Vets Recommend These Easy Dog Meals at Home

If you're the kind who considers your dog as family , then you've at some time thought: "Can I make something healthy for my dog at home?" The answer is a resounding yes and it can be done with easily available Indian ingredients that you might already have stocked in your kitchen.

Vets are now suggesting home cooking, particularly if it is with healthy foods and nutritional balance. Even though many of your home-cooked meals may sound scary, the plus side is you don't have to resort to special supplements or weird ingredients. Chicken and vegetables mixed together, in fact, are not only nutritious but a doggy delight for most dogs yes, including finicky ones.

These are three vet-approved Indian-style dog food recipes, featuring only chicken and vegetables. These are low-key, homey, and, as a bonus, incredibly simple to prepare.
This is as basic as a recipe can be, but don't be deceived dogs gobble this up in seconds. Carrots are full of fiber and vitamin A, and boiled chicken is lean, digestible, and full of protein.

• 1 cup cooked shredded boneless skinless chicken
• 1/2 cup grated or chopped carrots
• 1/2 cup fresh water

1. Boil the chicken in plain water until well-cooked (no spice, no salt).
2. Add. grated carrots to the same water and boil until soft.
3. Mix chicken and carrots in a bowl and mash lightly if your dog has softer food choice.
4. Refrigerate to room temperature before serving.

This is the best recipe for sensitive stomach dog patients or convalescence from illness. It is light, cool, and packed with nature's own goodness without drastic additions.
Bottle gourd is not necessarily your top choice or one of the favorites, but this being generously a nice veggie for dogs. It has high water content, fiber, and potassium that are gut-friendly and for hydration.

• 1 cup mashed boneless chicken
• 1/2 cup peeled bottle gourd chopped
• 1/2 cup water

1. Steam or boil bottle gourd until mushy and soft.
2. Boil chicken separately well and shred or chop into bite sizes.
3. Mix all of this together and gently mash for the creaminess.
4. Allow the stew to stand to cool down to room temperature to serve.

Bottle gourd is one of those vegetables that will not put pressure on the digestive system. This meal is highly useful for dogs residing in hot climatic regions or for dogs suffering from constipation.


Spinach is not just for Popeye. It is rich in iron, vitamin K, and antioxidants and eaten in small quantity, it's an excellent leafy green to include in your dog's food mix.

• 1 cup chicken (cooked and shredded)
• 1/2 cup spinach (freshly chopped and washed)
• 1/4 cup pumpkin or bottle gourd for softness (optional)

1. Steam the spinach and pumpkin or bottle gourd until they become soft.
2. Cook the chicken separately without seasoning.
3. Mix all the ingredients together and allow them to cool completely before serving.

This combination is quite nutrient-dense without overdoing it. It is an excellent food for a high-energy dog and to add, gives immunities an added boost and healthy skin and coat.

Things to Always Have in Mind
It's just wonderful to feed your dog house food, but there are a couple of things to remember:
Leave the seasoning out: No onion, no garlic, no turmeric, no salt, no oil. Poison to dogs.

• Sloooooow introduction: If your dog is used to kibble, add some of this new stuff and really slowly increment.
• Portion control is key: It's homemade, not free-for-all. Ask your vet how many to give your dog based on weight and age.
• Monitor for allergies: Uncommon with these ingredients, but always keep an eye out for your dog when adding new chow. Allergies show up as scratching, loose stool, or over-licking.

It's simple to cook a small batch and store it in a covered dish in the refrigerator for 3 days. Just be sure to take food out of the fridge and bring it back to room temperature before serving. Dogs prefer food not scorching and not chilled. To freeze for longer periods, divide serving sizes into zip-lock bags or silicone containers and thaw in the refrigerator overnight.


Gourmet dog food doesn't have to be a hassle, dollars, and minutes. These easy Indian chicken and vegetable dinners illustrate how you can create something nourishing and satisfying for your dog out of even the bare essentials of fresh ingredients and love. And don't forget this: dogs do not pay attention to pretentious presentation. Dogs care about taste, smell, and texture. Not only will these recipes be spinning their tail, but can also give your mind a peace of mind knowing what they're getting in their plate precisely. So the next time you chop veggies or braise chicken for yourself, set some aside. Your dog will repay you with more snuggles and likely a cleaner plate than you've ever known.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. Can I feed my dog only chicken and vegetables daily?
   Yes, but rotate veggies and consult a vet for balanced nutrition.
2. Is salt or oil safe in homemade dog food?
   No, avoid salt, oil, and spices completely.
3. How long can I store homemade dog food?
   Up to 3 days in the fridge or freeze for a week.