Seasonings

other greens. Raw apples, cucumbers, berries, and melon can be

added to purees or given alone as treats. Imitation bacon bits, stevia (a sweet herb)*, imitation meat flavorings
1. Soy Kibble
VEGEPUP
(mock meats that are free of onion and garlic), Spirulina, pureed vegetables,
It is ideal to add purees or steamed veggies to dry kibble
and favorite table scraps from your own meals increase palatability.
because this increases the water content of the food and improves
urine concentration.
*DO NOT use xylitol in dog food. It is toxic. Kibble Premix OR
SUPPLEMENT Yeast Powder (VegeYeast)
Utensils 7 Week Kibble Recipe
A one or two cup measure and measuring spoons are needed if you are for a 15-lb. Puppy / 18 Days for 45-lb. Dog
INSTRUCTIONS Food yeast adds high quality protein, B vitamins, and flavor
while helping deter fleas. Our VegeYeast is a modified brewer’s
not using a kitchen scale and the gram measurements in the recipes. A kitchen
scale is ideal to have, as the gram measures in the recipes are most accurate. For
yeast. It is more acidic than other yeast powders, thus beneficial for kibble, have on hand: two or three large cookie sheets, an oversize rolling pin,
Dry Premix:
the urinary health of puppies and dogs. Stir yeast powder into the a cutting board, and a chef ’s knife. 20-1/2 cups whole wheat flour (3.12kg)
Start with fresh ingredients – with no preservatives or animal food so chunks are uniformly coated.
products – and prepare food for your puppy or lactating dog as you About the Recipes 19-1/2 cups whole soy flour (2.18kg)
You can use nutritional yeast or regular brewer’s yeast in recipes 1 cup VegeYeast or yeast powder (150g)
do for other family members. Home-cooked meals are best! if you prefer. Nutritional yeast tastes cheese-like, and comes in Recipes are based on a 15-lb. puppy. Young puppies need 2 times
maxi-flakes, mini-flakes, and powder. When using maxi-flakes, more calories per pound of body weight than an adult dog. They eat more 1-1/3 cups Vegepup (350g)
Transition Gradually per pound of body weight (and more often) and need the added nutrients
Mix a small amount of the new food in with the old and adjust
double the volume (not the weight) measurement.
in Vegepup. Pregnant or lactating mamas also eat considerably more
Add to above (if baking the entire recipe):
Initially, it is best to weigh out the type of yeast you choose
the proportions over a period of days to a week. than average adults. While not ideal, adult dogs who are not pregnant or 9 tbsp. ground flaxseed (63g)
to use, in grams, on a kitchen scale. The gram measurements in
Organic & Non-GMO Ingredients the recipes are more accurate than the volume measures. Yeast lactating may eat recipes prepared with the Vegepup supplement. Ideally, 2-1/2 tbsp. salt (45g) OR 1 cup soy sauce (300g/37mL)
GMO (Genetically Modified Organism) ingredients and is required to meet the B vitamin requirements for your puppy the Vegedog™ supplement and recipes should be used for dogs 12 months 4/5 cup sunflower oil (192g/189mL)
herbicides can cause gastrointestinal issues, food allergies, and or pregnant/lactating dog. If a yeast allergy is present, you may of age and older. 18 cups of water (4.27L), or as
more. Soy, canola, and corn that is not organic is almost certainly substitute a crushed, 50mg B complex vitamin in each recipe below. The Vegepup supplement needn't be cooked or heated. It can be needed to make dough
genetically modified in the USA. Compassion Circle strongly The Vegepup supplement does contain a small amount of selenium added after meals are prepared, but it is best to mix the supplement into
yeast. If your animal has a severe yeast allergy, our supplements are warm food. Ingredients can be prepared separately, then mixed together,
recommends organic food for you and your animals! DON’T add liquid ingredients or
not recommended. or you may come up with your own method. Prepared meals can be stored
Digestive Enzymes
ground flaxseeds if you are stor-
Oils - EFAs are important! in the refrigerator or freezer, with or without the supplement. ing the premixed dry ingredi-
Almost every process in the body requires enzymes. Digestion
Essential Fatty Acids (EFAs) are particularly important during How much Vegepup per day? ents.
