How to Cook Rice For Dogs
Learn how to cook rice for dogs with this easy tutorial. Whether your dog is having an upset stomach or you want to cook homemade dog food, this easy tutorial covers everything you need to know.
If you’re looking for more homemade dog food recipes, be sure to check out some of John John’s favorites like Beef Dog Treats, How to Cook Ground Turkey For Dogs, Turkey Dog Food Recipe, or Dog Burger Bowl (Homemade Beef Dog Food).
A Quick Look At The Recipe
- Recipe Name: How to Cook Rice for Dogs
- Ready In: 20 minutes
- Makes: 2 cups
- Main Ingredients: Jasmin rice
- Flavor Profile: plain
- Dietary Info: gluten free, dairy free, no seed oils
- Difficulty: Easy!
- Why You’ll Love It: learn how to safely cook rice for dog food
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Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Simple: Cooking rice for your dog is just as easy as cooking rice for you!
- Bland Food: Organic Jasmine rice is a bland food that your dog can eat if they have an upset tummy. If you have a sick dog, a dog with food allergies, or they are they having digestive system problems or digestive issues, this easy recipe is a perfect bland carb to include your dog's diet.
- Easy to Digest: This rice recipe is easy for your dog to digest, perfect for dogs with sensitive stomachs.
- Add Into Homemade Dog Food: Use this rice for dogs recipe as a carb for your homemade dog food.
Ingredients
- Rice: I use organic Jasmine rice. While dogs can have brown rice and wild rice, these can be more difficult to digest for dogs. So we like to stick to Jasmine rice.
*For a full list of ingredients and measurements, visit the recipe card below.
Tips for How to Cook Rice for Dogs
- Use organic Jasmine rice. Brown rice and wild rice are safe for dogs but they can be more difficult on their stomach to digest.
- Be sure to introduce new foods to your pup slowly.
- I like to wash the rice as it helps remove some of the starches. This will also make it easier for your dog to digest as well.
- You can use water or dog safe bone broth to cook the rice. I like to use water as you can also just add some bone broth into your dog’s food with the rice too.
- If you’re using bone broth, I recommend Small Batch Pets.
- I'm cooking this rice in a pot, as that's usually how we make rice. But if you prefer to use a ricer cooker, that also works too!
- Remember to keep rice free of any seasoning or fats and remember that garlic and onion are toxic to your dog.
- Store extra rice in an airtight container in the fridge for a week. You can also share rice with your dog, this way nothing goes to waste! This is what we do as we don’t give John John rice very often.
- You can also freeze extra rice in an airtight container for up to 3 months.
How to Cook Rice for Dogs
- Wash the rice by adding it into a strainer and running it under cold water until the water runs clean and is not cloudy.
- Add into a 2-quart pot and add the water.
- Put over high heat until it begins to boil.
- Then, cover with a lid and reduce the heat to a simmer.
- Continue to cook for about 15 to 25 minutes or until the rice is tender.
How to Serve
You can use homemade rice for dogs along with chicken breast as part of our Dog Food Recipe for Upset Stomach if your dog isn’t feeling well.
Incorporate rice as the carb for your dog’s meals if you’re cooking homemade dog food. You can add it into meals like Thanksgiving Dinner for Dogs, Slow Cooker Beef Dog Food, Chicken and Pumpkin Dinner for Dogs, or Salmon Dinner Recipe for Dogs.
If you're unsure how much homemade food to feed your dog, check out our calculator in How Much Homemade Food Should I Feed My Dog?. And, make sure to check out our course How to Cook Homemade Dog Food (Vet-Approved, Balanced and Simple). Here, you'll learn how to build your own meals with ingredients that are best for your dog!
Recipe FAQ’s
Organic Jasmine rice is the best option for dogs, especially if you’re cooking rice for your dog with an upset stomach. Both brown rice and wild rice are safe for dogs but they have more fiber so they can be more difficult to digest.
Cook with water (or dog safe bone broth) over the stovetop or in a rice cooker. Be sure to cook completely, as uncooked rice won’t be easy to digest.
Yes, you need to cook rice plain without added fats or seasonings. I like to cook it with water, but you can also use dog safe bone broth if you prefer.
Organic Jasmine rice is best for dogs as it’s easy to digest. Brown rice has more fiber so it can be more difficult on your dog’s stomach.
They can if it’s part of a balanced meal. But, rice isn’t my favorite carb for dogs as it doesn’t provide a whole lot of nutritional value compared to other options. It’s great for a bland meal if your dog needs something gentle on their stomach. And it’s also a great addition if you have a larger dog that does a lot of activity and needs more calories. It’s also fine for some meals for variety, but I don’t recommend this as the only carb you give your dog if cooking homemade. Try How to Cook Sweet Potatoes for Dogs for a great daily carb option.
Rice is a carbohydrate, so this should only make up about 10% of your dog’s daily diet. Depending on your dog’s activity level, weight and size this can vary slightly. If you want to learn more about how much homemade food to feed your dog, check out our post where we have a homemade dog food calculator, How Much Homemade Food Should I Feed My Dog?.
Yes, plain Jasmine rice is great for dogs with upset stomach. It’s bland and easy to digest. You can pair it with plain boiled chicken and pumpkin puree, check out our recipe Dog Food Recipe for Upset Stomach.
Yes, they can!
You can, but dogs don’t need extra carbs. So, adding rice to dog food won’t really benefit your dog much. This is best served as part of a meal, not in addition.
Same as cooked rice for you, about a week in the refrigerator. If you want to freeze cooked rice, you can also do that too. Store in a freezer safe container for up to 3 months. Thaw and it’s ready.
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How to Cook Rice for Dogs
Equipment
- Strainer
- 1.75-Qt Pot
Ingredients
- 1 cup Jasmin rice
- 2 cups water
Instructions
- Wash the rice by adding it into a strainer and running it under cold water until the water runs clean and is not cloudy.
- Add into a 2-quart pot and add the water.
- Put over high heat until it begins to boil.
- Then, cover with a lid and reduce the heat to a simmer.
- Continue to cook for about 15 to 25 minutes or until the rice is tender.
- Store extra rice in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week.
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Notes
- Use organic Jasmine rice. Brown rice and wild rice are safe for dogs but they can be more difficult on their stomach to digest.
- Be sure to introduce new foods to your pup slowly.
- I like to wash the rice as it helps remove some of the starches. This will also make it easier for your dog to digest as well.
- You can use water or dog safe bone broth to cook the rice. I like to use water as you can also just add some bone broth into your dog’s food with the rice too.
- If you’re using bone broth, I recommend Small Batch Pets.
- I'm cooking this rice in a pot, as that's usually how we make rice. But if you prefer to use a ricer cooker, that also works too!
- Remember to keep rice free of any seasoning or fats and remember that garlic and onion are toxic to your dog.
- Store extra rice in an airtight container in the fridge for a week. You can also share rice with your dog, this way nothing goes to waste! This is what we do as we don’t give John John rice very often.
- You can also freeze extra rice in an airtight container for up to 3 months.
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