I’ve provided several links below that you might find helpful for learning more about dog food requirements/regulations and gaining a deeper understanding of what you’re feeding your beloved furbabies.

We understand that many families are opting for homemade meals for their beloved pups, and we applaud your commitment to providing them with nutritious and wholesome food.

If this is your first time transitioning your pup to homemade food, it’s crucial to do so gradually to avoid any digestive issues. We’ve found that starting with our Turkey Recipe works wonders for introducing your furbaby to solid meals. The turkey is not only delicious for them but also lean, making it an ideal choice.

As your pup becomes accustomed to the homemade diet and a variety of fruits and veggies, you can consider introducing them to other recipes like Chicken or Beef. However, we prefer sticking to the Turkey Recipe due to its leanness, which contributes to the overall health and well-being of your furry companion.

To make the transition smoother for your furbaby, we’ve prepared a simple chart outlining a gradual change in their diet:

Transition Chart:

This gradual transition helps prevent upset stomachs and allows your pup’s digestive system to adapt to the new diet. Remember to monitor your furbaby’s response and adjust the pace if needed.

We believe that providing homemade meals is a wonderful way to ensure the health and happiness of your canine companion. If you have any questions or concerns during this process, feel free to reach out. We’re here to support you and your furbaby on this journey to a healthier and happier life.

Chicken, Fruit & Vegetables

 

Ingredients:

1 cup of brown rice or quinoa

2 cups of water

1/2 pound of green beans (fresh or frozen)

2 apples, cubed

3 carrots, sliced into 1-inch rounds

2 boneless, skinless chicken thighs or ground chicken

Instructions:

1. Crockpot Method (5 hours):

If you have a crockpot, you’re in luck! Simply toss all the ingredients into it. Cook on high for 5 hours.

2. Stove Method (for immediate serving):

If you want to cook and serve right away: For chicken thighs: Boil them in water until fully cooked.

For ground chicken: Add a bit of coconut oil to a pan and cook until browned. Steam the vegetables until they’re slightly softened. Proceed with the remaining steps.

3. Preparing Apples:

Cut the apples into cubes or use a food processor to chop them into smaller pieces.

4. Final Steps:

Once everything is cooked and ready: If you use chicken thighs, break them into small pieces. Mix everything together; it will be soft and dog friendly. Let the mixture cool down. Add canine complete vitamins suitable for your dog’s size and serve.

5. Storage:

Store any unused portions in the refrigerator; it’s good for up to three days. For longer storage, freeze the remainder.

 

I hope you enjoy preparing this dog-friendly meal for your furbaby!

Turkey & Vegetables

(This is what our grandpups eat as well as our entire pack)

Ingredients:

2 pounds of lean ground turkey

2 medium-sized carrots, chopped

1 cup of diced green beans

1 to 2 cups of diced apples

1 tablespoon of coconut oil

A pinch of salt (optional)

Serving Size: ¼ cup till your furbaby is 6 months old, then increase to 1/3 cup for each meal. Do not exceed 1/3 cup each meal if your pup is under 10 lbs. If you continue with providing your furbaby with the Canine Complete Multivitamin please give 1 tsp once a day.

Instructions:

Prepare the Veggies and Fruit:

Chop the carrots and dice the green beans.

Dice the apples but do not steam them; they will be added later. (puppies and adult dogs like the hard texture of the apples.)

Steam the Veggies:

Steam the chopped carrots and diced green beans until they become tender, which usually takes about 10 minutes.

Blend Veggies and Fruit:

Lightly blend the steamed veggies and the diced apples separately in a food processor. Pulse each a few times until they are finely chopped.

Cook Turkey:

In a large skillet, add the coconut oil and the lean ground turkey.

Cook the turkey on medium-high heat until it’s thoroughly cooked.

Drain Fat and Pulse:

Once the turkey is cooked, drain off excess fat and discard it.

Gently pulse the cooked turkey in small portions (3-4 pulses) in the food processor to break it down into smaller pieces.

Combine Ingredients:

Now, combine the separately pulsed veggies with the pulsed turkey in a large bowl and mix everything together thoroughly. Before serving you can add the diced apples.

Cool and Add Supplements:

Allow the mixture to cool down before adding canine complete vitamins or any other supplements recommended for your dog.

Serve or Store:

Serve homemade dog food to your furbaby after it’s done. If you have extra, you can store it in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or portion it into freezer-safe containers to save for later. This homemade turkey and vegetable dog food is a nutritious and tasty treat for your furbaby from the puppy stage to adulthood.

Ground Beef, Fruit & Vegetables

Ingredients:

1 pound of ground beef

2 carrots, diced

1 cup of chopped broccoli

1 cup of green beans

1/2 cup of peas

1 cup of blueberries

1 cup of diced apples

1 tablespoon of coconut oil

A pinch of sea salt (optional, for flavor)

Instructions:

1. Cooking the Meat:

In a large pot, cook the ground beef until it’s no longer pink. Add the coconut oil to the pot.

2. Adding Vegetables:

Stir in the diced carrots and chopped broccoli. Add enough water to the pot to soften the vegetables and bring it to a boil.

3. Simmering:

Reduce the heat to a simmer and cook for about 10 minutes or until the vegetables become tender.

4. Adding More Veggies and Blueberries:

Stir in the peas, green beans, and blueberries. If you like, you can add a pinch of sea salt for some extra flavor.

5. Final Touch:

Remove the pot from the stove and add the diced or pulsed apples. Let the mixture cool down.

6. Serving:

Before serving, add canine complete vitamins appropriate for your dog’s size. Serve the meal to your pup.

7. Storage:

Any extra portions can be refrigerated. You can also freeze the leftovers for later use.

 

Now your dog can enjoy this nutritious meal made with love!

For any of these recipes you can add more vegetables or fruits suitable for yorkies. (Yorkies cannot have sweet potato) Below you’ll find a list of Fruits and Vegetables suitable for yorkies! As well as a list of proteins you can add to each recipe.

Fruits

• Apples

• Apricots

• Banana

• Blueberries

• Cantaloupe

• Cucumbers

• Mango

• Pear

• Strawberries

• Watermelon

Vegetables

• Bell Peppers

• Broccoli

• Carrots

• Cauliflower

• Celery

• Green Beans

• Lettuce

• Peas

• Pumpkin

• Spinach

• Zucchini

Protein

• Chicken (breast, thigh)

• Beef

• Trout

• Turkey

• Chicken hearts

• Chicken Liver