Dog Recipes

I'm sure you did not expect dog information on a vegan recipe site.  I am a big dog lover and dogs need to eat healthy, too.  I currently have 2 german shepherd (mixes ??) - they are both rescue dogs - so you never know what they are mixed with !!!  

Our previous 2 dogs were alaskan malamute/german shepherd mixes.  One of them had cancer 3 times (and died because of the 3rd cancer).  After that, I did HOURS and HOURS of research on the web about dog cancers.  What we feed our dog has a big impact on the health of the dog, and it can increase the risk of cancer.  It is amazing what some companies put in their commercial dog food.  So I try to make food and treats for our dogs.  Because of time, I mainly only do it on the weekends.

Please Note: Dogs are NOT vegans.  They need to eat high quality meat in addition to fruits and vegetables.  This is the only place on this site that you will find recipes with non-vegan ingredients.

If you want to learn more about what is in a lot of commercial dog food - you might want to read this. (please note - it is DISGUSTING).  

In my many hours of research, I also found out that commercial dog food that is high in grains (especially corn), can increase the risk of the dog getting cancer.  Our dog that had cancer 3 times was on a special "weight management" dog food - sold only through the vet - the first ingredient on the list - corn.  I am convinced that our feeding the dog this "corn based" dog food, caused his cancer (or at least significantly contributed to it).  We feed our 2 current dogs a grain-free dog food.  

It is interesting, one of our current dogs (who we fostered with a rescue group before we adopted her), is doing MUCH better on the grain-free dog food.  When she was eating dog food provided by the rescue (a cheaper dog food that was not grain-free), she had constant ear infections.  Once we actually adopted her and starting feeding her the grain-free dog food, she no longer has ear infections.

Another thing I learned in my HOURS of research - with dog food, it is the old saying "you get what you pay for".   If you buy cheaper food, there is a HIGH chance it contains ingredients that are NOT good for the dog.  The grain-free dog foods, which are better for the dog, are more expensive.

A GREAT site that "rates" dog food is: www.dogfoodadvisor.com

Note:  The following recipes are NOT intended to provide the dog with its complete nutrition.

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Peanut Butter Banana Frozen Treats

These are really simple.  These make great treats in the hot weather - just pop them out of the ice cube tray.  You might want to give them outside - they are messy when they melt.

Mix together some vanilla yogurt, peanut butter and bananas.

Spoon into ice cube trays and freeze.

Just pop one out of the ice cube tray whenever your dog wants a cool, refreshing treat !!!!

Pumpkin Frozen Treats:  Mix a can of pumpkin with yogurt.

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Dog Food - Beef Turkey Potato Casserole (NEW 9/23/22)

Our dogs LOVE homemade food....they sit at the stove waiting to eat it !! 

I started including potatoes since they are a good source of potassium.

Dogs can eat Pinto Beans, Black Beans, Kidney Beans, Lentils and Garbanzo Beans.

Ingredients:

1 lb ground beef

1 lb ground turkey (or chicken)

1 can chicken or beef broth

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1 cup uncooked rice

1 cup dry lentils  (I use Goya Lentils )

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1 pkg frozen spinach, thawed

2 cups sliced raw potatoes (white or sweet)

1/2 cup parm cheese

1 Tbsp ground cinnamon

1 Tbsp ground turmeric

1 Tbsp ground ginger

water

Directions:

In a dutch oven or large pot, brown the ground meat on the stove over medium heat.

Next add the quinoa and lentils - make sure they are cooked.

Finally add in the rest of the ingredients and cook until spinach and potatoes are done.

Keep adding water as needed.

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Dog Food - Beef Lentil Casserole

 

Our dogs LOVE homemade food....they sit at the stove waiting to eat it !! 

The egg shells are a good source of calcium for the dogs.

The dried mint flakes help with bad breath.

Cinnamon contains anti-inflammatory properties.

Dogs can eat Pinto Beans, Black Beans, Kidney Beans, Lentils and Garbanzo Beans.

