Turkey Dog Food
Homemade turkey dog food is an excellent way to give your furry friend a nutritious and tasty meal customized to their needs. By combining healthy vegetables and wholesome grains, this recipe guarantees a balanced diet that even the pickiest eaters will enjoy. Ground turkey is a great base, providing lean protein that supports your dog’s muscle health and energy levels.
This homemade dog food recipe is nutritious and incredibly simple to make like my Crockpot Dog Food Recipe. The combination of brown rice and ground turkey provides a healthy source of protein and carbohydrates while adding fresh vegetables like spinach, carrots, and zucchini offers essential vitamins and minerals.
Ingredients for Turkey Dog Food
- 1 1/2 cups brown rice
- 3 cups water or Bone Broth
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3 pounds of ground turkey
- 2 cups fresh spinach, chopped
- 2 shredded carrots (about 1 cup)
- 1 shredded zucchini (about 1 cup)
- 1 cup frozen peas
Turkey Dog Food Recipe
- Add the brown rice and water to a medium pot. Bring it to a boil, then reduce the heat to low, cover, and cook until the rice absorbs all the water, about 20-25 minutes. Set aside.
- While the rice cooks, heat the olive oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Add the ground turkey and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until it’s fully browned and no longer pink.
- Reduce the heat to medium, stir in the spinach, shredded carrots, zucchini, and frozen peas. Cook for about 5 minutes until the vegetables are tender and softened.
- Once the vegetables are cooked, remove the pan from heat. Mix thoroughly in the cooked brown rice to evenly distribute the meat and veggies.
- Allow the mixture to cool completely before serving or storing to ensure it’s a safe temperature for your dog to eat.
- Portion out the food according to your dog’s usual serving size. For accuracy, you can use measuring cups or a food scale.
- Divide leftovers into small, airtight containers or resealable freezer-safe bags for storage.
Foods for Dogs To Avoid:
- Chocolate – Contains theobromine, which is toxic to dogs.
- Onions and Garlic – These can damage a dog’s red blood cells and lead to anemia.
- Grapes and Raisins – Can cause kidney failure in dogs.
- Avocado – Contains persin, which can be harmful to dogs in large quantities.
- Caffeine – Found in coffee and tea, it can be toxic to dogs.
- Alcohol – Even small amounts can be dangerous and potentially fatal.
- Xylitol – A sugar substitute found in gum and candies that can cause insulin release and liver failure.
- Macadamia Nuts – Can cause weakness, tremors, and hyperthermia.
- Bones from Fish or Poultry – These can splinter and cause choking or gastrointestinal issues.
FAQs about turkey dog food
Turkey Dog Food
Homemade turkey dog food is an excellent way to give your furry friend a nutritious and tasty meal customized to their needs. By combining healthy vegetables and wholesome grains, this recipe guarantees a balanced diet that even the pickiest eaters will enjoy.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups brown rice
- 3 cups water
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3 pounds ground turkey
- 2 cups fresh spinach, chopped
- 2 shredded carrots (about 1 cup)
- 1 shredded zucchini (about 1 cup)
- 1 cup frozen peas
Instructions
- Add the brown rice and water to a medium pot. Bring it to a boil, then reduce the heat to low, cover, and cook until the rice absorbs all the water, about 20-25 minutes. Set aside.
- While the rice cooks, heat the olive oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Add the ground turkey and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until it’s fully browned and no longer pink.
- Reduce the heat to medium, and stir in the spinach, shredded carrots, shredded zucchini, and frozen peas. Cook for about 5 minutes until the vegetables are tender and softened.
- Once the vegetables are cooked, remove the pan from heat. Stir in the cooked brown rice, mixing thoroughly to distribute the meat and veggies evenly.
- Allow the mixture to cool completely before serving or storing to ensure it’s a safe temperature for your dog to eat.
- Portion out the food according to your dog’s usual serving size. You can use measuring cups or a food scale for accuracy.
- Divide leftovers into small, airtight containers or resealable freezer-safe bags for storage.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 12 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 348Total Fat: 21gSaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 13gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 119mgCarbohydrates: 9gFiber: 2gSugar: 1gProtein: 30g
