Calling all dog lovers and home chefs! Unleash your culinary skills and treat your furry friend to a delectable homemade feast with our carefully curated collection of dog food recipes. From simple and wholesome meals to gourmet creations, this article offers a diverse range of dishes tailored to your dog's unique needs and preferences. Whether you're a seasoned pet chef or just starting your culinary journey, we've got you covered. Discover nutritious and delicious recipes that use fresh, human-grade ingredients, ensuring your dog gets the best possible nutrition while enjoying a tasty and satisfying meal. Get ready to embark on a culinary adventure that will delight your dog's taste buds and keep them healthy and happy. Let's dive into the world of homemade dog food recipes!
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
HOMEMADE DOG FOOD WITH BEEF
My Samoyed, as he grew out of puppyhood, refused to eat kibble (and even canned food) and would go days without eating or eating very little until he lost weight. Frustrated, I did some research and started giving him this homemade dog food twice a day. He is back to a normal weight, and is very happy! Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week. Serve without bones; give separately as a treat as desired and use caution.
Provided by dish567
Categories Fruits and Vegetables Vegetables Squash
Time 1h45m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir ground beef in the hot skillet until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes. Drain and discard grease.
- Place 6 cups water and brown rice into a stockpot. Add browned beef, bones, and rosemary; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low or low and let simmer, stirring occasionally to prevent burning, until rice is mushy, about 45 minutes. Add water if necessary to keep mixture a little thicker than a porridge-like consistency.
- Meanwhile, place carrots, spinach, and eggs with their shells into an electric blender. Blend until completely pureed and no eggshells are intact.
- Mix pumpkin and blended egg mixture in a bowl until combined. Remove meat mixture from heat and pour egg mixture into the pot to cook the eggs in hot contents, about 5 minutes. Let cool thoroughly before feeding to your dog, about 30 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 846 calories, Carbohydrate 107.4 g, Cholesterol 258.3 mg, Fat 26.6 g, Fiber 8.6 g, Protein 43.4 g, SaturatedFat 9.4 g, Sodium 369.2 mg, Sugar 5 g
HOMEMADE GRAIN-FREE DOG FOOD
My dog is getting older and his health has become more of a priority. I worry about how many nutrients kibble may lose through the cooking process. So, I developed this homemade dog food recipe to include all of the vitamins, minerals, and essential fatty acids that my dog needs. It took me a bit of research to figure out what foods in what proportions to use. The protein ingredients include liver and poultry (dark meat poultry is best), sunflower oil for linoleic acid, and 10 other essential amino acids that dogs must get in their diet.
Provided by nursekja
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Chicken
Time 50m
Yield 10
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Place carrots, apples, and water into a pot. Bring to a boil; cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer until soft, 10 to 15 minutes.
- Crack eggs and whisk together in a bowl; place eggshells onto a baking sheet.
- Bake eggshells in the preheated oven until dry, 5 to 7 minutes.
- Remove eggshells from the oven and pulverize using a mortar and pestle or a coffee grinder.
- Place ground chicken, chicken livers, eggs, ground eggshells, and sunflower oil into a large skillet. Heat over medium heat, mixing occasionally, until ground chicken is browned and crumbly and livers are no longer pink, 5 to 7 minutes.
- Place spinach on top of meat mixture in the skillet and cover with a lid to steam until soft, about 5 minutes.
- Mash softened carrots and apples using a potato masher and add to meat mixture; mix together.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 290.6 calories, Carbohydrate 7.3 g, Cholesterol 242 mg, Fat 12 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 37.1 g, SaturatedFat 2.7 g, Sodium 144 mg, Sugar 4.3 g
HOMEMADE DOG FOOD
I have made dog food ever since my dogs were puppies - 4 years now! They are very healthy and have never had any problems. You can also add it to their kibble. They love it! My dogs are large breed so they get 2 cups in the a.m. and p.m.
