Homemade Meatloaf for Your Dog
servings: 16
This homemade meatloaf for dogs uses simple pantry staples like ground meat, pumpkin puree, and peas, plus a boost from rice cooked in bone broth (optional). The result is a nutrient-rich loaf that stretches into multiple servings so you’re not constantly scrambling to cook.
Ingredients
- 3 lbs ground meat beef, turkey, chicken, or lamb
- 2 cans pumpkin puree 100% pumpkin, no additives (15 oz cans)
- 1 can sweet green peas no salt added, no other additives besides water (15 oz can)
- 3 eggs
- 1 cup brown rice cooked in bone broth
- dog mineral supplement quantity per package instructions
- ½ tsp dried thyme optional
- 1 tsp dried parsley optional
- ¼ tsp ground turmeric optional for inflammation in joints
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F.
- Cook the rice in bone broth for added nutrients.
- Mash peas (optional), then stir in eggs, supplement, and herbs.
- Add pumpkin and rice for bulk and moisture.
- Mix in the ground meat thoroughly (hands work best here).
- Divide into loaf pans, containers, or shape on a roasting pan.
- Bake until the loaf reaches an internal temperature of 160°F.
- Cool completely, then slice into meal-sized portions or cubes.
Notes
- Meat options: Use any lean ground meat (turkey, chicken, beef, or lamb). Calorie content will vary slightly by meat type.
- Rice tip: I cook the rice in bone broth for added flavor and joint-supporting nutrients. You can use water instead if you prefer.
- Pumpkin puree: Make sure it’s 100% pumpkin with no additives, not pumpkin pie filling.
- Veggies: Peas add bulk and fiber, but you can swap in green beans, carrots, or other dog-safe vegetables if needed.
- Mineral supplement: The grey powder in the photos is a dog-safe mineral supplement — add per your package instructions. Always check with your vet before adding supplements.
- Batch size: This recipe makes about 16 portions for a medium/large dog. Adjust serving size based on your dog’s weight, age, and activity level.
- Storage: Refrigerate up to 1 week or freeze in 1–2 meal portions for easy thaw-and-serve convenience.
- Avoid: Do not use onions, garlic, leeks, chives, raisins, grapes, or added salt — these are toxic to dogs.