Homemade dog food is a wonderful alternative to commercial diets, when done correctly. These homemade turkey meatballs they will not provide balanced nutrition for all dogs, so be sure to check with your vet before giving them to your pup.
If not done correctly, homemade dog food diets can do more harm than good. Too many nutrients can cause toxicity over time, and a nutritional deficiency could leave Fido with irreversible health problems.
To meet your dog’s needs, you may need to add additional supplements or substitute some of the ingredients for a more nutrient-dense option.
Homemade Turkey Meatballs Recipe for Dogs
Preparing your dog’s meals is the best way to provide high-quality nutrition on a tight budget. You can meet your dog’s individual needs and you can use the healthiest ingredients available.
Like most other dog food recipes, you can substitute a different protein source if your dog doesn’t like turkey. If your pet is sensitive to common protein sources, you can use venison, bison, or rabbit meat instead.
Recipe: Homemade Turkey Meatballs for Dogs
Turkey is rich in nutrients such as protein, riboflavin, and phosphorus. It is a lean, white meat that helps dogs build muscle and maintain a healthy body weight. It is also a highly digestible protein source.
- Preparation time: 10 minutes
- Time to cook: 20 minutes
- Total time: 30 minutes
- Produce: about 36 dumplings 1X
- Category: baked food
- Method: Oven
- Kitchen: Dog food
- 1 leftover pound turkey (skinless and boneless)
- ½ cup oatmeal
- 2 eggs
- 2 tablespoons. low fat plain yogurt
- 1 cup dog-friendly mixed greens
- ¼ cup fresh parsley
Preheat your oven to 400º F.
Add all the ingredients to a food processor. Pulse until well combined with no large lumps.
You can roll the dough into 1″ balls or use an ice cream scoop, like I do in my video guide above. Place the meatballs on a parchment paper lined baking sheet.
Bake for about 20 minutes. They are ready when the meatballs start to brown around the edges.
Nutrition
- Portion size: 1 meatball
- Calories: 31
- Sugar: 0.2 grams
- Sodium: 14 milligrams
- Fat: 1 gram
- Carbohydrates: 1.1g
- Fiber: 0.2 grams
- Protein: 4.2 grams
- Cholesterol: 19 milligrams
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How much to feed: I recommend feeding about 1/2 cup of food (about 3 meatballs) for every 20 pounds of body weight. This recommendation is for 2 servings per day.
This is just a guide.
Lazier pets and older dogs may not need as many. It is extremely important to consult your vet about the best serving size for your dog.
You can also use these homemade turkey meatballs as food garnishes. Crumble up a meatball and sprinkle it over your dog’s daily meals. Be sure to reduce your pet’s food portion to offset the extra calories.
How to store: You can store leftover turkey meatballs in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3 to 5 days. You can also freeze them and they will keep for up to 3 months.
Please note that this recipe does not include preservatives, so it will not last as long as commercial dog food.
For more information
We post many homemade dog food and treat recipes every month. For more recipes, tips for cooking pet food, and advice, check out our “Recipes” section. What Supplements to Use” for creating well-balanced meals, and “How to Store” for tips on simple homemade dog foods that are easy to store in a refrigerator or freezer.
