{"id":105274,"date":"2022-10-01T05:00:00","date_gmt":"2022-10-01T09:00:00","guid":{"rendered":""},"modified":"2022-09-30T16:11:38","modified_gmt":"2022-09-30T20:11:38","slug":"homemade-dog-food","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thealmondeater.com\/homemade-dog-food\/","title":{"rendered":"Homemade Dog Food"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><em>This <\/em><strong><em>Homemade Dog Food<\/em><\/strong><em> recipe teaches you how to prepare a drool-worthy meal for your furry friend. It\u2019s made with a combination of wholesome, easy-to-find ingredients that contain a nourishing balance of carbs, fat, fiber, and protein.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1800\" data-pin-nopin=\"true\" src=\"https:\/\/thealmondeater.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/homemade-dog-food_web-4.jpg\" alt=\"cooked meat and vegetables in a large white dutch oven\" class=\"wp-image-105282\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thealmondeater.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/homemade-dog-food_web-4.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/thealmondeater.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/homemade-dog-food_web-4-400x600.jpg 400w, https:\/\/thealmondeater.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/homemade-dog-food_web-4-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/thealmondeater.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/homemade-dog-food_web-4-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/thealmondeater.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/homemade-dog-food_web-4-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/thealmondeater.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/homemade-dog-food_web-4-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/thealmondeater.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/homemade-dog-food_web-4-150x225.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the best ways to know exactly what\u2019s going into your dog\u2019s bowl is to feed them Homemade Dog Food. This is especially important if you\u2019re dealing with a picky pup, food sensitivities, or allergies.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This dog food recipe has the protein, healthy fats, carbohydrates, fiber, vitamins, and minerals that are vital to a healthy canine diet. My Layla girl can verify that it tastes great, too!&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s important to note that dogs have nutritional needs that their meals must meet. This is why my homemade dog food recipe contains the AKC recommended <a href=\"https:\/\/www.akc.org\/expert-advice\/nutrition\/homemade-dog-food-recipes-choosing-balanced-ingredients\/\">ABCs of a balanced dog food diet<\/a>. After all, we only want what\u2019s best for our pups!&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To add more nutritional value to this recipe, I highly recommend adding something like this <a href=\"http:\/\/bit.ly\/4nwpUKp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">DIY Nutrient Mix<\/a> to the dog food!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Disclaimer: <\/em><\/strong><em>This homemade dog food is not an adequate meal replacement. Canine nutritional needs vary depending on factors including build, breed, and age. It&#8217;s strongly advised to consult with your veterinarian to determine your dog\u2019s individual nutrient needs before starting them on homemade food.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1800\" data-pin-nopin=\"true\" src=\"https:\/\/thealmondeater.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/homemade-dog-food_web-8.jpg\" alt=\"dog eating dog food out of a dog food bowl\" class=\"wp-image-105284\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thealmondeater.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/homemade-dog-food_web-8.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/thealmondeater.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/homemade-dog-food_web-8-400x600.jpg 400w, https:\/\/thealmondeater.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/homemade-dog-food_web-8-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/thealmondeater.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/homemade-dog-food_web-8-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/thealmondeater.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/homemade-dog-food_web-8-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/thealmondeater.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/homemade-dog-food_web-8-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/thealmondeater.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/homemade-dog-food_web-8-150x225.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-recipe-features\">Recipe features<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>It\u2019s a budget-friendly substitute that\u2019s easy to make with healthy, low-fat, and grain-free ingredients.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>There are plenty of healthy substitutes and additions available to make your dog extra happy.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It only takes 30 minutes to make this healthy food for pups!<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It can be made on the stovetop <em>or<\/em> in the Instant Pot.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You can also freeze it, saving you time and effort for months on end.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-ingredients\">Ingredients<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Carrots<\/strong> &#8211; These are packed with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thesprucepets.com\/are-carrots-safe-for-dogs-4628454\">potassium, fiber, antioxidants<\/a>, and other vitamins that can improve your dog\u2019s overall health. Foods like apples, peas, beets, green beans, leafy greens, and pumpkin are also great sources of dietary fiber.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Sweet potato <\/strong>&#8211; This is an excellent source of carbohydrates for dogs. It\u2019s low in fat and high in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.akc.org\/expert-advice\/nutrition\/can-dogs-eat-sweet-potatoes\/\">vitamins A, B6, C<\/a>, calcium, potassium, and iron. <a href=\"https:\/\/truecareforpets.com\/2021\/03\/27\/simple-foods-for-sick-dogs\/\">Pumpkin<\/a> and butternut squash offer the same nutritional benefits and also help regulate digestion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Lentils<\/strong> &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.purepetfood.com\/help\/can-dogs-eat-lentils\">Legumes are healthy for dogs<\/a> because they\u2019re low in fat and calories but high in fiber and protein. You can also make this with whole grains like <a href=\"https:\/\/thealmondeater.com\/bone-broth-rice\/\">brown rice<\/a>, quinoa, and oats if there are no grain sensitivities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Water<\/strong> &#8211; You need water to cook the lentils but for even more flavor, cook them in <a href=\"https:\/\/thealmondeater.com\/instant-pot-bone-broth\/\">bone broth<\/a> or chicken broth. Make sure the broth isn\u2019t cooked with anything unsafe, like onions and garlic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Ground turkey or chicken<\/strong> &#8211; You can also make this with lean ground beef, bison, venison, white fish, or salmon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Spinach<\/strong> &#8211; Just like humans, dogs need their greens. Feel free to add green beans, broccoli, cucumber, or brussels sprouts instead. Check out this list of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.akc.org\/expert-advice\/nutrition\/fruits-vegetables-dogs-can-and-cant-eat\/\">fruits and vegetables dogs can and cannot eat<\/a> before making any switches.