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5 Homemade Dog Food for Sensitive Stomachs Recipes
Looking for the best homemade dog food for sensitive stomachs?
We know it can be challenging, especially since most commercial dog foods are likely to trigger health problems in these dogs and usually upset their stomachs.
As an alternative to store-bought dog food for sensitive stomachs, you can prepare your own homemade meals, either daily or once a week (and freeze or refrigerate them).
We've published many dog food recipes before, and while some of them may be a good option for your problematic pup, many won't.
I've searched a list and found the five best homemade dog food for sensitive stomach recipes that will likely work for most canines.
Some meals should be served in multiple, smaller portions, or they can upset your dogs stomach.
The daily serving size for dogs with sensitive stomachs should be 1 cup for every 25 pounds of weight per day, spread across multiple meals.
If none of these meet your pet's needs, I recommend you also check out Samantha's homemade dog food recipes for sensitive stomach, digestive disorders, and stomach upset.
She's published a few of those, but these five are my favorites:
The good thing about making DIY meals for your dog is that you can make adjustments.
If you see some ingredient that you know won't work for your pup, you can make a substitution here's Samantha's article on how to do this right.
And finally, remember that every dog is different, and these may not be well-balanced for your specific canine.
Discuss these recipes with a veterinarian before preparing them regularly.
ALSO READ:Vet's Guide on Buying and Using Dog Food for Sensitive Stomachs
The 5 Homemade Dog Food for Sensitive Stomachs Recipes
Homemade Dog Food for Sensitive Stomachs: White Rice and Chicken Recipe
Ingredients
- 2 cups of white rice
- 1 pounds of chopped chicken meat
- 1 cups of vegetable mix
- 4 cups of water.
Preparation
First, heat a big skillet and add rice, meat, vegetables, and water to it. Cook it on medium heat until the mixture boils.
Then cover the skillet and let it simmer for about 15 minutes to cook all the ingredients properly, especially the white rice.
This is a straightforward recipe that suits dogs with sensitive tummies since both chicken and rice have a calming effect.
Homemade Dog Food for Sensitive Stomachs: Hamburger Meal
Ingredients
- 1 cup of hamburger meat
- 1 tbsp. of canola oil
- cup of cooked oatmeal
- 2 hard-boiled eggs
- 2 tbsp. of cottage cheese
- 3 tbsp. of beans
- 3 tbsp. of carrots
Preparation
First, fry the hamburger meat in a skillet in canola oil.
When the meat is fried, add finely chopped hard-boiled eggs.
Then add all the other ingredients to the mix and wait for it to cool down.
Oats are a great addition to this meal because they are nutritious.
And while dogs dont usually care for them, they will gobble this meal up because of the hamburger meat.
Homemade Dog Food for Sensitive Stomachs: Chicken with Rice and Pumpkin
Ingredients
- 1 cups of white rice
- cup of chicken breasts (skinless, boneless)
- cup of plain yogurt
- cup of canned pumpkin
- cup of vegetable mix (optional)
Preparation
Cook white rice according to the instructions on the box.
Put the chicken breasts in a large pot, cover them with water, and boil over medium heat.
Shred the chicken into pieces and mix it well with the remaining ingredients in a medium-sized bowl.
This is a simple recipe for bland food that is easy to digest.
Yogurt can soothe the inflamed stomach, while canned pumpkin can help make your dogs bowel movements regular and firm up his stool because it is rich in fiber.
Homemade Dog Food for Sensitive Stomachs: Chicken with Mashed Potatoes
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoons of cottage cheese
- pound of minced chicken meat
- cup of grated carrots
- 1 cup mashed potatoes
Preparation
Mix the chicken, mashed potatoes, and carrots in a pot and put them in the microwave. Heat it for about 4 minutes.
When the mixture cools off, add the cottage cheese and serve it to your pet.
Carrots are great for reducing stomach irritation, and they are also full of vitamins.
They can help your dog improve his digestion and relieve constipation or diarrhea.
Homemade Dog Food for Sensitive Stomachs: Dog Treats
Ingredients
- 1 cup of rice flour
- 1 cup of quick cook oats
- cup of no-salt chicken broth
- 4 tbsp. of olive oil
- 3 oz. of apple sauce
- cup of diced carrots
- cup of diced green beans,
- 1 tbsp. of baking powder
- Pinch of salt
Preparation
Preheat your oven to 350 degrees.
