When it comes to nurturing a one-month-old puppy, the journey is akin to crafting a symphony of care, where every note is as important as the last.
The search for proper nutrition is crucial for growing puppies because it serves as their foundation for development.
A commercial diet is more convenient than homemade puppy food.
However, it lacks some of the essential nutrients.
These homemade dog foods can be kept in the freezer and then heated out when mealtime arrives.
1. Chicken and Spinach Homemade Food
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For Small Dogs – 5-8 lbs
Ingredients:
- 1 tbsp. olive oil
- 1 extra-large yam (2 medium-sized)
- 1 to 1/2 cups dried brown rice
- 4 lbs. ground chicken
- 4-5 cups fresh spinach
- One 15-ounce tomato sauce in a can
How To Make:
- Cook the brown rice according to the instructions in the packaging.
- After cleaning, pierce the yam(s) with a fork. After that, heat for 7 minutes on high in the microwave, or until tender. Then, after completing the second iteration, spin the yam once. Lastly, after chilled, cut into cubes.
- The oil and chicken should be added to a big soup pot. The chicken should next be completely cooked over medium heat.
- Remove the pot from heat and add the cooked brown rice, tomato sauce, cubed yams, and raw spinach. Afterward, mix all together with a large spoon.
- Blend them in a submersion blender. There shouldn’t be any big pieces.
- After an hour of cooling, put it in the refrigerator for the night. The mixture can be set by cooling.
- 2 big baking sheets should be lined with parchment paper. Then, use an ice cream scoop to portion out individual portions.
- Next, place the trays in the freezer until frozen.
- Take out the frozen puppy food and transfer them to Ziplock bags.
- The remaining amount of the puppy food can be stored in the freezer for the next weeks, while a week’s worth can be kept in the refrigerator.
2. Healthy puppy food
Ingredients:
- A Tbsp. of Calcium powder
- ¼ cup unsweetened coconut flakes or coconut oil
- ½ cup pumpkin puree
- 1 squash, shredded
- 1 carrot, shredded
- 1 zucchini, shredded
- 1 apple, chopped
- 1 Tbsp. olive oil
- 1 cup uncooked millet or any other grains
- 3 lbs ground turkey
How to Make:
- Bring 1 cup of the whole grain to a boil in a pot of water. Drain.
- While that’s boiling, shred/chop the veggies.
- Cook ground turkey with olive oil and drain excess juices.
- Mix everything!
- No need to cook the veggies
- The cooked turkey and whole grain will warm them up a bit.
- Store in Tupperware or ziplock bags and freeze.
3. Chicken and brown rice puppy food
Ingredients:
- 1/2 teaspoon iodized salt
- 1/2 cup UNCOOKED brown rice
- 1/4 cup fish oil
- 1.5 cups water
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- 2 carrots (chopped)
- 2 peeled and chopped sweet potatoes
- 8 ounces frozen peas
- 15 ounces diced tomatoes
How to Make:
- Set your slow cooker to low
- Add all the ingredients
- Cook for 5-6 hours
In conclusion, preparing homemade food for your beloved puppy is a rewarding journey filled with care and creativity.
By understanding their palate, mixing and matching ingredients, and adding a touch of love, you provide not just nourishment but a culinary adventure that strengthens the bond between you and your furry friend.
With each meal, you’re not just filling their stomachs; you’re filling their hearts with love and joy. So, embark on this delightful culinary adventure and watch your puppy thrive, one homemade meal at a time.
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