Healthy Food For Dogs Homemade

 

Making healthy homemade food for your dog is a great way to ensure they're getting high-quality, nutritious meals without preservatives or fillers. Here are some simple and healthy homemade dog food ideas that are vet-approved for most dogs (but always check with your vet for your dog’s specific needs).

🥩 Balanced Homemade Dog Food Recipe

🍲 Chicken & Veggie Bowl

Ingredients:

• 1 ½ cups lean ground chicken or shredded boiled chicken breast
• 1 cup cooked brown rice
• ½ cup carrots (chopped)
• ½ cup green beans (chopped)
• 1 tbsp olive oil or fish oil (for healthy fats)

Instructions:

1.    Cook the rice according to package directions.

2.    Boil or steam carrots and green beans until soft.

3.    Cook chicken thoroughly if raw; avoid seasoning.

4.    Combine all ingredients and let cool before serving.

🐟 Salmon & Sweet Potato Delight

Ingredients:

• 1 cup cooked salmon (bones removed)
• 1 cup mashed sweet potato
• ½ cup peas (steamed)
• 1 egg (scrambled or boiled)
• A dash of turmeric (optional, for inflammation)

Instructions:

1.    Cook and mash sweet potato.

2.    Steam peas until soft.

3.    Mix salmon, sweet potato, peas, and egg.

4.    Let cool before serving.

🍖 Beef & Quinoa Power Bowl

Ingredients:

• 1 cup lean ground beef (cooked and drained)
• 1 cup cooked quinoa
• ½ cup spinach (chopped and steamed)
• ½ apple (chopped, no seeds or skin)
• 1 tbsp flaxseed oil

Instructions:

1.    Cook ground beef thoroughly.

2.    Cook quinoa according to instructions.

3.    Steam spinach until wilted.

4.    Mix all together with chopped apple and oil.

🐾 Tips for Making Homemade Dog Food:

• No onions, garlic, grapes, raisins, chocolate, or artificial sweeteners (xylitol) – they’re toxic to dogs.
• Stick to lean proteins, complex carbs, and steamed or boiled veggies.
• Add a calcium source (like ground eggshell or a dog-safe calcium supplement) if not using commercial dog food.
• Consider fish oil, turmeric, or pumpkin for added health benefits.