1. Chicken Jerky

This homemade dog food chicken delight is the best alternative to store-bought rawhides which are not dry but also very expensive. Since chicken jerky is tough and chewy, it helps a lot in keeping your dog occupied for some time while you calmly prepare its meal in the kitchen. Chicken is a great source of healthy protein, which is very essential for your dog’s muscle growth and structure. 

For some of our vegetarian pups, you can also replace the chicken with sweet potatoes for this recipe. Sweet potatoes make a healthy, vegetarian alternative for dogs. Let’s start cooking our delicious homemade dog food!

Ingredients

2 to 4 chicken breasts or 5-6 sweet potatoes

Directions

• Preheat the oven to 200 degrees Fahrenheit.

• Extract the extra fat from the chicken as it can harm your dog’s metabolism. Now, carefully use a paring knife to slice the chicken breast into 1/8-inch thick strips.

• Spread the strips flat and evenly over the baking sheet. Bake for 2 hours.

• Check the chicken through the oven window whether the meat is completely dry and hard or not! Once it’s done take the crunchy and chewy meat out and allow it to cool completely before serving.

• You can store this homemade jerky in an airtight container in the fridge for up to two weeks.

Peanut Butter Cookies, don’t get bewildered it's not for you but for your dogs. If you might not know, Dogs love peanut butter. Whereas, peanut butter is a great way to sneak some fish oil into your dog’s diet improving its furry coat, making it shiny, softer, and healthier. This recipe for homemade dog food is a vet-approved superhit and lifesaver delicacy that you must try once for your lovely dogs. 

But be aware of the fact that, many commercial brands of peanut butter infuse unhealthy hydrogenated oils and additives along with xylitol(a sugar substitute)in peanut butter which is highly unhealthy and harmful for your dog’s health. Therefore, if possible try using raw peanuts and peanut oil, to make your homemade peanut butter by processing the mixture in your food processor. This is best >healthy dog food recipe for weight loss. 

Ingredients

• 2 cups of wheat flour (white if your dog has allergies)

• 1 cup of rolled oats

• 1/3 cup of smooth peanut butter

• 1 tablespoon of honey

• 1/2 tablespoon of fish oil

• 1 1/2 cups of water

Directions

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.

• Take a large mixing bowl to mix the flour and rolled oats. Pour in one cup of water and blend smoothly until the mixture is even. 

• Now add homemade peanut butter, honey, and fish oil to the above mixture to blend properly.

• Slowly add the water until the mixture has a thick and doughy consistency.

• Flour a cooking surface for rolling the dough and create a finely even around 1/4-inch thick sheet of dough.

• Use a cookie cutter to carve out shapes and place the shaped cookies onto a baking sheet for 40 minutes of baking.

• Allow cooling completely before feeding as the aroma of baked peanut butter cookies can sometimes make dogs crazy while they sear their tongue by chewing the hot cookies from the bowl.

Many euphoric dogs prefer meaty treats over sugary ones. This >homemade dog recipe treat has a hearty meat flavor and aroma that all dogs love to dote upon. The everlasting aroma of this homemade dog food never lets your dog leave your side in the kitchen, hence be ready for a furry ball constantly rolling aside your legs with its cute little eyes glazing at the oven window watching its favorite food being cooked marvelously. 

Tip: You can store the leftover beef and vegetable balls in the fridge for up to five days but you should try making it fresh so that your dog finishes it in one serving.

Ingredients

• 2 170ML jars of organic beef and vegetable baby food.

• 1 cup of whole-wheat flour (or a white substitute if your dog gas allergy)

• 2 cups of dry milk

• 1 cup of water

Directions

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.

• Mix all the above-given ingredients in a large mixing bowl evenly.

• Drop the mixture as a spoonful onto a large baking sheet.

• Bake these dollops of mixture in the preheated oven for 12 to 15 minutes.

• Allow the treats to cool completely for your dog's staring eyes to finally taste the meal they’ve been eagerly waiting for.

Well, If you have been binge-browsing various homemade dog foods then surely you might know that beans are a very good source of protein when it comes to homemade dog food supplements. As already discussed dogs need large amounts of protein to keep them healthy and active. Therefore, beans can also serve as a great deal breaker if you can’t afford sometimes the juicy meat of either of the above. 

Since this dog food recipe blends chicken, beans, and vegetables it becomes a wholesome diet for your furry partner.

Tip: You can store the leftover doggy beans in the fridge for up to five days so don’t get worried if you made extra out of excitement.

Ingredients

• 4 chicken breasts

• 1 cup of kidney beans, drained

• 1 cup of black beans, drained

• 1 cup of carrots, diced

• 1/2 cup of tomato paste

• 4 cups of chicken broth

Directions

• Remove the extra fat and slice the chicken breasts with a sharp knife carefully into nickel-size pieces.

• Cook these chicken breasts over a non-stick skillet or pan until all the pinkish taint is gone from the meat slices.

• Add the chicken slices, beans, carrots, tomato paste, and chicken broth into a large pot and cook over medium heat until all the ingredients are thoroughly mixed and cooked ( takes about 10 minutes).

• Allow the mixture to cool before serving.

Surely, just like us the dogs also deserve a nice dessert every once in a while. That doesn’t mean shove up a regular ice cream cone in its mouth. That’s unhealthy for your dog’s overall body sugar level.  This is one of the best dog food for winter. 

Since this delicious homemade dog food recipe is vet-approved and mixes dairy and fruit products altogether it constitutes a great dessert meal that is full of nice vitamins and proteins. Not only does it taste great but also gives your pup a nice healthy hunch.

Tip: Just keep in mind that on the days you plan to serve your pup a fruit parfait, reduce the amount of regular food by 1 cup to 1/2 cup to keep it from overfeeding as fruit parfait can be heavy in comparison to other regular homemade dog foods.

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup plain non-fat yoghurt

• 1/2 cup of strawberries, diced

• 1/2 cup of blueberries, diced

• 1/2 cup of apple sauce

Directions

• Take a big bowl to blend thoroughly all the above-mentioned ingredients until the yogurt is smooth and the fruit is well-blended.

• Serve in small amounts to your dog.

• Try to freeze it if your dog loves popsicle items.

• You can store this homemade dog food recipe in the fridge for up to seven days so feel free to give your pup small doses of sugary treats after its daily meals.