Treat your Dog to some Festive Flavours
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As Christmas approaches, many pet owners find themselves tempted to share the joy of the festive season with their canine companions. It is only natural to want to include your furry friend in the celebrations but with so many tempting treats around that are not healthy for our four-legged friends, it important to prepare something for your pet that is healthy, safe and nutritious.
The good news is that turkey, the traditional meat served up as our own Christmas dinner can be a safe and healthy treat for your dog. Turkey is an excellent source of lean protein, which is essential for muscle maintenance and overall canine health and good for dogs that maybe need to watch their weight.
One of the best ways to reward your dog this Christmas is to make some tasty party treats using raw turkey mince from Mersey Raw. Made with 100% single protein turkey meat and bone, this mince is perfect for dogs with allergies or sensitivities to other proteins. The high-quality turkey meat is rich in protein, vitamins, and minerals that promote healthy muscle growth, skin and coat health, and overall wellbeing. Turkey is an excellent source of essential amino acids, iron, and zinc, which help to support your dog’s immune system and keep them healthy and happy. Additionally, the omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids found in turkey help to keep your dog’s skin and coat healthy and shiny. Turkey mince is easy to digest and perfect for dogs of all ages and sizes.
Here are some simple treats that you can make using a 500g pack of Mersey Raw Turkey Mince.
Raw Mince Christmas Meatballs using carrots of dried cranberries and Canapés
Ingredients:
- 500g raw turkey mince
- 45 g finely grated carrots or 45 g of chopped dried cranberries
- 1 tablespoon oat flour to bind (optional)
Instructions:
- In a large bowl, combine raw mince, grated carrots or cranberries with the oat flour. Form the mixture into small, dog-friendly-sized balls.
- Place on a tray and refrigerate.
To turn the meatballs into a canapé, wrap each meatball in a slice of cucumber.
Serve as a festive treat or use as a Christmas dinner topping.
Raw Mince Christmas Patties
Ingredients:
- 500g raw turkey mince
- 45 g of grated apple
- 1 tablespoon of oat flour (optional)
- For extra indulgence you can add a tablespoon of xylitol free peanut butter (optional)
- A few dried cranberries for decoration
Instructions:
- Mix the raw mince with the other ingredients a bowl.
- Roll out the mix onto a flat surface
- Using a biscuit cutter cut the mixture into shapes
- Decorate with a few dried cranberries.
- Place the patties in the fridge to firm up.
These recipes are safe for dogs, but always introduce new ingredients gradually to avoid digestive issues.
Mersey Raw offers an impressive range of boneless, offal and complete mince recipes as well as natural treats using quality human grade meats such as chicken, pork, lamb, beef, venison, turkey, rabbit, duck, tripe, goose and even goat. All meat is DEFRA approved and with 20 recipes to choose from, there is something there for even the most sensitive of tummies.
