Learn how to make homemade dog food to keep your pup healthy & happy! Explore these pet & vet-approved dog food recipes! 🐶
Making homemade dog food is way easier than you might think, and the benefits are totally worth it! You get to control exactly what goes into it, and your furry best friend gets to enjoy a fresh, wholesome meal made with love.
In this post, I’m sharing a super simple, vet-approved dog food recipe that’s packed with protein, healthy fats, and all the good stuff your pup needs.
Are you looking for a cheaper choice for homemade dog food outside Fresh Pet or Farmer’s Dog? Check out these quick and easy dog food recipes you can make right at home! Both pet- and vet-approved! 🐾
Don’t know where to start or how to make homemade dog food? No worries. I’ve created these easy-to-follow recipe guides to make homemade dog food a breeze! Plus, I even included natural dog supplements and helpful kitchen tools!
Why Make Homemade Dog Food?
Many commercial dog foods contain fillers, preservatives, and low-quality ingredients. These may not be the best for your pet’s long-term health.
By making your own dog food, you can:
✔ Control what goes into your dog’s meals
✔ Avoid harmful additives and preservatives
✔ Cater to dietary needs and preferences
✔ Give your dog a fresh, high-quality meal
Plus, if your pup has allergies or a sensitive stomach, homemade meals can be a great way to manage their diet!
Beef Dog Food Recipe
The absolute easiest and most fool-proof meal for your furry bestie is this hearty, beef-and-veggie-packed dog food recipe! 🐶🥩🥕 It’s OB’s all-time favorite, and trust me—it never fails. He licks his bowl clean every single time!
The best part? You can grab all the ingredients in bulk, which means more savings and fewer trips to the store. Win-win! 🙌 If you’re looking for a simple, nutritious, and budget-friendly homemade dog food recipe, this one is a must-try!
Ingredients needed:
How to make homemade dog food:
Beef Dog Food Recipe
Equipment
- 2 large cooking pots or pans
- 2 stirring spoons, one for meat and one for vegtables
- 1 masher optional
- 1 scale optional
Ingredients
- 6 lbs Ground Beef
- 1 lb Organic Baby Spinach
- 2 lbs Organic Brussels Sprouts
- 5 lbs Organic Sweet Potatoes
- 1 (6.5g) scoop *Optional* Native Pet - The Daily Vitamin Supplement # of scoops depends on dog's weight
- 1 pump *Optional* Native Pet - Omega Oil # of pumps depends on dog's weight
Instructions
- In one pot/pan, cook the ground meat over medium-high heat. Cook until it is browned and cooked through.
- In a separate pot/pan, add in cold water and leave water to boil on high heat. Once the water is boiling, add in your veggies (spinach, Brussels sprouts, sweet potato).
- Reduce the heat to medium-low, and place the cover over pot/pan.
- Leave to simmer for 10-15 minutes. Continuously stir until the vegetables are tender.
- Once both meat and veggies are cooked, drain any excess water/oils.
- Combine both meat and veggies in one pot (pot/pan of your choosing)
- Once all combined, mash meat and veggies together. When done leave to cool down.
- *Optional* Using a scale, weigh and portion your dog’s food depending on their weight.
- *Optional* Add in your desired supplements
- Have your furry friend enjoy! 🐶
*Optional* Supplements & Tools:
OB is absolutely obsessed with his homemade dog food, and honestly, I’m loving it too — because wow, I’m saving so much $$$! 💰🙌 It’s crazy how easy and affordable it is to make, and knowing exactly what’s going into his bowl just makes me feel so much better about what he’s eating.
I’m seriously so excited to experiment with more homemade dog food recipes and see what OB thinks. Will he have a new favorite? Will he turn his nose up at something? 😂 Only one way to find out! Be sure to tag along on OB’s delicious homemade dog food journey—I’ll be sharing all the wins (and maybe some fails) along the way!
If you have any go-to homemade dog food recipes, drop them in the comments!