Senior Joint Support Stew
Ingredients
- 1 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs, diced
- 8 oz salmon fillet, skin removed and cubed
- 1 cup butternut squash, peeled and cubed
- 1 cup green beans, chopped
- 1/2 cup carrots, diced
- 1/2 cup brown rice
- 4 cups low-sodium bone broth (or water with 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp ground flaxseed
- 1/2 cup fresh parsley, chopped
Step-by-Step Instructions
- Bring bone broth to a simmer in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add brown rice and cook for 15 minutes until partially tender.
- Add diced chicken thighs, butternut squash, and carrots; simmer for 20 minutes.
- Gently fold in salmon and green beans; cook 8-10 minutes until fish flakes easily.
- Remove from heat and stir in olive oil, ground flaxseed, and parsley.
- Allow to cool completely to room temperature before serving.
- Portion into daily servings and refrigerate or freeze as needed.
💊 Required Supplements
Add per 4 cups of finished stew: 500mg glucosamine HCl powder, 400mg chondroitin sulfate powder, 1000mg fish oil (providing ~300mg EPA and 200mg DHA), and 200IU vitamin E (as mixed tocopherols). Mix thoroughly into cooled stew immediately before serving. Do not add supplements before cooking to preserve potency.
Nutritional Analysis
1 cup (for 25lb senior dog)| Calories | 385 kcal |
| Protein | 32g (38% DM) |
| Fat | 18g (22% DM) |
| Carbohydrates | 22g (26% DM) |
| Fiber | 3.5g (4% DM) |
| Moisture | 74% |
| Calcium | 0.8% DM |
| Phosphorus | 0.65% DM |
| Ca:P Ratio | 1.2:1 |
🧊 Safety & Storage
Refrigerate in airtight containers for up to 4 days, or freeze individual portions in silicone molds for up to 3 months. Thaw frozen portions overnight in the refrigerator, never at room temperature. Always serve at room temperature or slightly warmed—never hot. Wash hands and all surfaces thoroughly after handling raw poultry and fish. Consult your veterinarian before introducing this recipe, especially if your dog has pancreatitis, kidney disease, or food allergies.
⚠️ Recipe Drift Warning
Do not substitute salmon with tuna or swordfish due to higher mercury content. Avoid replacing bone broth with regular stock cubes, which contain excessive sodium dangerous for senior dogs. Do not omit supplements without veterinary guidance—the glucosamine and chondrosamine dosages are calibrated to this specific recipe volume. Replacing chicken thighs with lean breast may reduce caloric density needed for aging dogs; if substituting, add an extra tablespoon of olive oil. Never use onion, garlic, grapes, or macadamia nuts as ingredient swaps, as these are toxic to dogs.
⚕️ Always consult your veterinarian before changing your pet's diet.
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