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🐶 I Cooked Quail for Yeoreum! | A New Protein for My Senior Shih Tzu

Hi everyone! 🤎

Today, I want to share a little food adventure with my senior Shih Tzu, Yeoreum. 🐾

Since Yeoreum has a chicken allergy, I’m always careful when choosing his protein sources. I also like to introduce different proteins from time to time so his meals don’t become too repetitive.

This time, I decided to try something a little different — quail! 🐦

🍖 Can Dogs Eat Quail?

Quail can be a protein option for dogs when it is prepared properly.

I was interested in quail because I wanted to give Yeoreum another protein source besides the ones he usually eats.

However, there is one very important thing to be careful about: the bones.

Quail bones are very small and delicate, which makes them easy to miss during preparation. Cooked bones can also become brittle and break into sharp pieces.

Because of this, I chose to remove all the bones before feeding Yeoreum. I carefully checked the meat several times to make sure no small bones were left behind.

⚠️ Please be especially careful with quail bones. Their small size makes them easy to overlook. I personally prefer to remove the bones completely rather than take the risk.

Whenever I introduce a new food, I also start with a small amount and watch Yeoreum closely. Every dog is different, and a new ingredient may not agree with every pup.

👩🏻‍🍳 How I Prepared Quail for Yeoreum

I kept the preparation very simple.

I cooked the quail thoroughly without any seasoning — no salt, pepper, sauces, or spices.

After cooking, I carefully removed the bones and served only the meat. I checked the meat carefully because the bones are so small.

Since Yeoreum is a senior dog and his teeth aren’t as strong as they used to be, I also cut the meat into small, easy-to-eat pieces.

I mixed the quail with some of the vegetables I normally prepare for his homemade meals, such as carrots, cabbage, broccoli, and pumpkin. 🥕🥦

Simple, wholesome, and made with lots of love. 🤎

🐾 Did Yeoreum Like It?

Absolutely!

As always, Yeoreum had to inspect the new food first. 😂

But once he tasted it, he seemed to really enjoy it!

Seeing him happily eat a new meal always makes me happy. 🥹🤎

Of course, when introducing a new protein, I don’t just pay attention to whether he likes it.

For the next few days, I keep an eye on:

✔️ His stool and digestion
✔️ Any vomiting or diarrhea
✔️ Itching or skin irritation
✔️ Excessive paw licking or scratching
✔️ Any other unusual changes

For Yeoreum, finding foods that agree with his body is much more important than simply finding foods he likes.

🐶 Senior Dogs & New Foods

Living with a senior dog has taught me that every meal can be a little different.

As dogs get older, their digestion, teeth, activity levels, and nutritional needs can change. That’s why I prefer introducing new ingredients slowly and paying close attention to how Yeoreum responds.

For now, quail seems to be an interesting new addition to his menu. 🐦🤎

I’ll continue watching how he does with it and may share an update later!

And if you’re curious about what Yeoreum’s homemade meals usually look like, I’ll be sharing more about his daily diet and how I rotate his protein sources in another post.

August is already coming to an end. Time really does fly! 🍂

As we welcome September, I hope you all have many happy and precious moments with your beloved furry family members. 🐶🤎

Let’s make the most of the little moments together and fill the coming month with lots of love, smiles, and happy memories.

Wishing you and your beloved pups a wonderful and happy September! 🐾

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This post is based on Yeoreum’s personal feeding experience and is not veterinary or nutritional advice. When introducing a new food to your dog, start with a small amount and consult your veterinarian if you have concerns.