INDEX

A

AAFCO. See American Association of Feed Control Officials

active dogs, 1

age

2–3 months, 1

4–6 months, 1

7–9 months, 1

10–12 months, 1

ailment meals, 1

for allergies, 1

for arthritis, 1

for cancer, 1

for diabetes, 1

for gastrointestinal diseases, 1

for heart disease, 1

for kidney disease, 1

for liver disease, 1

for weight loss, 1, 2

alcoholic beverages, 1

allergies

itching from, 1, 2

Lamb, Millet, and Yams for Allergies, 1

meals for, 1

omega-3 fatty acids relating to, 1

protein relating to, 1

amaranth flour, 1

American Association of Feed Control Officials (AAFCO), 1, 2

amino acids, 1

animal digest, 1

animal fat, 1

anti-inflammatory agent

omega-3 fatty acid as, 1

yucca schidigera as, 1

antioxidants, 1, 2, 3

apples, 1

Baked Apples, 1

applesauce, 1

apricots, 1

arginine, 1

Arroz con Pollo, 1

arthritis

Arthritis-Relieving Beef and Sweet Potato, 1

Arthritis-Relieving Mackerel and Millet, 1

prostaglandins relating to, 1

suggestions for feeding dogs with, 1

avocados, 1

 

B

bacon, 1

Bacon Yappetizers, 1

Baked Apples, 1

baking times, 1

bananas, 1

Peanut Butter and Banana Ice Cream, 1

Barkscotti, 1

barley

flour, 1

Slow-Cooked Chicken and Barley, 1, 2

Turkey and Barley for Diabetics, 1

beef

Arthritis-Relieving Beef and Sweet Potato, 1

Beef and Bulgur, 1

Beef and Mac, 1

Beef and Potatoes, 1

Beef Stock, 1

Birthday Beefcake, 1

Hamburger Patties, 1

Healthy-Heart Beef and Yams, 1

Healthy-Kidney Potatoes and Beef, 1

Hearty Beef, 1

Mutt Loaf, 1

begging, 1

bell peppers, 1

Birthday Beefcake, 1

biscuits, 1. See also cookies

black pepper, 1

blueberries

Blueberry Moons, 1

Blueberry Pancakes, 1

bonemeal, 1

bones, 1

boron, 1

bread, 1

broccoli, 1

broth and stock

Beef Stock, 1

Chicken Stock, 1

Fish Stock, 1

Scotch Broth, 1

brown rice, 1

buckwheat flour, 1

bulgur wheat

Beef and Bulgur, 1

Chicken Thighs and Tabbouleh, 1

by-products, 1

 

C

calcium, 1

carbonate, 1

seaweed, 1

as supplement, 1

calorie recommendations, 1, 2

calorie reduction, 1, 2

cancer, 1, 2, 3

antioxidants fighting, 1, 2

Cancer-Fighting Split-Pea Soup, 1

Cancer-Fighting Turkey, 1

signs of, 1

carbohydrates

in commercial food, 1

complex, 1

positive effects of, 1

carob, 1

carrots, 1

cheddar cheese, 1

Cheerios, 1

peanut butter and, as Kong stuffing, 1

cheese, 1

cheddar, 1

Cheese Chips, 1

cottage, 1

cream, 1

Easy Cheesies, 1

chicken

Arroz con Pollo, 1

by-product, 1

Chicken for Puplings, 1

Chicken Stock, 1

Chicken Thighs and Tabbouleh, 1

Cluck and Quinoa Casserole, 1

Get-Well-Soon Congee, 1

Good Girl Gizzards, 1

Healthy-Heart Chicken and Rice, 1

Kebabs for Dogs, 1

Poultry Palooza, 1

Powerful Puppy Food, 1

Sensitive-Stomach Chicken and Rice, 1

Slow-Cooked Chicken and Barley, 1, 2

chickpea flour. See garbanzo flour

chloride, 1

chocolate, 1

chromium, 1

cinnamon, 1

cleaning, 1

Cluck and Quinoa Casserole, 1

commercial food

carbohydrates in, 1

common ingredients in, 1

grains in, 1

information on, 1

labels, how to read, 1

marketing of, 1

as meal, 1

supplementation in, 1

transitioning, 1, 2

common ingredients, 1

complex carbohydrates, 1

cookies. See also treats

Bacon Yappetizers, 1

baking times for, 1

Barkscotti, 1

Blueberry Moons, 1

Easy Cheesies, 1

flours in, 1

Fresh Kiss Cookies, 1

Gingerbread Mailman Cookies, 1

gluten-free, 1

Golden Koi, 1

Green Pea Christmas Trees, 1

guidelines for feeding, 1

Liveriffic Cookies, 1

Peanut Butter and Cinnamon Cookies, 1

Pup’s Parmesan Cookies, 1

Soft Oatmeal Cookies, 1

Toot Sweets, 1

cooking tips, 1

copper, 1

corn, 1

cornmeal, 1

cost, 1

cottage cheese, 1

counter surfing, 1

cream cheese, 1

 

