Homemade Loaf Meal for Dogs

Ingredients

• 1 cup barley
• 2 1/2 cups water
• 2 lbs lean ground meat (chicken, turkey, beef, etc.)
• 1/2 cup cottage cheese
• 2 whole eggs
• 1/2 cup rolled oat, raw
• 1/4 cup wheat germ
• 1/2 cup spinach, finely chopped. Can also use Zucchini

Directions

1. 1

   Combine barley and water in a medium sauce pan.

2. 2

   Heat just until boiling. Stir barley, cover and reduce heat. Simmer for 20-30 minutes or until most of the liquid is absorbed.

3. 3

   Remove from heat. Stir. Set aside to cool.

4. 4

   Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

5. 5

   In a large bowl combine meat, cottage cheese, eggs, oats, wheat germ, veggies and cooled barley. Mix well.

6. 6

   Place mixture in loaf pan. Bake at 350 for 1 hour or until done.

7. 7

   Cool completely. Package into meal-size portions. Freeze or refrigerate.