Top 7 Vegan Food for Dogs Recipes


Vegan food for dogs

Vegan food for dogs has been an alternative for some dogs when following a vegan diet. There are numerous benefits for a vegan diet such as it lowers the risk of heart disease, diabetes, obesity, and other health related problems.

But first to follow a vegan diet, you must know the nutrient requirements that your dog needs.

Nutrient requirements that all dogs need

Dogs have specific nutrient requirements. Here is a list of the specific nutrient requirements your dog needs so you know how to make vegan food for dogs.

Protein

Vegan food for dogs

Your dog needs regular protein and they can have protein from other sources of vegan protein such as legumes, pintos, chickpeas, soybeans, lentils, and split peas. Other high protein food include tofu, hummus, garbanzo beans.

Another source is Seitan which includes high vegetarian protein made from gluten flour. However, it contains wheat gluten which should not be consumed excessively. It can be given as a treat to your dogs.

The daily recommended protein intake is 25 to 30% of in order to have a healthy dog.

Amino Acids

Amino acids are the building blocks of protein and you got to make sure that your dog gets all the necessary amino acids.

Therefore, there are 23 amino acids that your dog needs. Of the 23, there are 10 essential amino acids that your dog obtains through food.

The other 13 amino acids are nonessential meaning your dog can make them out of essential amino acids.

Amino acids can be found in vegan food. But not all amino acids are available in vegan food so you need to combine them with certain proteins to get all the benefits.

Taurine and L-Carnitine

These amino acids are not essential because dogs can make them in their livers. However, some dogs may have trouble making enough taurine and L- Carnitine.

It is recommended to supplement your dog with these amino acids.

Carbohydrates

Carbohydrates are energy sources that your dog need besides protein. They can provide minerals such as iron and antioxidants.

If a dog doesn’t get a lot of carbohydrates, they can use protein as an energy source.

Vitamin D

Dogs can’t make Vitamin D from sunlight unlike humans. This is the reason that you got to make vegan food that contains vitamin D by using commercial food that contain vitamin D or natural food in general.

B vitamins and vitamin B12

You need to supplement these vitamins into your dog’s diet. Also many dogs like to eat yeast which contains B12.

Other sources of B vitamins are found in plants but are not enough for the daily requirement of dogs.

Top 7 vegan food for dogs recipes

1.) A chickpea stew

Vegan food for dogs
  • 3 cups cooked chickpeas
  • 3 tablespoon peanut butter that is organic
  • 1 carrot that is diced
  • 1 celery stalk that is chopped
  • 3 tablespoon organic oil
  • 2 cups of water or veggie stock that is low in salt
  • 1 beet that is sliced

1.) Mash the chickpeas in a bowl.

2.) Then add the oil, peanut butter, and 1 cup of water or stock.

3.) In the blender, add remaining water or stock, carrot, celery, and beet.

4.) Blend for 30 seconds at a medium speed.

5.) Add the chickpeas and serve the food while it is warm.

2.) Rice-Millet Vegetable Dish

  • 1 cup cooked millet
  • 1 cup cooked rice
  • 3 tablespoon organic oil
  • 1/2 cup water or veggie stock that is low in salt
  • 3 cups of leftover vegetables

1.) In a pot, combine rice, millet, oil, and water.

2.) In the blender, put the vegetables in a medium speed and wait until it is creamy.

3.) Add to the mixture and serve warm.

3.) Lentils and barley loaf

Vegan food for dogs
  • 1/2 cup of dried and washed lentils
  • 1/3 cup barely
  • 2 cups water or veggie stock that is low in salt
  • 1/2 cup of chopped celery
  • 1/2 teaspoon of sea kelp

1.) Add water to the bowl and let it boil.

2.) Then add lentils and barley while reducing the heat.

3.) Let it simmer for 25 minutes or until barely is tender.

4.) Put a little water in the blender and blend the celery in it for one minute at medium speed.

5.) Add the mixture to the cooked grains and serve it warm.

4.) Vegetable medley ( puppy food)

  • 1/2 cup water or veggie stock that is low in salt
  • 2 diced celery stalks
  • 2 diced carrots
  • 1/2 medium zucchini
  • 2 tablespoon wheat germ
  • 2 tablespoon peanut butter

1.) Put the water or veggie stock , diced carrots, and zucchini in a blender and blend at a medium speed.

2.) Then add celery, wheat germ, and peanut butter and blend for one minute.

3.) Put it in a pot and let it become warm.

5.) Lentil, tofu, and veggie stew

  • 5 cups of water
  • 1 cup fresh vegetables that contains spinach, broccoli, kale, cabbage, carrots, chard,sweet potatoes, peas, greens
  • 2 cups of dried lentils
  • 10 oz firm tofu
  • 3 tablespoon flaxseeds or fresh flax oil
  • 3 tablespoon tahini
  • 1/2 tablespoon of salt
  • 3 tablespoon yeast that is full of nutrition

1.) Put the water in a pot and bring it to boil.

2.) Add in it lentils, rice, and veggies.

3.) Cover and let it simmer for about 15 to 20 minutes until all of the vegetables are tender.

4.) Rinse the tofu and cut into small cubes. Remove excess moisture from cubes by putting them in paper towels.

5.) Add the tahini, tofu cubes, flaxseeds, salt, nutritional yeast. Cook for 2 minutes and then remove it from the heat but let it be covered for 5 minutes.

6.) Let it stay warm and serve

6.) Carrot, quinoa and kidney beans recipe

This recipe is good for medium sized dog breeds.

  • 1 chopped carrot
  • 1/2 cup of chopped spinach or other greens such as parsley
  • 1/8 tablespoon of salt
  • 2 cups cooked quinoa, rice, or other whole grains
  • 1 can of cooked kidney beans
  • 1 tablespoon of nutritional yeast
  • 1/4 frozen corn or peas
  • 2 tablespoon flax seeds, coconut oil, tahini, or peanut butter

1.) In a large skillet, add a few tablespoon of water and add the chopped carrot to it. Let it cook for 1 to 2 minutes.

2.) Add spinach and tamari and cook for 1 to 2 minutes until they are soft.

3.) Then add the quinoa ( or any wholegrain), kidney beans, corn, and nutritional yeast.

5.) Mix well the mixture and bring into a warm temperature to serve.

7.) Dog vegan treat recipe

  • 9 cups whole wheat flour
  • 1 cup nutritional yeast
  • 1 tablespoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon garlic powder

1.) Mix all dry ingredients together.

2.) Then add about 3 cups of water.

4.) After , Knead into dough.

5.) Cut into shapes.

6.) Bake for 10 to 15 minutes at 350 Fahrenheit. After baking the treats, turn off the oven and leave them there for about 8 hours period so they can stay crunchy and hard.

Is it enough?

Through these vegan food for dogs, your dog may need additional external supplements to provide them all the needed nutrition requirements that is needed.

Also, always consult with a vet about what type of supplements your dog needs and make regular check ups and examinations of your dog’s condition.

Conclusion

In conclusion, dog vegan food for dogs is suitable if all the necessary nutrition requirements for your dog is available.

Also, your dog needs to have a balanced vegan diet if they are going into the diet. Always consult with your vet about what’s suitable for your dog.

For more information regarding a vegan diet for your dog, check A Guide into Vegan Diet for Dogs.

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