Provided by redgirl
Categories Everyday Cooking More Meal Ideas Recipes Pet Food Recipes
Time 30m
Yield 5
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Place the water, ground turkey, rice, and rosemary into a large Dutch oven. Stir until the ground turkey is broken up and evenly distributed throughout the mixture; bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce heat to low and simmer for 20 minutes. Add the frozen vegetables, and cook for an additional 5 minutes. Remove from heat and cool. Refrigerate until using.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 440.1 calories, Carbohydrate 64.1 g, Cholesterol 71.7 mg, Fat 9.8 g, Fiber 4.5 g, Protein 23.1 g, SaturatedFat 2.5 g, Sodium 118.3 mg, Sugar 0.5 g
BUDDY'S AND BUBBA'S HOMEMADE DOG FOOD
This is a healthy addition to, or replacement for, your dog's daily meals that he will happily devour.
Provided by Karen Martell Bishop
Categories 100+ Everyday Cooking Recipes
Time 2h15m
Yield 10
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Place the chicken leg quarters in a large pot, and fill with enough water to cover by 1 inch. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer 40 minutes. Remove the legs and allow to cool. Strain and return the cooking liquid to the pot. Once the legs have cooled. Remove and discard the skin and bones; chop the meat, and set aside.
- Stir the brown rice into the reserved chicken broth and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until the rice is tender, 45 to 50 minutes. Drain off any excess liquid, and add the rice to the bowl with the chicken.
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat, and add the ground beef. Cook and stir until the beef is crumbly and no longer pink, about 7 minutes. Pour off any excess grease, and place the beef into the bowl. Stir in the oats, spinach, broccoli, kidney beans, carrots, cottage cheese, and olive oil. Store the dog food in resealable containers in the freezer. Thaw the daily portions overnight in the refrigerator.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 400.5 calories, Carbohydrate 27.9 g, Cholesterol 42 mg, Fat 25.1 g, Fiber 5.5 g, Protein 16.7 g, SaturatedFat 7.2 g, Sodium 242.3 mg, Sugar 0.9 g
DOG FOOD DIP
This dip recipe was given to me by a co-worker some 15 or more years ago. She made it for potlucks at work, and it was always gone from the nurse's station before the rest of the food was put out! It's a simple mixture of beef and cheese, but it should always be made a day in advance to allow the flavors to blend. Serve with your favorite corn chips.
Provided by Cindy Carnes
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Dips and Spreads Recipes Cheese Dips and Spreads Recipes Hot Cheese Dip Recipes
Time 8h35m
Yield 48
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Place lean ground beef and onion in a large, deep skillet over medium high heat. Cook until beef is evenly brown and onion is soft. Drain and turn heat to medium low.
- Pour in condensed cream of mushroom soup. Mix in processed cheese food and desired amount of jalapeno peppers. Cook and stir until all ingredients are well blended, about 10 minutes.
- Transfer the mixture to a medium bowl. Cover and chill in the refrigerator 8 hours, or overnight.
- Reheat the mixture in a slow cooker, mixing in about 1 tablespoon of water to thin if necessary, before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 87.9 calories, Carbohydrate 1.5 g, Cholesterol 20.2 mg, Fat 6.6 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 5.3 g, SaturatedFat 3.1 g, Sodium 166.4 mg, Sugar 0.2 g
LUCKY AND RIPPY'S FAVORITE DOG FOOD
Due to the pet food recall I decided to submit this recipe for other dog owners looking for a soft pet food alternative. This has been reviewed by my vet and approved. This is a great healthy recipe for dogs and can be cut in half for smaller dogs. Combined with a kibble this recipe lasts about 4-5 days for 2 large Golden retrievers. Be sure that your vegetable mix contains no garlic or onions!
Provided by LUVSNOW17
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Chicken Chicken Breast Recipes
Time 50m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Place chicken, vegetables, and rice into a large saucepan or Dutch oven. Stir in water until the mixture is smooth. Place over medium-high heat and bring to a boil, stirring constantly.
- Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until the rice is tender and all of the liquid has been absorbed, about 25 minutes. Cool completely before serving; store covered in the refrigerator.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 371.8 calories, Carbohydrate 53.9 g, Cholesterol 65.9 mg, Fat 2 g, Fiber 2.2 g, Protein 31.8 g, SaturatedFat 0.5 g, Sodium 96.7 mg, Sugar 0.1 g
DIY WHOLESOME HOMEMADE DOG FOOD
This is a well-balanced recipe, though it is always wise to rotate a variety of foods in your dog's diet. This makes enough to feed my Boston Terrier for several days. It's much more wholesome than store-bought dog food, and costs about the same as canned dog food. Recipe yield depends on the size of your dog(s).
Provided by Kevin Andrews
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Turkey Ground Turkey Recipes
Time 55m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Bring water and brown rice to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until rice is tender and liquid has been absorbed, 45 to 50 minutes. This should yield about 1 cup cooked rice.
- Meanwhile, heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add turkey and Italian seasoning. Cook and stir until turkey is browned and crumbly, 4 to 6 minutes. Add eggs and scramble with the turkey mixture until eggs are cooked, 1 to 2 minutes. Remove from heat.
- Place spinach in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave on high for 1 minute, and then at 30-second intervals until easy to stir and warm to the touch. Drain excess liquid.
- Transfer turkey mixture, cooked rice, and spinach to a large bowl. Add spinach, tomatoes, cottage cheese, Parmesan cheese, celery, and sunflower oil and mix until well combined.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 321.7 calories, Carbohydrate 15.8 g, Cholesterol 115.5 mg, Fat 18.5 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 22.7 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, Sodium 316.3 mg, Sugar 2.1 g
HOMEMADE DOG FOOD WITH MEAT AND VEGETABLES
Relatively easy recipe to make dog food. My dog has severe allergies, and he became intolerant to even the priciest prescription diet dog food. You can use other protein and starch sources, but the rule is 40% protein, 50% veggies, and 10% starch.
Provided by Deb Kacher
Categories Fruits and Vegetables Vegetables Squash
Time 1h35m
Yield 10
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Place sweet potatoes in a large Dutch oven filled 3/4-full with water. Bring to a boil and cook for 10 minutes. Add chuck roast and bison to the pot and cook until meat is no longer pink, 10 to 12 minutes.
- Add carrots, peas, green beans, and spinach to the pot and cook over medium heat for 15 minutes. Add oats and stir until mixture has thickened, 5 to 7 minutes. Stir in pumpkin and olive oil; remove from heat and let cool a bit, 5 to 10 minutes. Transfer roast to a plate and dice meat; return to mixture.
- Use a potato masher to mash up mixture to a mushy consistency. Let mixture cool sufficiently, about 30 minutes. Place into resealable containers and freeze.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 937.6 calories, Carbohydrate 78 g, Cholesterol 146.9 mg, Fat 43.8 g, Fiber 18 g, Protein 60.2 g, SaturatedFat 13.7 g, Sodium 795.6 mg, Sugar 13.5 g
Tips:
- **Choose fresh, high-quality ingredients:** The quality of the ingredients you use will directly impact the quality of the dog food you make. Choose fresh, human-grade meat, vegetables, and fruits. Avoid using processed or low-quality ingredients. - **Cook the food thoroughly:** Cooking the food properly will help to kill any harmful bacteria and make it safe for your dog to eat. Be sure to cook the meat until it is no longer pink in the center and the vegetables until they are soft. - **Use a variety of ingredients:** A variety of ingredients will provide your dog with a balanced diet. Include a variety of meat, vegetables, fruits, and grains in your recipes. This will help to ensure that your dog is getting all the nutrients they need. - **Avoid using too much salt or spices:** Dogs are sensitive to salt and spices. Too much salt can lead to dehydration and a number of other health problems. Spices can also be irritating to your dog's digestive system. - **Feed your dog the food in moderation:** Even though homemade dog food is healthy, it is important to feed it to your dog in moderation. Overeating can lead to weight gain and other health problems.Conclusion:
Making homemade dog food can be a great way to provide your dog with a healthy, balanced diet. By following these tips, you can make sure that your dog's food is safe and nutritious. Remember to talk to your veterinarian before making any major changes to your dog's diet.
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