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- Dog Christmas Recipes: What You Need to Consider
- Recommendation:
- Starter: liver bread
- Preparation:
- Main: Chicken and pumpkin stew
- Preparation:
- Dessert: Antioxidant Biscuits
- Preparation:
Christmas is a time of year in which homemade recipes are the protagonists. The Christmas spirit and the lights make us invite our pets to participate in this party. And while our dog follows us around, sensing that something tasty is in the oven, it's normal to think that things we could do for him too that are healthy and tasty.
At PeritoAnimal we want you to share special moments to provide a great Christmas for your dog, so we leave you a list of 3 Christmas recipes for dogs, as we already know that, like humans, their health and quality of life is closely related to food. So let's cook and share with the whole family!
Dog Christmas Recipes: What You Need to Consider
Have you thought about what to give the dog for Christmas? If you're looking for nutritious and healthy recipes for your dog, then the options we'll show you are ideal. Remember that you must be careful when it comes to changing the diet of puppies used to eating the same thing.
These incorporations of new foods are usually easier in animals used to eating (daily or occasionally) healthy homemade recipes prepared by their guardians in their home. In this other article, for example, we teach how to prepare cake recipes for dogs.
You must take into account that dogs are about omnivorous animals. In nature, they follow a high-protein diet based on meat (bones, viscera and fat) and very little cereal or carbohydrates. Your digestive tract is not adapted to digest cereals and so they accumulate, intoxicating you. In turn, we have certain foods that are prohibited for dogs when preparing recipes:
- Avocado
- grapes and raisins
- Onion
- raw garlic
- Chocolate
- Alcohol
Recommendation:
Beware of portions. If your dog is used to eating kibble (approximately 500g per meal), you should give the same amount of homemade food and never mix homemade recipes with feed for dogs. It is preferable to have a home-cooked and a commercial meal, rather than the two mixed together. In case of doubt, always consult your veterinarian.
Starter: liver bread
How about starting a dog-friendly Christmas with a liver-based starter? He will certainly love it. liver is a food very beneficial for our dogs, as it is rich in proteins, omega 3 and omega 6 fatty acids, as well as vitamins. However, it is a product that should offer in moderation. Below we explain the first of our Christmas recipes for puppies, liver bread. To make this recipe, you will need the following ingredients:
- 500g of raw liver
- 1 cup of rolled oats
- 1 cup of wheat flour
- 1 tablespoon of olive oil
- 1 tablespoon of spices (such as turmeric)
Preparation:
- Preheat oven to 180ºC.
- Puree the raw liver and mix it little by little with the oats, flour and spices.
- Spread it on a baking sheet greased with olive oil and bake for 25 minutes.
- Allow to cool and cut.
- It can be kept in the refrigerator for the following days.
Main: Chicken and pumpkin stew
After the starter, the second of our Christmas recipes for dogs is a chicken stew with pumpkin, zucchini and celery. In addition to providing fiber and protein, this recipe is often a favorite of dogs. To make it you will need the following ingredients:
- 225g of raw pumpkin
- 225g of raw zucchini
- 110g of raw celery
- 1 chicken breast (225g)
- Condiments to choose from
Preparation:
- Peel and cut the vegetables into small pieces.
- Place all ingredients in a pan of water and condiments.
- Cut the chicken breast into pieces and add it to the previous preparation.
- Stir and put the lid on, let it cook for 10 to 15 minutes.
- Let it cool and it can serve. Be careful with the temperature of the food you serve your puppy, it shouldn't be too hot. He's sure to enjoy this main course of the Dog's Christmas Supper
Dessert: Antioxidant Biscuits
These cookies are an excellent antioxidant snack with lots of free radicals that your dog will really like. It's one of the easiest Christmas recipes for dogs to make. For this you will need the following ingredients:
- 1/2 cup of blueberries
- 1 cup ground turkey
- 1 tablespoon of basil
- 1 teaspoon of turmeric
- 1 tablespoon of coconut flour
Preparation:
- Preheat oven to 200ºC.
- Mix all the ingredients and make balls with the dough.
- When placing them on the previously greased baking sheet, flatten them with a fork.
- Bake for 15 to 20 minutes. This time may vary depending on the size of each biscuit or the particular oven.
- You can store cookies in the fridge for a week or freeze for up to 3 months.
Did you like these recipes? This real Christmas dinner is an excellent choice of something you can make for your Christmas dog. If you're looking for another possible dessert, check out our dog ice cream recipe as well.