Homemade Turkey Meatloaf for Dogs
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This Homemade Turkey Meatloaf for Dogs uses a mix of ground turkey and ground beef with dog friendly veggies like carrots, celery, and red pepper for a delicious a healthy meatloaf your pup will love!
If you love cooking for your dog as much as I do, be sure to check out some of John John’s other favorite recipes like my Chicken Dinner Recipe for Dogs, Sunday Brunch for Dogs, or my Peanut Butter Honey Granola for Dogs.
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If you make homemade dog food, then you know sometimes you can run out of meat, or veggies, or carbs… and then it seems like you’re always making something instead of just warming food! But, with this Homemade Turkey Meatloaf for Dogs recipe, it has everything inside including turkey, beef, carrots, celery, red pepper, and oats. So, it’s a full meal!
If I am adding anything to this meal, I do like to add in sweet potatoes as a side, as John John just really loves them. And the benefits of sweet potatoes for dogs include vitamin B6, vitamin C and A, as well as helping support their digestive system. So they make a great additional side dish to this Homemade Turkey Meatloaf for Dogs if you want make it last a little longer.
Why You'll Love This Recipe
Quick and Easy: This recipe is quick and easy to make. If you cook homemade food for your dog often, you'll love how easy this recipe is.
One Bowl Meal: This homemade dog food is an easy one bowl meal for your dog. Cooking for your dog should be easy, and with this meatloaf it has everything so you can just scoop and reheat.
Healthy & Nutritious: This homemade Turkey Meatloaf for Dogs is loaded with health benefits. Not to mention, just feeding your dog fresh food will give them so many more nutrients than kibble.
Ingredients & Health Benefits
- Ground Turkey: I use organic ground turkey. Lean meats are very good for your dog and ground turkey is a great choice for daily feeding.
- Ground Beef: I use organic grassfed ground beef, the same exact beef we buy for us. Grassfed is important as it's nutrient dense with a higher amount of omega 3 fatty acids. Grassfed ground beef can have up to 5 times as many omega 3 fatty acids as conventional beef. Grassfed ground beef has vitamin A and E and it can help your dog's heart, joints, skin, and immune system.
- Eggs: I use organic eggs to hold the meatloaf together. Eggs are great for dogs and they can help keep their coat nice and shiny. Eggs also have folate, iron, B vitamins and more.
- Oats: I use organic rolled oats which also help bind the meatloaf together. Oats have fiber which can help aid in digestion for your dog. They also are a healthy carb, which provides great energy for your dog, especially puppies who may need more carbs than adult dogs.
- Carrots: Organic carrots have beta carotene which help with your dog's vision. They also are a safe veggie to feed your dog daily. They are also a low calorie veggie that has fiber which is great for digestion.
- Celery: Organic celery is good for your dog in moderation. Celery has antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals and it can help with detoxification.
- Bell Pepper: I use organic red bell pepper because the red has the most nutrients because it's been on the vine the longest. You can use any color you have though. Peppers provide antioxidants, fiber, vitamins and minerals. They are a great veggie to give your dog daily!
Tools Needed
- Mixing Bowl: I use a large mixing bowl to mix up the meatloaf.
- 1-Pound Loaf Pan: You'll need a 1-pound loaf pan.
- Parchment Paper: I use parchment paper in the loaf pan for easy removal. If you don't have parchment paper, just grease the pan with a little bit of coconut oil.
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How to Make Meatloaf for Dogs
Step 1
Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line a 1-pound loaf pan with parchment paper, letting it fold over the sides for easier removal.
Step 2
In a large bowl, add the ground turkey, ground beef, eggs, oats, and veggies. Transfer to the prepared loaf pan and press in evenly.
Step 3
Bake for 50 to 60 minutes or until the meatloaf internal temperature is 165°F.
Baker's Tips
- Use a 1-pound loaf pan.
- I like to use parchment paper as it allows the meatloaf to come out very easily. But, if you don’t have parchment paper then you can grease the pan well with coconut oil.
- Make sure to store extra meatloaf in an airtight container in the fridge.
FAQ's
Yes, if your dog eats ground chicken or ground lamb, those would be easy to substitute for the beef or turkey. You can also use all beef or all turkey. I like to use a mix as John John’s main protein is turkey and we usually add in beef liver as well. So, when he gets this recipe, we sometimes skip the beef liver and just allow him to indulge in some ground beef instead.
Yes, if your dog eats different vegetables then you can swap out for what your dog prefers. Other vegetables that are safe and healthy for dogs include broccoli, Brussels sprouts, green beans, peas, or spinach (but only in moderation).
The same way you’d store meatloaf for you! Be sure to keep extra meatloaf in an airtight container in the fridge.
This all depends on your dog’s size, current weight, and activity level. Always check with your vet to make sure you are feeding your dog the appropriate amount of food for their size and age.
But a general rule is you should be feeding your dog 2% to 5% of their body weight in fresh food. And small dogs weighing about 20 pounds or less can even get up to 10%! I have an entire article dedicated to How Much Homemade Dog Food Should I Feed My Dog? with a formula you can use for your dog's weight.
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Homemade Turkey Meatloaf for Dogs
Ingredients
- 1 stalk celery (diced)
- 1 red pepper (diced)
- 1 large carrot (finely grated)
- 1 pound ground turkey
- 1 pound grassfed ground beef
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup rolled oats
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line a 1-pound loaf pan with parchment paper, letting it fold over the sides for easier removal.
- In a large bowl, add the ground turkey, ground beef, eggs, oats, and veggies. Transfer to the prepared loaf pan and press in evenly.
- Bake for 50 to 60 minutes or until the meatloaf internal temperature is 165°F.
- Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.
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