Homemade Dog Food in the Crockpot

We only want the best for our pets, don’t we? I decided to tart making my own dog food insteaad of feeding them kibble.

The last thing I thought I would be doing was making Homemade Dog food in my crockpot for my fur babies. But here I am doing it and it couldn’t be easier. I add the ingredients to the crockpot or slow cooker and let it cook.

Why I decided to make my own dog food

We only want the best for our pets, don’t we? My two pugs are a big part of our family and I want them to be around as long as possible.

I looked into human-grade dog food from some online companies because after some research I knew this was a much better option than kibble.

After learning the cost of the dog food subscription services, I quickly decided I could make my own and save money.

Ingredients

There are so many things you can add to your homemade dog food. Depending on your dog’s diet and needs, you should speak to your veterinarian. Here is what I used for my Homemade Dog Food.

• Ground Turkey
• Peas and Carrots (Frozen mixed bag)
• Frozen Sweet Potatoes
• Frozen Spinach
• Organic Brown Rice

Consult your veterinarian before making your dog food.

Please consult with your vet before making your dog food. It is important to discuss your pet’s needs and health issues if any before doing it. You can show them my recipe and see if they recommend adding or removing anything.

You can change your recipe to best fits your pet’s needs.

Liquid

After adding all the ingredients to the crockpot you will add your liquid. The first couple of times I just added water which worked out great. In my most recent batch, I decided to add in a cup of no-salt chicken stock in place of one of the cups of water.

I thought maybe it would add a little more flavor. You want to make sure to only use the NO SALT chicken stock because of the sodium in the regular kind. Add stock is not necessary and is optional.

Break up Ground Turkey

Once it starts cooking I use my Mix and Chop tool to break up the ground turkey. I then stir the ingredients as needed.

Cook Time

You can set your crockpot to cook on high for 3-4 hours or low for 5-6 hours. It depends on your crockpot. However, mine was finished in about 3 hours.

How to store homemade dog food

Once your batch is finished let it cool completely before serving and storing. I use an airtight container to store my batch in the refrigerator. I also freeze some of it in freezer bags by dividing them into single servings.

When you are ready to serve, you can defrost it in your refrigerator and then warm it up in the microwave. Make sure it is cooled before serving it. I do add a little kibble with the homemade food since we are adjusting to the new food.

What my dogs think about homemade dog food

My dogs love this recipe and have done so well with the transition. They look forward to it every day. I honestly can’t believe how easy making your dog food is . They had slimmed down and seemed much more active since switching to this dog diet recipe.

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