Homemade Christmas Dinner for Dogs

If you are looking for the most nutritious and healthy food for your canine, the Christmas recipes for dogs that we share are all vetted for safety. Remember that you must be careful when changing the diet of dogs that are used to always eating the same thing, regardless of the time of year.

We should be note that dogs are opportunistic omnivores. In nature, they eat a high protein diet based on animal meat (bones, viscera and fat) and very little cereal or carbohydrates. Their digestive system is not adapted to digest cereals in large amounts, but they have adapted to eat some thanks to domestication. Fruit and vegetables can also be incorporated, but they should never be a major part of their diet.

At the same time, we have certain foods that are prohibited for dogs when preparing recipes, such as:

• Avocado
• Raisins and grapes
• Garlic and onion
• Chocolate and alcohol

The recipes we provide are best enjoyed by dogs that have a more varied meal. Just as we can overindulge during the holidays, giving your dog a large amount of rich food can overstimulate their digestive system and result in gastrointestinal upset. For this reason, you may want divide the food into very small portions or even use it as treats.

If your dog is used to eating kibble (for example, 500 g per meal) you should give them the same amount of homemade food. Never mix homemade recipes with commercial kibble. It is preferable to give them alternate servings of homemade food and commercial feed. Do not prolong giving them this Christmas dinner for dogs for more than a couple of days and speak to a veterinarian if you have any doubts.

Not all dogs should eat more at Christmas. Take a look at our article on homemade dog food for weight loss if you have a dog suffering from obesity during the holidays.

Liver is a very beneficial food for our dogs as it is rich in proteins, as well as omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids. Its vitamin content is also known for being high. However, it is still a product that should be offered in moderation. As a special dish, it can be the prefect appetizer for your dog Christmas dinner.

Ingredients

• 500 g raw liver
• 1 cup rolled oats
• 1 cup wheat flour
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 teaspoon turmeric

Method

To prepare this Christmas liver bread for dogs, you will need to do the following:

1. Preheat the oven to 180ºC/350ºF.
2. Make a puree with the raw liver and gradually mix it with the oats, flour and turmeric.
3. Spread it on a tray greased with olive oil and bake for 25 minutes.
4. Allow to cool and cut.
5. We can refrigerate for a few days or freeze for a few months.

If you want to know about other foods which can benefit your canine in a similar way to liver, check out our article sharing the best foods for dogs with omega-3 fatty acids.

Now we come to our main. This entrée for a dog Christmas dinner uses chicken, one of the heathiest and most appetizing. As long as you don't have any additional ingredients such as salt, spices or flavorings, you can even use some of the Christmas turkey as a replacement. Incorporated into the recipe are vegetables, just as if it were a turkey with all the trimmings for dogs.

Ingredients

• 225 g raw pumpkin
• 225 g raw zucchini
• 110 g raw celery
• 1 chicken breast (225 g)

Preparation

The preparation of this Christmas chicken for dogs is as follows:

1. Peel and cut the vegetables into small pieces.
2. Place all the ingredients in a pot and cover with water.
3. Stir regularly and cover to cook for 10 minutes.
4. Cut the chicken into small pieces and cook for another 5 minutes or until cooked through.
5. Let it cool slightly and serve at room temperature. Be careful with the temperature of the food you serve to your dog, it should not be too hot.

Although dogs don't usually have a sweet tooth, we finish off our Christmas dinner for dogs recipes with dessert.

As we stated above, dogs don't have a sweet tooth. They should avoid sugar at all costs as it an increase the likelihood of diseases such as obesity and diabetes. That's why these cookies are a great antioxidant snack that your dog will love, but which will not cause them harm. It's also one of the easiest Christmas recipes for dogs to make.

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup blueberries
• 1 cup ground turkey
• 1 tablespoon basil
• 1 teaspoon turmeric
• 1 tablespoon coconut flour

Method

To make this Christmas dessert for dogs recipe:

1. Preheat the oven to 200ºC/390ºF.
2. Mix all the ingredients and make little balls with the dough.
3. When we place them in a previously oiled dish, flatten them with a spatula.
4. We bake between 15 and 20 minutes. You should check how they are after 10 minutes as smaller dog cookies will cook more quickly.
5. They can be stored in the refrigerator for a week or frozen for up to 3 months.

Now you have your Christmas dinner for your dog ready, you may want to learn about other treats you can make for your dog with our pupcakes recipes for dogs.

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