Pressure Cooker Dog Food Recipes

A lot of folks asked me to make an Instant Pot dog food recipe for their pooches. At first I thought it was a crazy idea… …and then I got a dog and suddenly it seemed like a brilliant one.

Not only does my Banjo (a Norwich Terrier) LOVE this dog food, it is healthy and loaded with great nutrients! The best part is how bow-wow simple it is to make 🐶

I am NOT a veterinarian or canine nutritionist. That said, while you can alter the veggies added (some like spinach and beans), here are some things you should NEVER feed dogs: onions, garlic, mushrooms, raisins, grapes and chocolate. This recipe is also meant as a supplement to kibble or as a snack/treat. Also, every dog reacts to food differently due to various reasons. If your dog’s poop color changes after feeding, it may be because of the dietary change and the colors in the food such as carrots. In general, it is usually suggested to slowly incorporate new foods with current foods for a smoother transition. You know your dog best, so as with any dietary change, be sure to monitor their behavior. Feed them at your own discretion with common sense employed and always take them to a licensed veterinarian should there be a shift in behavior in terms of what they eat.

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When done cooking, add in a few cups of a frozen vegetable medley. I used cauliflower florets, broccoli florets, carrots and peas (just make sure the pieces are small enough so your dog won’t have any trouble chewing).

Give it all a stir. The heat from the chicken and rice will thaw the veggies quickly and help cool the pot at the same time. This is a double win because we typically serve dog food cold or at room temp.

And to town they go on a dog food so delicious and nutritious, a human could also eat it and learn a thing or two!

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This is optional, but as the chicken and rice are cooking in Step 2, feel free to take the veggies out of the freezer to give them a slight thawing head start.

You can place any leftovers in an air-tight container and either pop in the fridge for the rest of the week (about 5-7 days) OR in the freezer!

Obviously serving size will greatly vary based on the dog's size and diet. Banjo is a Norwich Terrier and considered small at around 15 pounds and I feed him about 1/3 - 1/2 cup twice a day (solid kibble in the morning and this in the evening). So you can double, triple or quadruple this recipe if you have, say, a Great Dane or 10 Norwich Terriers 😉

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IMPORTANT!: I am NOT a veterinarian or canine nutritionist. That said, while you can alter the veggies added (some like spinach and beans), here are some things you should NEVER feed dogs: onions, garlic, mushrooms, raisins, grapes and chocolate.

This recipe is also meant as a supplement to kibble or as a snack/treat. Also, every dog reacts to food differently due to various reasons. If your dog's poop color changes after feeding, it may be because of the dietary change and the colors in the food such as carrots. It is usually suggested to slowly incorporate new foods with current foods for a smoother transition. You know your dog best, so as with any dietary change, be sure to monitor their behavior. Feed them at your own discretion with common sense employed and always take them to a licensed veterinarian should there be a shift in behavior in terms of what they eat.We hadn’t realized just how well-fed she was until one day she rolled over for someone to pet her belly and was coughing and carrying on.

She’d put on some weight, and since we want her to be around as long as possible, we started cutting back her food.

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It’s frustrating trying to determine if the experts are for a grain-free diet or if it is not good for your dog’s food?

Perhaps your dog needs to be on a grain-free diet because of weight or food allergies, add more diced sweet potato, butternut squash, or pumpkin (not pie filling pumpkin) to this recipe, and omit the rice.

She flashed her big brown eyes at us, making them dramatically sad for effect, in hopes she could have just a little table scrap.

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We love our fur babies and yet for the sake of “cheaper” or lack of knowledge, we choose to feed them processed dog food.

We talked to Bailey’s veterinarian and were told dogs need lots of protein, but also fat, and fat-soluble vitamins as well as healthy carbohydrates (by the way, an all-raw diet lacks these carbs).

I want to be clear; we still feed our dogs kibble–just more of this instant pot homemade dog food and less of the kibble.

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Then pour it onto their serving dish and watch them lick their chompers as I set it down for them to eat.

In three weeks, after switching her to this dog food made in the Instant Pot, Bailey Mae trimmed down so she can go on longer walks, roll over for belly-love, and she’s nowhere near the beggar she once was thanks to this dog food recipe!

Before making vegan food for dogs, please discuss it with a veterinarian to ensure your dog’s health is front and center and will not be put at risk.

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In fact, whether you are switching brands or switching from commercial dog food to homemade dog food, your first priority should always be that your dog gets all their needed nutrients.

Your dog will like this delicious treat; I sometimes add 1 cup of blueberries for the antioxidants, vitamins, and extra boost of low-glycemic carbs to this homemade dog food recipe.

I keep these items in a gallon bag in my fridge until I am ready to make a batch of homemade dog food.

Homemade Dog Food Recipe

While I encourage you to experiment to give your dog a variety as you implement this Instant Pot Homemade Dog Food into their diets, please

Over the course of up to 2 weeks, gradually increase the amount of homemade food, while gradually decreasing the amount of commercial food.

You can save time by using a rotisserie chicken already cooked. We also save our leftover meat throughout the week and use it in place of the whole chicken.

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Any cookies that may not be particularly necessary for the website to function and is used specifically to collect user personal data via analytics, ads, other embedded contents are termed as non-necessary cookies. It is mandatory to procure user consent prior to running these cookies on your website.This Homemade Instant Pot Dog Food recipe is easy to make with ground turkey, chicken or ground beef, rice and vegetables in the pressure cooker. You can easily customize this basic homemade dog food recipe to suit your dog's tastes!

We have been making our own dog food for a long time. My Instant Pot dog food recipe is super easy, and our two fur babies absolutely love it!

We have always used high quality kibble, but one picky eater started turning her nose up at her usual food. So, I started adding cooked chicken breasts to supplement the kibble.

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Our other dog developed food allergies, and it was getting harder to find a commercial dog food with minimal ingredients to suit his needs.

It's best to always introduce new food gradually. I started giving the dogs a little bit of the homemade food. Gradually, we increased the amount and reduced the amount of dry food.

Note, that you can use this Instant Pot recipe as a supplement to your dog's food as is. You will have to add vitamins, calcium and other necessary nutrients to ensure your dog is getting the nutrition he needs in lieu of using commercial dog food.

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You only need a few simple ingredients for this homemade dog food recipe. You can find them in grocery stores or online:

Instead of water, you can use bone broth or chicken broth, as long as it's homemade and does not include any ingredients that are harmful to dogs, such as garlic or onions.

First, set your Instant Pot to sauté mode. Add coconut oil and the ground turkey. Break up the turkey as it cooks, using a spatula or wooden spoon.

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When the turkey is cooked, turn the pot off.