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Crock Pot Cat and Dog Food Recipe

Crock Pot Cat and Dog Food Recipe
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A nutritious and easy-to-make homemade Crock Pot cat and dog food recipe that combines wholesome ingredients like chicken, sardines, pumpkin, and vegetables to provide a balanced meal for your pets. This recipe yields approximately 12 cups of food, designed to offer a nutrient boost and cater to both cats and dogs, with a gentle slow-cook method to retain flavor and nutrients.

Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

  • 4 cups no sodium and no onion or garlic chicken bone broth
  • 1 cup water (use 1/2 cup if adding canned spinach)
  • 1 can pumpkin puree
  • 2 cans no salt added green beans (chopped very fine for cats)
  • 1 cup brown rice
  • 3 cans sardines in olive oil (or no salt or oil added if available)
  • 1–2 large chicken breasts (can be frozen)
  • 1 cup frozen blueberries
  • 2 eggs

Optional Ingredients

  • 1/2 can spinach or 2 cups fresh chopped spinach

Instructions

  1. Prepare Ingredients: Drain the green beans and chop them very fine, especially if feeding cats to ensure easy digestion and prevent choking.
  2. Combine Main Ingredients (Except Sardines & Chicken): In the Crock Pot, add bone broth, water, pumpkin puree, chopped green beans, brown rice, frozen blueberries, eggs, and optional spinach if using. Stir thoroughly to combine all ingredients evenly.
  3. Add Chicken: Place the chicken breasts into the Crock Pot, making sure they are fully submerged in the liquid to cook evenly and remain moist during the slow cooking process.
  4. Cook: Set the Crock Pot to low heat and cook for 5 to 6 hours until the chicken is thoroughly cooked and the flavors meld.
  5. Shred Chicken: Turn off the Crock Pot. Remove the chicken breasts and shred them finely with a fork or chop into small pieces, keeping in mind that cats need finer pieces than dogs.
  6. Mix Chicken Back In: Return the shredded chicken to the Crock Pot and stir well to evenly distribute throughout the mixture.
  7. Add Sardines: Drain the sardines if desired or keep the oil for extra flavor. Break sardines into small pieces and stir gently but thoroughly into the food mixture.
  8. Cool the Food: Let the mixture cool inside the Crock Pot for about 20 minutes, stirring occasionally to help it cool faster and prevent clumping.
  9. Portion and Store: Spoon approximately 1 cup of the mixture into quart-sized freezer bags. Seal and flatten each bag for easy stacking and storage in the freezer.
  10. Serving Suggestions: Thaw frozen portions in the refrigerator for about one day before serving. Serve 2-3 tablespoons per day alongside regular pet kibble for a nutrient-rich meal enhancement.

Notes

  • The recipe makes roughly 12 cups of pet food, which can be portioned into 12 one-cup servings suitable for multiple meal uses.
  • If using canned spinach, reduce the water to 1/2 cup to maintain appropriate moisture balance.
  • Do not add sardines during cooking to avoid overpowering the aroma in your kitchen; add them after cooking is complete.
  • Shred or finely chop the chicken especially when serving cats to prevent choking and aid digestion.
  • Freezer bags keep the food fresh for several months; refrigerate any thawed portions and consume within one week.
  • Portion sizes and acceptance may vary by pet; some pets may refuse this food, so monitor their preferences.
  • This recipe avoids common harmful ingredients such as onions and garlic, making it safer for pets.

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