We know that homemade dog food is the best and healthier option for your canine friend. However, because preparing dog food requires more effort than scooping out some dry kibble, many pet parents tend to avoid homemade feed. I love the food mommy gives me. She tries to mix things up and doesn’t make it so boring.
First, my mommy found out the foods that are harmful to us(more on that later) and those that are healthy and nutritious. She also wrote them on post-its and stuck on the refrigerator so that my Daddy and maid also read them. When its lunchtime, I go with mommy to the kitchen as she prepares the chicken stock and veggies. I do not disturb her while she cooks. Mommy is often amazed at how patiently I can wait. Well, she doesn’t know it is because the kitchen is filled with irresistibly delicious aromas and I louve it.
Mommy has been making homemade dog food for years eventhough I am her first pet. Mommy always had a dog at her paternal home and hence the confidence. Some of you may say that you feed your pet the food that you eat. But did you know that the salt in your food can cause depression and seizure to us?
Since mommy loves cooking (she has an amazing food blog, y’know), she makes fresh food for me every day. However, for all the busy moms and dads out there she has asked me to share this great recipe with you. Plan ahead and prepare this food for you can keep it in the refrigerator for good about 4-5 days and serve your furball as and when needed.
DIY Homemade Dog Food
This recipe uses chicken and rice. However, you can substitute chicken with another protein of your choice. Serving size depends on your puppy’s weight and size.
Ingredients
- 500 gms cup chicken
- 1/2 cup each of carrots, beans, peas, spinach, zucchini
- 1 cup rice
- 4 cups
Method
- In a sauce pan boil two cups of water.
- Add the chicken and vegetables.
- Cook covered for about 20 minutes in medium low heat until the chicken and vegetables are well cooked.
- Meanwhile, cook rice in the remaining two cups of water. Drain and keep aside.
- Mix the rice, chicken and vegetables and serve in portions.
- Refrigerate the rest in zip lock packets.
Since I’m a smol pupper, Mommy mixes together a portion of this food, add the chicken-vegetable broth and a pinch of turmeric powder. I love it for the food is moistened and I also get enough water intake.
What does your pawrents feed you? Share your secret recipe with us too? You can also pin this recipe for later!
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SHALINI BAISIWALA says
Reminds me of when I had a dog Muffy; I would try to zip up culinary delights for him and much to my horror he would wolf it down without any appreciation. It didnt matter, what he ate – he would just quickly scarf it all down. I wonder if he thought that I will take it away if he doesnt eat it quickly? What do you think muffy?
I think your mommy is lucky to have such an appreciative pup like you 😉
Roshan Radhakrishnan says
Aa tou can imagine in our house, the dog has grown up to be a tub by chubby eating machine. We used to give variations of this sometimes with chicken parts or beef. But now we’ve opted for the kibble kind of dog food as his main meal. Of course, he still ensures he is around when I eat because he knows there will always be bones at the end of that meal
Shilpa Gupte says
That’s just what I used to feed Chikoo. Rice, chicken, veggies and a pinch of turmeric., to make his fav khichdi. And he loved it so! I also used to feed him salads – carrots, green peas and beetroot cut in small cubes which he would relish. It helped him get the required fibre, kept his teeth clean and also kept his breath smelling good. You may add a teaspoon of cow ghee to his khichdi. It will keep his joints healthy and his coat satiny soft. He will definitely love the ghee. DO give him fruits, too – Bananas, apples, but not grapes. Boiled eggs with chapati, or bajre ki roti for breakfast was Chikoo’s favourite !
Soumya says
Awwwieeee, he loves his mommy’s cooking alright! As do we <3
Heather Erickson says
Your dog is very fortunate to have a loving mom such as yourself.
Shalini says
Thank you, Heather. That means a lot 🙂
Dixita Mour says
Will have to substitute this recipe as can’t bring chicken in home
Ann says
Thank you for posting a recipe for homemade dog food. I’ll have to make that for our dogs. They certainly would enjoy such a tasty meal!
Surbhi Prapanna says
Lovely pics and great effort for serving a good food to dog, your dog is so lucky to have a mommy like you. #BlogchatterA2Z
Riman Bnaik says
thanks
William G Walker says
I completely agree with you! Homemade dog food is definitely the best option for our furry friends. It’s great to hear that your mommy takes the time to prepare nutritious meals for you. I love how she even wrote down the harmful and healthy foods on post-its for everyone to see. That’s such a thoughtful idea! And it’s adorable that you patiently wait in the kitchen while she cooks. Thank you for sharing your mommy’s amazing cooking skills with us!
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Jakir says
Your dog is very fortunate to have a loving mom such as yourself.