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Sweet Potato & Turkey Dog Topper

A savoury spoonful to make plain kibble interesting again. Lean turkey and soft sweet potato give it enough smell and moisture to tempt a fussy eater.

Sweet Potato & Turkey Dog Topper, homemade dog recipe
Prep
10 min
Cook
20 min
Yields
About 2 cups
Level
easy

Ingredients

Ingredients for Sweet Potato & Turkey Dog Topper
  • 250 g ground turkey
  • 1 small sweet potato, peeled and diced
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1 tsp olive oil

Steps

  1. Boil the sweet potato in the water for 12 to 15 minutes, until soft, then mash it.
  2. Brown the ground turkey in the olive oil for 8 minutes, breaking it into fine crumbles.
  3. Stir the turkey through the mashed sweet potato.
  4. Cool fully, then spoon a small amount over your dog's usual food.

Substitutions

  • Ground chicken instead of turkey.
  • Mashed pumpkin 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
1 tsp over a meal
1 kg60 kg

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

Pet weightSuggested portion
5 kg1 tsp over a meal
15 kg1 tbsp over a meal
30 kg2 tbsp over a 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
529 kcal
Per cup
265 kcal
Treat budget (dog)
85 kcal
One serving uses ~312% of the daily treat budget265 / 85 kcal
One serving is above the 10% daily treat allowance for a 15kg dog. Cut the portion or treat as an occasional reward only.
Do not feed
  • Onion, garlic, chives, leeks (toxic in any form)
  • Cooked bones, splinter risk

See our full Safety & Nutrition guide.

Storage

Refrigerate up to 4 days, or freeze in ice cube trays for up to 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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