Easy Healthy Homemade Dog Food Recipes – The recipe teaches you how to make drool-worthy food for your furry friend. It’s made from a combination of healthy, easy-to-find ingredients that provide a nutritious balance of carbohydrates, fat, fiber and protein.
One of the best ways to know exactly what’s going into your dog’s bowl is to feed it homemade dog food. This is especially important if you are dealing with a picky puppy, food sensitivities or allergies.
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This dog food recipe contains the proteins, healthy fats, carbohydrates, fibre, vitamins and minerals that are essential for a dog’s healthy diet. My daughter Layla can attest that it tastes great too!
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It is important to remember that dogs have nutritional needs that their meals must meet. My homemade dog food recipe therefore contains the AKC recommended ABC’s of a balanced dog food diet. After all, we only want the best for our puppies!
This homemade dog food is not a suitable meal replacement. The dog’s nutritional needs vary depending on factors such as body structure, breed and age. It is strongly recommended that you consult with your veterinarian to determine your dog’s individual nutritional needs before attempting homemade food.
Carrots – packed with potassium, fiber, antioxidants and other vitamins that can improve your dog’s overall health. Foods such as apples, peas, beets, green beans, leafy greens and pumpkin are also good sources of dietary fibre.
Sweet Potatoes – An excellent source of carbohydrates for dogs. It is low in fat and contains a lot of vitamins A, B6, C, calcium, potassium and iron. Pumpkin and squash offer the same nutritional benefits and aid in digestion.
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Lentils – Legumes are healthy for dogs because they are low in fat and calories but high in fiber and protein. You can also make it with whole grains like brown rice, quinoa and oats if you don’t have a grain sensitivity.
Water – You need water to cook lentils, but for an even more flavorful taste, cook them in bone broth or chicken stock. Make sure you haven’t cooked the broth with anything dangerous like onions and garlic.
Ground turkey or chicken – You can make it with lean ground beef, bison, venison, white fish or salmon.
Spinach – Just like humans, dogs need their greens. Feel free to add green beans, broccoli, cucumber or Brussels sprouts. Check out this list of fruits and vegetables dogs can and can’t eat before making any changes.
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Step 1: Talk to your vet! This is a very important first step. Always consult your veterinarian before making any dietary changes to determine your dog’s individual nutritional and caloric needs.
Step 2: Boil the lentils. Put the lentils and water in a saucepan, bring to the boil and simmer until tender.
Step 3: Prepare the vegetables. Meanwhile put the peeled sweet potatoes and carrots in a food processor. Spin until it is cut into small pieces.
Step 4: Cook the meat and vegetables. Fry ground meat in a large pot over medium heat until browned and no longer pink. Add the carrots and sweet potatoes, then the spinach. Fry until soft.
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Step 5: Mix everything together. Finally, stir the cooked lentils into the mixture. Let it cool completely before serving.
No, but it does include a complete list of ingredients in a balanced dog food. Remember that all dogs have different nutritional needs. Talk to your vet to determine your dog’s overall nutritional needs.
Before feeding your dog, read this chart, Calorie Ranges for an Average Healthy Adult Dog by WSAVA. Like us, dogs depend on calories for energy and to maintain a healthy weight. You never want to feed your dog too much or too little.
Refrigerator: After cooling, store the dog food in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
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Freezer: You can freeze your dog’s food for 6 months in freezer containers. Let them soak overnight in the fridge before serving.
This homemade dog food recipe will teach you how to make drool-worthy food for your furry friend. It’s made from a combination of healthy, easy-to-find ingredients that provide a nutritious balance of carbohydrates, fat, fiber and protein.
*Calories are per serving (each 1 cup = 1 serving in this recipe) and is delicious; the portion size varies depending on the size of the dog
*As mentioned in the blog post, I’m not a vet, so I can’t answer specific questions about portion sizes. Please consult your veterinarian to determine how much to feed your dog; the amount of food required for each dog varies depending on the breed/dog size/activity level
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*If you want to switch your dog from velcro to homemade dog food, do so gradually by mixing one part homemade food with one part kibble for a week or two before switching to only homemade food.
*Once you start feeding your dog homemade food, you will likely need to add some type of vitamin or supplement to his diet to ensure he is getting the right nutrients. Talk to your vet to decide what to add.
Calories: 301 kcal | Carbohydrates: 32 g | Protein: 37 g | Fat: 3 g | Saturated fat: 1 g | Polyunsaturated fat: 1 g | Monounsaturated fats: 1 g | Trans fat: 0.02 g | Cholesterol: 62 mg | Sodium: 113 mg | Potassium: 969 mg | Fiber: 13 g | Sugar: 3 g | Vitamin A: 10281 IU | Vitamin C: 8 mg | Calcium: 62 mg | iron: 4 mg
Erin is the recipe developer, writer and photographer behind the healthy eating blog, The Almond Eater. Blogging since 2014, she enjoys creating meals that suit a variety of diets, including vegan, gluten-free and/or Whole30 recipes. Learn how to make nutritious dog food at home. Your fur will love their food, and you’ll love that this easy homemade stovetop dog food recipe is easy, healthy, and made with the whole food ingredients you know!
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My dog Charlie is 4 years old and I recently decided to make his food from scratch instead of feeding him store bought dog food. If everyone in our house eats Clean & Delicious, why can’t Charlie?
There are so many different food options for your dog when you make homemade dog food. I’ll start with a fairly simple, well-balanced recipe. This is a great starter recipe made with ground turkey, vegetables and brown rice.
If you’re not ready to jump into homemade dog food, you can always start with some DIY dog treats (our dog loves homemade treats!).
This homemade dog food is packed with rich protein, vegetables and healthy grains. Here’s what you’ll need:
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The amount of homemade dog food your dog needs depends on how much it weighs and how active it is. This amount varies from dog to dog. I recommend that you talk to your vet and get their advice on a good starting point.
You can also monitor your dog to make sure he maintains his weight and stays happy and active.
This recipe makes about six cups of food, which is three days worth of food for Charlie, who weighs about 45 pounds. You can easily adjust this amount based on your dog’s weight. Also feel free to expand this recipe and double or even triple it if you want to cook less often.
The most important thing to know when making homemade dog food for your dog is the foods you should NOT eat.
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You can do a quick google search for an all-inclusive list or buy a doggy cookbook for reference. Here is the Humane Society’s list of foods that can be toxic to pets. Be sure to take the necessary precautions if you plan to start cooking for your dog, but also know that there really is nothing to worry about!
Charlie LOVES his homemade meals and I’m excited to experiment with new recipes and treats for him, so if you’d like to see more recipes for the pups, let me know in the comments below!
If you make this homemade dog food recipe, be sure to leave a comment and ★ rating below to let us know how it went. Your feedback is very helpful to me and our Clean & Delicious community (thank you!).
Learn how to make nutritious dog food at home. Your fur will love their food and you’ll love that this homemade dog food recipe is simple and made with familiar whole food ingredients!
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*Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week or in the freezer for up to 3 months.
Calories: 240 kcal | Carbohydrates: 26 g | Protein: 22 g | Fat: 5 g | Saturated fat: 3 g | Polyunsaturated fat: 1 g | Monounsaturated fats: 1 g | Trans fat: 0.02 g | Cholesterol: 69 mg | Sodium: 71 mg | Potassium: 496 mg | Fiber: 3 g | Sugar: 2 g | Vitamin A: 4157 IU | Vitamin C: 9 mg | Calcium: 34 mg | iron: 2 mg
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