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Grain Free Turkey Dog Food Recipe
This poultry-based meal includes organ meats and sardines for a broad nutrient profile. Blueberries and flaxseeds add beneficial fatty acids.
Prep
10 min
Cook
25 min
Yields
About 8 cups
Level
easy
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground turkeylean
- 1 oz chicken liver
- 4 oz chicken gizzards
- 4 oz sardines
- 2 oz green beans chopped
- 2 oz broccoli chopped
- 2 oz blueberries
- 1 tablespoon ground flaxseed
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds
- 2 tablespoons parsley, fresh, chopped
- 2 oz apple chopped
- 2 oz shiitake mushrooms
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil
Steps
- Heat the coconut oil in a large pan or skillet on a medium heat.
- Add the ground turkey, chicken liver and chicken gizzards. Cook until browned and cooked through.
- Add the vegetables, blueberries, parsley, apple, chia seeds, ground flaxseed and mushrooms. Cover and simmer for 10 minutes until the vegetables are tender.
- Allow to cool before serving.
Substitutions
- Replace turkey with ground chicken
- Use beef liver instead of chicken liver
- Swap sardines for canned mackerel in water
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 weight | Suggested 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
690 kcal
Per cup
86 kcal
Daily energy need
854 kcal
One serving uses ~10% of daily calories86 / 854 kcal
Do not feed
- Onion, garlic, chives, leeks (toxic in any form)
- Cooked bones, splinter risk
- Raw, smoked, or salt-cured fish
See our full Safety & Nutrition guide.
Storage
Keep refrigerated for up to four days or freeze for three 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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