Homemade Pet Food

After several documentaries on the making of commercial dog food (yeah, it’s more than just the addition of chicken beaks & feathers), and my 12 year old Boston Terrier Mix not tolerating the usual kibble or canned food, I decided to prepare the food myself. I found this simple recipe and decided to give it a try. (I have known from the beginning this recipe may be easy but may not provide all my dog needs for ideal nutrition & health.) I switched my Boston from Hill’s prescription Digestive Care to human grade food without any ill effects. The Digestive Care had been doing the trick … no more endless diarrhea. I like to believe that Hill’s is made with extra care as I still give my cats Hill’s.

Recipe

This recipe was inspired by Redgirl on Allrecipes.

2 Cups uncooked brown rice-cook per package directions without salt or butter. Test for doneness.
1 Pound ground turkey 85% or greater
10 Ounce package frozen broccoli, carrots and cauliflower combination
1 Teaspoon dried Rosemary

Cook rice separately to ensure thorough cooking.

In a large dutch oven cook the ground turkey. You can add olive oil to the dutch oven if needed to aid in cooking, about 2 teaspoons or so.

Add the frozen or partially thawed vegetables to the meat and turn to low, cooking until vegetables are done. Add water as needed to keep the mixture moist but not soupy. With the side of your spoon break-up the vegetables and meat into small bite size pieces. Stir in cooked rice.

Makes about 10 cups, approximately 400 calories per 2 cup serving.

My dogs love it!!

So many substitutions can be made to this recipe for a change up. Do your research and your pups will love it!

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