Satin Balls

"This recipe is great for dogs who need to put on weight. It was originally posted on Wellpet and is a complete food for your dog. It's easy to mix up a batch, and easy to travel with, as the frozen packs take a while to thaw. (The egg shells counteract a protein in the yolk that can unbalance a dog otherwise.)"
 
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photo by Keith S. photo by Keith S.
photo by Keith S.
Ready In:
10mins
Ingredients:
9
Serves:
10
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ingredients

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directions

  • Combine all ingredients in a large bowl, like you were making meatloaf.
  • Divide into 10 portions and put in freezer bags or other containers.
  • Thaw as needed and feed to your dog.
  • (Do not cook.).

Questions & Replies

  1. I live in Australia and I am not sure what cereal to use. Has anyone in Australia made this and can you tell me what you used please
     
  2. I want to make this for the Great Dane I rescued, but purchased the the "Honey Cruch" flavor and not sure if I can use it? If anyone knows, I greatly appreciate your feedback.
     
  3. This is not a very good recipe- INSTANT oatmeal? vegetable oil! processed cereal! Trying to keep my dog alive, not make him sicker, or have other issues. Doing my best to get them off processed dog foods that is probably what made them sick to begin with- that and damn vaxx
     
  4. You don't cook the meat?
     
  5. What type of cereal
     
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Reviews

  1. I've fed this to dogs with weight, food, and digestive issues and each has thrived on it. I've been making it for 17 years. This is the real recipe developed between a breeder and university including canine nutritionists to be a complete diet. Don't skip any ingredients. Especially the egg shells. They're there for a reason!
     
  2. Great for what it is. It's an excellent weight gainer. Not nutritionally balanced and complete. Feed sparingly!
     
  3. I made this for a friend's dog who needs some extra weight on her. I started out mixing the ingredients in a dishpan, but quickly moved to a 5 gallon bucket. LOL Putting it together was easy. I had to laugh, though, at the pinch of salt considering almost everything else is the entire package. My dog gave it her seal of approval. She cleaned up the bucket and dishpan for me. LOL The otehr dog is eating it, and we'll see in a bit if she puts some weight on. I may just make some for my own dog to use as a treat. Thanks.
     
  4. I have made these for my dogs and they loved every bite. But be careful - these can make a dog fat FAST! Wouldn't want them to eat this all the time. One tip: form the mixture into bite-size balls (or bullet shape) according to the size of your dog's mouth. Freeze portions in ziplocks and thaw as needed. The smaller shape makes defrosting a little quicker, and you can hand feed without a lot of mess.
     
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Tweaks

  1. How many calories are in each ball (when total is divided in 10 as per directions)? And are these fed as a meal, or a supplement?
     

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I work in a middle school as an assistant principal. I love to try new restaurants, usually ethnic, and recreate dishes at home. I also like to bake, and would only eat dessert if such a thing were possible.
 
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