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Treat your dogs with this salmon dog food recipe. Fresh salmon fillets are cooked and added to rice, spinach, peas with homemade pumpkin puree.
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- CAN DOGS EAT SALMON?
- HOW TO COOK SALMON FOR DOGS
- STORAGE
- FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
- More Homemade Dog Food Recipes
CAN DOGS EAT SALMON?
Salmon is a great food for dogs. It's great for a shiny coat with it's high content of omega-3 fatty acids and is a great protein source. Salmon helps with inflammation and can help with skin irritiations.
The salmon must be cooked and ensure that you remove any fish bones before serving it. Boneless salmon fillets are a great option. Raw salmon should not be given to dogs.
The skin can be high in fats so keep it as a special treat.
Remember to go slowly when introducing new foods. And we recommend checking with your veterinarian first if your dog has any digestive issues or other health concerns.
HOW TO COOK SALMON FOR DOGS
Salmon can be poached, grilled, baked, roasted or steamed for your homemade dog food. For this recipes I roasted the salmon as I wanted to ensure that it was thoroughly cooked through.
There are no seasonings added to the salmon as you are cooking for your dog, not yourself!
SALMON DOG FOOD RECIPE INGREDIENTS
For this homemade dog food recipe I used:
- Salmon Fillet
- Brown Rice
- Frozen Peas
- Homemade Pumpkin Puree
- Frozen Spinach
STORAGE
Keep the salmon dog food recipe in the fridge, in an air tight container. It should last up to 3 days in the fridge.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Can I use canned salmon?
Canned salmon can be used in place of fresh salmon in this recipe. Ensure that the tinned salmon is in water, not oil.
Can this recipe be frozen?
Once the dog food has been cooked, allow it to completely cool before freezing. Store in an air tight container or zip lock bags and it should last in the freezer for 2 months.
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Salmon Dog Food Recipe with Spinach & Pumpkin
Cooked fresh salmon is served with brown rice, peas, pumpkin puree and spinach for a hearty dog meal
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Prep Time 15 minutes mins
Cook Time 25 minutes mins
Total Time 40 minutes mins
Course Dog Meals
Cuisine Homemade Dog Food
Servings 8 servings
Calories 349 kcal
Ingredients
- 3 lb salmon
- 1 cup brown rice
- 1 cup frozen peas
- ½ cup pumpkin puree
- 2 cups Spinach Frozen & defrosted
Instructions
Place the salmon on a parchment lined baking tray and bake for 20-25 minutes at 180C/375F degrees.
Whilst the salmon is roasting cook the brown rice. Place the brown rice and 2 cups water in a small sauce and bring to the boil. Cover, turn the heat to low and simmer for 25 minutes until tender.
Add the frozen peas to the brown rice half way through cooking. Drain once the rice and peas are cooked.
Remove the cooked salmon from the oven and with a fork, flake the salmon, removing any bones.
In a large bowl, add the salmon, rice, peas, salmon and pumpkin puree. Mix well and dinner is ready!
Notes
Makes 8 servings with a serving being 1 cup.
Store in a sealed container in the fridge. Should last 3 -4 days.
Always check with your veterinarian before introducing any new foods into your dog’s diet.
Any nutritional analysis on the website is based on an estimate, calculated by Spoonacular from the individual ingredients in each recipe. Variations may occur for various reasons, including product availability and food preparation. We make no representation or warranty of the accuracy of this information.
Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Salmon Dog Food Recipe with Spinach & Pumpkin
Serving Size
1 serving
Amount per Serving
Calories
349
% Daily Value*
Fat
12
g
18
%
Saturated Fat
13
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
5
g
Monounsaturated Fat
4
g
Cholesterol
94
mg
31
%
Sodium
83
mg
4
%
Potassium
1015
mg
29
%
Carbohydrates
22
g
7
%
Fiber
2
g
8
%
Sugar
2
g
2
%
Protein
37
g
74
%
Vitamin A
3293
IU
66
%
Vitamin C
12
%
Calcium
44
mg
4
%
Iron
2
mg
11
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
The information shown is an estimate provided by an online nutrition calculator.
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Marie Standel says
What would the daily serving size for a 10 lb dog?
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AngelaC says
About 3/4 cup to 1 1/2 cups per day.
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Rebecca says
is one cup the serving size?Reply
Rebecca says
my mini golden is 48lbs, how much should i feed him everyday? i give him 2 meals per dayReply
AngelaC says
I'd say between 2 to 3 cups a day but I'd double check with your vet as it can vary between breeds.
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AngelaC says
The serving size is 1 cup. I've updated the recipe card.
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Adelina says
Thank you for posting this recipe! How is the spinach supposed to be cooked and served?
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AngelaC says
Hi, I use defrosted spinach and stir it into the cooked salmon and rice.
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Julie says
Can this be frozen?
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AngelaC says
Yes it can. Store in an airtight container or ziplock bag and defrost thoroughly in the fridge before serving.
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Auggie Flynn says
Is it possible to still make this recipe but without the pea?
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AngelaC says
Of course. Either replace it with another vegetable or omit it entirely.
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Alyssa says
I have an 80 pound german Shepard, how much should he be eating of this recipe?
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AngelaC says
About 2 cups for that size. Hope they enjoy it!
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Martina says
This recipe looks so yummy. I have a 3 lbs toy poodle puppy and wonder how much should a serve him from this meal a day. Is there a way to calculate approximately?
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AngelaC says
Hi Martina, I've updated the recipe to include a feeding guide. Hope that helps and your cute puppy enjoys the recipe!
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Betty says
Can this be canned?
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AngelaC says
Good question and great idea! Yes it could!
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Marsha says
I am wondering with this recipe, if there should be any other additives or any vitamins or anything? I have a French bull dog puppy and am wanting to do some some cooked meals for her. But wondering what other additives should be in the food.Reply
AngelaC says
I sometimes add hempseed hearts, ground eggshells and turmeric to their dinner but you should check with your vet too!
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Mónica Palomo says
My vet told me that if I give my dog home food, I must add a multivitamin and minerals to the meals.
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AngelaC says
Always listen to your vet! Each meal will vary but there's a few good holistic vets online who produced totally balanced meals.
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Pam Owens says
Can this be frozen?
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AngelaC says
Hi Pam, yes it can. Place it in a zip log bag or an air tight container and it should freeze up to 3 months.
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Lena Kleine says
Hi, do you use the salmon including the skin for the recipe? Thanks
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AngelaC says
Hi! Yes I do use the skin. My dogs love it!
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Mónica Palomo says
Can this be frozen if it gives 8 cups but the dog eats one per day?
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AngelaC says
Yes it can. Make sure it's in an airtight container and defrost thoroughly before serving.
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Linda says
Do I still use the hard food? I usually feed the twice per day. Or does everyone only feed this homemade dog food? I have 2 goldens that are 75 and 85 poundsReply
AngelaC says
It's down to each owner and dog preference. If if doubt ask your friendly vet!
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