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Healthy Homemade Dog Food

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Cook Time 45 minutes
Servings 8 cups

Equipment

  • Saucepan

Ingredients
  

  • 3 lbs Boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 lb Shrimps shells removed
  • 3 cups Cooked old-fashioned regular rolled oats
  • 2 cups Shredded yellow squash or zucchini
  • 1 cup Shredded carrots
  • 1 cup Frozen green peas, thawed
  • 1/2 cup Chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley

Instructions
 

  • Place chicken breasts & shrimps in a large saucepan; add water until chicken is covered. Bring to a boil over high, and once water boils, reduce heat to medium.
  • Simmer until chicken is cooked through, 10 to 12 minutes.
  • Remove from heat, and let chicken cool in broth in saucepan for 30 minutes.
  • Transfer chicken & shrimps to a cutting board, reserving broth. 
  • Chop chicken into small pieces and mince the shrimps
  • Combine chicken, oats, shredded vegetables, peas, and parsley in a large bowl. 
  • Add reserved chicken broth, 1/2 cup at a time, until desired consistency is reached based on your dog’s palate.

Storage Instructions

  • To store dog food: Place in ziplock plastic bags, seal and store in refrigerator up to 3 to 4 days, or in freezer up to 3 weeks.
  • Check with your veterinarian to determine your dog’s nutritional needs and serving size.