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woman and pug in the kitchen making thanksgiving dinner for dogs at the kitchen counter.

Thanksgiving Dinner for Dogs

Mimi Council
Treat your dog to a homemade dinner this Thanksgiving with my homemade Thanksgiving Dinner for Dogs!
5 from 2 votes
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Dog Food
Cuisine American
Makes 10 servings
Calories 144 kcal

Equipment

  • Small Pot
  • Baking Dish

Ingredients
  

  • 2 pound turkey breast
  • 1 tablespoon coconut oil
  • 1 sweet potato
  • 1 cup green beans
  • 1 apple
  • 1 cup pumpkin puree (optional)

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 400°F.
  • In a shallow baking dish, add the turkey breast and brush the top with coconut oil. Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes, then uncover and cook for an additional 10 to 15 minutes or until the internal temperature is 165°F.
  • Peel the sweet potato, it’s very important to peel it well, as dogs cannot have the skin. Slice into medallions that are about ½-inch thick.
  • Add to a small pot and fill three-quarters with water. Put over medium/high heat and bring to a boil. Allow the potatoes to boil until they are soft when poked with a fork, about 10 to 15 minutes. Remove from heat, and strain the water.
  • Cut potatoes into small cubes, depending on the size of your dog.
  • Trim the ends off the green beans. Fill a small pot three-quarters full with water and add the green beans. Bring to a boil and allow green beans to boil until cooked, about 10 minutes. Remove from the heat and drain the water.
  • Cut the green beans into small cubes, depending on the size of your dog.
  • Slice the apple into small cubes, depending on the size of your dog.
  • Slice the turkey into small cubes, depending on the size of your dog.
  • Add turkey, sweet potatoes, green beans, and apples to your dogs bowl and serve immediately. If you want to mix in 1 to 2 tablespoons of pumpkin (depending on the size of your dog) you can mix it into this meal!
  • Store extra food in the fridge for up to 5 days and reheat for your dogs meals.

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Notes

Tips
  • If you have a larger dog that you cook for regularly, think about getting them a whole turkey! Cook it without seasoning and it's a great way to meal prep and save money.
  • If you are cooking a whole turkey for yourself, save the giblets and cook them up for your dog! You can boil them or cook in a small skillet with a little bit of coconut oil for about 10 minutes. Just chop up and add on top of meals and your dog will benefit from these organ meats! Check out How to Cook Turkey Giblets for Dogs.
  • You can swap out veggies for other dog safe veggies you may also be cooking for yourself. Other options include: carrots, bell peppers, yellow squash, zucchini, peas, broccoli, and beets.
  • Your dog can also have Russet potatoes if that's what you're making, just be sure to peel the skins. I don't recommend this as a daily carb, like I do sweet potatoes though.
  • Store leftover in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.
Serving Size — This makes about 10 meals for John John, your serving sizes may vary depending on the size of your dog and how much food they eat. 
High Altitude — Follow the recipe as noted.

Nutrition

Calories: 144kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 20gFat: 3gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 49mgSodium: 201mgPotassium: 389mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 7123IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 31mgIron: 1mg
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