Senior Vitality Lamb Fusion is a thoughtfully crafted dinner recipe designed specifically for aging dogs who deserve the very best nutrition to support their golden years. This gentle, easily digestible meal combines tender ground lamb with soft-cooked vegetables and nutrient-rich bone broth, creating a protein-packed dinner that helps maintain lean muscle mass while being easy on sensitive stomachs and aging teeth.
The recipe features high-quality lamb as the primary protein source, providing essential amino acids and B vitamins that support energy levels and cognitive function in senior dogs. Sweet potatoes and carrots are cooked until perfectly soft, offering fiber for digestive health and beta-carotene for immune support. A small amount of brown rice provides gentle carbohydrates without overwhelming your senior dog's system, while homemade bone broth adds collagen, glucosamine, and minerals that support joint health and mobility.
What makes this recipe truly special is its focus on bioavailability and digestibility. Every ingredient is fully cooked and broken down to ensure maximum nutrient absorption, which becomes increasingly important as dogs age and their digestive systems become less efficient. The addition of fish oil provides omega-3 fatty acids for joint health, coat condition, and cognitive function, while liver adds a nutritional boost of vitamins A, D, and B-complex.
This recipe is perfect for batch cooking and can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 5 days or frozen in individual portions for up to 3 months. Feed approximately 1 cup per 20 pounds of body weight per day, divided into two meals, adjusting as needed based on your senior dog's activity level and body condition. Always consult with your veterinarian before making significant changes to your dog's diet, especially for senior pets with specific health concerns.
| 2 lbs | ground lamb, lean |
| 2 cups | sweet potato, peeled and diced into 1/2-inch cubes |
| 1.5 cups | carrots, peeled and diced into 1/2-inch pieces |
| 1 cup | green beans, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces |
| 1/2 cup | brown rice, uncooked |
| 4 oz | beef liver, diced into small pieces |
| 4 cups | low-sodium bone broth, homemade or store-bought, unsalted |
| 2 tbsp | fish oil |
| 1 tbsp | coconut oil |
| 2 cups | water, as needed |
Wash and prepare all vegetables by peeling and dicing the sweet potato into 1/2-inch cubes, peeling and dicing the carrots into 1/2-inch pieces, and trimming and cutting the green beans into 1-inch pieces. Dice the beef liver into small pieces.
In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat the coconut oil over medium heat until melted and shimmering.
Add the ground lamb to the pot and cook, breaking it apart with a wooden spoon, until browned and cooked through with no pink remaining, about 8-10 minutes.
Add the diced beef liver to the pot with the cooked lamb and cook for an additional 3-4 minutes, stirring frequently, until the liver is fully cooked through.
Add the uncooked brown rice to the pot and stir to combine with the meat mixture, toasting the rice slightly for about 1 minute.
Pour in the bone broth and water, then add the diced sweet potato and carrots. Stir everything together to combine well.
Bring the mixture to a boil over high heat, then reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and simmer for 25 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Add the green beans to the pot, stir to combine, and continue simmering covered for an additional 10 minutes until all vegetables are very soft and the rice is fully cooked.
Remove the pot from heat and allow the mixture to cool for at least 30 minutes before serving. The consistency should be thick and stew-like.
Once cooled, drizzle the fish oil over the mixture and stir gently to distribute evenly throughout.
Portion the cooled food into individual serving containers based on your dog's weight (approximately 1 cup per 20 lbs of body weight per day, divided into meals). Store in the refrigerator for up to 5 days or freeze individual portions for up to 3 months.
