“From Basic To Bougie” Digital Resources

If you are wondering how much to feed your pet, there are two methods:

  1. Use the calorie calculator below to find your pet’s daily caloric needs. Divide the total calories in each recipe by the daily amount needed, to find out how many days of food it will provide for your pet, and divide accordingly.
    • For example, a 10 pound dog needs 303 calories per day. Using a recipe that provides 909 calories: 909/303= 3 days of food. Divide the cooked recipe into three portions if you feed once daily, or six if you feed twice daily.

     

  2. Use the feeding amount calculator below to find a volume in ounces or grams to feed, then adjust accordingly in the future if your pet gains, loses or maintains their weight. Be sure to weigh your pet weekly if you choose this method.

Calorie Need per day Calculators

1. Calorie Calculator for Dogs and Cats

2. Basic Calorie Calculator for Dogs and Cats

Volume to Feed per day Calculator

Up to date list of recommended foods, and/or meal prep services

Start with Dr. Barrett’s online shop https://drbarrettrecommends.com/:

  • Several recommended commercial food options
  • Supplements such as digestive enzymes and probiotics
DOGS: CATS:
COOKED JustFoodForDogs*
The Honest Kitchen*
FreshPet
Dr. Harvey’s*
Carna4*
Raised Right*
Evermore*
All Provide*
Jiminy’s
The Honest Kitchen*
FreshPet
Carna4*
Raised Right*
Feline Natural*
Smalls
RAW Primal*
Darwin’s *
Raw Bistro*
Viva Raw
Stella & Chewy
Green Juju
Ziwi Peak
Small Batch
All Provide*
Primal*
Darwin’s *
Viva Raw
Stella & Chewy
Ziwi Peak
Small Batch
All Provide*
MEAL PREP
FRESH FOOD
HOME DELIVERY
JustFoodForDogs*
NomNomNow
Darwin’s*
VivaRaw
The Farmer’s Dog
Chi Dog
JustFoodForDogs (JustCats)*
Darwin’s*
VivaRaw
Smalls

* Company provided the Association for Truth in Pet Food with a Pledge to Quality and Origin of ingredients.

Bougie Pet Trackers (digital)

Google Sheets Version

Notion Version

Here is a link to the supplements:

https://drbarrettrecommends.com/product-category/home-cooking-supplies

👩🏻‍🍳 From Basic to Bougie Cookbook 👩🏻‍🍳

🐈 Cat Food Recipe #1: Turkey Supreme Bowl

Ingredients

  • Ground Turkey 85% lean- 0.5 lbs
  • Chicken Hearts- 4 oz
  • Chicken Liver- 2 oz
  • Sardines (Canned In Water)- 2 oz
  • One Chicken Egg
  • Butter- 1 teaspoon

Supplements

  • IVI Blend – 3 g
  • Fish Oil – 3 g
  • Dried Kelp- 1 g
  • Eggshell Powder- 5 g
  • Taurine- 500 mg

Instructions

  1. Cook the turkey, hearts, liver, sardines, egg, and butter in a covered stovetop pan over medium heat for 8-10 minutes until the meat is browned, stirring occasionally.  
  2. Once cooled to room temperature or colder, add the supplements to the mix.
  3. Put the food + supplements into a blender with a cup of water, blending thoroughly. 
  4. The food can be refrigerated for up to 4 days, otherwise be sure to store it in the freezer.
  5. You can reheat the refrigerated food by mixing the fed portion with 1-2 tablespoons of warm water.

🐈 Cat Food Recipe #2: Bougie Beef Bowl

Ingredients

  • Ground Beef 85% lean- 1 lb
  • Chicken Liver- 2 oz
  • Cottage Cheese- 3 oz
  • Four Chicken Eggs
  • Butter- 1 teaspoon
  • Fresh Parsley- 1 sprig
  • Celery- 2 oz

Supplements

  • IVI Blend – 4 g
  • Fish Oil – 3 g
  • Dried Kelp- 1 g
  • Eggshell Powder- 5 g
  • Taurine- 500 mg

Instructions

  1. Cook the beef, liver, eggs, celery, and butter in a covered stovetop pan over medium heat for 8-10 minutes until the meat is browned and the celery is tender, stirring occasionally.  
  2. Once cooled to room temperature or colder, add the cottage cheese, parsley and supplements to the mix.
  3. Put the food + supplements into a blender with a cup of water, blending thoroughly. 
  4. The food can be refrigerated for up to 4 days, otherwise be sure to store it in the freezer.
  5. You can reheat the refrigerated food by mixing the fed portion with 1-2 tablespoons of warm water.

