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Homemade Dog Food Recipe

Homemade Dog Food Recipe


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  • Total Time: 1 hour
  • Yield: 4 1x

Description

Homemade dog food brings comfort and health to furry companions, crafted with love and carefully selected ingredients. Balanced nutrition meets canine wellness, ensuring your four-legged friend enjoys a delicious meal tailored to support their vitality and happiness.


Ingredients

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Protein:

  • 1 pound lean ground chicken

Grains:

  • 1 cup brown rice

Vegetables:

  • 1 cup spinach, chopped
  • 1 carrot, shredded
  • 1 zucchini, shredded

Instructions

  1. Prepare brown rice by combining with water in a large pot. Bring to a rolling boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer for 45 minutes until grains are tender and liquid is fully absorbed.
  2. Heat a large skillet over medium-high temperature. Add ground chicken and cook for 6-8 minutes, breaking apart and stirring frequently until meat loses all pink coloration.
  3. Introduce spinach, shredded carrots, and zucchini directly into the cooked chicken skillet. Sauté for 3-4 minutes, stirring continuously until vegetables soften and spinach wilts.
  4. Remove skillet from heat and allow chicken-vegetable mixture to cool slightly. Transfer cooked rice to a spacious mixing bowl and gently fold in the chicken and vegetable combination until thoroughly integrated.
  5. Allow the entire mixture to reach room temperature before portioning for your dog. Transfer to an airtight container and refrigerate for optimal freshness, consuming within 4 days. Alternatively, portion and freeze for extended preservation, ensuring convenient meal preparation.

Notes

  • Adjust rice cooking time based on your dog’s chewing ability, ensuring softer texture for older or smaller dogs.
  • Ground chicken can be substituted with lean turkey or boiled chicken breast for variety and protein diversity.
  • Include a veterinarian-recommended multivitamin supplement to ensure complete nutritional balance.
  • Rotate vegetable ingredients monthly to prevent nutrient fatigue and provide different micronutrients for your dog’s diet.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 50 minutes
  • Category: Recipes for Dogs
  • Method: Simmering
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 4
  • Calories: 220 kcal
  • Sugar: 3 g
  • Sodium: 70 mg
  • Fat: 8 g
  • Saturated Fat: 2 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 20 g
  • Fiber: 3 g
  • Protein: 18 g
  • Cholesterol: 60 mg