04 June,2011 08:59 AM IST | | Mandovi Menon
The latest doggie command comes direct from Pet Cafe, a meal consultation service for dog and cat lovers, who can choose from healthy meals for pets
Rashee Shah, a one-time aspiring veterinarian, would veer off the path of her true calling to do her BSc in economics, accounting and management from a UK university.
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Rashee Shah with Sloppy
The universe however had different plans for the 22-year-old, who would eventually do an advanced course in pet nutrition through an Australia-based institute. Rashee now runs Pet Caf ufffd, a month-old catering service for dogs (and soon for cats!).
When you call to place an order, expect to be asked about your pet's health problems, the frequency of his or her bowel movements and dietary preferences.
Rashee will follow that up with a consultation with her vet. If your dog suffers from obesity or arthritis, she will only use chicken breast meat (lower fat content) or add fresh eggshell powder to provide some much-needed calcium for your pet.
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Though, this doesn't mean Rashee skips out on experimentation. With a dash of knowledge and a pinch of innovation, she whips up mouth-watering concoctions, which are pooch-certified by her own team of three pooches.
Make Me Kissable is a meal with chicken, rice and mint leaves along with a vegetable-of-the-day
What's for dinner?
You can choose from Juju Chicken and Rice, which is a combo of chicken, brown rice, carrots and zucchini ("carrots are one of the healthiest vegetables for dogs as they are high in beta carotene, which is beneficial for repairing damaged cells"), Halloween or Not: A pumpkin dish ("pumpkin can cure both constipation and diarrhoea, promoting urinary health and weight loss"), and Make me Kissable ("mint leaves help to freshen up your doggie's breath so that you can kiss them all you want!"), among other choices.
Rashee's most popular dish is the Farmer's Basket, which includes boiled eggs, chicken, oats and spinach. This comes loaded with iron, protein, potassium, antioxidants and lutein (a micro-nutrient that has anti-inflammatory properties, and is also helpful in warding off macular degeneration, a leading cause of blindness). So if you can get your pet to lap this up on a regular basis, he or she should be fit as a fiddle. Time for some serious bow-wow chow!
For Chicken and vegetarian meals start at Rs 100 for 200 grammes; egg meals start at Rs 55 for 200 grammes.
Call 9867756300
The service is available to dog owners up to Worli. Delivery charges extra.
Other pet food services
The spoilt brat barkery
This 'natural' treat bakery for dogs customises its menu according to the season. You can look forward to frog and umbrella shaped muffins, this monsoon. Paw-shaped pizzas are available all-year round. Mango Cupcakes and Lolli-pups are available in summer.
By demand: Their apple cinnamon lollipop biscuits (Rs 100 to Rs 150 per bag) which come in the shape of paws, complete with cream cheese frosting are popular treats.
For Treats range from Rs 50 (for cupcakes) to Rs 1,000 (for cakes)
Call Yadika Sharma on 9820873287
Waggybags gourmet dog barkery
Goodies are made from 100% human grade food (which means you can eat it too, if you like!). Meals are made minus artificial ingredients and preservatives.
They work in consultation with several vets to create the right meal for your pet.
By demand: Their 6-inch Chicken and Cheesecakes (Rs 600), Hawaiian Chicken, Green Beans and Garlic and Chicken and Peanut Butter Cakes are popular choices.
For Cakes range from Rs 600 to Rs 2,000; Call Kat Ferrara on 9930541905
Wasif khan dog catering service
This home delivery pet food catering service has been serving over 300 customers regularly for over six years now. They prefer to keep food simple and nutritious, offering basic chicken-vegetable-rice combo. They even do soups for older dogs, who might find it tough to eat whole meals.
By demand: The chicken-vegetable-rice combo is their most popular dish. Vegetables include spinach, water gourd and pumpkin.
For Rs 50 to Rs 120 per meal
Call 9820803330
