The rainy season in Portland means that Mr. N is a soggy shivering little dog no matter how many layers of water-proof clothing he wears. After he gets his paws (and sometimes belly) washed, he gets a quick towel dry and then a warm snack.
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I don’t believe in warming up raw food so he usually gets warmed up canned food. Right now, he’s eating Weruva Steak Frites with Beef, Pumpkin & Sweet Potatos in Gravy from Chewy.com for his cold winter snack.
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| Weruva with added water |
He laps it right up and leaves a clean bowl. He stops shivering. The extra calories are good for him too. He expends a lot of calories keeping warm during the rainy months.
Do you give your dogs special warm food during the cold season?
October 9, 2015 11:43 am
Sometimes on the weekend we get eggs which are still warm when they hit our bowls, but other than that, just the regular room temp. stuff. It is rare for us to freeze, but you little guys are very different.
October 9, 2015 10:32 pm
Yeah, he doesn't have an undercoat like you guys!
October 9, 2015 12:29 pm
Well, we don't really have a cold season here, but we do usually add hot water to their food anyways so they get a nice warm meal everyday.
October 9, 2015 10:32 pm
It's nice they get warm meals!
October 9, 2015 12:34 pm
Mom will surprise sometimes with some warm kibble! That looks so yummy, thanks for sharing!
October 9, 2015 12:34 pm
Hi Y'all!
Oh that does look yummy!
Y'all come on by,
Hawk aka BrownDog
October 9, 2015 12:58 pm
There is nothing like a big bowl of soup on a cold day! Great idea for the pups too 🙂
October 9, 2015 1:13 pm
Aah, poor guy. JD gets cold when he's wet sometimes; Cookie loves cold weather and just makes her crazier 🙂 That's her way of keeping warm. We use cold snacks on hot days but never needed warm snacks on cold ones. Not with our guys.
October 9, 2015 2:35 pm
I make bone broth for our dogs. They love it and I love it too. I was tempted to make some this weekend, but I need to dehydrate apples – we only have so much counterspace 🙂
October 9, 2015 10:32 pm
I made chicken broth a few weeks ago and Mr. N was like WHERE IS MY SHARE the entire time.
October 9, 2015 4:30 pm
That looks yummy! We don't typically warm food, even in the winter. Maybe we would if we lived up north!
October 9, 2015 5:51 pm
Looks yummy! NOM NOM!
October 9, 2015 6:52 pm
I haven't done that, but it's a great idea! We're headed into pretty cold weather pretty soon, so I'll have to remember to do that.
Jan, Wag 'n Woof Pets
October 9, 2015 8:26 pm
Weruva makes some really good canned pet foods! I'm definitely a fan. I understand how Mr. N feels, I'm one of those people who is always cold. Warm food is a huge plus during the colder months. I don't usually warm the food for my cats unless the food is really cold. They are pretty happy with room temperature food and a good cuddle afterward. 🙂
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October 9, 2015 10:30 pm
I don't usually warm his normal food but sometimes after walks, he gets super chilled!
October 9, 2015 9:18 pm
Great idea, I had to pin this one for future reference. Mary loves warm food, I bet she would love this. Thanks for the share.
October 9, 2015 10:30 pm
Thanks for the pin! Yeah, Mr. N really enjoys it on cold wet days.
October 9, 2015 11:22 pm
I'm going to serve my dogs next meal warmed up. I bet they will love it! Thanks for the idea!
October 10, 2015 12:49 am
My guys loved this!
October 10, 2015 1:12 am
Barley is the opposite of Mr. N–she lives for chilly snacks in the summer. She is counting down the days until the cold weather is here to stay. On the few chilly days we've had, she's been extra feisty 🙂
October 10, 2015 2:18 am
Sometimes we get the warm stuff, but we don't stay cold for very long unless the weather is super bad!
October 10, 2015 12:55 pm
I often boiled a chicken breast or chicken livers from a whole chicken along with some pieces of carrot for my dogs. I retain & save the water to pour over kibble as well, softening it and making a nice gravy. They love this!!
Love & Biscuits,
Dogs Luv Us and We Luv Them
October 10, 2015 1:44 pm
I've never given my dogs warm food (they eat kibble), but I will this winter! It is freezing in my house during the winter. They will be so happy that you shared this information.
October 11, 2015 10:02 am
Looks lovely – Poppy would adore that!
October 12, 2015 12:27 am
Looks healthy ! We warm up Odin's bone broth when it is cold too 🙂
October 12, 2015 1:06 am
Great idea warming up the food. Truffle and Brulee love Weruva.
October 12, 2015 2:52 am
We love the idea of warming up the food and are having to pick at least 3 rotating diets for Shasta. His Yorkie allergies are acting up now that his Cushing's disease (Cortisol levels) are under control!
October 12, 2015 2:39 pm
That bowl is so pretty! It's a good idea to eat warm food to warm up your whole body Mr. N. Hope you stay warm this winter. When I make dehydrated food or add water most of the time I'll use warm water to make it more pleasant than cold food to eat.
October 13, 2015 6:32 pm
Poor Mr. N! I am glad you discovered this cozy little meal! I bet your weather up in Portland is great right now!