🐈 Cat Food Recipe #3: Bougie Bison Bowl

Ingredients

  • Ground Bison 90% Lean- 1 lb
  • Chicken Heart- 4 oz
  • Chicken Liver- 2 oz
  • Cubed Sweet Potato- 2 oz
  • Shiitake Mushrooms- 2 oz
  • Butter- 1 teaspoon
  • Fresh Celery- 2 oz

Supplements

  • IVI Blend – 4 g
  • Fish Oil – 3 g
  • Dried Kelp- 1 g
  • Eggshell Powder- 5 g
  • Taurine- 500 mg

Instructions

  1. Cook the portion of sweet potato until soft either in the microwave, air fryer, pressure cooker or oven. 
  2. Cook the bison, heart, liver, mushrooms, celery, and butter in a covered stovetop pan over medium heat for 8-10 minutes until the meat is browned and the celery is tender, stirring occasionally.  
  3. Once cooled to room temperature or colder, add the cottage cheese, parsley and supplements to the mix.
  4. Put the food + supplements into a blender with a cup of water, blending thoroughly. 
  5. The food can be refrigerated for up to 4 days, otherwise be sure to store it in the freezer.
  6. You can reheat the refrigerated food by mixing the fed portion with 1-2 tablespoons of warm water.

🐈 Cat Food Recipe #4: Chicken Cuisine Bowl

Ingredients

  • Ground Chicken 85% lean- 1 lb
  • Chicken Heart- 4 oz
  • Chicken Liver- 2 oz
  • Cottage Cheese- 3 oz
  • Shiitake Mushrooms- 2 oz
  • One Chicken Egg
  • Butter- 1 teaspoon
  • Fresh Parsley- 1 sprig

Supplements

  • IVI Blend – 4 g
  • Fish Oil – 3 g
  • Dried Kelp- 1 g
  • Eggshell Powder- 5 g
  • Taurine- 500 mg

Instructions

  1. Cook the chicken, liver, eggs, celery, and butter in a covered stovetop pan over medium heat for 8-10 minutes until the meat is browned and the celery is tender, stirring occasionally.
  2. Once cooled to room temperature or colder, add the cottage cheese, parsley and supplements to the mix.
  3. Put the food + supplements into a blender with a cup of water, blending thoroughly.
  4. The food can be refrigerated for up to 4 days, otherwise be sure to store it in the freezer.
  5. You can reheat the refrigerated food by mixing the fed portion with 1-2 tablespoons of warm water.

🐈 Cat Food Recipe #5: Breakfast Bowl

Ingredients

  • Chopped Steak (Chuck For Stew)- 8 oz
  • Chicken Heart- 2 oz
  • Chicken Liver- 2 oz
  • Cottage Cheese- 2 oz
  • Shiitake Mushrooms- 2 oz
  • Three Chicken Eggs
  • Butter- 1 teaspoon

Supplements

  • IVI Blend – 4 g
  • Fish Oil – 3 g
  • Dried Kelp- 1 g
  • Eggshell Powder- 5 g
  • Taurine- 500 mg

Instructions

  1. Cook the steak, heart, liver, eggs, mushrooms, and butter in a covered stovetop pan over medium heat for 8-10 minutes until the meat is browned and the celery and mushrooms are tender, stirring occasionally.  
  2. Once cooled to room temperature or colder, add the cottage cheese and supplements to the mix.
  3. Put the food + supplements into a blender with a cup of water, blending thoroughly. 
  4. The food can be refrigerated for up to 4 days, otherwise be sure to store it in the freezer.
  5. You can reheat the refrigerated food by mixing the fed portion with 1-2 tablespoons of warm water.

🐈 Cat Food Recipe #6: Fancy Fish Bowl

Ingredients

  • Salmon- 8 oz
  • Sardines (Canned In Water)- 2 oz
  • Chicken Liver- 2 oz
  • Cubed Sweet Potato- 2 oz
  • Butter- 1 teaspoon
  • Fresh Parsley- 1 sprig

Supplements

  • IVI Blend – 3 g
  • Spirulina- 3 g
  • Eggshell Powder- 3 g
  • Taurine- 500 mg

Instructions

  1. Cook the portion of sweet potato until soft either in the microwave, air fryer, pressure cooker or oven. 
  2. Cook the salmon, sardines, and liver, and butter in a covered stovetop pan over medium heat for 8-10 minutes until the meat is tender, stirring occasionally.  
  3. Once cooled to room temperature or colder, add the sweet potato, parsley and supplements to the mix.
  4. Put the food + supplements into a blender with a cup of water, blending thoroughly. 
  5. The food can be refrigerated for up to 4 days, otherwise be sure to store it in the freezer.
  6. You can reheat the refrigerated food by mixing the fed portion with 1-2 tablespoons of warm water.

