{"product_id":"homemade-meal-plans","title":"Homemade Meal Plans","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYour small dog's food matters as much as yours.\u003c\/strong\u003e The owner of lilPets.store raised Jack Russells who each lived past 15, with daily exercise and a good diet. Fresh food can be great for small dogs, but tiny portions are easy to get wrong: a few extra grams a day adds up fast at 6 lb. This guide does the calorie math for you, and gives portions in grams.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWho it's for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOwners of healthy adult small dogs, about 3-25 lb\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnyone who wants to start with simple fresh toppers before cooking full meals\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePicky eaters, and owners who want to know exactly what is in the bowl\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's inside\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRead this first:\u003c\/strong\u003e why homemade meals must be balanced, and 3 ways to use this guide (toppers, part homemade or fully homemade)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGolden rules for small-dog kitchens\u003c\/strong\u003e and a \u003cstrong\u003e\"never feed these\"\u003c\/strong\u003e toxic foods table\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHow much does my dog need?\u003c\/strong\u003e Daily calories by weight, for neutered, intact, less active and weight-loss dogs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePortion chart:\u003c\/strong\u003e grams per day for every recipe, for dogs from 3 to 25 lb\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSwitching foods\u003c\/strong\u003e (7-10 day plan), \u003cstrong\u003ebatch cooking\u003c\/strong\u003e for one small dog, and a kitchen kit list\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e7 batch-cook recipes\u003c\/strong\u003e with calories per batch and per 100 g, and how long each batch lasts:\n  \u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eTurkey, Rice \u0026amp; Carrot\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eChicken \u0026amp; Sweet Potato\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eBeef \u0026amp; Oat Power Bowl\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eWhitefish \u0026amp; Quinoa\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eEgg \u0026amp; Cottage Cheese Bowl\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eGentle Chicken \u0026amp; Rice\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSalmon \u0026amp; Sweet Potato\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eToppers, the easy way to start,\u003c\/strong\u003e with the 10% rule and a daily topper limit chart\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBreed notes\u003c\/strong\u003e for common small breeds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e4-week rotation plan\u003c\/strong\u003e and a weekly shopping list\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMonitoring log\u003c\/strong\u003e and a \u003cstrong\u003evet \/ nutritionist review form\u003c\/strong\u003e to take to your appointment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eImportant\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeat and grains alone are not a complete diet. Each full-meal recipe needs a vitamin-mineral balancer made for homemade dog food (the guide names examples). Please review your plan with your vet before switching, especially for puppies or dogs with health conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat you get\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e18-page printable PDF (US Letter, also prints on A4)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInstant download after checkout. This is a digital product, so nothing will be shipped.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this for puppies?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe portions are for adult dogs. Puppies have different needs, so ask your vet or a veterinary nutritionist.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo I have to cook everything homemade?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. Many owners start with toppers on their dog's regular food. The guide shows how much is safe to add.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"lilpets.store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67589045715192,"sku":null,"price":9.97,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0856\/5742\/0024\/files\/01-cover_2ff820fe-f163-48ec-a722-becbea33b250.jpg?v=1793254189","url":"https:\/\/lilpets.store\/products\/homemade-meal-plans","provider":"lilpets.store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}