Healthy Homemade Dog Food Recipes 

 

A dog is like your family member, and caring for your family member is your utmost responsibility. So, the health of your canine companion should be your utmost priority. A dog’s health is very much affected by the quality of food it is consuming. If he has an excellent quality diet, then he is less prone to diseases. The canned foods available in the market are full of junk, for example, gelatinous elements. They do not provide essential nutrients and vitamins to the dog.

At perfectpuppypal.com, we are not qualified veterinarians or animal nutritionists. The information that we provide is general and educational information only and is not a substitute for professional advice.

Due to the increasing concerns of canned dog foods, homemade dog foods are growing very popular among pet owners. A homemade diet is entirely under control. You have the choice to pick the type of ingredients you want and use them for formulating a healthy diet for your dog.

Here the question arises, which sort of components should be present in a perfect homemade diet? The answer is simple, scroll below to learn more about healthy dog foods and our delicious recipes.

Every dog has its own needs for nutrients and supplements, but below are some general foods which should be part of a healthy diet:

• Protein (eggs, dairy, or meat)

• Calcium (dairy)

• Fatty acids (oatmeal or egg yolk)

• Fat (oils)

• Carbohydrates (vegetables)

The percentage of these foods is different for every dog. It depends on the dog’s body weight, activity levels, breed and nutrients, proteins, or fat requirements. Always consult with a veterinarian or a specialized dog food nutritionist for a properly balanced and complete diet for your beloved four-legged friend.

There are numerous recipes out there for a tasty, delicious, and balanced homemade diet on the internet. But, some excellent and nutritious homemade dog recipes are listed in this article with easy-to-make instructions.

1-Broccoli Salmon skin diet 

 

Ingredients 

• Salmon skin ( 1-2 oz per 10-pound body weight)

• 2-3 tsp olive oil

• One squash

• One broccoli

• Three carrots

• Three potatoes

Directions 

• Peel off the carrots, make slices of broccoli and squash. Mix all these and bake them in the oven.

• Fry the potatoes in olive oil or bake them also in the oven.

• Take one tablespoon olive oil and fry the salmon along with the skin. Fry it until a crispy texture appears.

• Mix everything in a bowl and serve it to your dog after cooling it a bit.

• Make palatable pieces of all ingredients if necessary.

2-Dog’s Stew homemade diet 

 

Ingredients 

• 2 cups of cubed sweet potatoes

• 2-3 cups of water

• 3 large skinless and boneless chicken breasts

• 1 pound of frozen vegetables (carrots, peas, beans)

• 1 cup of brown rice

Directions 

• Cook all the above-listed ingredients in a slow cooker.

• For 5 hours, cook on high.

• Make 5-6 pieces of chicken breasts before putting them on the slow cooker.

• Mix the shredded chicken and brown rice and stir the mixture with the vegetables.

• After mixing evenly, store the meal for three days.

• Add some bone broth powder for added extra taste.

3-Vegetables and beef homemade dog food 

 

Ingredients 

• 15 oz rinsed and drained kidney beans

• 1 cup of canned or frozen peas

• 2 cups of chopped carrots

• 2 pounds of grounded beef

• 2 cups of chopped butternut squash

• 2 cups of brown rice

 

Directions 

• Stir all the ingredients in the slow cooker and 3-4 cups quantity of water.

• For 5 hours, cook on low flame or 2-3 hrs and cook on high heat.

• After cooling the meal, you can serve it to your dog and store it in the fridge.

4-Vegetables and homemade chicken diet

Ingredients 

• 2-3 tbsp olive oil

• Frozen peas

• 2-3 sliced carrots

• One can of rinsed and drained kidney beans.

• One cubed potato

• 2-3 medium to large, cubed and cored apples

• 2-3 pounds chicken breasts and thighs, skinless and boneless

• 2 c. green beans, frozen

Directions 

• Add apples, green beans, carrots, potatoes, and kidney beans to the crockpot, which contains meat. Add water to the crockpot so that the meat is covered with water.

• For 8 hours, cook on low heat, and just before finishing, add frozen peas to the crockpot and cook again for 30 minutes.

• Remove the excess fluid, add 1-2 tbsps of olive oil and mash all the ingredients thoroughly in a food processor.

• After cooling, serve it to your dog or store it in the fridge for future use. Thaw the stored food overnight before feeding it to your dog.

5-Meatballs 

Ingredients 

• Flour

• Chopped Kale stalk leaves, 4

• 3-4 cubed pieces of bread

• 2-3 cups of bran

• Some salt

• 4-5 carrots, mashed and boiled

• 10 pounds beef

• 4-5 eggs

• 3-4 cans puree of pumpkin

Directions 

• Mix all the ingredients in a large container. Add the required spices and make meatballs of palatable sizes.

• Sprinkle flour on the meatballs and put them in the oven at 400 celsius for 25 minutes.

• Serve it to your pal after completely cooling it.

Conclusion 

There are numerous homemade dog food recipes available. But choose your recipe according to the instructions of a vet. Also, take a percentage of all the required ingredients according to your dog’s weight.