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Venison Dog Food
A rich meal featuring ground venison, sardines, and organ meat. This recipe is packed with varied proteins and root vegetables.
Prep
10 min
Cook
30 min
Yields
About 5 cups
Level
easy
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground venison
- 1.5 oz chicken livers chopped
- 3 oz sardines in water
- 3 oz finely chopped carrots
- 3 oz finely chopped butternut squash
- 2 oz shiitake mushrooms, chopped
- 3 oz green beans, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon ground flaxseed
- 1/2 teaspoon turmeric with a pinch of black pepper
- 1 teaspoon finely ground fresh ginger
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 small quail eggs, to serve optional
Steps
- Cook the ground venison over a medium heat in the olive oil. Once cooked through, add the liver and cook.
- Add the carrots, squash, mushrooms, green beans, cover and cook for 6 to 8 minutes.
- Add the sardines and mash them into the mixture. If the mixture is too dry, add water for a more moist meal.
- Stir in the turmeric, black pepper, ginger, and flaxseed and cook for 2-3 minutes.
- Allow to cool, serve with the quail egg (optional, or other calcium source).
Substitutions
- Lean beef instead of venison
- Mackerel for sardines
- Sweet potato for butternut squash
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
1030 kcal
Per cup
206 kcal
Daily energy need
854 kcal
One serving uses ~24% of daily calories206 / 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
Refrigerate in a sealed container 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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