🐈 Cat Food Recipe #7: Seafood Sampler Bowl

Ingredients

  • Salmon- 4 oz
  • Sardines (Canned In Water)- 2 oz
  • Cod- 2 oz
  • Mussels- 2 oz
  • Chicken Heart- 2 oz
  • Pumpkin Puree- 2 oz
  • Butter- 1 teaspoon
  • Fresh Parsley- 1 sprig

Supplements

  • IVI Blend – 3 g
  • Spirulina- 3 g
  • Eggshell Powder- 3 g
  • Taurine- 500 mg

Instructions

  1. Cook the salmon, sardines, cod, mussels, heart, and butter in a covered stovetop pan over medium heat for 8-10 minutes until the meat is browned and the celery and mushrooms are tender, stirring occasionally.  
  2. Once cooled to room temperature or colder, add the pumpkin, parsley and supplements to the mix.
  3. Put the food + supplements into a blender with a cup of water, blending thoroughly. 
  4. The food can be refrigerated for up to 4 days, otherwise be sure to store it in the freezer.
  5. You can reheat the refrigerated food by mixing the fed portion with 1-2 tablespoons of warm water.

🐶 Dog Food Recipe #1: Tasty Turkey Scramble Bowl

Ingredients

  • Ground Turkey 85% Lean- 1 lb
  • Chicken Hearts- 8 oz
  • Chicken Liver- 4 oz
  • Sardines (Canned In Water)- 4 oz
  • Three Chicken Eggs
  • Chopped Celery- 4 oz
  • Chopped Shiitake Mushrooms- 4 oz
  • Butter- 1 teaspoon

Supplements

  • IVI Blend – 5 g
  • Fish Oil – 5 g
  • Dried Kelp- 1 g
  • Eggshell Powder- 8 g

Instructions

  1. Cook the turkey, hearts, liver, sardines, egg, celery, mushrooms and butter in a covered stovetop pan over medium heat for 8-10 minutes until the meat is browned and the veggies are tender, stirring occasionally.  
  2. Once cooled to room temperature or colder, add the supplements to the mix.
  3. If your dog prefers a puree texture food, put the food + supplements into a blender or food processor with a cup of water, blending thoroughly. 
  4. The food can be refrigerated for up to 4 days, otherwise be sure to store it in the freezer.
  5. You can reheat the refrigerated food by mixing the fed portion with 1-2 tablespoons of warm water.

🐶 Dog Food Recipe #2: Bougie Beef Bowl

Ingredients

  • Ground Beef 85% Lean- 1 lb
  • Chicken Liver- 2 oz
  • Cottage Cheese- 4 oz
  • Chopped Carrots- 2 oz
  • Four Chicken Eggs
  • Cubed Sweet potato- 2 oz
  • Fresh Parsley- 1 sprig
  • Chopped Celery- 4 oz
  • Butter- 1 teaspoon

Supplements

  • IVI Blend – 4 g
  • Fish Oil – 5 g
  • Dried Kelp- 1 g
  • Eggshell Powder- 8 g

Instructions

  1. Cook the portion of sweet potato until soft either in the microwave, air fryer, pressure cooker or oven. 
  2. Cook the beef, liver, egg, celery, carrots and butter in a covered stovetop pan over medium heat for 8-10 minutes until the meat is browned and the veggies are tender, stirring occasionally.  
  3. Once cooled to room temperature or colder, add the cottage cheese, parsley, sweet potato and supplements to the mix.
  4. If your dog prefers a puree texture food, put the food + supplements into a blender or food processor with a cup of water, blending thoroughly. 
  5. The food can be refrigerated for up to 4 days, otherwise be sure to store it in the freezer.
  6. You can reheat the refrigerated food by mixing the fed portion with 1-2 tablespoons of warm water.

