Making A Batch of Urban Wolf Photo-documentaryBy Linda Faris, DVM,CVA

Gather supplies Minimum supply list Minimum supply list Urban Wolf Premix Urban Wolf Premix Water Water Oil Oil Meat Meat Extras Extras Eggs Different meats Canned Fish Fish oil caps or supplements

Basic Recipe At first, keep it simple-limit the ingredients. COMBINE 2 cups Urban Wolf powder 2 cups Urban Wolf powder 2 pounds raw or cooked meat (80% lean) 2 pounds raw or cooked meat (80% lean) DO NOT start a sick dog on raw food without veterinarian advice ¼ to ¾ cup oil depending on your pet’s fat needs (leaner meats require more added oil) or the prescription of your veterinarian ¼ to ¾ cup oil depending on your pet’s fat needs (leaner meats require more added oil) or the prescription of your veterinarian 2-3 cups water 2-3 cups water STIR UNTIL EVENLY MIXED STORE 3-4 day supply in the refrigerator, freeze the rest

Expanded Recipe When your pet is eating the new diet, digesting well, and thriving, feel free to experiment. The basic recipe can be modified to suit your pet’s individual needs and to provide more nutritional variety to the food. Other ingredients that you may want to use include Eggs Eggs Fish (mackerel, salmon, sardines, tuna, etc.) Fish (mackerel, salmon, sardines, tuna, etc.) Additional oils Additional oils Additional meats (turkey, chicken, lamb, venison, bison, rabbit, beef, etc.) Additional meats (turkey, chicken, lamb, venison, bison, rabbit, beef, etc.)

Urban Wolf comes as a freeze-dried powdered premix packed in a paper bag lined with a plastic liner.

If you are going to cook the meat Combine Water & Water & Meat Meat in a saucepan and stir at medium/high heat until all meat is light brown and contents of the pot are steaming. Cool and add oil and Urban Wolf powder. Some of my clients add ice cubes to cool it down quicker.

What % Fat? Certain medical problems require fat to be limited 80 % lean (20 % fat) ground beef or turkey is readily available and affordable at the grocery. 80 % lean (20 % fat) ground beef or turkey is readily available and affordable at the grocery. If your pet needs a lower % fat, be aware that they may need fatty acid supplements to prevent dry itchy skin. If your pet needs a lower % fat, be aware that they may need fatty acid supplements to prevent dry itchy skin. If your pet is too thin, I recommend a higher % fat and also supplement calories with coconut oil and carbohydrates from root vegetables like carrots and sweet potato. If your pet is too thin, I recommend a higher % fat and also supplement calories with coconut oil and carbohydrates from root vegetables like carrots and sweet potato.

Transitioning to a new diet Most animals will transition with ease to Urban Wolf. Most animals will transition with ease to Urban Wolf. All diet changes should be done gradually to prevent digestive upset. All diet changes should be done gradually to prevent digestive upset. Especially if your pet is not used to raw food, I recommend a two or three stage transition watching the stool and making sure they are digesting well. Especially if your pet is not used to raw food, I recommend a two or three stage transition watching the stool and making sure they are digesting well. Giving a probiotic and digestive enzyme supplement during transitions is appropriate. Giving a probiotic and digestive enzyme supplement during transitions is appropriate.

How Much To Feed Start with 1 to 1 ½ cups per 50 pounds twice daily. There is no exact amount that will be right for every dog because metabolism, stress, and activity levels will vary. Start with 1 to 1 ½ cups per 50 pounds twice daily. There is no exact amount that will be right for every dog because metabolism, stress, and activity levels will vary. Be aware that an animal’s metabolism may change over time, especially if they are coming off a high carbohydrate processed food. The quantity fed will probably have to be adjusted over time. Be aware that an animal’s metabolism may change over time, especially if they are coming off a high carbohydrate processed food. The quantity fed will probably have to be adjusted over time. Feel your pet’s ribs and pelvis to determine if they are too thin or too fat. You should be able to feel the ribs and pelvis, but they shouldn’t be jutting out. Feel your pet’s ribs and pelvis to determine if they are too thin or too fat. You should be able to feel the ribs and pelvis, but they shouldn’t be jutting out. Adjust the amount you are feeding if your pet is too heavy, feed less. If your pet is too thin, feed more. Monitor their condition regularly. Adjust the amount you are feeding if your pet is too heavy, feed less. If your pet is too thin, feed more. Monitor their condition regularly.

Variety In each batch, I like to alternate between several different Meats Meats Oils Oils Fish Fish to include the nutritional advantages of each ingredient. By alternating ingredients, you can take advantage of sales and provide your pet with the best possible nutrition.