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Turkey and Salmon Slow Cooker Dog Food
This slow-cooked meal combines turkey, salmon, and organ meat for a complex nutrient profile. It is rich in omega fats and essential proteins.
Prep
10 min
Cook
0 min
Yields
About 8 cups
Level
easy
Ingredients
- 1 lb lean ground turkey
- 10 oz salmon fillets
- 2 oz chicken livers
- 3 oz butternut squash diced
- 2 oz carrots diced
- 2 oz kale chopped
- 3 oz zucchini diced
- 1 tablespoon ground flaxseed
- 1/2 teaspoon turmericwith a pinch of black pepper
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger grated
- 2 cups dog friendly broth (no onions or seasoning)or water
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil
Steps
- Grease the slow cooker with the coconut oil.
- Place the ground turkey, salmon fillets and chicken livers at the bottom of the slow cooker.
- Add the vegetables, turmeric, ginger and pour in the broth/water. Stir well.
- Set the slow cooker to low for 6-7 hours or high for 3-4 hours.
- Stir occasionally if possible, until veggies are soft and meats are fully cooked.
- Allow the dog food to cool to room temperature before serving.
- Refrigerate up to 3-4 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
Substitutions
- Sweet potato can replace the butternut squash.
- Hemp seeds can be used instead of ground flaxseed.
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
1513 kcal
Per cup
189 kcal
Daily energy need
854 kcal
One serving uses ~22% of daily calories189 / 854 kcal
Do not feed
- Onion, garlic, chives, leeks (toxic in any form)
- Raw or smoked fish; fish with bones
- Cooked bones, splinter risk
See our full Safety & Nutrition guide.
Storage
Keep in the fridge for 3 days or freeze for 1 month.
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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