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10 Easy Homemade Dog Food Recipes

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November 3, 2025

Looking for simple, healthy meals your dog will actually love? This roundup of 10 easy homemade dog food recipes keeps things budget-friendly and beginner-proof built from real ingredients you recognize: lean proteins, smart carbs (rice, oats, sweet potato), dog-safe veggies, and coat-loving fats. Each recipe is batch-friendly and freezer-ready with quick prep, clear steps, and portion pointers by body weight. Youโ€™ll also get swap ideas for sensitive tummies plus storage tips to keep every bowl fresh.

Transition gradually (25% new โ†’ 100% over several days), keep fresh water available, and avoid common hazards: grapes/raisins, onions/garlic, chocolate, xylitol, macadamia nuts, cooked bones, alcohol, and excess salt/fat. Planning to feed homemade long-term or cooking for puppies, seniors, or dogs with medical needs? Check your plan with your veterinarian or a board-certified nutritionist. Ready to cook with confidence? Letโ€™s dig in.

Amazing Salmon & Oat Recipe

You know, finding the perfect food for our tiny furry pals can feel like a real quest! Iโ€™ve spent ages sifting through labels, trying to make sure my little guys get all the good stuff without any of the dubious fillers. Thatโ€™s why Iโ€™m SO excited to share this Salmon & Oat Recipe for Small Dogs with you. Itโ€™s not only super simple and healthy, but honestly, itโ€™s vet-approved, too! My own little terrier mix, Pip, used to be so picky, and honestly. GET THE RECIPE

Mini Meatloaf Dog Food for Small Breeds

Oh, feeding our tiny furry pals can be such a puzzle, right? Theyโ€™ve got such particular little tummies and needs! When I first got my little terrier mix, Pip, I was desperate to find food that was not only healthy but also something heโ€™d actually eat. Store-bought stuff just wasnโ€™t cutting it. Thatโ€™s when I started tinkering in my kitchen, and let me tell you, stumbling upon thisย Mini Meatloaf Dog Food for Small Breedsย recipe was a game-changer! Itโ€™s so simple, packed with good stuff, and Pip absolutely devours it. It just makes my heart happy knowing heโ€™s getting wholesome yumminess. GET THE RECIPE.

Easy Rice & Egg Meal for Tiny Pups

Oh, you get it, right? Feeding those tiny pups can sometimes feel like a puzzle, especially with their delicate tummies and picky little palates! Thatโ€™s why Iโ€™m so excited to share my go-toย Easy Rice & Egg Meal for Tiny Pups. Iโ€™ve been whipping this up for my own little furry friends for years, and honestly, seeing them gobble it down without a second thought is pure joy. Itโ€™s so simple, uses things I usually have on hand, and best of all, itโ€™s packed with good stuff for them! GET THE RECIPE

Small Dog Turkey & Veggie Bowl

Oh, itโ€™s just the sweetest thing seeing our little pups gobble up their food, isnโ€™t it? But when youโ€™ve got a tiny breed, you really want to make sure what youโ€™re giving them is just right โ€“ nutritious, easy to digest, and totally delicious! Thatโ€™s exactly why I whipped up thisย Small Dog Turkey & Veggie Bowl. Itโ€™s seriously simple, packed with wholesome goodness, and my own little terrier goes absolutely bonkers for it! Think lean turkey, tender veggies, all mixed up into a perfect bite-sized meal. Trust me, a little homemade love goes a long way for our small furry family members. GET THE RECIPE.

Delicious 1-Pot Soft Chicken & Sweet Potato Meal

Oh, the joy of watching our little furry friends gobble up their food! But for the tiny ones, especially those with delicate tummies or super picky palates, finding the right meal can be a real challenge, right? Thatโ€™s exactly why I created thisย Soft Chicken & Sweet Potato Meal for Small Dogs. Trust me, I know firsthand how stressful it can be when your little guy turns his nose up at *everything* or gets a bit upset after eating. This recipe is my go-to because itโ€™s so incredibly gentle and satisfying. GET THE RECIPE

Amazing 1-Bowl Balanced Beef & Pumpkin

Honestly, thereโ€™s nothing more rewarding than seeing your pupโ€™s tail wag with pure joy over a meal you made with your own two hands! I started whipping up homemade dog food a few years back because I wanted to know EXACTLY what went into my furry best friendโ€™s bowl, and making thisย Balanced Beef & Pumpkin Dog Recipeย was a game-changer. Itโ€™s packed with goodness and so darn easy to whip up, I just had to share it with all of you! GET THE RECIPE

Simple Turkey & Veggie Dog Dinner: 30 Min Joyful Meal

Oh, the joy of seeing your furry best friendโ€™s tail thump with excitement when you put down their dinner! Itโ€™s honestly one of my favorite things. Iโ€™ve been whipping up homemade meals for my pups for years, and let me tell you, itโ€™s so rewarding. You get to control exactly what goes into their bowls, packing all sorts of good stuff into their tummies. Thatโ€™s why Iโ€™m so excited to share my recipe for aย Simple Turkey & Veggie Homemade Dog Dinner. Itโ€™s not fancy, but itโ€™s packed with wholesome goodness and seriously easy to make! GET THE RECIPE

Amazing Rice-Free Chicken & Egg Dog Food

You know, watching our furry friends gobble down their meals with such enthusiasm is one of lifeโ€™s simple joys. But what if you could make that mealtime even more special, not just for them, but for you too? Thatโ€™s exactly what got me experimenting in my kitchen! I wanted something wholesome, something I could really trust with every ingredient. Thatโ€™s how myย Rice-Free Chicken & Egg Dog Foodย recipe was born. GET THE RECIPE

Amazing One-Pot Turkey & Barley Dog Meal

You know, watching our furry friends gobble down their meals with such enthusiasm is one of lifeโ€™s simple joys. But what if you could make that mealtime even more special, not just for them, but for you too? Thatโ€™s exactly what got me experimenting in my kitchen! I wanted something wholesome, something I could *really* trust with every ingredient. Thatโ€™s how myย Rice-Free Chicken & Egg Dog Foodย recipe was born. GET THE RECIPE

Amazing Apple & Oat Homemade Dog Food Recipe

You know, thereโ€™s something incredibly rewarding about whipping up a meal that you know is good for your best furry friend. I started making homemade dog food years ago because I wanted to control exactly what went into Fidoโ€™s bowl โ€“ no weird fillers or mystery ingredients! Thisย Apple & Oat Homemade Dog Food Recipeย is one of my absolute favorites. Itโ€™s so simple, uses wholesome stuff you probably already have, and my dogs go absolutely bonkers for it. Seriously, itโ€™s a winner every time. GET THE RECIPE.

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