D

dairy. See also eggs

Beef and Mac, 1

caution, approaching with, 1

cheddar cheese, as Kong stuffing, 1

cheese, 1

Cheese Chips, 1

cottage cheese, 1

cream cheese, 1

Easy Cheesies, 1

as food to share, 1

Parmesan, 1, 2

Peanut Butter and Banana Ice Cream, 1

Pumpkin Ice Cream, 1

Pup’s Parmesan Cookies, 1

Wonton, Meet Parmesan, 1

yogurt, 1

diabetes

guidelines for feeding dogs with, 1

Turkey and Barley for Diabetics, 1

Dogs ♥ Jerky, 1

Duck Hearts, 1

Dutch Baby Pancake, 1

 

E

early morning wake-up calls, 1

Easy Cheesies, 1

eggs, 1

Eggshell Powder, 1

Healthy-Kidney Rice with Eggs, 1

Mother Hubbard Eggs and Oatmeal, 1

Scrambled Egg, 1

Sensitive-Stomach Rice and Egg, 1

emaciated dogs, 1

extra-active dogs, 1

 

F

fat and skin, 1

fats

animal, 1

as nutrient, 1

omega-3 fatty acids, 1, 2, 3

omega-6 fatty acids, 1, 2

feeding dishes, 1

feeding time. See mealtime

fiber, 1, 2, 3

fish

Arthritis-Relieving Mackerel and Millet, 1

cookies, Golden Koi, 1

Fish Stock, 1

raw, 1

salmon oil, 1, 2

Salmon Patties, 1

Sardine Croutons, 1

sardines, 1, 2

Sea Biscuits, 1

Tiny Tuna Noodle Casserole, 1

trout, 1

Tuna Sandwich Leftovers, 1

flour

amaranth, 1

barley, 1

buckwheat, 1

cornmeal, 1

garbanzo, 1

gluten-free, 1

millet, 1

oat, 1

quinoa, 1

rice, 1

rye, 1

spelt, 1

whole-grain, 1

whole-wheat, 1

food guarding, 1

foods, to approach with caution

avocados, 1

bones, 1

dairy, 1

liver, 1

foods, to avoid

alcoholic beverages, 1

black pepper, 1

chocolate, 1

fat and skin, 1

grapes, 1

macadamia and other nuts, 1

mace, 1

moldy foods, 1

nutmeg, 1

onions, 1

pits, from fruit, 1

raisins, 1

raw salmon and trout, 1

yeast dough, 1

foods, to share

dairy, 1

fruits, 1

grains and nuts, 1

meat and seafood, 1

vegetables, 1

fresh foods, 1, 2

Fresh Kiss Cookies, 1

fruits

apples, 1

Baked Apples, 1

bananas, 1, 2

as food to share, 1

grapes, 1

mangos, 1

melons, 1

oranges, 1

papayas, 1

pears, 1

pits from, 1

plums and apricots, 1

 

G

garbanzo flour, 1

gas, 1

gastrointestinal diseases

feeding dogs with, 1

Get-Well-Soon Congee, 1

Sensitive-Stomach Chicken and Rice, 1

Sensitive-Stomach Rice and Egg, 1

supplementing for dogs with, 1, 2

Get-Well-Soon Congee, 1

Giblet Gravy, 1

Gingerbread Mailman Cookies, 1

gluten-free cookies, 1

gluten-free flour, 1

Golden Koi, cookies, 1

Good Girl Gizzards, 1

grains. See also rice

Arthritis-Relieving Mackerel and Millet, 1

bread, 1

brown rice, 1

Cheerios, 1, 2

Chicken Thighs and Tabbouleh, 1

Cluck and Quinoa Casserole, 1

in commercial food, 1

Lamb, Millet, and Yams for Allergies, 1

nuts and, as food to share, 1

oats, 1, 2, 3, 4

grapes, 1

green beans, 1

Green Pea Christmas Trees, 1

growing puppies, 1

 

