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Turkey Meatloaf for Dogs

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Meatloaf doesn’t have to be ground beef, pork or chicken. Ground turkey not only makes a great meatloaf for your dog, but is a great way for your dog to get protein. The important thing is to not add any spices or seasoning like salt, garlic, or onion to the meatloaf, since they are not good for your pup. Let the seasoning come from things like carrot, or other vegetables that are good for them. Here are a couple of pawsome turkey meatloaf recipes for you to try.

Want to make a homemade meal for your dog? Check out our post “Homemade Dog Meatloaf”.

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Doggy Turkey Meatloaf

Raw ground turkey resting on brown paper on a wooden surface

This meatloaf for dogs recipe uses healthy and inexpensive ingredients and if you make it you'll know that your dog is getting real food and not the preservatives that are in much of the commercial dog food on the market.

Thank you to skinnyms.com for this awesome recipe.

Ingredients

  • 1 LB Lean Ground Beef
  • 1 Large Egg
  • 1/3 cup Old Fashioned Oats
  • 1/3 cup Diced Tomatoes with Liquid -No Sodium
  • 1/2 cup Finely Diced Carrots
  • 1/2 cup Diced Green Beans -Fresh or Frozen- and thawed
  • 1/2 `` cup Cooked Brown Rice -Optional- Quinoa

Instructions

    1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
    2. In a large bowl thoroughly combine all ingredients.
    3. Spread mixture into a 5 x 7-inch loaf pan.
    4. Bake 45 minutes.
    5. Slice and chop the into bite size pieces before serving.
    6. Refrigerate or freeze leftovers.

Turkey Pumpkin Meatloaf for Dogs

Pumpkin puree is a great source of vitamins, like iron and potassium, and a good way to add extra fiber to your dog’s diet. You can add the pumpkin puree straight into your dog’s regular food, or add it to a home cooked meal like this Turkey Pumpkin Meatloaf recipe.

Celebrate you dog with a meatloaf cake for their birthday this year. Check out our post “Dog Meatloaf Cake Recipe” to try these great recipes.

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Turkey Pumpkin Meatloaf for Dogs

Dog laying in grass with a pumpkin between its front paws

This is one of the quirkier pup homemade dog meatloaf recipes that I'm including in this collections. It's very nutritious AND it's great if you like to make seasonal food for your dogs!

Thanks to putonyourcakepants.com for this recipe.

Ingredients

  • 1 Lb Ground Turkey
  • 1 Egg- Beaten
  • 1/3 cup Old Fashioned Oats -Rolled Oats
  • 2 tbsp Milk
  • 1/4 cup Pumpkin Puree -Divided

Instructions

    1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
    2. Grease 3 mini loaf pans.
    3. in a large mixing bowl, combine all ingredients (reserving 1 tablespoon of pumpkin puree).
    4. Divide the mixture in 3 equal parts and transfer to the greased mini loaf pans. Use an offset spatula to smooth the tops. Use the remaining 1 tablespoon of pumpkin puree to spread a thin layer over the top of each loaf.
    5. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 160 degrees. Let the meatloaves cool until they are warm (rather than hot) to the touch before serving to your pup.

Notes

Makes 3 mini loaves.
To bake this in a single (regular) loaf pan, bake for 1 hour (or until the internal temperature reaches 160 degrees).
While this recipe is titled “Dog-Friendly,” it is also fit for human consumption. If you are planning to have some, I recommend dividing the meatloaf mixture and adding salt, pepper, a dash of soy sauce, and a dash of Worcestershire sauce to your portion.

    Dog’s like to eat human food, too. Check out our post “Meatloaf for Dogs” and give these great recipes a try.

    Cooking at home for your dog can be very rewarding for you and your pup. With you in control of the food preparation, you will always know what you put in without it being a guessing game. And if you love cooking anyway? That makes it a win- win situation.

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