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Senior Dog Egg & Cottage Cheese Bowl
A soft, protein-rich bowl for an older dog with a small appetite, easy to eat and quick to make on a morning when time is short.
Prep
10 min
Cook
15 min
Yields
About 4 cups
Level
easy
Ingredients
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup plain low-fat cottage cheese
- 1 cup cooked white rice
- 1/2 cup finely diced carrot
- 1 tsp olive oil
Steps
- Simmer the carrot in a little water for 5 minutes, until soft, then drain it.
- Scramble the eggs in the olive oil until fully set with no runny egg left.
- Chop the scrambled egg small and mix it with the rice and carrot.
- Cool to room temperature, then fold the cottage cheese through and serve.
Substitutions
- Cooked oats instead of rice.
- Plain unsweetened yogurt instead of cottage cheese.
Portion guide
Suggested portions only, your vet knows your pet's needs best.
Portion calculator
Enter your dog's weight for a scaled serving suggestion.
Suggested portion
¾ cup per meal
1 kg60 kg
Starting point only, adjust for activity, body condition, and vet guidance.
| Pet weight | Suggested portion |
|---|---|
| 5 kg | ~1/3 cup per meal |
| 15 kg | ~3/4 cup per meal |
| 30 kg | ~1 1/2 cups per meal |
Nutrition & calorie check
Estimated calories per serving compared to your pet's daily energy need.
Nutrition estimate
Rough estimate from common ingredient values, not a substitute for a veterinary nutrition plan.
Whole recipe
1348 kcal
Per cup
337 kcal
Daily energy need
854 kcal
One serving uses ~39% of daily calories337 / 854 kcal
Do not feed
- Onion, garlic, chives, leeks (toxic in any form)
- Raw egg
- Sweetened or flavoured dairy
See our full Safety & Nutrition guide.
Storage
Refrigerate up to 2 days. Do not freeze.
Vet disclaimer: Companion Paws Kitchen recipes are educational. They are not a substitute for veterinary advice or a complete-and-balanced commercial diet. Always consult your vet before introducing new foods, especially for puppies, kittens, seniors, pregnant pets, or pets with medical conditions.
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