This homemade dog food combines lean ground beef, salmon, and pumpkin with supplements to meet AAFCO nutritional standards for adult dogs. Formulated using BalanceIT software, it delivers high protein and fat with low carbohydrates for complete canine nutrition.
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Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and bake the salmon until no longer raw. Start with about 4.5 oz of salmon to yield the 3oz needed for the final recipe.
While the salmon is baking, pan-broil the lean ground beef in a non-stick (cast-iron) pan until no longer pink and raw. Start with about 16oz (1 lb) of extra lean ground beef to yield the 12oz needed.
While the meats are cooking, bring about 1 cup of water to a boil in a saucepan. Add broccoli and boil for 5-7 minutes, then drain.
Once all items are cooked, allow to cool completely. Optionally, cook all ingredients one day and allow to cool overnight in the fridge before portioning the next day.
After all items are cooled, cut all ingredients into bite-size pieces, weigh, and portion for the meal.
If you have a smaller breed dog or a dog that picks around ingredients, use a food processor to puree all the ingredients together.
Add the Nordic Naturals Omega 3 Pet, walnut oil, and BalanceIT Canine supplement to the portioned meal and mix well before serving.
Store portioned meals in airtight containers in the refrigerator for 3–4 days or freeze for up to 3 months; thaw in the refrigerator before serving.
non-stick or cast-iron pan · kitchen scale · food processor (optional, for puréed consistency)
Yes, it is formulated to AAFCO standards using BalanceIT software. However, always consult your veterinarian before switching your dog's diet, especially for dogs with health conditions or specific nutritional needs.
Store portioned meals in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days, or freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw in the refrigerator before serving.
Yes, you can scale the recipe up. Cook all ingredients one day and cool overnight in the fridge before portioning, as the creator suggests.
Use a food processor to puree all ingredients together into a uniform paste, as described in step 6.
Yes. The Nordic Naturals Omega 3 Pet, walnut oil, and BalanceIT Canine supplement are critical to achieving AAFCO compliance. Do not omit them.
