Dr. Pitcairn's Complete Guide to Natural Health for Dogs and Cats (84 page)

*See information on calcium supplements in the
Table of Calcium Supplementation Products
.

Beat eggs and oil. Squeeze contents of vitamin E capsules into egg mixture and add garlic.

Process the liver to a paste in a blender or food processor. Add to the egg mixture.

Add the dry ingredients to the liver mixture, plus enough water to be able to stir well. You want to have a thick batter when you are done.

Spread the batter in a greased 17" × 11" jelly roll pan. Bake at 350°F for 35 to 45 minutes until nicely browned and firm to the touch.

Cool completely. Cut into bite size pieces. Refrigerate or freeze. Use refrigerated brownies within 4 to 5 days.

Note:
This treat will be very enticing to dogs and cats because of the high liver content. It is, however, very high in vitamin A, which comes primarily from liver. So use this as an occasional treat;
not
for daily use.

FAT CONTENT OF MEATS

Low fat = 0–10 grams fat per 100 grams of food
.

Medium fat = 10.1–20 grams fat per 100 grams of food
.

High fat = 20.1–40 grams fat per 100 grams of food
.

NUTRITIONAL COMPOSITION OF RECIPES FOR TREATS AND SNACKS

*
The high amount of vitamin A comes almost entirely from the liver. See the note at the end of the recipe about not overfeeding this treat
.

**
The 5,000 IU of vitamin A per kilogram of food is a minimum standard. The recipes are designed to have considerably greater amounts of vitamin A for the maintenance of good health
.

†
Standard Recommendations are based on the guidelines for producing commercial foods. The amounts in our recipes are meant to exceed these minimums in most categories
.

††
The percentages found in the natural, wild diet are included for comparison purposes. Not all categories are known and therefore, some are left empty
.

Note: Except where noted for wild dogs or cats, standard recommendations are percentage total dry weight and are for maintenance of adult dogs and cats under normal conditions. Sources: AAFCO Nutrient Profiles—Report of the Canine Nutrition Expert Subcommittee, 1992; Report of the Feline Nutrition Expert Subcommittee, 1992; the Merck Veterinary Manual, 6th Edition, 1986; the Committee on Animal Nutrition, Board on Agriculture, National Research Council revised 1986 edition of Nutrient Requirements of Cats; and the Committee on Animal Nutrition, Board on Agriculture, National Research Council revised 1985 edition of Nutrient Requirements of Dogs
.

Note: The symbol “≥” is to read as “equal to or greater than amount listed.” Thus, the notation “≥5,000 IU” reads “the amount should be equal to or greater than 5,000 IU.” The symbol “≤” reads the opposite, meaning “equal to, or less than
.”

NORMAL VITAL SIGN VALUES

DOGS

Body temperature:
100.5 to 101.5°F (if taken at home when at rest, slightly higher in a veterinarian’s office, but not above 101.8°). This range for normal temperature is more restricted than most veterinarians use, but is a more accurate guide based on considerable experience with “fever” cases.

Pulse:
70 to 120 beats per minute (at rest, higher after physical exertion or if excited or frightened). The lower rate is normal in large dogs; higher rate in small dogs.

Respiratory rate:
10 to 30 breaths per minute (at rest, higher after physical exertion or if excited or frightened). Generally faster in smaller animals.

CATS

Body temperature:
100.5 to 101.5°F (see qualifications as given for dog values, above).

Pulse:
110 to 130 beats per minute (same qualifications as for dogs, above).

Respiratory rate:
20 to 30 breaths per minute.

PARTS OF A DOG AND CAT

ENDNOTES

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Ann N. Martin.
Food Pets Die For
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David A. Dzanis, DVM, PhD, Dipl. ACVN. “Understanding Nutritional Requirements of Dogs, Cats.”
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(San Francisco: Sierra Club Books, 1991), p. 7.

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The Reuter European Business Report
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Tom Buddig. “Mad Cows, Mad Dogs, and Canadians.”
PHXnews
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Denise Grady. “Mad Cow Quandary: Making Animal Feed.”
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William R. Quesnell.
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