🐶 Dog Food Recipe #3: Beef Stew Bowl

Ingredients

  • Chopped Steak (Chuck For Stew)- 1 lb
  • Chicken Heart- 4 oz
  • Chicken Liver- 2 oz
  • Sweet Potato- 2 oz
  • Shiitake Mushrooms- 2 oz
  • Cooked Barley- 4 oz
  • Butter- 1 teaspoon
  • Celery- 4 oz
  • Carrot- 2 oz

Supplements

  • IVI Blend – 4 g
  • Fish Oil – 5 g
  • Dried Kelp- 1 g
  • Eggshell Powder- 6 g

Instructions

  1. Cook the portion of sweet potato until soft either in the microwave, air fryer, pressure cooker or oven. 
  2. Cook the steak, heart, liver, egg, celery, carrots, mushrooms and butter in a covered stovetop pan over medium heat for 8-10 minutes until the meat is browned and the veggies are tender, stirring occasionally.  
  3. Once cooled to room temperature or colder, add the sweet potato and supplements to the mix.
  4. If your dog prefers a puree texture food, put the food + supplements into a blender or food processor with a cup of water, blending thoroughly. 
  5. The food can be refrigerated for up to 4 days, otherwise be sure to store it in the freezer.
  6. You can reheat the refrigerated food by mixing the fed portion with 1-2 tablespoons of warm water.

🐶 Dog Food Recipe #4: Chicken Delight Bowl

Ingredients

  • Ground Chicken 85% lean- 1 lb
  • Chicken Heart- 4 oz
  • Chicken Liver- 2 oz
  • Cottage Cheese- 3 oz
  • Shiitake Mushrooms- 2 oz
  • One Chicken Egg
  • Butter- 1 teaspoon
  • Fresh Parsley- 1 sprig
  • Pumpkin Puree – 2 oz
  • Frozen Spinach- 2 oz
  • Cooked Brown Rice- 4 oz

Supplements

  • IVI Blend – 4 g
  • Fish Oil – 3 g
  • Dried Kelp- 1 g
  • Eggshell Powder- 6 g

Instructions

  1. Cook the portion of brown rice in a rice cooker or pot. 
  2. Cook the chicken, heart, liver, egg, mushrooms, frozen spinach and butter in a covered stovetop pan over medium heat for 8-10 minutes until the meat is browned and the veggies are tender, stirring occasionally.  
  3. Once cooled to room temperature or colder, add the cottage cheese, parsley, rice and supplements to the mix.
  4. If your dog prefers a puree texture food, put the food + supplements into a blender or food processor with a cup of water, blending thoroughly. 
  5. The food can be refrigerated for up to 4 days, otherwise be sure to store it in the freezer.
  6. You can reheat the refrigerated food by mixing the fed portion with 1-2 tablespoons of warm water.

🐶 Dog Food Recipe #5: Breakfast Bowl

Ingredients

  • Chopped Steak (chuck for stew)- 1 lb
  • Chicken Heart- 4 oz
  • Chicken Liver- 2 oz
  • Cottage Cheese- 3 oz
  • Shiitake Mushrooms- 4 oz
  • Three Chicken Eggs
  • Sweet Potato- 4 oz
  • Frozen Spinach- 2 oz
  • Butter- 1 teaspoon

Supplements

  • IVI Blend – 4 g
  • Fish Oil – 3 g
  • Dried Kelp- 1 g
  • Eggshell Powder- 6 g

Instructions

  1. Cook the portion of sweet potato until soft either in the microwave, air fryer, pressure cooker or oven. 
  2. Cook the steak, heart, liver, egg, spinach, mushrooms and butter in a covered stovetop pan over medium heat for 8-10 minutes until the meat is browned and the veggies are tender, stirring occasionally.  
  3. Once cooled to room temperature or colder, add the cottage cheese, sweet potato and supplements to the mix.
  4. If your dog prefers a puree texture food, put the food + supplements into a blender or food processor with a cup of water, blending thoroughly. 
  5. The food can be refrigerated for up to 4 days, otherwise be sure to store it in the freezer.
  6. You can reheat the refrigerated food by mixing the fed portion with 1-2 tablespoons of warm water.

🐶 Dog Food Recipe #6: Fancy Fish Bowl

Ingredients

  • Cod- 8 oz
  • Sardines (Canned In Water)- 4 oz
  • Chicken Liver- 2 oz
  • Chicken Heart- 4 oz
  • Frozen Spinach- 2 oz
  • Butter- 1 teaspoon
  • Sweet Potato- 4 oz
  • Cooked Brown Rice- 4 oz

Supplements

  • IVI Blend – 1 g
  • Spirulina- 3 g
  • Eggshell Powder- 5 g
  • Kelp- 1 g

Instructions

  1. Cook the portion of rice in a rice cooker. 
  2. Cook the portion of sweet potato until soft either in the microwave, air fryer, pressure cooker or oven. 
  3. Cook the cod, sardines, heart, liver, spinach and butter in a covered stovetop pan over medium heat for 8-10 minutes until the meat is browned and the veggies are tender, stirring occasionally.  
  4. Once cooled to room temperature or colder, add the rice, sweet potato and supplements to the mix.
  5. If your dog prefers a puree texture food, put the food + supplements into a blender or food processor with a cup of water, blending thoroughly. 
  6. The food can be refrigerated for up to 4 days, otherwise be sure to store it in the freezer.
  7. You can reheat the refrigerated food by mixing the fed portion with 1-2 tablespoons of warm water.

