Take a cue from Scooby Doo—there’s nothing that’ll get your pal’s motor running quite like a tasty snack. These healthy homemade dog food recipes will help your pooch indulge in the finer things in life. A.k.a. your favorite foods in dog-friendly form.
The best healthy homemade dog food recipes
Recipe 1: Burger night for dogs
Head over to the Daily Puppy for tips on mixing up a delicious-for-dogs hamburger. Touting extra-lean ground beef, cooked brown rice, and raw egg, this canine-friendly version is guilt-free.
Recipe 2: Doggie pizza party
Check out this recipe from Dog Treat Kitchen. There’s nothing better than bunking up on a Saturday night with a hot box of pizza and stack of movies. Include your dog in the binge watching festivities with this easy to make pizza treat, topped with grated carrot, cooked bacon, or pepperoni.
Recipe 3: Pupcakes
Pretty Little Pastimes birthday “pupcakes” look divine! Sugar should be kept to a minimum in a dog’s diet for myriad reasons. With honey, peanut butter, and shredded carrots, this healthy treat will leave your birthday boy or girl feeling younger than ever.
Recipe 4: Dog-friendly fro-yo
The Humane Society is a great resource for dog lovers—including a recipe for this delicious peanut butter ice pop! Sugary stuff is a no-no for dogs. Luckily, this super easy mashed banana and peanut butter frozen treat will help your pal cool down. For more tips on DIY frozen treats, read our blog post!
Recipe 5: Thanksgiving doggie dinner
Head to All Recipes for turkey and cranberry dog bones. This seasonal recipe is sure to get tails wagging. For a handy list of Thanksgiving foods okay for your dog, see our blog post all about it.
Recipe 6: Game day nachos!
Check out Pawcurious for this great tailgating treat. This healthy homemade dog food will get your companion into tip-top game-day mode.
Recipe 7: Hearty doggy stew
The Daily Puppy has you covered for stew. Comfort food at its finest!
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