H

Hamburger Patties, 1

Healthy-Heart Beef and Yams, 1

Healthy-Heart Chicken and Rice, 1

Healthy-Kidney Potatoes and Beef, 1

Healthy-Kidney Rice with Eggs, 1

heart disease

feeding dogs with, 1

Healthy-Heart Beef and Yams, 1

Healthy-Heart Chicken and Rice, 1

Hearty Beef, 1

histidine, 1

 

I

ice cream

Peanut Butter and Banana Ice Cream, 1

Pumpkin Ice Cream, 1

ideal weight dogs, 1

inactive dogs, 1

inflammation

omega-3 fatty acids, as anti-inflammatory agent, 1

omega-6 fatty acids causing, 1

yucca schidigera, as anti-inflammatory agent, 1

iodine, 1

iron, 1

isoleucine, 1

itching, 1, 2

 

J

Jackson, 1

 

K

KAL dolomite powder, 1

Kebabs for Dogs, 1

Kibble Worth Chewing, 1

kidney (renal) disease, 1

feeding dogs with, 1

Healthy-Kidney Potatoes and Beef, 1

Healthy-Kidney Rice with Eggs, 1

omega-3 fatty acids for, 1

omega-6 fatty acids for, 1

Kong stuffings

applesauce, frozen, 1

cheddar cheese, 1

cottage cheese, frozen, 1

cream cheese, 1

peanut butter and Cheerios, 1

 

L

labels, reading, 1

lamb

Lamb, Millet, and Yams for Allergies, 1

Lamb Muffins, 1

Scotch Broth, 1

Lazysagne, 1

portion size for, 1

L-carnitine, 1

liver

caution, approaching with, 1

Liver Brownies, 1

Liver Diet, 1

Liveriffic Cookies, 1

Loyalty Liver Pâté, 1

Robert’s Liver Treats, 1

liver disease

feeding dogs with, 1

Liver Diet, 1

Liveriffic Cookies, 1

Loyalty Liver Pâté, 1

lycopene, 1

lysine, 1

 