Grease a baking sheet with some olive oil. Mix all dry ingredients into one bowl and mix all wet ingredients in another.
Then, stir dry ingredients into wet ones. When you get a smooth mixture, shape your cookies and place them on the sheet.
Bake the cookies for 15 minutes and allow them to cool before serving.
Homemade Dog Food for Sensitive Stomachs: FAQs
Do bananas help a dogs upset stomach?
Because of their high fiber content, bananas can aid dogs withdigestive problems.
Add a small amount of mashed banana to Fido's usual meal to help his stomach calm if he frequently gets an upset stomach or just doesn't feel well.
If your furbaby has never eaten a banana before, start with a few little pieces and watch him closely throughout the next few hours.
Are eggs OK for dogs with sensitive stomach?
Eggs may be able to calm your dog's upset tummy.
Start with half of a scrambled egg to check if your furbaby like it and can easily digest it.
Small or medium dogs just require one egg, while giant dogs could get two boiled eggs.
Is pork good for dogs with sensitive stomach?
Dogs with sensitive stomachs may be able to eat pork, but it all depends on how lean the slices are.
But dogs can only eat cooked pork. Pork that is uncooked or otherwise undercooked is harmful to them.
It might have parasites in it that can give your dog diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, and pain.
Homemade Dog Food for Sensitive Stomachs: Before You Go
It's important to consult your vet before experimenting with any homemade dog food for sensitive stomachs.
This will enable you to identify the right cause and treatment for your woofer's situation.
Various conditions, including food intolerance, environmental triggers, drug side effects, or other diseases, can affect dogs' sensitive stomachs.
If you decide to make your senior dog's food at home, he or she may need additional supplemental dog nutrition.
Rice, boiled chicken, sweet potatoes, and other vegetables are basic, bland foodsyou can feed Fido.
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Homemade dog food for sensitive stomachs: 6 mouth-watering meals
Making your own homemade dog food for sensitive stomachs can be well worth the time and effort if you have a canine companion who suffers from regular digestive disturbances. While our guide to the best dog food for allergies is a great alternative to explore, one of the benefits of making your own food is that you know exactly whats going into your dogs tummy.
An upset stomach in dogs is a fairly common occurrence and one that most vets see on a regular basis. While often a virus or an ill-advised scavenging expedition are to blame, a small percentage of pups do suffer from food allergies and sensitivities that can cause uncomfortable symptoms like vomiting and diarrhea.
Food allergies in dogs often develop after prolonged exposure to one type of food. The most typical food allergens tend to be common proteins, such as beef and chicken, as well as ingredients such as wheat, milk, eggs, soybean, and corn. Your dog may have a single allergy, multiple allergies, or they may only be triggered when particular ingredients are combined together.
Because of this, weve included a range of different recipes below. All contain only one animal protein (these recipes are easier to digest) and while some have multiple vegetables, you can stick with one primary vegetable source if your dog finds dishes with more than that difficult to digest.
Before cooking up any of the below dishes and making changes to your dogs diet, we recommend you speak with your vet if you havent already done so. They will be able to run tests to check to see what your dog is allergic to and offer advice and guidance on an appropriate meal plan.
1. Venison and vegetable stew
Ingredients:
- 4 cups of ground venison (or other protein source of your choice)
- 4 cups of low sodium broth
- 1/2 cup rolled oats
- 1/2 cup chopped green beans
- 1/2 cup chopped carrots
- 1/2 cup chopped broccoli
Instructions:
- The first step is to brown the meat that you're using. You don't need to cook it all the way through, as you'll also be boiling the stew later. Cook the meat until it's about 3/4 done in a skillet. If you're using a lean meat, like venison, you'll want to add a bit of olive oil to the skillet to prevent sticking.
- While the meat is cooking you'll need to chop the vegetables. I chose broccoli, carrots and green beans because they are all readily available in our garden right now. You can substitute for any veggies that you may already have in your fridge or that you can get at your local farmer's market.
- Once your meat is cooked and the veggies are chopped, it's time to mix all the ingredients together in a large pot. Turn the burner to medium heat, and add the cooked meat, broth, vegetables and rolled oats to the pot.