is no different. Digestive enzymes are produced in the body
the growth stage. The omega-6 fatty acid, linoleic acid (LA), is
and found in plants and raw foods. These enzymes are heat Our Vegepup recipes have Salt can be left out of the dry premix
especially important. Dogs and puppies can produce the other fatty
sensitive, so cooking and processing food destroys natural enzymes. the amount of Vegepup factored Daily Serving Size and replaced by soy sauce when making
acids they need with enough linoleic acid is the diet. This includes
We recommend adding plant-derived enzymes (lipase, amylase, into the recipe. If you modify our the regular 9-day recipe.
the production of arachidonic acid. Weight Serving Size
protease, and cellulase) to any cooked food. Amylase is a particularly recipes, please only substitute
When a recipe calls for sunflower oil, it is to meet the linoleic
important aid for the digestion of carbohydrates. The digestive legumes for legumes or grains 5 lbs. (2.3 kg) 1/2 tsp. (3g)
acid (LA) requirement. This is important! The following oils are
enzyme product Prozyme® Plus contains the above enzymes and is
a comparable substitute for sunflower oil: safflower oil, evening for grains, and be mindful of the 10 lbs. (4.5 kg) 1 tsp. (5.4g) 9 Days of Kibble for a 15-lb. Puppy
available from Compassion Circle. It maximizes the absorption of
primrose oil, grape seed oil, and hemp oil. If you use a different oil, protein content in your animal’s
15 lbs. (6.8 kg) 1-1/2 tsp. (8.1g)
or 3 Days for a 45-lb. Dog
valuable nutrients by up to 71% and greatly aids digestion. Adding diet; it should be roughly 30%.
understand that your dog needs 1/2 teaspoon (2.47mL) of one of the
digestive enzymes to the diet can decrease the food requirement 20 lbs. (9.1 kg) 2 tsp. (10.7g)
above oils for every 15 lbs (6.8kg) of body weight each day to meat A growing 15-lb. (6.8kg) puppy 1. Preheat oven to 325°F (160˚C).
by 25%! A little raw food doesn’t supply enough enzymes to
the linoleic acid requirement. would get 1-1/2 teaspoon (8.1g) 25 lbs. (11.3 kg) 2-1/2 tsp. (13.5g) 2. If you didn’t premix the preceding dry premix, mix dry
compensate for the enzyme loss in cooked food.
Omega-3 fatty acids are provided by the flax ingredients in the of Vegepup per day. See the ingredients from the 9-day day recipe in the next column,
30 lbs. ( 13.6 kg) 1 tbsp. (16.1g)
Vegetables (& Fruit) – YES! recipes. Flax ingredients provide the omega-3 fatty acid, linolenic adjacent serving size chart to then add wet ingredients. If using dry premix, use 8 cups
acid (ALA). You may substitute 2/3 a teaspoon (3.3mL) of flaxseed determine the daily serving 50 lbs. (22.7 kg) 1-3/4 tbsp. (28.1g)
Adding vegetables (but never onions) to your puppy’s food (970g) of dry ingredient mixture, add 1-1/2 tbsp. ground
is ideal. A variety of veggies in the diet adds few calories, but oil for 1 tablespoon (7g) of ground flaxseed, or vice versa. size for your dog. Mix the daily 80 lbs. (36.3 kg) 2-3/4 tbsp. (43g) flaxseed (10.5g), and then add the wet ingredients from the
valuable, easily-absorbed vitamins and minerals. While our recipes Store oils in the refrigerator. Smell and taste them before use serving amount into the total 9-day recipe. Pasta sauce (without sugar) may be substituted
120 lbs. (54 kg) 4 tbsp. (64.4g)
meet nutritional requirements without the addition of vegetables, to be sure they are not rancid. amount of daily food, or divide for some or all of the water for additional flavor.
5.2g per teaspoon (5cc)
we highly recommend adding veggies to make up about 10% of it between daily meals.
Textured Soy Protein (TSP) 3. Stir with a large strong spoon to form soft dough.
the diet. Add lightly steamed or raw veggies; pureed or chopped
– carrots, broccoli, green beans, cauliflower, squash or pumpkin, Textured soy protein (TSP), also known as textured vegetable For additional Recipes and Health Information, see Dr. 4. Flour hands and counter top to keep dough from sticking.
protein (TVP®) or soya chunds, is a deffated soy flour. Measure Pitcairn’s Complete Guide to Natural Health for Dogs & Cats (4th Empty the bowl onto the counter top. Knead the dough by
tomatoes, turnips, and more. Creamed or pureed corn is a good
addition to meals, as are purees with a base of kale, lettuce, and TSP BEFORE reconstituting it with water. The recipes refer to the Edition) by Susan & Richard Pitcairn. Because the volume of the folding it on itself several times until smooth, proceeding as
dry measure of TSP. Flakes and granules must be reconstituted. Vegepup supplement changed since the book’s first printing, serving if making a pie crust.