M

macadamia nuts, 1

mace, 1

mangos, 1

meals

Arroz con Pollo, 1

Beef and Bulgur, 1

Beef and Mac, 1

Beef and Potatoes, 1

Birthday Beefcake, 1

Chicken for Puplings, 1

Chicken Thighs and Tabbouleh, 1

Cluck and Quinoa Casserole, 1

commercial foods as, 1

fresh foods as, 1, 2

Hamburger Patties, 1

Hearty Beef, 1

Kibble Worth Chewing, 1

Lamb Muffins, 1

Lazysagne, 1, 2

Mother Hubbard Eggs and Oatmeal, 1

Mutt Loaf, 1

Pork and Penne, 1

Poultry Palooza, 1

Rabbit Stew, 1

raw diets, 1

Scotch Broth, 1

Slow-Cooked Chicken and Barley, 1, 2

Stir-Fry and Rice, 1

Tiny Tuna Noodle Casserole, 1

tips for cooking, 1

T.O.P. of the Morning, 1

transitioning foods, 1

Turkey Meat Loaf, 1

Turkey Minestrone, 1

mealtime

feeding dishes, 1

intro to, 1

problem behaviors during, 1

routine during, 1

meat

Arroz con Pollo, 1

Arthritis-Relieving Beef and Sweet Potato, 1

bacon, 1

Bacon Yappetizers, 1

Beef and Bulgur, 1

Beef and Mac, 1

Beef and Potatoes, 1

Beef Stock, 1

Birthday Beefcake, 1

broth and stock, 1, 2, 3, 4

by-products, 1

Cancer-Fighting Turkey, 1

Chicken for Puplings, 1

Chicken Stock, 1

Chicken Thighs and Tabbouleh, 1

Cluck and Quinoa Casserole, 1

Dogs Jerky, 1

Duck Hearts, 1

Fish Stock, 1

Giblet Gravy, 1

Good Girl Gizzards, 1

Hamburger Patties, 1

Healthy-Heart Beef and Yams, 1

Healthy-Heart Chicken and Rice, 1

Healthy-Kidney Potatoes and Beef, 1

Hearty Beef, 1

Kebabs for Dogs, 1

Kibble Worth Chewing, 1

Lamb, Millet, and Yams for Allergies, 1

Lamb Muffins, 1

Lazysagne, 1, 2

Liver Brownies, 1

Liver Diet, 1

Liveriffic Cookies, 1

Loyalty Liver Pâté, 1

Mutt Loaf, 1

Pork and Penne, 1

Poultry Palooza, 1

Powerful Puppy Food, 1

Robert’s Liver Treats, 1

Scotch Broth, 1

seafood and, as food to share, 1

Sensitive-Stomach Chicken and Rice, 1

Slow-Cooked Chicken and Barley, 1, 2

T.O.P. of the Morning, 1

Turkey and Barley for Diabetics, 1

Turkey Meat Loaf, 1

Turkey Minestrone, 1

melons, 1

methionine, 1

milk products. See dairy

millet

Arthritis-Relieving Mackerel and Millet, 1

flour, 1

Lamb, Millet, and Yams for Allergies, 1

minerals. See also specific minerals

as nutrient, 1

boron, 1

calcium, 1, 2, 3

chloride, 1

chromium, 1

copper, 1

iodine, 1

iron, 1

list of, 1

macro, 1

magnesium, 1, 2, 3

manganese, 1

micro, 1

molybdenum, 1

phosphorus, 1, 2

potassium, 1, 2, 3

selenium, 1, 2

sodium, 1, 2, 3

zinc, 1, 2

moldy foods, 1

molybdenum, 1

Mother Hubbard Eggs and Oatmeal, 1

Mutt Loaf, 1

 

N

new food, transitioning to, 1, 2

nutmeg, 1

nutrients

carbohydrates, 1

fats, 1

fiber, 1, 2, 3

information on, 1

minerals, 1

protein, 1

vitamins, 1

nutritional analysis, 1

nutritional requirements, 1

nuts. See also peanut butter

as food to avoid, 1

grains and, as food to share, 1

 

O

oats, 1

flour, 1

Mother Hubbard Eggs and Oatmeal, 1

Soft Oatmeal Cookies, 1

T.O.P. of the Morning, 1

obese dogs, 1, 2

omega-3 fatty acids, 1

allergies relating to, 1

omega-3 fatty acids (continued)

as anti-inflammatory agent, 1

as fats, 1

kidney function, promoting, 1

omega-6 fatty acids

causing inflammation, 1

as fats, 1

kidney function, promoting, 1

onions, 1

oranges, 1

overweight dogs, 1, 2, 3

 

P

pancakes

Blueberry Pancakes, 1

Dutch Baby Pancake, 1

papayas, 1

Parmesan

Pup’s Parmesan Cookies, 1

Wonton, Meet Parmesan, 1

parsley, 1

Puppy Pesto, 1

peanut butter, 1

Cheerios and, as Kong stuffing, 1

making your own, 1

Peanut Butter and Banana Ice Cream, 1

Peanut Butter and Cinnamon Cookies, 1

pears, 1

peas

Cancer-Fighting Split-Pea Soup, 1

Green Pea Christmas Trees, 1

snap, 1

phenylalanine, 1

phosphorus, 1, 2

phytochemicals, 1

pits, from fruit, 1

plums and apricots, 1

pork

bacon, 1, 2

Pork and Penne, 1

portion size

for active dogs, 1

calorie recommendations and, 1, 2

for extra-active dogs, 1

for inactive dogs, 1

for Lazysagne, 1

puppies relating to, 1

for Slow-Cooked Chicken and Barley, 1

weight relating to, 1, 2

potassium, 1, 2, 3

potato water, 1

potatoes, 1

Beef and Potatoes, 1

Giblet Gravy, 1

Healthy-Kidney Potatoes and Beef, 1

Poultry Palooza, 1

Powerful Puppy Food, 1

problem behaviors

aggression/food guarding, 1

begging, 1

counter surfing, 1

early morning wake-up calls, 1

reluctant eaters, 1

speed eating, 1

prostaglandins, 1

proteins, 1, 2

allergies relating to, 1

amino acids from, 1

as nutrient, 1

L-carnitine, 1

pumpkin

Pumpkin Ice Cream, 1

Pumpkin Puppy Puffs, 1

Pumpkin Puree, 1

Pumpkin Seeds, 1

puppies

2–3 months, 1

4–6 months, 1

7–9 months, 1

10–12 months, 1

growing, 1

portion size relating to, 1

Powerful Puppy Food, 1

weight relating to, 1

Puppy Pesto, 1

Pup’s Parmesan Cookies, 1

 

Q

quinoa

Cluck and Quinoa Casserole, 1

flour, 1

 

R

Rabbit Stew, 1

raisins, 1

raw diets, 1

raw fish, 1

reading labels, 1

reluctant eaters, 1

renal disease. See kidney disease

resources

information, on canine nutrition, 1

information, on pet foods, 1

Web sites, for supplements, 1

rice

brown, 1

flour, 1

Get-Well-Soon Congee, 1

Healthy-Heart Chicken and Rice, 1

Healthy-Kidney Rice with Eggs, 1

Powerful Puppy Food, 1

Rice Reborn, 1

Sensitive-Stomach Chicken and Rice, 1

Sensitive-Stomach Rice and Egg, 1

Stir-Fry and Rice, 1

Robert’s Liver Treats, 1

routines, for mealtime, 1

rye flour, 1

 

