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So I bought a small packet of Alnutrin and followed the instructions to get a sample of Ez Complete, to see which my boys prefer, however I got a few questions before I dive in. This is simply the experimental stage. Finding out what my boys like, what works, and to just get the hang of it. I'll be starting out feeding homemade as a snack if they like it, and keep them on canned until I feel like they are doing good on homemade, and I've perfected my recipe and feel confident enough to take them completely off canned. Then I'll feed it once a day, then twice, and then their usual three times (does that sound like an okay transition?). This all depends on if they even like it, of course.
The biggest question I have is: can I mix proteins together? My boys tend to love mixed more than single protein when it comes to their canned, and was wondering, to add more variety, even if just occasionally, if I could do the same with homemade using the premix as long as the weight of both proteins add up to the correct amount needed? Like for example, if I'm doing 1lb, make sure the mix of turkey and chicken, or chicken and rabbit, add up to 1lb when put together. I'm asking because I have only really seen people feed single protein diets on here.
For those who cook, is lightly/gently cooking in a pan on low heat okay? I'm planning on not cooking it all the way to avoid over cooking it, just long enough to release some extra aroma and flavor. I want to add some variety in texture and flavor by giving them both cooked and raw. I'm pretty sure I read that you add the premix after it cools (which makes sense anyway).
Finally, any tips and tricks you've learned using these premixes that you wish you knew as a beginner or just think would be helpful? Anything about my plan I need to change or tweak? I really want to put my boys on a homemade diet this year, especially Teddy with his skin problems, so any advice and critique is more than welcome. I want them to be healthy and eat a balanced and nutritious diet after all.
I'll be looking at articles and such provided here but I like hearing from people who've been there done that.
everyone!
The biggest question I have is: can I mix proteins together? My boys tend to love mixed more than single protein when it comes to their canned, and was wondering, to add more variety, even if just occasionally, if I could do the same with homemade using the premix as long as the weight of both proteins add up to the correct amount needed? Like for example, if I'm doing 1lb, make sure the mix of turkey and chicken, or chicken and rabbit, add up to 1lb when put together. I'm asking because I have only really seen people feed single protein diets on here.
For those who cook, is lightly/gently cooking in a pan on low heat okay? I'm planning on not cooking it all the way to avoid over cooking it, just long enough to release some extra aroma and flavor. I want to add some variety in texture and flavor by giving them both cooked and raw. I'm pretty sure I read that you add the premix after it cools (which makes sense anyway).
Finally, any tips and tricks you've learned using these premixes that you wish you knew as a beginner or just think would be helpful? Anything about my plan I need to change or tweak? I really want to put my boys on a homemade diet this year, especially Teddy with his skin problems, so any advice and critique is more than welcome. I want them to be healthy and eat a balanced and nutritious diet after all.
I'll be looking at articles and such provided here but I like hearing from people who've been there done that.
everyone!