Add 7/8 cup of boiling water (207mL) to each cup of dry TSP size modifications may be necessary in the book’s growth (Vegepup)
5. Roll dough to no more than 1/2” (1.25cm) thick, and smooth
(237mL). Let the powder or flakes completely absorb the liquid. recipes. See the following webpage for adjusted amounts, or simply
in place on a cookie sheet, kneading into corners.
Textured soy protein chunks (which are larger) may require a brief add the supplement daily based on the above daily serving size chart:
www.compassioncircle.com/dr-pitcairns-guide. 6. Prick dough with a fork to prevent bubbles.
simmering before ready for use. Recipe cup measures are based on
1 cup of dry TSP weighing 96 grams. Again, we recommend using Baking:
For More information on Green Mush™ – a plant-based,
organic, non-GMO soy products. Bake for 20 minutes. Don’t bake so long that the edges get
pesticide-free, green superfood for animals and wonderful addition to any
of our recipes – please visit the Compassion Circle website. brown and brittle.
2 3 4
Cutting:
With a large chef ’s knife or pizza cutter, cut newly 2. Garbanzo 4. Oat & Tofu Optional: Seasonings such as parsley, basil, spirulina,
baked slab into 9 or 12 parts on a cutting board. Cut twice AND/OR up to 3/4 cup steamed or chopped veggies
horizontally, and then cut vertically 2 or 3 times. Cut 6 DAYS OF FOOD FOR 15-LB. PUPPY 6 DAYS OF FOOD FOR 15-LB. PUPPY (113g).
each of the resulting rectangles into kibble sized pieces by 2 DAYS OF FOOD FOR 45-LB. DOG 2 DAYS OF FOOD FOR 45-LB. DOG
cutting first in one direction, and then the other. Piece sizes
are determined by the size of your puppy or dog. Protein 24.6% • Fat 10.4% • Calories 2837 Protein 27.7%, • Fat 13.6% • Calories 2643 6. Rice & Soy
Separate kibble pieces onto two or more cookie sheets 9-1/4 cups cooked garbanzo beans (1.5kg/2.2L). This is 4-1/3 cups uncooked oats (400g). This makes about 9 4-1/2 DAYS OF FOOD FOR 15-LB. PUPPY
and place in a warm oven (at its lowest temperature) for 4-1/2 cups uncooked beans (900g). cups (1.75kg/2.1mL) when cooked. Fewer dry oats
two or three hours until crunchy dry. Direct sunshine is an 1-1/2 DAYS OF FOOD FOR 45-LB. DOG
If using canned garbanzo beans, use 8 cups canned are needed if “thick” rolled oats are used. See the
energy efficient way to dry kibble, too. Kibble is dry enough beans (1.9kg/2L), and DO NOT add additional salt gram measure on your oats to determine 400 grams Protein 23.4% • Fat 8.6% • 1984 Calories
when you can’t compress pieces with finger pressure. of dry oats.
or soy sauce. 5 cups cooked brown rice (1kg/1.2L) or 5-1/2 cups cooked
Refrigeration is unnecessary. 6 cups extra firm tofu* (935g)
2 tbsp. VegeYeast or yeast powder (18g) white or parboiled rice (925g/1.3L). Begin with 1-3/4
Fresh kibble and biscuits help keep teeth and gums 4 tbsp. hemp hearts (hemp meal) (40g) 1/2 cup tomato paste (132g)
healthy, but we highly recommend feeding wet food for 1 tbsp. VegeYeast or yeast powder (9g) cups uncooked parboiled, converted, or brown rice
1 tbsp. ground flaxseeds (7g) (330g).
part of the diet. 1 tbsp. ground flaxseed (7g)
3 tbsp. Vegepup (46g) 1-1/2 cups dry textured soy protein (TSP) (170g).
1-1/4 tsp. salt (5.8g) OR 2-1/4 tbsp. soy sauce (40g/33mL) 3-1/4 tbsp. Vegepup (52g) Reconstitute dry TSP with a little more than 1 cup of
INGREDIENTS FOR 9 DAYS 1 tsp. salt (5g) OR 2 tbsp. soy sauce (35g/29.6mL)
Optional: Seasonings such as parsley, basil, spirulina, water (237mL).