S

salmon

oil, 1, 2

raw, 1

Salmon Patties, 1

sardines, 1

cookies, Golden Koi, 1

Sardine Croutons, 1

Scotch Broth, 1

Scrambled Egg, 1

scratching, 1

Sea Biscuits, 1

seafood, 1. See also fish

seaweed calcium, 1

secondary metabolites, xvi

selenium, 1, 2

Sensitive-Stomach Chicken and Rice, 1

Sensitive-Stomach Rice and Egg, 1

skin and fat, 1

Slow-Cooked Chicken and Barley, 1

portion size for, 1

snap peas, 1

sodium, 1, 2, 3

Soft Oatmeal Cookies, 1

sorbitol and sugar, 1

soups. See stews

speed eating, 1

spelt flour, 1

stews

Cancer-Fighting Split-Pea Soup, 1

Rabbit Stew, 1

Supplement Stew, 1, 2

Turkey Minestrone, 1

Stir-Fry and Rice, 1

stocks. See broth and stock

sugar and sorbitol, 1

Supplement Stew, 1, 2

supplementation

in commercial food, 1

for gastrointestinal diseases, 1

supplements

calcium as, 1

feeding with, 1

Supplement Stew, 1, 2

Web sites for, 1

sustainable foods, 1

sweet potatoes, 1

Arthritis-Relieving Beef and Sweet Potato, 1

Sweet Potato Fries for Sharing, 1

 

T

threonine, 1

Tiny Tuna Noodle Casserole, 1

tomatoes, 1

Toot Sweets, 1

T.O.P. of the Morning (Turkey and Oat Porridge), 1

training, 1

transitioning food, 1, 2

treats

Beef Stock, 1

Chicken Stock, 1

Dogs Jerky, 1

Duck Hearts, 1

Fish Stock, 1

Giblet Gravy, 1

Good Girl Gizzards, 1

treats (continued)

Kong stuffings, 1

Liver Brownies, 1

Loyalty Liver Pâté, 1

Peanut Butter and Banana Ice Cream, 1

Pumpkin Ice Cream, 1

Pumpkin Puppy Puffs, 1

Pumpkin Puree, 1

Pumpkin Seeds, 1

Puppy Pesto, 1

Rice Reborn, 1

Robert’s Liver Treats, 1

Sardine Croutons, 1

Sea Biscuits, 1

training with, 1

Wonton, Meet Parmesan, 1

trout, 1

tryptophan, 1

tuna

Tiny Tuna Noodle Casserole, 1

Tuna Sandwich Leftovers, 1

turkey

Cancer-Fighting Turkey, 1

Lazysagne, 1, 2

T.O.P. of the Morning, 1

Turkey and Barley for Diabetics, 1

Turkey Meat Loaf, 1

Turkey Minestrone, 1

Turkey and Oat Porridge. See T.O.P. of the Morning

 

U

underweight dogs, 1, 2

 

V

valine, 1

vegetables

bell peppers, 1

broccoli, 1

Cancer-Fighting Split-Pea Soup, 1

carrots, 1

corn, 1

as food to share, 1

green beans, 1

Kibble Worth Chewing, 1

onions, 1

parsley, 1, 2

potato water, 1

potatoes, 1, 2, 3, 4

pumpkin, 1, 2, 3

snap peas, 1

sweet potatoes, 1, 2, 3

tomatoes, 1

yams, 1, 2

vitamins

A, 1, 2, 3

B, 1, 2

C, 1, 2

D, 1, 2

E, 1, 2

K, 1

as nutrients, 1

 

W

water, 1, 2

potato, 1

Web sites, for supplements, 1

weight

under, 1, 2

calorie reduction, 1, 2

emaciated, 1

ideal, 1

loss, 1, 2

obese dogs, 1, 2

over, 1, 2

portion size relating to, 1, 2

puppies relating to, 1

whole-grain flour, 1

whole-wheat flour, 1

Wonton, Meet Parmesan, 1

 

Y

yams. See also sweet potatoes

Healthy-Heart Beef and Yams, 1

Lamb, Millet, and Yams for Allergies, 1

yeast dough, 1

yogurt, 1

yucca schidigera, 1

 

Z

zinc, 1, 2