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Fish and Sweet Potato Dog Food Recipe

A lean, fish-based meal that is excellent for dogs with common protein sensitivities. Sweet potato provides a slow-release energy source and essential fiber.

Fish and Sweet Potato Dog Food Recipe, homemade dog recipe
Prep
10 min
Cook
20 min
Yields
About 4 cups
Level
easy

Ingredients

Ingredients for Fish and Sweet Potato Dog Food Recipe
  • 2.5 oz salmon
  • 5.5 oz white fish
  • 7 oz sweet potato
  • 1 tablespoon coconut oil

Steps

  1. Peel and cube the sweet potato. Boil or steam until tender. Drain the water and set aside.
  2. Place the salmon and white fish on a parchment lined baking sheet and bake for 15 to 20 minutes at 200C/400F degrees until cooked through.
  3. Remove any bones from the fish.
  4. Place the fish and sweet potato in a large mixing bowl and mash to combine.
  5. You are ready to serve.

Substitutions

  • Cod instead of white fish
  • Butternut squash instead of sweet potato

Portion guide

Suggested portions only, your vet knows your pet's needs best.

Portion calculator

Enter your dog's weight for a scaled serving suggestion.

Suggested portion
¾ cup per meal
1 kg60 kg

Starting point only, adjust for activity, body condition, and vet guidance.

Pet weightSuggested portion
5 kg~⅓ cup per meal
15 kg~¾ cup per meal
30 kg~1½ cups per meal

Nutrition & calorie check

Estimated calories per serving compared to your pet's daily energy need.

Nutrition estimate

Rough estimate from common ingredient values, not a substitute for a veterinary nutrition plan.

Whole recipe
571 kcal
Per cup
143 kcal
Daily energy need
854 kcal
One serving uses ~17% of daily calories143 / 854 kcal
Do not feed
  • Onion, garlic, chives, leeks (toxic in any form)
  • Raw or smoked fish; fish with bones

See our full Safety & Nutrition guide.

Storage

Keep refrigerated for three days or freeze for two months.

Vet disclaimer: Companion Paws Kitchen recipes are educational. They are not a substitute for veterinary advice or a complete-and-balanced commercial diet. Always consult your vet before introducing new foods, especially for puppies, kittens, seniors, pregnant pets, or pets with medical conditions.

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