Calcium is absolutely critical during a puppy's first year — it builds strong bones, healthy teeth, and supports proper skeletal development. This calcium-rich recipe combines chicken with eggs (including the shell!) and cottage cheese for a triple calcium hit. The crushed eggshell is a natural, bioavailable source of calcium that's been used by breeders for generations. Simple, effective, and puppies lick the bowl clean.
At a Glance
| Prep Time | 10 minutes |
| Cook Time | 15 minutes |
| Servings | 3–4 puppy meals |
| Suitable For | Puppies 12 weeks+, bone development |
Ingredients
- 300g chicken breast, finely diced
- 2 eggs (shells washed and saved)
- 1/2 cup white rice, cooked
- 1/4 cup cottage cheese
- 1/2 cup carrots, finely grated
- 1/4 cup broccoli, finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon coconut oil
Instructions
- Cook rice until soft. Set aside.
- Cook diced chicken in a non-stick pan for 5–6 minutes until cooked through.
- Boil the 2 eggs for 10 minutes. Peel, chop, and set aside.
- Take the clean, dry eggshells and grind them to a fine powder in a blender or mortar and pestle.
- Steam the carrots and broccoli until very soft (5–6 minutes).
- Combine rice, chicken, chopped boiled eggs, carrots, and broccoli.
- Stir in cottage cheese and coconut oil.
- Sprinkle 1/2 teaspoon of the ground eggshell powder over the meal and mix.
- Cool to room temperature before serving.
Storage
Refrigerate for up to 3 days. Freeze for up to 2 months. Store leftover eggshell powder in an airtight jar for weeks.
Nutrition Notes
This recipe provides calcium from three sources: eggshells (pure calcium carbonate), cottage cheese, and broccoli. Puppies need adequate calcium for bone mineralisation, but not too much — excess calcium can cause skeletal problems in large breed puppies. One-half teaspoon of eggshell powder provides approximately 1,000mg of calcium. Consult your vet about appropriate calcium levels for your puppy's breed.
Tips
- Grind eggshells to a very fine powder — gritty pieces can be off-putting.
- Large breed puppies should NOT have excess calcium — consult your vet about amounts.
- Wash eggshells thoroughly before grinding.
- Cottage cheese is an excellent calcium source that most puppies love.
- Store extra eggshell powder in a sealed jar — it lasts for weeks.
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