Low-Fat Dog Food Recipes

Twenty-five to 40 percent of dogs are overweight. Many times the owners aren't aware of it until it's diagnosed by a veterinarian. All dogs are different--different breeds have different weight requirements, and even within the same breed, weight standards can fluctuate. Sometimes even a veterinarian can have a hard time telling if the dog is overweight. There are many reasons why a dog might have a weight problem; lack of exercise, high calorie treats and health problems are just a few. Making low-fat dog food can help your pet live a healthy, longer life.

  1. Ingredients

    • Low-fat recipes for dogs have to start with low-fat ingredients. Lean ground beef, beef kidney, beef liver and skinless chicken breasts are good meats to use. Low-fat cottage cheese, egg whites, rice, barley, cabbage and sweet potatoes are also recommended for a low-fat diet. Never give a dog onions, grapes, chocolate, salt or unbaked yeast dough. These foods are unsafe for dogs and some can lead to death. Always check with your veterinarian before changing you dog's diet.

    Dog Food

    • You can make a low-fat chicken dog food by mixing: three boiled and chopped, skinless chicken breasts, 1 cup cooked carrots, 1 cup cooked white rice and 1 cup low-fat cottage cheese. You should refrigerate any leftovers.

      To make a lean ground beef meal combine: 1 cup lean ground beef (boiled), 1/4 cup cooked kale, 1/2 cup boiled beef kidney, 1/2 cup yellow crookneck squash and 3/4 cup cooked oatmeal. Mix the ingredients well and feed it to your dog; place leftovers in the refrigerator.

      For a low-fat beef stew mix: 1 pound of cooked lean ground beef in chicken broth, boil for 45 minutes; add three diced potatoes, two chopped celery stalks and two chopped carrots; boil for another 45 minutes, cool and serve.

    Treats

    • For low-fat dog treats use: 2 1/2 cup of rice flour, 6 tablespoons of low-fat chicken broth, 1 cup of cooked squash and 1 cup of sweet potato. Mix together the ingredients and add enough water to make a dough. Roll the dough to 1/2 inch thick and cut shapes with cookie cutters. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes at 350 degrees.

      To make another low-fat treat recipe combine: 2 cups of whole wheat flour, 1 tablespoon of baking powder, 1 cup of low-fat peanut butter and 1 cup of skim milk. Mix the ingredients and kneed on a floured surface. Roll the dough to 1/4 inch thick and cut with cookie cutters. Bake it on a greased baking sheet for 20 minutes at 375 degrees.