Dog Recipes: Give Thanks to Your Dog

November is a month of giving thanks and enjoying hardy meals with loved ones. Instead of feeding your pooch a routine dish of dog food whip up something special this season for your caring canine. While everybody enjoys a filling Thanksgiving dinner, why not treat your pup to their own tasty meal? Making a homemade Thanksgiving dog dinner for Fido is a great idea because it’s more nutritional than commercial dog food. It can also be a great bonding experience for you and your deserving dog. Your happy hound will feel included in the family festivities with such an extraordinary dish before them. A delectable homemade Thanksgiving meal for your pooch can never be duplicated, so your canine will have much to be thankful for! This simple, creative Thanksgiving concoction is made from scratch, and can be made again later with leftovers.





Nutritional Information
Per 1-cup serving
Calories 321
Protein 44 g
Carbohydrates 16 g
Dietary fiber 1.9 g
Fat 7.7 g (with gravy; less without)

Portion Size
For small dogs, ¾ cup; medium dogs, 1 ½ cups; larger or more active dogs, 3 cups
Calcium
Add 400 mg calcium per 1-cup serving (600 mg if using bone meal)

Recipe
Preparation Time: 30 minutes
Makes:
9 1-cup servings


Ingredients
3 lb/1.3 kg skinless turkey pieces
1 cup of cooked oatmeal
1 lb/450 g sweet potatoes, cubed
2 tbsp cranberry sauce
4 tbsp turkey gravy (optional)

Directions
Use turkey leftovers or roast the turkey:
-Preheat oven to 350 F. Lightly oil a roasting pan.
-For boneless breast or thigh, cook 30-45 minutes; boned breast or thigh, 45-60 minutes; whole turkey, 1 ½-2 hours or until the meat juices run clear when pierced with a skewer. Let cool.
-Remove all the bones and dice the meat into large pieces
-If using fresh sweet potatoes, roast with the turkey for about 25-30 minutes or until tender. Let cool, then peel and dice.
-Meanwhile, cook the oatmeal according to package instructions.
-Mix together the turkey meat, oatmeal, sweet potatoes, and cranberry sauce. If using gravy or oil, add it now and mix thoroughly. (If your dog is at all prone to pancreatitis or other fat-related upsets, omit the gravy.)

Serve your pooch their Thanksgiving dinner when everybody is gathered around the table with their own delicious dishes, and enjoy!