Sorcha Posted August 18, 2011 Share Posted August 18, 2011 When an old dog goes off their food and there is no medical reason for it, this recipe has not failed me yet. I used it for Tuna the greyhound, and a year after she passed away I am now making batches for my 18 year old Llewlyn setter. Meatloaf for dogs: 2 pounds lean ground beef 3 eggs 2 to 3 cups crushed dry food (I use the blender to crush it) 1 cup peanut butter Mix it all together. Usually I mix the beef, eggs and dog food first, then add in the peanut butter. Heat oven to 350 degrees. Bake in cupcake trays (the above ingredients make a total of 24) if you want individual servings, or else use meatloaf pans (be sure to first coat with non-stick cooking spray, I use the alcohol-free variety). Optional: Top with a spoonful of crushed dog food if you have some left over. Bake at 350 degrees for 40 to 45 minutes. Once cooled, leftovers can be frozen to take out as needed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
racindog Posted August 18, 2011 Share Posted August 18, 2011 Got it! Thanks very much! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yamaha_gurl Posted August 18, 2011 Share Posted August 18, 2011 Thank you for the recipe Quote Greyhound Collars : www.collartown.ca Maggie (the human servant), with Miss Bella, racing name "A Star Blackieto" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeorgeofNE Posted August 18, 2011 Share Posted August 18, 2011 Bet they'd like it even more if you DIDN'T cook it! Quote Susan, Hamish, Mister Bigglesworth and Nikita Stanislav. Missing Ming, George, and Buck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LBass Posted August 18, 2011 Share Posted August 18, 2011 I find myself in just that situation with my 10 year old Piper and have been trying various add ins to his kibble with reasonable success. I like the sound of this doggy meatloaf and will give it a try. Thanks for sharing it. --Lucy Quote Lucy with Greyhound Nate and OSH Tinker. With loving memories of MoMo (FTH Chyna Moon), Spirit, Miles the slinky kitty (OSH), Piper "The Perfect" (Oneco Chaplin), Winston, Yoda, Hector, and Claire. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greytpups Posted August 18, 2011 Share Posted August 18, 2011 hhhmmmm...I can smell a special birthday dinner. Brooke will be turning 5 pretty soon...thanks for sharing Quote Jan with precious pups Emmy (Stormin J Flag) and Simon (Nitro Si) and Abbey Field. Missing my angels: Bailey Buffetbobleclair 11/11/98-17/12/09; Ben Task Rapid Wave 5/5/02-2/11/15; Brooke Glo's Destroyer 7/09/06-21/06/16 and Katie Crazykatiebug 12/11/06 -21/08/21. My blog about grief The reality is that you will grieve forever. You will not get over the loss of a loved one; you will learn to live with it. You will rebuild yourself around the loss you have suffered. You will be whole again but you will never be the same. Nor should you be the same, nor would you want to. ― Elisabeth Kübler-Ross Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rascalsmom Posted August 18, 2011 Share Posted August 18, 2011 Thanks for sharing. I just happen to have TWO old girls who are eating less and less lately....this might help! Quote Phoebe (Belle's Sweetpea) adopted 9/2/13. Jack (BTR Captain Jack) 9/28/05--11/2/12Always missing Buddy, Ruby, and Rascal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest KennelMom Posted August 18, 2011 Share Posted August 18, 2011 I'm usually pretty "meh" over 'dog food' recipes, but I really like this one...using crushed dog food is very clever and much more nutrition than bread crumbs or other binders... We used a food processor to crush kibble back when we were raising the puppies and it destroyed the blade...I'd probably use a ziploc bag and hammer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest IrskasMom Posted August 18, 2011 Share Posted August 18, 2011 (edited) Two Meatloafs are in the Oven as we type. My Morty is such a poor Eater and so it sounded good and easy enough for me. I'll give it a try. Thank you Sara for posting this Recipe Edited August 18, 2011 by IrskasMom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sorcha Posted August 19, 2011 Author Share Posted August 19, 2011 I am happy to share it, I hope it works for anyone that tries it for their dogs as well as it's worked for my dogs. I think I posted it last year, too, but after making a batch last night I thought it deserved to be shared again! I did think I was pretty clever last year when I used the dry dog food that she had turned up her nose to, only to gobble it down once it was transformed into these "meatloafs"! I only use the blender because I don't have a food processor. I use the "pulse" option on high. It's survived many, many uses chopping up the dog food and the blades are still good to go. Eirka: Let me know if it wins Morty over! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Vers Posted August 19, 2011 Share Posted August 19, 2011 Thank you -- added to both my files of birthday and lifesaving recipes. Sounds delicious (to dogs)! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest KennelMom Posted August 19, 2011 Share Posted August 19, 2011 I guess blenders crush ice, so they're probably better equipPed to handle kibble.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sorcha Posted August 19, 2011 Author Share Posted August 19, 2011 Oops, Erika sorry about the typo in your name in my last post!! I guess blenders crush ice, so they're probably better equipPed to handle kibble.... I have to admit, I was laughing at the image of you pounding dry dog food in a baggie using a hammer! You know, you can get a blender these days for under $20 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FiveRoooooers Posted August 19, 2011 Share Posted August 19, 2011 Your timing is perfect, thank you for sharing this recipe again. My two skinnies will be trying it out this weekend. Quote Old Dogs are the Best Dogs. Thank you, campers. Current enrollees: Punkin. AnnIE Oooh M Angels: Pal . Segugio. Sorella (TPGIT). LadyBug. Zeke-aroni. MiMi Sizzle Pants. Gracie. Seamie . (Foster)Sweet. Andy. PaddyALVIN!Mayhem. Bosco. Bruno. Dottie B. Trevor Double-Heart. Bea. Cletus, KLTO. Aiden 1-4. Upon reflection, our lives are often referenced in parts defined by the all-too-short lives of our dogs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest AmberStar47988 Posted August 19, 2011 Share Posted August 19, 2011 Meatloaf for dogs!!! That's brilliant! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest BrianRke Posted August 19, 2011 Share Posted August 19, 2011 This sounds like it would make a good birthday cake too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest IrskasMom Posted August 19, 2011 Share Posted August 19, 2011 I made 2 smaller Meatloafs (above Post ) and Morty gobbled it all up . Will see if he is still interrested tonight about it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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