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Treat your dogs with this salmon dog food recipe. Fresh salmon fillets are cooked and added to rice, spinach, peas with homemade pumpkin puree.
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CAN DOGS EAT SALMON?
Salmon is a great food for dogs. It’s great for a shiny coat with it’s high content of omega-3 fatty acids and is a great protein source. Salmon helps with inflammation and can help with skin irritiations.
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The salmon must be cooked and ensure that you remove any fish bones before serving it. Boneless salmon fillets are a great option. Raw salmon should not be given to dogs.
The skin can be high in fats so keep it as a special treat.
Remember to go slowly when introducing new foods. And we recommend checking with your veterinarian first if your dog has any digestive issues or other health concerns.
HOW TO COOK SALMON FOR DOGS
Salmon can be poached, grilled, baked, roasted or steamed for your homemade dog food. For this recipes I roasted the salmon as I wanted to ensure that it was thoroughly cooked through.
There are no seasonings added to the salmon as you are cooking for your dog, not yourself!
SALMON DOG FOOD RECIPE INGREDIENTS
For this homemade dog food recipe I used:
- Salmon Fillet
- Brown Rice
- Frozen Peas
- Homemade Pumpkin Puree
- Frozen Spinach
STORAGE
Keep the salmon dog food recipe in the fridge, in an air tight container. It should last up to 3 days in the fridge.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Can I use canned salmon?
Canned salmon can be used in place of fresh salmon in this recipe. Ensure that the tinned salmon is in water, not oil.
Can this recipe be frozen?
Once the dog food has been cooked, allow it to completely cool before freezing. Store in an air tight container or zip lock bags and it should last in the freezer for 2 months.
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Salmon Dog Food Recipe with Spinach & Pumpkin
Course: Dog FoodCuisine: Homemade Dog Food8
servings15
minutes25
minutes349
kcal1
hour10
minutesCooked fresh salmon is served with brown rice, peas, pumpkin puree and spinach for a hearty dog meal
Ingredients
3 lb salmon
1 cup brown rice
1 cup frozen peas
½ cup pumpkin puree
2 cups Spinach Frozen & defrosted
Directions
- Place the salmon on a parchment lined baking tray and bake for 20-25 minutes at 180C/375F degrees.
- Whilst the salmon is roasting cook the brown rice. Place the brown rice and 2 cups water in a small sauce and bring to the boil. Cover, turn the heat to low and simmer for 25 minutes until tender.
- Add the frozen peas to the brown rice half way through cooking. Drain once the rice and peas are cooked.
- Remove the cooked salmon from the oven and with a fork, flake the salmon, removing any bones.
- In a large bowl, add the salmon, rice, peas, salmon and pumpkin puree. Mix well and dinner is ready!
Notes
- Makes 8 servings with a serving being 1 cup.
Store in a sealed container in the fridge. Should last 3 -4 days.
Always check with your veterinarian before introducing any new foods into your dog’s diet.
Any nutritional analysis on the website is based on an estimate, calculated by Spoonacular from the individual ingredients in each recipe. Variations may occur for various reasons, including product availability and food preparation. We make no representation or warranty of the accuracy of this information.
