 
I love the smell
and taste of,
but don't want to get sick...!
OoooooH hum...my owner
will learn to make something
special for me...