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Salmon Dog Food Recipe with Spinach & Pumpkin
A balanced meal featuring salmon, brown rice, and a blend of leafy greens and pumpkin. It provides a variety of textures and nutrients.
Prep
15 min
Cook
25 min
Yields
About 8 cups
Level
easy
Ingredients
- 2 lb salmon
- 1 cup brown rice
- 1/2 cup chopped green beans
- 1/2 cup pumpkin puree
- 1/2 cup SpinachFrozen & defrosted
Steps
- Place the salmon on a parchment lined baking tray and bake for 20-25 minutes at 180C/375F degrees.
- Whilst the salmon is roasting cook the brown rice. Place the brown rice and 2 cups water in a small sauce and bring to the boil. Cover, turn the heat to low and simmer for 25 minutes until tender.
- Add the green beans and spinach to the brown rice half way through cooking. Drain once the rice is cooked.
- Remove the cooked salmon from the oven and with a fork, flake the salmon, removing any bones.
- In a large bowl, add the salmon, rice, green beans, spinach and pumpkin puree. Mix well and dinner is ready!
Substitutions
- Swap brown rice for pearled barley
- Use kale instead of spinach
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
408 kcal
Per cup
51 kcal
Daily energy need
854 kcal
One serving uses ~6% of daily calories51 / 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
Store in the refrigerator for 3 days or freeze for 2 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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