Your dog will appreciate the bland boiled chicken, even though it doesn't sound appetizing.Dogs with sensitive or upset stomachs will be happy to know that boiled chicken is gentle enough to feed to them.You will need 3 skinless chicken breasts, some water, and a medium-sized pot to start.Feed the chicken to your dog on its own for a small snack or pair it with other food to make a meal.
Step 1: 3 chicken breasts should be placed in a pot.
The meat should be spread along the bottom of the pot.If you don't have a pot large enough to support the chicken breasts, use a deep, covered skillet.If your chicken was frozen, make sure it's completely thawed.The cooking time of the chicken could be affected by the frozen meat.If the chicken is still frozen, cook it in the fridge.
Step 2: When the chicken breasts are submerged, fill the pot with water.
If the chicken breasts need to be covered, add more water to the pot.If you fill your pot with too much water, it will bubble over while cooking.This can be avoided if you keep about 2 in of head space.Adding more seasonings to the chicken may cause your dog to have an upset stomach.If you want to pair the chicken with other foods, keep it bland.
Step 3: The chicken can be boiled for 12 minutes over high heat.
Bring the water to a boil.Continue to cook the chicken for 12 minutes.Remove one of the chicken breasts from the pot and cut into it to make sure it is cooked thoroughly.Continue to cook the 3 breasts for 1-2 minutes if the inside is still pink or gummy.
Step 4: Place the cooked chicken breasts on a plate and shred them into small pieces.
To break the meat apart, use a knife and fork.The pieces of meat should be small enough for your dog to chew on.When shredding meat, keep in mind your dog's size.Smaller dogs may need the meat to be broken into smaller pieces.
Step 5: The chicken should be cooled off for 10 minutes.
Allow the chicken to rest on the counter.Once cool, you can either give some of the chicken to your dog as a snack or pair it with other foods to make a meal.Place the chicken in the fridge for 5 minutes to speed up the cooling process.
Step 6: Chicken can be stored in the refrigerator for 3-4 days.
Chicken can be put into a container with a tight seal.Feed it to your dog over the next 3-4 days if you store it in the refrigerator.Save the boiled chicken for the next time your dog has an upset stomach by freezing it in a sealed container for 3-6 months.Feed the chicken to your dog after it's been frozen in the refrigerator.
Step 7: Give your dog a treat.
The chicken can be used as a training supplement or a stand-alone treat.Don't feed your dog boiled chicken.Feed your dog shredded chicken when it succeeds at a task if you use boiled chicken as a training tool.When using boiled chicken as a treat, portion it to the size of your dog.You can scale the chicken into smaller portions based on how much dog food you give your dog.
Step 8: The boiled chicken should be mixed with dog food to make it interesting.
The added flavor to the dog food will make your dog want to eat more.Don't feed your dog too much in the process.You should reduce the amount of dog food you give your dog.The amount of money you give your dog depends on how much exercise it gets and how heavy it is.Break up the meal into 2:1 or 3:1 parts.If you normally give your dog 1 cup of dog food for dinner, you should only give 1/3 cup or less.
Step 9: The shredded chicken can be added to white rice.
In a pot on the stove or in a rice cooker, prepare 1 cup (180 g) of white rice.Allow the shredded chicken to fully cool before feeding it to your dog.The ratio of rice to chicken should be 2:1 or 3:1.Pair 2 cups of cooked rice with 1 cup of chicken, or 3 cups and 600 g of rice.Chicken soup can be used to cook the rice.Don't use the store-bought chicken soup to cook the rice as it may contain ingredients that could be harmful to your dog.Brown rice can be prepared to increase the nutrition of the meal.Brown rice is harder for your dog to digest.If your dog has an upset stomach, feed it white rice.
Step 10: You can add canned pumpkin or yogurt to the classic chicken and rice meal.
Can pumpkin or plain yogurt be used to regulate your dog's food intake.The pumpkin is high in fiber and the yogurt is good for your dog's stomach.They will add a moist texture to the meal.Add yogurt or canned pumpkin to a 1/2 cup of cooked white rice or chicken.To feed it to your dog, mix the ingredients together and portion.
Step 11: Feed your dog boiled chicken once a week.
Unless your dog has an upset stomach, don't feed it boiled chicken more than twice a week.This will prevent your dog from developing picky eating habits.Feed boiled chicken to your dog up to 3 days in a row to help regulate its stomach issues.Contact your local vetician if the problem persists.