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-step-by-step-instructions\">Step-by-step instructions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 1: Talk to your vet!<\/strong> This is a very important first step. You should always consult with your vet before making diet changes to determine your dog\u2019s individual nutritional and caloric needs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 2: Cook the lentils. <\/strong>Add the lentils and water to a saucepan, bring to a boil, and simmer until they\u2019re tender.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 3: Prep the vegetables.<\/strong> Meanwhile, add the peeled sweet potato and carrots to a food processor. Pulse until they\u2019re chopped into tiny pieces.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" data-pin-nopin=\"true\" src=\"https:\/\/thealmondeater.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/homemade-dog-food-10-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"carrots and sweet potato in a food processor on the left and cooked ground meat in a pot on the right\" class=\"wp-image-105280\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thealmondeater.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/homemade-dog-food-10-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/thealmondeater.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/homemade-dog-food-10-400x400.jpg 400w, https:\/\/thealmondeater.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/homemade-dog-food-10-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/thealmondeater.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/homemade-dog-food-10-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/thealmondeater.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/homemade-dog-food-10-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/thealmondeater.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/homemade-dog-food-10-360x361.jpg 360w, https:\/\/thealmondeater.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/homemade-dog-food-10-500x500.jpg 500w, https:\/\/thealmondeater.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/homemade-dog-food-10-96x96.jpg 96w, https:\/\/thealmondeater.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/homemade-dog-food-10.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 4: Cook the meat and veggies. <\/strong>Cook the ground meat in a large pot over medium heat until it\u2019s browned and no longer pink. Add the carrot and sweet potato mixture, then the spinach. Saute until they soften.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 5: Mix everything together.<\/strong> To finish, stir the cooked lentils into the mixture. Let it cool completely before serving.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-tips-and-faqs\">Tips and FAQs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>If you need to add a bit of moisture to the pot while cooking the meat and vegetables, you can use a small amount of olive oil or coconut oil. These oils can also improve your pup\u2019s skin and coat when given in moderation.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Make this recipe even easier by using frozen vegetables instead. There\u2019s no prep involved!<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You can mix your dog\u2019s kibble into the homemade food at first to help their stomach adjust. Abrupt changes can cause an upset stomach.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-is-this-dog-food-recipe-vet-approved\">Is this dog food recipe vet approved?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>No, but it contains the complete list of components for well-balanced dog food. Keep in mind that all dogs have different nutritional needs. Talk to your vet to determine your dog\u2019s complete dietary needs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-much-homemade-dog-food-should-i-feed-my-dog\">How much homemade dog food should I feed my dog?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Refer to this chart, <a href=\"https:\/\/wsava.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Calorie-Needs-for-Healthy-Adult-Dogs-updated-July-2020.pdf\">Calorie Ranges for an Average Healthy Adult Dog<\/a> by WSAVA before feeding your dog. Like us, dogs rely on calories for energy and to maintain a healthy weight. You never want to feed your dog too much or too little.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Can you make dog food in the Instant Pot? <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Yep! Here&#8217;s how to make homemade dog food in the Instant Pot:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Press &#8220;saut\u00e9&#8221; on your Instant Pot and set it for 6 minutes. After 2 minutes (once it&#8217;s hot), add the ground turkey and cook it until it&#8217;s no longer pink. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Next, add the lentils and water to the pot, then place the lid on, ensuring the knob on top is in the &#8220;seal&#8221; position. Pressure cook for 20 minutes, then quick release. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Remove the lid, then add the grated carrots, sweet potato and spinach then immediately place the lid back on and let everything sit for about 5 minutes, which should soften the veggies. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>NOTE: if you&#8217;re making dog food in a pressure cooker, it may be helpful to use frozen veggies, as they will soften more easily. <\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-storage\">Storage<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Refrigerator: <\/strong>After cooling, store the dog food in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Freezer: <\/strong>You can freeze your dog\u2019s meals in freezer-safe containers for up to 6 months. Let them thaw in the fridge overnight before serving.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1800\" data-pin-nopin=\"true\" src=\"https:\/\/thealmondeater.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/homemade-dog-food_web-5.jpg\" alt=\"cooked homemade dog food in a glass meal prep container\" class=\"wp-image-105281\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thealmondeater.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/homemade-dog-food_web-5.