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Chicken & Pumpkin Homemade Dog Food (Vet Approved)

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A simple, vet approved homemade dog food recipe with chicken, pumpkin, rice, and carrots. Easy to digest and balanced.
Equipment
  • - Medium pot
  • Steamer basket
  • - Mixing bowl
  • Kitchen scale & measuring cups
Food ingredients
  
  • 2 cups chicken breast boiled, shredded
  • 1.5 cups brown rice soft cooked — sub with white rice for very sensitive stomachs
  • 1 cup carrots steamed, diced
  • 0.5 cup pumpkin puree
  • 1 tsp olive oil
Operation steps
 
  • Wash, trim, and dice chicken and carrots evenly; prepare pumpkin puree.
  • Boil chicken 15–20 mins until fully cooked; cook rice until soft; steam carrots until tender.
  • Shred chicken, combine with rice, carrots, and pumpkin; mix thoroughly.
  • Cool to room temperature, portion with kitchen scale, and store in containers.
note
• Vet Tip: This recipe is safe and balanced for short-term feeding. For long-term daily feeding, add a vet-approved vitamin/mineral supplement.
• Storage: Refrigerate portions for up to 3 days or freeze up to 3 weeks. Thaw overnight in fridge and serve at room temperature.
• Suitable for: Most adult dogs, especially with sensitive stomachs.
• Not suitable for: Dogs with pancreatitis or fat-sensitive conditions (omit olive oil).
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