I’m sharing a recipe for healthy, homemade dog food!
Hello friends! How are you? I hope your day goes well! Today I’m going to the children’s school to volunteer and I hope to spend some time in sauna blanket after a workout. Should be a pretty low-key day!
For today’s post, I wanted to share with you Maisey’s latest obsession: homemade dog food. This simple recipe is FULL of nutrients and she goes crazy over it.
(See the crazy eyes? She’s ON IT.)
TBH, I always felt a little bad giving him packaged dog food because this creature LOVES fresh food. She’s constantly asking for leftover broccoli and bell pepper (her two favorites), stole a whole breast from the counter (and ate it on our new white couch…), a whole chicken breast (bones and all, and thankfully no you don’t get sick), as well as ramen and curry. Knowing her flavor profile, she poured her kibble into her bowl and I felt a little bad for the gourmet girl. To spice things up, we would put Fresh Pet from Whole Foods on top (VERY expensive and it still felt like a block of packaged meat), but I knew there had to be a better way.
I started doing a lot of research and found a recipe online that inspired me to finally make our own.
I’m excited to share all the details with you! It’s less expensive than Fresh Pet, with certified organic, farm-fresh, wild-caught ingredients, and I love knowing everything that goes into it. Without preservatives or extra things.
Healthy Homemade Dog Food Recipe
Benefits of homemade dog food:
Preparing your dog’s food at home can have many benefits, including:
Control over ingredients: By making your dog’s food from scratch, you have complete control over the quality of the ingredients used, ensuring your furry friend gets only the best.
Avoid incomplete ingredients: Conventional dog foods often contain questionable ingredients, such as fillers, artificial preservatives, and low-quality meats, which can be harmful to your dog’s health.
Tailored nutrition: Homemade dog food allows you to tailor your dog’s diet to his specific needs, whether he requires a certain protein source or has allergies to certain ingredients.
Greater digestibility: Whole, fresh ingredients are more easily digestible for dogs, improving nutrient absorption and overall health.
Ingredients and their benefits:
The recipe that inspired this is Dr. Judy’s Puploaf. she has the full post here And you can order it online! Since this is more of a decoration, Maisey still gets some kibble from I and love and you Nude Super Food (you can order it at Thrive Market) on his plate; I didn’t have to be so specific with the proportions of the ingredients.
Ground meat: An excellent source of protein and essential amino acids for muscle health.
Viscera (heart, liver, gizzards, spleen): Rich in vitamins and minerals, including iron, zinc and vitamin B12, vital for your dog’s overall health.
Pumpkin: Packed with vitamins A and C, fiber, and antioxidants to support immune function and digestion.
Sardines: A great source of omega-3 fatty acids, which promote healthy skin and coat, reduce inflammation, and support joint health. Sardines are one of Maisey’s all-time favorite foods!
Green leafy vegetables: Provides essential vitamins and minerals, such as vitamin K, calcium and folate, for overall health and vitality.
Eggs: Rich in choline, protein and essential nutrients. If using farm fresh eggs, you can also add the shell. Since they were organic from the supermarket, I used the membrane inside the egg.
Oysters: High in zinc and selenium, important for immune function and thyroid health.
Blueberries: Rich in antioxidants and beneficial for the health of the urinary tract.
Broccoli: Contains fiber, vitamins and minerals, including vitamin C and calcium, for optimal health.
Bell pepper: Provides vitamin A, vitamin C, and antioxidants to support immune function and eye health.
Flax oil: A source of omega-3 fatty acids for healthy skin and coat, as well as joint support.
Ginger: It has anti-inflammatory properties and helps in digestion.
Healthy Homemade Dog Food Recipe
Addresses:
In a large bowl, combine ground beef, organ meats, squash, sardines, leafy greens, oysters, cranberries, broccoli, bell pepper, and ginger. I keep the flaxseed oil in the refrigerator and drizzle on it a little before serving.
Mix the ingredients well to ensure even distribution.
Transfer the mixture to a baking dish and bake lightly for 20-30 minutes at 325°F.
Let the food cool before serving it to your dog. It keeps in the refrigerator for up to 5 days and you can freeze the rest in individual portions. used to Soup cubes.
Healthy Homemade Dog Food Recipe
This healthy homemade dog food recipe is based on Dr. Judy’s puppy bread recipe. It’s a great way to give your dog fresh food with tons of nutrients!
2 pounds of organic grass-fed ground beef
1 cup of chicken hearts
Add any other organ meats, such as spleen, gizzard, or liver; we used a mix from a local farm that contained heart, spleen and liver.
2 cans of sardines in water
2 cans of mussels in olive oil
3 eggs (if farm fresh, use the shell. If you buy them from the supermarket, use the egg membrane on the inside of the shell)
1 cup pumpkin, chopped
1 cup broccoli, chopped
2 bell peppers, seeded and chopped
a handful of leafy greens (I used chard), chopped
1 tsp freshly grated ginger
1/2 c dried cranberries (make sure they have no added sugar or additional ingredients)
cold-pressed linseed oil, to serve
In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, organ meats, chopped squash, sardines, leafy greens, oysters, cranberries, broccoli, bell pepper, and ginger. I keep the flaxseed oil in the refrigerator and drizzle on it a little before serving.
Mix the ingredients well to ensure even distribution.
Transfer the mixture to a baking dish and bake lightly for 20-30 minutes at 325°F.
Grades
Let the food cool before serving it to your dog. It keeps in the refrigerator for up to 5 days and you can release the rest in individual portions. used to Soup cubes.
It feels so good to give Maisey fresh foods that are also full of nutrients!!
So, tell me friends: do you make your dog’s food? Is there a brand you like?
xo
gina
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