Dog food can cause quite a strain on a dog owner’s bank account, especially if you’re buying the high-quality, expensive variety. There is nothing wrong with that as your priority as a dog parent should be the health of your pet. However, if your budget is tight, it’s easy to resort to low-quality food. No! Here are some cheap yet healthy dog food recipes that you can try:
Healthy Doggy Beefloaf
what you need:
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2 eggs
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1/2 kilogram lean ground beef
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1 1/2 cups grated mixed vegetables
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1 1/2 cups rolled oats (preferably gluten-free)
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1/2 cup paneer
In a large bowl, mix eggs, ground beef, mixed vegetables, rolled oats and cheese. Using clean hands, mix all ingredients together until well blended. Press mixture into loaf pan. Bake in preheated oven (350F) for 40 minutes. Cool completely then refrigerate overnight before serving.
Pooch Fruit and Veggie Blend
what you need:
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1 large sweet potato
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1 banana, sliced
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2 cups cooked quinoa
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1 cup frozen peas, cooked
Line a baking sheet with tin foil. Make several holes in the sweet potato with the help of a fork. Place the sweet potatoes on a baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven for 1 hour. When the sweet potato is ready, cool it and cut it into small pieces. Combine sweet potatoes, banana slices, quinoa and peas into 3 equal servings. Store uneaten servings in the freezer.
The Ultimate Meat Cake for Dogs
what you need:
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8 eggs
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4 large carrots, peeled and grated
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2 large potatoes, peeled and grated
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2 large celery stalks, chopped
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2 3/4 kg ground beef
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1 1/2 cups cooked brown rice
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1 1/2 cups regular rolled oats
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1/4 cup olive oil
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1 dash salt
In a large bowl, mix eggs, carrots, potatoes, celery and ground beef. Combine brown rice, rolled oats, olive oil and salt. Divide meat mixture evenly among muffin cups, patting with spatula to firm mixture. Bake in preheated oven (400F) until surface of cake is set, about 45 to 50 minutes. Let cool completely when ready. To serve, turn muffin cups on one side over dog bowls. Place in resealable plastic bags and freeze to store.
You don’t have to spend a lot to make sure your dog is eating healthy and tasty food. Try these cheap yet healthy dog food recipes at home – your fur baby is sure to love it and you get to save a lot of your hard earned money!
