The protein source used to make homemade dog food will have the biggest impact on the cost of the meal. For this reason, many pet owners seek to use healthy, yet affordable options. Chicken is affordable and very easy to find in any grocery store. This healthiest homemade dog food with chicken is a popular recipe suitable for most adult canines.
This dog food recipe is simple to prepare, and most dogs find it appetizing. Did you realize that most homemade dog food diets are not nutritionally balanced for your dog? Fido’s nutritional needs are unique to him, and they vary based on his age, weight, breed, activity level and overall health condition.
The only person that can tell you if this healthiest homemade dog food with chicken will make an appropriate diet for your dog is your veterinarian or a trained canine nutritionist. They will likely recommend adding additional supplements to the recipe to ensure that it meets all of your dog’s nutritional needs.
You do not need to feed this recipe as your pet’s main diet. You can also use it as a food topper to entice picky eaters or to add extra nutrients to your pet’s commercial kibble.
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Healthiest Homemade Dog Food with Chicken Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp. coconut oil
- 1 lb. boneless, skinless chicken breast
- 1 cup quinoa
- 1 cup green beans
- 1 cup beets
- 1/2 cup canned pumpkin
- 2 zucchinis (chopped)
Directions
As I mentioned, this recipe is very easy to make. First, you'll need to cook the quinoa according to the instructions on the packaging. You'll also need to slice the chicken into pieces that will be appropriately sized for your pet.
Melt the coconut oil in a skillet. Add the chicken and cook on medium heat. When the chicken has finished coking, add the vegetables and cooked quinoa to the skillet. Cover and allow the healthiest homemade dog food with chicken to simmer for about 15 minutes or until the zucchini has softened.
Once the meal is finished cooking, wait for it to cool before serving it to your dog. The recommended serving size is about 1/2 cup for every 20-25 pounds of body weight. Remember that dogs who are very active will require more calories each day. Likewise, dogs that have a lazier lifestyle will not need as many calories in their diet.
You can store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for about 5 days. If you'd like to make this dog food in bulk, you can store leftovers in an airtight container in the freezer for up to 3 months.
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