- Bring the mixture to a boil and then cook for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. You'll notice that the veggies and oats soak up the broth. As you'll see in my video, the mixture starts out very runny, but thickens as it cooks.
- Once the stew cools you can feed it to your pet immediately, or store it in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
Recipe via topdogtips.com
2. Easy homemade dog food crockpot recipe with ground chicken
Ingredients:
- 3 lbs lean ground chicken
- 1 cup butternut squash I use frozen, precut
- 15 oz can kidney beans drained
- 1 cup peas
- 1 cup green beans
- 1 cup carrots sliced or diced
- 1 cup uncooked rice
- 4 cups of water
Instructions:
- Add 3 lbs lean ground chicken, 1 cup chopped butternut squash, 15 oz drained can of kidney beans, 1 cup peas, 1 cup green beans, 1 cup sliced carrots, 1 uncooked white rice, and 4 cups of water to a crock pot.
- Cook on high for 4 hours or low for 6 hours, stirring occasionally.
- And voila, youre done!
Recipe via aforkstale.com
3. Beef and veggie dog food
Ingredients:
- 3 pounds ground beef 7 cups cooked crumbled ground beef
- 2 cups brown rice or swap white rice
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 28 ounces beef stock (optional) + cup water 28 oz = 3.5 cups, add cup water for proper ratio to make rice
- 2 cups fresh carrots, shred or cut into small coins 2 large carrots
- 2 cups sweet potato, small cubes or shred 1 large sweet potato
- 2 cups fresh spinach (if your dog can tolerate three vegetables)
Instructions:
- Make your rice according to packet instructions
- Chop, shred, or process in a food processor all the veggies. My dog is a small dog and prefers the veggies finely shredded in a food processor.
- Brown and crumble 3 lbs of ground beef in a large skillet. Place in a large bowl.
- In a large cast iron pan or skillet, briefly saute carrots, broccoli, and sweet potato until just soft for a few minutes on medium.
- Into the large bowl with ground beef, add warm rice, warm sauteed veggies, and fresh spinach. Mix well with a large spatula.
- Portion 4-5 cups of Homemade Dog Food per zip lock back, and store in an airtight container or larger zip top bag in the freezer. Pull out one small bag per week, and reheat a serving for your dog in the microwave for 30 seconds. I sometimes sprinkle some dry dog food into the homemade food to stretch out my homemade dog food batch.
Recipe via delicioustable.com
4. Quick and easy limited ingredient dog food
Ingredients:
- 6 cups cooked organic brown rice (3 cups uncooked rice)
- 2 pounds ground lean beef, cooked through, fat drained
- 4 hard boiled eggs, peeled and diced small
- 3 medium sized carrots, shredded or thinly sliced
- cup minced curly parsley
- 3 tablespoons of olive or safflower oil
Instructions:
- Combine all of the ingredients together in a large container and stir to combine completely.
- Store tightly sealed in the refrigerator in-between feedings.
Recipe via thismessisours.com
5. Homemade hamburger meal
Ingredients:
- 1 cup of hamburger meat
- 1 tbsp. of canola oil
- cup of cooked oatmeal
- 2 hard-boiled eggs
- 2 tbsp. of cottage cheese
- 3 tbsp. of beans
- 3 tbsp. of carrots
Instructions:
- First, fry the hamburger meat in a skillet in canola oil.
- When the meat is fried, add finely chopped hard-boiled eggs.
- Add all the other ingredients to the mix and wait for it to cool down.
Note: Oats are a great addition to this meal because they are rich in nutrition. And while dogs dont usually care for them, they will gobble this meal up because of the hamburger meat.
Recipe via topdogtips.com
6. Chicken breasts with rice and pumpkin
Ingredients:
- 1 cups of white rice
- cup of chicken breasts (skinless, boneless)
- cup of plain yogurt
- cup of canned pumpkin
- cup of vegetable mix (optional)
Instructions:
- Cook white rice according to the instructions on the box.
- Put the chicken breasts in a large pot, cover them with water, and boil over medium heat.
- Shred the chicken into pieces and mix it well with the rest of the ingredients in a medium-sized bowl.
Note: This is a simple recipe for bland food which is easy to digest. Yogurt can soothe the inflamed stomach, while canned pumpkin can help make your dogs bowel movements regular and firm up his stool because it is rich in fiber.
Recipe via topdogtips.com
