jenz0r Posted September 3, 2008 Share Posted September 3, 2008 I have started steaming then blending up some vegetable slush for my puppy but I've heard that some vegie's are not good for a dog's health (ie corn, broccoli, onion...) Can anyone pls recommend which vegies are ok to mash up into his food? Currently I'm just using a frozen bag of mixed beans, peas, carrot etc... thanks muchly! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miss Helena Posted September 3, 2008 Share Posted September 3, 2008 Def not onion!! Very bad for dogs... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cashew Posted September 3, 2008 Share Posted September 3, 2008 I have used chinese vegetables--the green leafy ones. I do not have a grinder now so I freeze the veges to break down the cellulose before I feed my boy. I tend to go for deep green ones. Pumpkins (steamed) are also one of my favourites. Actually it depends on what's on special. I will buy in bulk and then leave some for my own cooking. I avoid cabbages and legumes (beans) to a large extend because they cause a lot of gas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jey Posted September 3, 2008 Share Posted September 3, 2008 Go easy on your starchy vegies: potato and corn. And sugary ones: carrot. Most vegies are fine though. The green leafy ones are best, but a variety of diff vegies is important. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jey Posted September 3, 2008 Share Posted September 3, 2008 Are legumes - beans - regarded as vegies? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anniek Posted September 4, 2008 Share Posted September 4, 2008 I have started steaming then blending up some vegetable slush thanks muchly! Skip the steaming they will lose their goodness. Just blend them raw! I use anything green - brocoli, bok choy, green beans, celery, spinach... plus the odd carrot basically anything that happens to be in the fridge. Fruit - apples pears in small quantity. I then add yogurt and a raw egg to the days ration and mix in with the raw meat. It's just about variety over time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenz0r Posted September 4, 2008 Author Share Posted September 4, 2008 oh thanks - i only steam them because i thought raw vegies might seize up the blender lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
puggy_puggy Posted September 4, 2008 Share Posted September 4, 2008 BARF SLOPS INGREDIENTS & METHOD Things I always include: - container of alfala spouts - bunch of spinach (roots cut off) - 1 to 2 green capsicums (stalk cut off & seeds out) - 1 to 2 red caspsicums (stalk cut off & seeds removed) - bag of carrots - bunch of celary - 4 zuccinis - 3 to 4 oranges (peeled) - 1 pumpkin (seeds removed) - 2 to 4 apples (pips taken out) - 2 to 4 bannanas (peeled) - 8 to 10 eggs (whole including shell) - flaxseed oil (approx 250mL) - kelp (approx 100g) What else you can put in: - bunch of silverbeet - turnip - squash - sweet potato - 2 to 4 pears - half to 1 pinapple - brussel sprouts - brocoli - cauliflower - bag of beans - Apple Cider Vinegar - Vitamin C Chop up then process up in blender/food processor so that things turn to slops. Put each blender batch into a big bucket. Usually leave the eggs & flaxseed oil for things that don't blend very well like the pumpkin and carrots. Ingredients should fill up a bucket. Mix bucket with big ladel till all mixed through then put into take away containers & freeze untill needed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TollaBC Posted September 4, 2008 Share Posted September 4, 2008 hey what blenders do you guys use? i bought one about a year ago but it didnt last very long now looking at getting another one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenz0r Posted September 4, 2008 Author Share Posted September 4, 2008 thanks for the recipe puggy i will give it a shot! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anniek Posted September 4, 2008 Share Posted September 4, 2008 (edited) oh thanks - i only steam them because i thought raw vegies might seize up the blender lol I actually use an old juicer - and use the pulp for the mush and add a bit of the juice. I tend to juice the carrots, celery & fruit first so I can drink some of it cos I'm not that keen on spinach/cauliflower juice myself! Edited September 4, 2008 by anniek Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stormie Posted September 4, 2008 Share Posted September 4, 2008 oh thanks - i only steam them because i thought raw vegies might seize up the blender lol I actually use an old juicer - and use the pulp for the mush and add a bit of the juice. I tend to juice the carrots, celery & fruit first so I can drink some of it cos I'm not that keen on spinach/cauliflower juice myself! Haha I made the mistake of trying it one day - never again! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cashew Posted September 5, 2008 Share Posted September 5, 2008 When i had a juicer, I love to juice beetroot and apples. I usually give my dog some of the beet pulp---since he likes it. One day, I saw him pee red. I cried my way to the vet only to be asked "did you give him beetroot"?. I didn't know the beetroots could stain my baby's pee. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jey Posted September 5, 2008 Share Posted September 5, 2008 hey what blenders do you guys use? i bought one about a year ago but it didnt last very long now looking at getting another one. http://www.oo.com.au/Multi_Purpose_Blender...cc_P8145C93.cfm I bought this recently. It's a bit small and you have to be patient but it mushes raw veggies very very well. Blenders generally aren't for liquifying solid objects, but this works and I can't afford a shiny food processor right now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greytdog Posted September 5, 2008 Share Posted September 5, 2008 When i had a juicer, I love to juice beetroot and apples. I usually give my dog some of the beet pulp---since he likes it. One day, I saw him pee red. I cried my way to the vet only to be asked "did you give him beetroot"?. I didn't know the beetroots could stain my baby's pee. Ha ha...this happened to a person I know - he was petrified when he saw what was in the loo, but the doctor nearly wet himself Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenz0r Posted September 5, 2008 Author Share Posted September 5, 2008 When i had a juicer, I love to juice beetroot and apples. I usually give my dog some of the beet pulp---since he likes it. One day, I saw him pee red. I cried my way to the vet only to be asked "did you give him beetroot"?. I didn't know the beetroots could stain my baby's pee. hehe that sounds like something i would do! did the vet say beetroot was ok for them to eat though? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cashew Posted September 5, 2008 Share Posted September 5, 2008 When i had a juicer, I love to juice beetroot and apples. I usually give my dog some of the beet pulp---since he likes it. One day, I saw him pee red. I cried my way to the vet only to be asked "did you give him beetroot"?. I didn't know the beetroots could stain my baby's pee. hehe that sounds like something i would do! did the vet say beetroot was ok for them to eat though? The vet told me beetroot is alright for dogs. I read so much about it being an antioxidant and blah blah blah. But the red pee really gave me a mini heart-attack. I still give him beets every now and then. But I guess it's a rather sweet root so I dont give him a lot of those. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TollaBC Posted September 5, 2008 Share Posted September 5, 2008 Thanks heaps for the link Jey im in the same position a bit tight on money. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Golden Rules Posted September 5, 2008 Share Posted September 5, 2008 This is an excellent juicer for when you can afford it. http://www.extractglobal.com.au/compact.html I can put chicken necks and frames in it (I cut the frames up to fit) when making my own barf patties. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jey Posted September 5, 2008 Share Posted September 5, 2008 http://www.oo.com.au/Multi_Purpose_Blender...cc_P8145C93.cfmI bought this recently. It's a bit small and you have to be patient but it mushes raw veggies very very well. Blenders generally aren't for liquifying solid objects, but this works and I can't afford a shiny food processor right now. I take it back. I just broke the bloody thing. Both attachments. I'm trying to see if I can replace them but if not am looking at second hand food processors. I only broke them because I am stupid but am hesitant to recommend something that breaks that easy. If you've already ordered it let me know and I'll explain how I broke it so you don't make the same mistake! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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