Protein 25% • Fat 14.4% • Calories: 3810 AND/OR up to 3/4 cup steamed or chopped veggies Optional: Seasonings such as parsley, basil, spirulina, 1-1/2 tbsp. VegeYeast or yeast powder (13.5g)
(113g). AND/OR up to 1 cup steamed or chopped veggies 1-1/2 tbsp. sunflower oil (21g/22mL)
Combine: 2 tsp. flaxseed oil (10g/9.9mL)
(150g).
3-1/2 cups whole wheat flour (520g) Soak garbanzo beans in water until doubled in size. 2-1/4 tbsp. Vegepup (35g)
3-1/4 cups whole soy flour (364g) Change water as necessary to keep from fermenting. Cover *If using firm tofu rather than extra firm, add 4 tbsp. 3/4 tsp. salt (4g) OR 1-1/2 tbsp. soy sauce (28g/22mL)
1-1/2 tbsp. ground flaxseed (10.5g) with fresh water and cook until soft. A crock pot is most 100% pure protein powder (40g) – pea protein,
hemp protein, or brown rice protein. If using pea Optional: Seasonings such as parsley, basil, spirulina,
3 tbsp. VegeYeast or yeast powder (25g) convenient.
protein, reduce salt to 3/4 tsp. (4g) or soy sauce to 2 AND/OR up to 3/4 cup steamed or chopped veggies
3-3/4 tbsp. Vegepup (58g) Drain thoroughly and crush warm beans with a potato
tbsp (27g/30mL). (113g).
masher, fork, or food processor. Mix in other ingredients.
Add to above, premixed: Please note: This recipe is not a good staple for a large or giant breed
Refrigerate extra portions in covered containers or
1-1/3 tsp. salt (7.6g) OR 3 tbsp. soy sauce (53g/44mL) freeze in freezer-safe, portioned containers. puppy because the calcium levels are high. Large and giant breed
puppies (with an adult weight of 70 lbs. or more) need ample calcium
2 tbsp. plus 1 tsp. sunflower oil (32g/34.5mL) but the maximum level allowed is lower than of other dogs. The Oat
3-3/4 cups water (889mL), or as needed to form
dough
3. Lentil & Tofu recipe is within appropriate levels but on the high side. It is
fine to use this recipe as part of your rotation.
6 DAYS OF FOOD FOR 15-LB. PUPPY
Mix all ingredients together and go to Step 3 in
the preceding directions.
2 DAYS OF FOOD FOR 45-LB. DOG
5. Oat & TSP
Protein 28.6% • Fat 10% • Calories 2763
Optional: add pureed veggies or steamed, chopped 4-1/2 DAYS OF FOOD FOR 15-LB. PUPPY
veggies to kibble before serving. Variety is best! 9-1/2 cups cooked lentils (1.98kg/2.25L). This is 3-1/3 cups
1-1/2 DAYS OF FOOD FOR 45-LB. DOG
uncooked/dry lentils (650g).
1 tbsp. VegeYeast or yeast powder (9g) Protein 26% • Fat 10% • 1923 Calories
3-1/4 tbsp. sunflower oil (45g/48mL) AND 1 tbsp. 3-2/3 cups uncooked oats (330g). This makes about 7-1/2
flaxseed oil (15g/15mL) cups when cooked (1.44kg/1.78L). Fewer dry oats Compassion Circle
3-1/4 tbsp. Vegepup (50g) are needed if “thick” rolled oats are used. See the
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1-1/8 tsp. salt (6.6g) OR 2-2/3 tbsp. soy sauce (47g/39mL) of dry oats. Phone: 1-800-370-PETS / 1-760-796-7949
Optional: Seasonings such as parsley, basil, spirulina, 1-1/6 cups dry textured soy protein (TSP) (140g). Fax: 1-760-796-7959
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(113g). 1/2 tbsp. VegeYeast or yeast powder (4.5g)
1-1/2 tbsp. ground flaxseed (12g)
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Soak lentils in cold water for two hours. Drain, cover 1 tbsp. sunflower oil (14g/14.8mL)
with water and cook until soft, or sprout for one day. 2 tbsp. Vegepup (32g)
Sprouted lentils need to be broken up in a food processor or
3/4 tsp. salt (4g) OR 1-1/2 tbsp. soy sauce (27g/30mL)
blender for dogs. Drain before using.
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