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7 Homemade Crockpot Dog Food Recipes

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By Nicole Cosgrove

Crockpot dog food

When you’re considering making dog food at home, you know it could be better for your dog’s health and even save you money. But you probably have one big question: exactly how much work will this take?

If you’re a busy dog owner, we have great news for you! You can learn how to make crockpot dog food! Crockpot dog food recipes are almost as easy as buying dog food at the store. Toss a few healthy ingredients in a slow cooker, turn it on, and go about your day. In 3–6 hours, you’ll have perfectly cooked homemade dog food! Sounds good, doesn’t it? Scroll down to find our 7 favorite Crockpot dog food recipes, featuring all kinds of tasty and affordable ingredients:

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Top 7 Crockpot Dog Food Recipes:

1. Beef & Kidney Bean Crockpot Dog Food

Beef and Kidney Bean Crockpot Dog Food
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What could be easier than throwing nutritious ingredients in a crockpot? Come back in a few hours to a fully cooked beef and kidney bean stew that your dog is guaranteed to love.


2. Chicken Slow Cooker Dog Food

Chicken slow cooker dog food
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If your dog has a beef allergy or prefers chicken, you’ll love this crockpot dog food recipe, which incorporates low-fat ground chicken with healthy vegetables like peas, green beans, and carrots.


3. Dog-Friendly Vegetable Beef Stew

Dog friendly vegetable beef stew
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Ground beef, kidney beans, and butternut squash come together in this incredibly easy dog food recipe. Cook for three hours on high or six hours on low and you’ll have a dog feast!


4. Blueberry Kale Dog Food

That’s right, this dog food recipe includes unusual (but healthy!) ingredients like blueberries, apples, and kale. Top it off with a mixture of ground beef and pork to make truly irresistible dog food!


5. Allergy-Friendly Duck Dog Food

This easy Crockpot dog food recipe has very few ingredients, making it a good option if your dog has allergies. All you need is duck meat, brown rice, peas, and carrots.


6. Customizable Dog Food Recipe

Crockpot chicken and rice dog food
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This Crockpot recipe is easy to follow and doesn’t require any fancy ingredients. But what we really like is all of the substitution tips, which will help you use ingredients you already have in your kitchen!


7. Beef & Barley Dog-Friendly Stew

This recipe starts with beef, sweet potatoes, carrots, and celery. Add pearl barley for the last hour of cooking to make a satisfying, filling dog food.

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Conclusion

Now you know how to make the easiest homemade dog food! Crockpot dog food recipes are great because they come together with very little hands-on effort. If you choose a recipe that uses pre-cut frozen vegetables, the process is even easier! We hope you and your dog enjoy these recipes. Learning how to make crockpot dog food at home doesn’t have to be hard!

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