Companion Paws Kitchen
Senior Dog Comfort Food
Soft meals and toppers for older dogs
Soft textures and easy digestion for senior dogs with slower appetites.
10 recipes · companionpaws.ca · ® 2026 Companion Paws
Always consult your veterinarian before introducing new foods, especially for puppies, kittens, seniors, or pets with medical conditions.
Contents
- Broth & Rice Dog Topper
- Cauliflower & Chicken Light Dog Bowl
- Chicken Broth & Rice Dog Topper
- Cottage Cheese & Blueberry Dog Topper
- Egg White & Sweet Potato Dog Bowl
- Green Bean & Carrot Dog Topper
- Green Bean & Turkey Light Dog Dinner
- Lamb & Sweet Potato Limited-Ingredient Dinner
- Light Chicken & Rice Dog Dinner
- Pork & Pumpkin Simple Dog Bowl
Recipe 1 of 10 · Dogs · topper
Broth & Rice Dog Topper
Homemade unsalted broth stirred through soft rice, a comforting way to add water and appeal to a dog who has gone off dry food.
Prep 5 min · Cook 30 min · About 3 cups
Ingredients
- 300 g boneless, skinless chicken thigh
- 3 cups water
- 1 cup cooked white rice
Method
- Simmer the chicken in the water for 30 minutes to make a plain broth.
- Lift the chicken out, chop it finely, and set it aside.
- Stir the cooked rice into 1 cup of the warm broth until it loosens.
- Fold the chopped chicken back in, cool completely, and spoon over your dog's meal.
Storage: Refrigerate up to 3 days, or freeze in cubes for up to 1 month.
Do not feed: Onion, garlic, chives, leeks (toxic in any form), Cooked bones of any kind, splinter risk, Store-bought broth with added salt
Full recipe and portion guide: companionpaws.ca/recipes/broth-and-rice-dog-topper
Recipe 2 of 10 · Dogs · meal
Cauliflower & Chicken Light Dog Bowl
Mashed cauliflower stands in for the usual rice or potato, filling the bowl out while keeping the calorie count low.
Prep 10 min · Cook 20 min · About 5 cups
Ingredients
- 400 g boneless, skinless chicken breast
- 4 cups cauliflower florets
- 1 cup water
- 1/2 cup green peas
Method
- Poach the chicken breast in the water for about 18 minutes, until cooked through.
- Steam the cauliflower for 10 minutes, until soft enough to mash.
- Mash the cauliflower with a little of the poaching liquid.
- Chop the chicken small, fold it through the mash with the peas, and cool before serving.
Storage: Refrigerate up to 3 days, or freeze for up to 1 month.
Do not feed: Onion, garlic, chives, leeks (toxic in any form), Cooked bones of any kind, splinter risk, Butter, cream, or cheese
Full recipe and portion guide: companionpaws.ca/recipes/cauliflower-chicken-light-dog-bowl
Recipe 3 of 10 · Dogs · topper
Chicken Broth & Rice Dog Topper
The plainest topper in the kitchen, and often the most useful. Soft rice loosened with homemade chicken broth for days when the stomach needs a break.
Prep 5 min · Cook 25 min · About 2 cups
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup white rice, uncooked
- 2 cups water
- 150 g boneless, skinless chicken breast
Method
- Simmer the chicken breast in the water for 20 minutes, then lift it out.
- Cook the rice in the same cooking water for 20 minutes, until very soft.
- Shred the chicken finely and stir it back through the rice.
- Loosen with a little more of the broth, cool fully, and spoon over a meal.
Storage: Refrigerate up to 3 days, or freeze portions for up to 2 months.
Do not feed: Onion, garlic, chives, leeks (toxic in any form), Store-bought broth with onion, garlic, or salt, Cooked bones, splinter risk
Full recipe and portion guide: companionpaws.ca/recipes/chicken-broth-rice-dog-topper
Recipe 4 of 10 · Dogs · topper
Cottage Cheese & Blueberry Dog Topper
A cool, mild spoonful with a little sweetness from fresh blueberries. Handy for dogs who need extra protein without extra cooking.
Prep 5 min · Cook 0 min · About 1 1/2 cups
Ingredients
- 1 cup plain low-fat cottage cheese
- 1/2 cup blueberries, halved
- 1 tbsp rolled oats
Method
- Halve the blueberries so they are easy to chew and swallow.
- Fold the blueberries and oats through the cottage cheese.
- Chill for 15 minutes, then spoon a little over your dog's meal.
Storage: Refrigerate up to 2 days. Do not freeze.
Do not feed: Onion, garlic, chives, leeks (toxic in any form), Grapes or raisins, Sweetened or flavoured dairy
Full recipe and portion guide: companionpaws.ca/recipes/cottage-cheese-blueberry-dog-topper
Recipe 5 of 10 · Dogs · meal
Egg White & Sweet Potato Dog Bowl
A gentle bowl for dogs on a reduced-protein plan, leaning on sweet potato for substance with cooked egg white for a lighter protein.
Prep 10 min · Cook 20 min · About 4 cups
Ingredients
- 6 large egg whites
- 2 cups peeled sweet potato, diced
- 1 cup water
- 1/2 cup green beans, finely chopped
Method
- Simmer the sweet potato in the water for 15 minutes, until soft, then mash it with the cooking water.
- Steam the green beans for 5 minutes until tender.
- Cook the egg whites in a dry non-stick pan over low heat until just set, then chop them small.
- Fold the egg and green beans through the mash and cool before serving.