Ingredients:

1 lb ground beef

1 can chicken or beef broth

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2 cups uncooked rice

2 cups dry lentils  (I use Goya Lentils )

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1 pkg frozen spinach

1/2 cup parm cheese

2 eggs (including shells - but break them up first)

2 tsp ground cinnamon

1 tsp ground turmeric

1/8 cup dried mint flakes (I use these  Mint Leaves)

water

Directions:

In a dutch oven or large pot, brown the ground meat on the stove over medium heat.

Next add the rice and lentils - make sure they are cooked.

Finally add in the rest of the ingredients and cook until spinach is done.

Keep adding water as needed.

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Dog Food - Turkey Liver Spinach Casserole

Our dogs LOVE homemade food....they sit at the stove waiting to eat it !!  

The egg shells are a good source of calcium for the dogs.

The dried mint flakes help with bad breath.

Cinnamon contains anti-inflammatory properties.

Ingredients:

1 lb ground turkey (or ground chicken or ground beef)

water

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2 cups uncooked rice

2 slices of liver - cut into small pieces

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1 pkg frozen spinach

1/2 cup parm cheese

2 eggs (including shells - but break them up first)

2 tsp ground cinnamon

1 tsp ground turmeric

1/8 cup dried mint flakes  (I use these  Mint Leaves)

water

Directions:

In a dutch oven or large pot, brown the ground meat on the stove over medium heat.

Next add the rice and liver - make sure they are cooked.

Finally add in the rest of the ingredients and cook until spinach is done.

Keep adding water as needed.

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Chicken Stew

Ingredients:

1 cup dry lentils

1 can pumpkin puree

2-1/2 pounds of chicken

3-4 cups of water

4 bullion cubes

1/4 cup Parmesan cheese

1 can peas

Directions:

Put the dry lentils and chicken in a crock pot.  Add 3-4 cups of water and the bullion cubes. Cook on low for 8-10 hours or until the chicken and lentils are cooked.

I shredded the chicken instead of putting in big chunks.

In a bowl - mix the lentils, chicken, pumpkin, cheese and peas.  I also added most of the cooking broth into the mixture.  

Give to the dogs for a meal and watch them CHOW DOWN !!!!!!!!

If you refridgerate any, make sure to warm it up in the microwave for the dog's meal !  Dogs like warm food - it has more of a smell than cold food.

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Rice and Fish

Ingredients:

4 cups cooked rice

1/4 cup parmesan cheese

2 Tbsp ground flaxseed

1 can pumpkin puree

3 stalks chopped celery

1 can tunafish with liquid

1 can salmon with liquid

1 can sardines with liquid

2 mashed bananas

Directions:

Mix all ingredients in a bowl.  May need to add a little water if the mixture is dry.

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Dog Pumpkin Yogurt Frozen Treats

Our dogs LOVE these.  I give the treats to the dogs frozen and OUTSIDE !!!  The dogs make a mess when eating these.

Ingredients:

1 32-oz container Plain Yogurt

2 bananas, mashed

1 29-oz can pure pumpkin 

1/2 cup peanut butter

Directions:

Put everything in a bowl and stir until well combined.

Put into ice cube trays and freeze.  

Give as a frozen treat.

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Dog Liver Sweet Potato Muffins

Our dogs LOVE these.  As soon as I get them out the dogs are sitting in the kitchen waiting for them !!

Ingredients:

2 pieces of liver (about 2/3 cup when chopped)

3 eggs, with shells (for calcium)

1/4 cup potato or quinoa flour

1 can green beans, drained

1 sweet potato, cooked

1 tsp turmeric

Directions:

Put everything in a blender or food processor and blend until well combined.

Pour into a muffin pan.

Bake for about 40 minutes at 350 degrees.

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Dog Food - Turkey Rice Veggie Casserole

Our dogs LOVE homemade food....they sit at the stove waiting to eat it !!

Ingredients:

3 lbs ground turkey

1 pkg frozen peas

1 pkg frozen yellow squash

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5 cups cooked rice

Directions:

In a dutch oven or large pot, brown the ground turkey on the stove over medium heat.

Stir in peas and yellow squash and cook until vegetables are done.

Stir in cooked rice.