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/thealmondeater.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/homemade-dog-food_web-5-400x600.jpg 400w, https:\/\/thealmondeater.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/homemade-dog-food_web-5-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/thealmondeater.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/homemade-dog-food_web-5-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/thealmondeater.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/homemade-dog-food_web-5-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/thealmondeater.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/homemade-dog-food_web-5-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/thealmondeater.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/homemade-dog-food_web-5-150x225.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-more-canine-approved-recipes\">More canine-approved recipes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/thealmondeater.com\/dog-popsicles\/\">Dog Popsicles<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/thealmondeater.com\/mini-dog-birthday-cake\/\">Mini Dog Birthday Cake<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/thealmondeater.com\/vegan-pumpkin-dog-cake-for-people-too\/\">Pumpkin Dog Cake<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong><em>If you made this recipe, be sure to leave a comment and star rating below. 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from <span class=\"wprm-recipe-rating-count\">126<\/span> votes<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\t\t<h2 class=\"wprm-recipe-name wprm-block-text-none\">Homemade Dog Food<\/h2>\n\t\t<div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-separate wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-author-container\" style=\"\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-author-label\">By <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-author wprm-block-text-normal\"><a href=\"https:\/\/thealmondeater.com\/about\" target=\"_self\">Erin Alvarez<\/a><\/span><\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"cwp-food-header__meta\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wprm-recipe-meta-container wprm-recipe-custom-container wprm-recipe-details-container wprm-recipe-details-container-inline wprm-block-text-none\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-inline wprm-block-text-none wprm-recipe-servings-container\" style=\"\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-none wprm-recipe-servings-label\">Servings: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-servings wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-servings-105276 wprm-recipe-servings-adjustable-tooltip wprm-block-text-none\" data-recipe=\"105276\" aria-label=\"Adjust recipe servings\">8<\/span><\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wprm-recipe-meta-container wprm-recipe-custom-container wprm-recipe-details-container wprm-recipe-details-container-separated wprm-block-text-none\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-separated wprm-block-text-none wprm-recipe-time-container wprm-recipe-prep-time-container\" style=\"\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-none wprm-recipe-time-label wprm-recipe-prep-time-label\">Prep: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-time wprm-block-text-none\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-prep_time wprm-recipe-prep_time-minutes\">5<span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\"> minutes<\/span><\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-unit wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-prep_time-unit wprm-recipe-prep_timeunit-minutes\" aria-hidden=\"true\">mins<\/span><\/span><\/div><div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-separated wprm-block-text-none wprm-recipe-time-container wprm-recipe-cook-time-container\" style=\"\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-none wprm-recipe-time-label wprm-recipe-cook-time-label\">Cook: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-time wprm-block-text-none\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-cook_time wprm-recipe-cook_time-minutes\">25<span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\"> minutes<\/span><\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-unit wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-cook_time-unit wprm-recipe-cook_timeunit-minutes\" aria-hidden=\"true\">mins<\/span><\/span><\/div><div 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<a href=\"#\" role=\"button\" class=\"wprm-unit-conversion\" data-system=\"2\" data-recipe=\"105276\" style=\"\" aria-label=\"Change unit system to Metric\">Metric<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\t<div id=\"recipe-105276-instructions\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instructions-container wprm-recipe-105276-instructions-container wprm-block-text-normal\" data-recipe=\"105276\"><h3 id=\"recipe-instructions\" class=\"wprm-recipe-header wprm-recipe-instructions-header wprm-block-text-none wprm-align-left wprm-header-decoration-none wprm-header-has-actions\" style=\"\">Instructions&nbsp;<\/h3><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-group\"><h4 class=\"wprm-recipe-group-name wprm-recipe-instruction-group-name wprm-block-text-none\">stovetop: <\/h4><ul class=\"wprm-recipe-instructions\"><li id=\"wprm-recipe-105276-step-0-0\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Add the lentils and water to a saucepan. Bring to a boil, then cover and simmer until the water is absorbed and the lentils are cooked.<\/span><\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-105276-step-0-1\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Meanwhile, add the carrots and sweet potato to a food processor and pulse for a few seconds; set aside. Add the ground turkey or chicken to a large pot or Dutch oven and cook it until it&#39;s no longer pink, using a wooden spoon to break it up. <\/span><\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-105276-step-0-2\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Add the chopped carrots and sweet potato to the pot with the turkey, along with the spinach. Saut\u00e9 for 5 minutes or until the vegetables are soft. Add a small amount of olive oil if needed.