Storage: Refrigerate up to 3 days.
Do not feed: Onion, garlic, chives, leeks (toxic in any form), Raw egg white, Cooked bones of any kind, splinter risk
Full recipe and portion guide: companionpaws.ca/recipes/egg-white-sweet-potato-dog-bowl
Recipe 6 of 10 · Dogs · topper
Green Bean & Carrot Dog Topper
A light vegetable topper for dogs on a diet. It adds bulk and crunch to a smaller portion of food, so the bowl still looks worth eating.
Prep 10 min · Cook 10 min · About 2 cups
Ingredients
- 1 cup green beans, chopped into short bite-size pieces
- 1 cup carrots, finely diced
- 1 cup water
- 1 tsp olive oil
Method
- Bring the water to a boil and add the carrots.
- Cook the carrots for 5 minutes, then add the green beans and cook 4 minutes more.
- Drain and cool the vegetables fully.
- Toss with the olive oil and spoon a little over your dog's usual meal.
Storage: Refrigerate up to 4 days, or freeze portions for up to 2 months.
Do not feed: Onion, garlic, chives, leeks (toxic in any form), Canned vegetables with added salt, Corn cobs
Full recipe and portion guide: companionpaws.ca/recipes/green-bean-carrot-dog-topper
Recipe 7 of 10 · Dogs · meal
Green Bean & Turkey Light Dog Dinner
Half the bowl is green beans, so a dog carrying extra weight still gets a full dinner with far fewer calories in it.
Prep 10 min · Cook 20 min · About 5 cups
Ingredients
- 400 g lean ground turkey
- 3 cups green beans, finely chopped
- 1 cup carrot, finely diced
- 1 cup water
Method
- Brown the ground turkey in a dry pan until cooked through, then drain off any fat.
- Steam the green beans and carrot for 6 to 8 minutes, until just tender.
- Stir the vegetables into the turkey with the water and warm through.
- Cool to room temperature before serving.
Storage: Refrigerate up to 3 days, or freeze for up to 2 months.
Do not feed: Onion, garlic, chives, leeks (toxic in any form), Cooked bones of any kind, splinter risk, Fatty trimmings or gravy
Full recipe and portion guide: companionpaws.ca/recipes/green-bean-turkey-light-dog-dinner
Recipe 8 of 10 · Dogs · meal
Lamb & Sweet Potato Limited-Ingredient Dinner
Three simple ingredients and nothing else, built for dogs on an elimination diet where chicken, beef, wheat, and dairy all need to stay out of the bowl.
Prep 10 min · Cook 25 min · About 4 cups
Ingredients
- 500 g ground lamb
- 2 cups peeled sweet potato, diced
- 1 cup water
Method
- Simmer the diced sweet potato in the water for about 15 minutes, until a fork slides through easily.
- Brown the ground lamb in a dry pan over medium heat until no pink remains, then drain off the fat.
- Mash the sweet potato with a little of its cooking water to make a soft base.
- Fold the drained lamb through the mash and let the mixture cool to room temperature before serving.
Storage: Refrigerate up to 3 days, or freeze in meal-size portions for up to 2 months.
Do not feed: Onion, garlic, chives, leeks (toxic in any form), Cooked bones of any kind, splinter risk, Seasoned or spiced leftovers
Full recipe and portion guide: companionpaws.ca/recipes/lamb-sweet-potato-limited-ingredient-dinner
Recipe 9 of 10 · Dogs · meal
Light Chicken & Rice Dog Dinner
A moist, mild dinner for older dogs whose vet has asked for less protein and more water at mealtimes, with rice carrying the bulk of the bowl.
Prep 10 min · Cook 25 min · About 5 cups
Ingredients
- 300 g boneless, skinless chicken breast
- 2 cups cooked white rice
- 1 cup water
- 1/2 cup carrot, finely diced
- 1 tsp olive oil
Method
- Poach the chicken breast in the water for 18 to 20 minutes, until cooked through.
- Steam the diced carrot for 6 minutes until soft.
- Chop the chicken small and return it to the pan with its broth.
- Fold the rice and carrot through, keeping the bowl loose and moist.
- Cool to room temperature, then stir in the olive oil before serving.
Storage: Refrigerate up to 3 days, or freeze for up to 1 month.
Do not feed: Onion, garlic, chives, leeks (toxic in any form), Cooked bones of any kind, splinter risk, Salty broths or stock cubes
Full recipe and portion guide: companionpaws.ca/recipes/low-phosphorus-chicken-rice-dog-dinner
Recipe 10 of 10 · Dogs · meal
Pork & Pumpkin Simple Dog Bowl
A short, gentle bowl for dogs who react to poultry, using lean pork and plain pumpkin so there is very little in the recipe to upset a sensitive dog.
Prep 10 min · Cook 20 min · About 4 cups
Ingredients
- 500 g lean ground pork
- 1 cup plain pumpkin puree
- 1 cup water
Method
- Cook the ground pork in a pan over medium heat, breaking it up as it browns, until cooked right through.
- Drain away every bit of the rendered fat.
- Stir in the pumpkin puree and the water and warm through for 2 minutes.
- Cool to room temperature before serving.
Storage: Refrigerate up to 3 days, or freeze for up to 2 months.
Do not feed: Onion, garlic, chives, leeks (toxic in any form), Cooked bones of any kind, splinter risk, Cured pork such as ham or bacon
Full recipe and portion guide: companionpaws.ca/recipes/pork-pumpkin-simple-dog-bowl