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Homemade Dog Meals

Homemade Dog Meals (Real Food Your Dog Will Actually Love)

Written by: Sarah C.

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There’s something deeply comforting about cooking for your dog.


Not because it’s trendy — but because you know exactly what’s going into their bowl.


This Homemade Dog Meals is inspired by simple, everyday ingredients you probably already have in your kitchen. No fillers. No mystery powders. Just warm, nourishing food that smells good enough to make tails wag before it even cools.

🥕 Simple Homemade Dog Food Recipe

Ingredients (real & easy to find):


  • 400 g ground turkey or lean minced beef

  • 1 cup carrots, chopped or sliced

  • 1 cup peas (fresh or frozen)

  • 1 cup sweet potato, peeled & diced

  • ½ cup white rice or brown rice, cooked

  • 1 tbsp olive oil or salmon oil

  • Water (as needed)


💡 Optional add-ins:

  • Zucchini

  • Green beans

  • Pumpkin purée (plain, unsweetened)

👩‍🍳 How to Make It

  1. Cook the rice according to package instructions and set aside.
  2. In a large pot, add a splash of water and cook the ground meat until fully done.

  3. Add carrots, peas, and sweet potato. Pour in enough water to lightly cover.

  4. Simmer on low heat for 15–20 minutes, until veggies are soft.

  5. Stir in the cooked rice and oil.

  6. Let cool completely before serving.

  7. 🐾 The texture should be soft, slightly chunky, and moist — perfect for most dogs.

🦴 How Much to Feed?

As a general guide:

  • Small dogs: ½–1 cup per day

  • Medium dogs: 1–2 cups per day

  • Large dogs: 2–3 cups per day


Always adjust based on your dog’s size, activity level, and age.


🧠 Why This Meal Works

  • Protein supports muscles & energy

  • Veggies add fiber and vitamins

  • Rice is gentle on the stomach

  • Healthy fats support coat & skin


This is the kind of food that looks like food — not pellets pretending to be dinner.


❄️ Storage Tips

  • Fridge: 3–4 days in an airtight container
  • Freezer: up to 2 months (freeze in portions!)


🐕 Extra Tips

  • 🐾 Always introduce homemade food gradually

  • 🧂 Never add salt, onions, garlic, or spices

  • 🥄 Rotate proteins weekly (turkey, beef, chicken)

  • 🥚 Add a cracked egg once or twice a week for variety

  • 🩺 If feeding long-term, consult your vet for balance


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