<\/span><\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-105276-step-0-3\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Once the lentils are cooked, add them to the pot and stir to combine. <\/span><\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-105276-step-0-4\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Store food in sealed containers in the refrigerator for up to 7 days. Or, transfer to a freezer-safe bag and freeze for up to 3 months; thaw in the refrigerator overnight. <\/span><\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-group\"><h4 class=\"wprm-recipe-group-name wprm-recipe-instruction-group-name wprm-block-text-none\">crockpot: <\/h4><ul class=\"wprm-recipe-instructions\"><li id=\"wprm-recipe-105276-step-1-0\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Place the ground turkey or chicken, carrots, sweet potatoes, and lentils into your slow cooker, then add 4 cups of water and give everything a gentle stir. <\/span><\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-105276-step-1-1\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Cook on HIGH for 3.5 hours, or until the vegetables and lentils are soft. Then, add the spinach, stir, and cook for an additional 20-30 minutes until the spinach is soft. NOTE: you may need to add more water so the vegetables cook properly; if so, add 1\/2 cup at a time. <\/span><\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-105276-step-1-2\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Store food in sealed containers in the refrigerator for up to 7 days. Or, transfer to a freezer-safe bag and freeze for up to 3 months; thaw in the refrigerator overnight. <\/span><\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n\t<div id=\"recipe-105276-notes\" class=\"wprm-recipe-notes-container wprm-block-text-normal\"><h3 class=\"wprm-recipe-header wprm-recipe-notes-header wprm-block-text-none wprm-align-left wprm-header-decoration-none\" style=\"\">Notes<\/h3><div class=\"wprm-recipe-notes\"><span style=\"display: block;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">*Calories are per serving (in this recipe, each 1 cup=1 serving) and are an estimation; serving size varies depending on size of dog\u00a0<\/span><\/span><div class=\"wprm-spacer\"><\/div>\n<span style=\"display: block;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">*As stated in the blog post, I am not a vet and therefore cannot answer specific questions regarding portion sizes. Please check with your vet to determine how much food to feed your dog; the amount of food each dog needs varies based on breed\/size of dog\/activity level<\/span><\/span><div class=\"wprm-spacer\"><\/div>\n<span style=\"display: block;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">*If you want to transition your dog from kibble to homemade dog food, be sure to do it gradually by mixing some of the homemade food with some of the kibble for a week or two before switching them over to exclusively eating homemade food\u00a0<\/span><\/span><div class=\"wprm-spacer\"><\/div>\n<span style=\"display: block;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">*Once you start feeding your dog homemade food, you&#8217;ll most likely need to add some sort of vitamin or supplement to their food to ensure they&#8217;re getting all of the proper nutrients. Talk to your vet to determine specifically what to add.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><div class=\"wprm-spacer\"><\/div>\n<span style=\"display: block;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">*See blog post for instructions how to make this recipe in the Instant Pot<\/span><\/span><div class=\"wprm-spacer\"><\/div>\n<span style=\"display: block;\">*Storage:<\/span><div class=\"wprm-spacer\"><\/div>\n<ul>\n<li>Refrigerator: store dog food in sealed containers in the refrigerator for up to 7 days<\/li>\n<li>Freezer: transfer dog food to a freezer-safe bag and store it in the freezer for up to 3 months; thaw in the refrigerator overnight<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n\t<div class=\"cwp-food-nutrition\">\n\t\t<div id=\"recipe-105276-nutrition\" class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-shortcode-container\"><h3 class=\"wprm-recipe-header wprm-recipe-nutrition-header wprm-block-text-none wprm-align-left wprm-header-decoration-none\" style=\"\">Nutrition<\/h3><div class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-container wprm-nutrition-label-container-simple wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-calories\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Calories: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">301<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">kcal<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-carbohydrates\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Carbohydrates: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">32<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-protein\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Protein: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">37<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-fat\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Fat: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">3<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-saturated_fat\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Saturated Fat: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">1<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-polyunsaturated_fat\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Polyunsaturated Fat: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">1<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-monounsaturated_fat\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Monounsaturated Fat: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">1<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-trans_fat\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Trans Fat: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">0.02<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-cholesterol\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Cholesterol: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">62<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">mg<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-sodium\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Sodium: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">113<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">mg<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-potassium\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Potassium: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">969<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">mg<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-fiber\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Fiber: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">13<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-sugar\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Sugar: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">3<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-vitamin_a\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Vitamin A: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">10281<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">IU<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-vitamin_c\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Vitamin C: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">8<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">mg<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-calcium\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Calcium: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">62<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">mg<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-iron\"><span 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