Satin Balls: A Dog Food Recipe

by Aviva Natural Health Solutions August 29, 2013

This recipe for dogs is widely used for show dogs for skin and coat improvement and has been recommended by one of Aviva's own customers. Veterinarians and labs are familiar with its use. Satin Balls is a total canine diet. It can be used on its own, or as a supplement, for however long you wish… give about a 1/4 pound each night to maintain beautiful coats, energy level, and a full appetite. “The dogs stop all the itching and chewing at their coats/skin, their eyes get this bright look….” [from Diana Carreon, R.N.,C.].

“Satin Balls” will put weight on a dog FAST, if you feed enough. They can be eaten on their own, but because the mixture is so rich and high in calories, it is recommended they are fed only as a supplement to sick or significantly underweight dogs with little or no appetite. Satin Balls are also a great occasional “out of hand” treat. Alternatively, whole balls can also be used to hide pills and capsules (a lot cheaper than those “pockets” for getting meds down your dog’s throat).

Use ground turkey for a lower-fat treat for dogs who need to be enticed to eat; mash up two or three Satin Balls into the dog’s kibble to encourage them to eat.

This stuff is a really gooey mess, so you may want to use gloves to mix the ingredients and shape the balls. All ingredients are left uncooked. “Satin Balls” are served RAW.

Satin Balls Recipe:

Mix all ingredients in a large bowl. You’ll probably need to use your hands for this! Roll into small (1″) meatballs. Spread them out on a cookie sheet and freeze until solid. Store the frozen balls in easy to use quantities in Ziploc bags in the freezer. Keep 2-3 days’ worth of thawed Satin Balls in a container in the fridge, for easy use.

Ingredient	Large Batch	Medium Batch	Small Batch
Ground beef (high fat % preferred) - Ground turkey may be substituted	10 pounds	5 pounds	2-1/2 pounds
AVIVA Dawn Organic 7 Grain Blend (provides Vitamins A, C, D E, B6 and B12, calcium, iron, thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, folic acid, pantothenic acid, phosphorus, magnesium and zinc) or use a cereal like Total	12 cups	6 cups	3 cups cereal
Willow Creek – Quick Rolled Oats or Only Oats – Pure Whole Oats (uncooked quick-cooking oats are an important source of fiber and other nutrients)	1 large box	1/2 large box (about 7.5 cups)	3-3/4 cups
Raw eggs (including crushed shells is optional)	10 raw eggs	5 raw eggs	2 large or 3 medium raw eggs
AVIVA Rice Bran Solubles or Wheat Germ (provides Vitamin E, folic acid, phosphorus, thiamin, zinc and magnesium)	15-oz. jar	½ of a 15-oz. jar (about 2 cups)	1 cup AVIVA Rice Bran Solubles or wheat germ
GoBIO Organic Gelatine unflavoured (will help the balls hold their shape when thawed; the gelatine also adds collagen and nitrogen)	10 packages	5 packages	3 packages
Acropolis Organics Extra Virgin Oilive Oil (canola oil can also be used)	1-1/4 cups	2/3 cup	1/3 cup
Wholesome Sweeteners Organic Molasses UNSULPHURED (the molasses provides many important elements, including manganese, copper, iron, calcium, potassium, magnesium, vitamin B6 and selenium)	1-1/4 cups	2/3 cup	1/3 cup
Redmond Real Salt (optional)	1/8 teaspoon	Pinch	Smidgen

Mix all ingredients in a large bowl. You’ll probably need to use your hands for this! Roll into small (1") meatballs. Spread them out on a cookie sheet and freeze until solid. Store the frozen balls in easy to use quantities in Ziploc bags in the freezer. Keep 2-3 days’ worth of thawed Satin Balls in a container in the fridge, for easy use.