Find here a homemade dog food recipe with fish and sweet potato! If you’re looking for a nutritious and delicious recipe to treat your pet, you’ve come to the right place. In this article, we will provide you with a step-by-step guide on how to prepare a vet-approved fish and sweet potato meal for your dog.
Not only is this pet food recipe quick and easy to make, but it also ensures that your dog receives a healthy and balanced diet. So let’s dive in and discover how to cook up a wholesome meal that will have your dog’s tail wagging with delight!
About this recipe
This recipe calls for Pacific cod, a white fish that is an excellent low-fat protein source with naturally occurring omega-3 fatty acids, potassium, amino acids, magnesium, and antioxidants. Fatty acids in a dog’s diet are very beneficial for promoting healthy skin and a shiny coat, and antioxidants can reduce inflammation.
It also includes healthy carbohydrates like sweet potatoes and russet potatoes and veggies like green beans and broccoli.
This recipe is great for both puppies and adult dogs, thanks to its high calcium and phosphorus levels, which help support healthy bone and tissue growth.
It’s a veterinary nutritionist-developed recipe that is good for dogs with food allergies or gluten sensitivities as it is gluten-free and grain free. As always, our recipes are free from preservatives and by-products.
Ingredients
Makes approximately 12 lbs*
- 4 lbs 10 oz White fish (deboned–Cod, Pollock, or Haddock)
- 3 lbs 3 oz Sweet Potatoes (With skin)
- 3 lbs 3 oz Russet Potatoes (With skin)
- 6 oz Green Beans (Finely chopped)
- 6 oz Broccoli (Finely chopped)
- 4 oz Sunflower Oil
- 2 oz lemon juice
- 1.5 oz ground flaxseed
- 1/2 oz dried seaweed (unseasoned nori)
- 2 tbsp JustFoodForDogs Fish & Sweet Potato DIY Nutrient Blend
Note: As with any dog food recipe, it is essential that it is complete and balanced. This recipe will not meet essential nutritional needs without the DIY Nutrient Blend, which is formulated specifically for each recipe to meet AAFCO recommendations. The blend is compounded from 100% human-grade nutraceuticals regulated by the FDA. As such, pet parents must follow this recipe exactly as written.
Steps
PREPARATION
1. Wash all fruits and vegetables thoroughly. Use fresh vegetables whenever possible, but if one or two items are purchased frozen, make sure there are no added ingredients such as salt or sugar.
2. Make sure to use potatoes without shades of green or signs of aging.
3. Prepare a one-quart ice bath. Once the potatoes are cooked, the ice will be used to cool them and to stop the cooking process so they retain their texture.
Approximate prep time: 10 mins
COOK THE FISH, GREEN BEANS, AND POTATOES
1. Place whitefish on a parchment-lined baking sheet and place the sheet in a preheated oven at 350°F. Cook for 15-20 minutes or until fully cooked. Let cool to the touch.
2. Steam or boil green beans and broccoli until soft. Let cool.
3. Choose a pot that will hold all the potatoes, add water and bring to a rapid boil. In the meantime, dice the russet and sweet potatoes (do not peel) to an appropriate bite size for your dog. Add potatoes to the water and lower heat to a simmer. Cook for 10-15 minutes or until fully cooked (soft to the touch). Add ice to stop the cooking process. Drain. Let the potatoes cool to the touch.
COMBINE INGREDIENTS
4. In a large mixing bowl, combine all ingredients, including safflower oil, lemon juice, flaxseed meal and dried seaweed. Slowly sprinkle in DIY Nutrient Blend until fully incorporated. Mix thoroughly.
5. Portion into individual serving sizes and store in freezer or refrigerator. Stored in the refrigerator, this recipe will stay fresh for up to 4 days. In the freezer, it can be stored for up to 3 months.
Approximate cook time: 35 mins
Estimated total time: 45 mins
White Fish & Sweet Potato Dog Food Serving Size
Choose a serving size based on your dog’s ideal weight. For example, a healthy 40 lb dog will need 23 oz of this recipe per day.
Storage tips
In the refrigerator, the fish recipe stays fresh for up to four days. Store in the freezer for up to three months.
Nutrition facts & guaranteed analysis
| Crude protein (min.) | 7.0% |
| Crude fat (max.) | 2.0% |
| Crude fiber (max.) | 3.0% |
| Moisture (max.) | 82% |
Calorie Content Per KG
Calorie Content (Calculated):
922 kcal ME/kg; 26 kcal ME/oz
468 kcal ME/18 oz; 1872 kcal ME/72 oz
JustFoodForDogs Fish & Sweet Potato Recipe is formulated to meet the nutritional levels established by the AAFCO Dog Nutrient Profiles for all life stages, including growth of large size dogs (70 lbs. or more as an adult).
*All weights indicated are raw or dry weight.
Prefer to make a smaller batch? This printable PDF includes instructions for full and half batches of food.
Homemade Dog Food With Fish & Sweet Potato
Ingredients
- 4 lbs 10 oz white fish deboned–Cod, Pollock, or Haddock
- 3 lbs 3 oz sweet potatoes With skin
- 3 lbs 3 oz russet potatoes With skin
- 6 oz green beans Finely chopped
- 6 oz broccoli Finely chopped
- 4 oz sunflower oil
- 2 oz lemon juice
- 1½ oz ground flaxseed
- ½ oz dried seaweed unseasoned nori
- 2 tbsp JustFoodForDogs Fish & Sweet Potato DIY Nutrient Blend
Instructions
Prep
- Wash all fruits and vegetables thoroughly. Use fresh vegetables whenever possible, but if one or two items are purchased frozen, make sure there are no added ingredients such as salt or sugar.
- Make sure to use potatoes without shades of green or signs of aging.
- Prepare a one-quart ice bath. Once the potatoes are cooked, the ice will be used to cool them and to stop the cooking process so they retain their texture.
Cook
- Place whitefish on a parchment-lined baking sheet and place the sheet in a preheated oven at 350°F. Cook for 15-20 minutes or until fully cooked. Let cool to the touch.
- Steam or boil green beans and broccoli until soft. Let cool.
- Choose a pot that will hold all the potatoes, add water and bring to a rapid boil. In the meantime, dice the russet and sweet potatoes (do not peel) to an appropriate bite size for your dog. Add potatoes to the water and lower heat to a simmer. Cook for 10-15 minutes or until fully cooked (soft to the touch). Add ice to stop the cooking process. Drain. Let the potatoes cool to the touch.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine all ingredients, including safflower oil, lemon juice, flaxseed meal and dried seaweed. Slowly sprinkle in DIY Nutrient Blend until fully incorporated. Mix thoroughly.
- Portion into individual serving sizes and store in freezer or refrigerator. Stored in the refrigerator, this recipe will stay fresh for up to 4 days. In the freezer, it can be stored for up to 3 months.