🐶 Dog Food Recipe #7: Seafood Sampler Bowl

Ingredients

  • Salmon- 1 oz
  • Sardines (Canned In Water)- 4 oz
  • Cod- 8 oz
  • Mussels- 2 oz
  • Chicken Liver – 3 oz
  • Chicken Heart – 4 oz
  • Pumpkin- 4 oz
  • Butter- 1 teaspoon
  • Fresh Parsley- 1 sprig
  • Cooked Brown Rice- 4 oz

Supplements

  • IVI Blend – 1 g
  • Spirulina- 3 g
  • Eggshell Powder- 5 g

Instructions

  1. Cook the portion of rice in a rice cooker. 
  2. Cook the salmon, sardines, cod, mussels, heart, liver, and butter in a covered stovetop pan over medium heat for 8-10 minutes until the meat is browned and the veggies are tender, stirring occasionally.  
  3. Once cooled to room temperature or colder, add the rice, pumpkin, parsley and supplements to the mix.
  4. If your dog prefers a puree texture food, put the food + supplements into a blender or food processor with a cup of water, blending thoroughly. 
  5. The food can be refrigerated for up to 4 days, otherwise be sure to store it in the freezer.
  6. You can reheat the refrigerated food by mixing the fed portion with 1-2 tablespoons of warm water.

References and Citations:

1: https://www.cambridge.org/core/journals/british-journal-of-nutrition/article/ultraprocessed-food-consumption-and-excess-weight-among-us-adults/5D2D713B3A85F5C94B0C98A1F224D04A

https://www.cambridge.org/core/journals/public-health-nutrition/article/consumption-of-ultraprocessed-food-and-obesity-cross-sectional-results-from-the-brazilian-longitudinal-study-of-adult-health-elsabrasil-cohort-20082010/FA0AE160F8735A7B263D0DDD97C77814

https://www.cambridge.org/core/journals/public-health-nutrition/article/processed-and-ultraprocessed-foods-are-associated-with-lowerquality-nutrient-profiles-in-children-from-colombia/1DFC98D0100D5A808F7D855E8936D7EA

https://www.cambridge.org/core/journals/public-health-nutrition/article/consumption-of-ultraprocessed-foods-decreases-the-quality-of-the-overall-diet-of-middleaged-japanese-adults/AD0493400748175375B12A4D0627565B

https://www.cambridge.org/core/journals/public-health-nutrition/article/un-decade-of-nutrition-the-nova-food-classification-and-the-trouble-with-ultraprocessing/2A9776922A28F8F757BDA32C3266AC2A

https://www.cambridge.org/core/journals/public-health-nutrition/article/ultraprocessed-food-intake-and-mortality-in-the-usa-results-from-the-third-national-health-and-nutrition-examination-survey-nhanes-iii-19881994/A7397BE094681B0817E24E335F7AFEAD

2: https://www.cambridge.org/core/journals/public-health-nutrition/article/ultraprocessed-food-intake-and-mortality-in-the-usa-results-from-the-third-national-health-and-nutrition-examination-survey-nhanes-iii-19881994/A7397BE094681B0817E24E335F7AFEAD

3: https://www.cambridge.org/core/journals/public-health-nutrition/article/ultraprocessed-food-intake-and-mortality-in-the-usa-results-from-the-third-national-health-and-nutrition-examination-survey-nhanes-iii-19881994/A7397BE094681B0817E24E335F7AFEAD

4: https://www.cambridge.org/core/journals/public-health-nutrition/article/ultraprocessed-foods-what-they-are-and-how-to-identify-them/E6D744D714B1FF09D5BCA3E74D53A185

5:  https://foodinsight.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/2018-FHS-Report-FINAL.pdf

https://www.nbcnews.com/better/lifestyle/what-science-says-about-best-way-eat-what-we-re-ncna1104911

6: https://www.bmj.com/content/360/bmj.k322

7: https://aces.illinois.edu/news/first-study-human-grade-dog-food-says-whole-fresh-food-highly-digestible

https://academic.oup.com/tas/article/4/1/442/5660976?login=false

8: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Kennedy-Leverett-2

Misc:

https://rfvs.info/dogs-cancer-and-ultra-processed-dry-kibbled-food/

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34480391/

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/15112777/

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