Venison Harvest Bowl
Looking for a wholesome, homemade meal packed with fresh ingredients and natural nutrition? This venison homemade dog food recipe combines lean venison with a colourful blend of dog-safe vegetables, antioxidant-rich fruits, healthy fats and nutrient-dense grains to create a delicious meal your dog will love.
Venison provides a highly digestible source of protein, while ingredients such as pumpkin, blueberries, spinach and chia seeds contribute essential vitamins, minerals, fibre and omega-3 fatty acids.
Whether you’re preparing occasional homemade meals or exploring fresh feeding options, this recipe offers a nutritious and flavourful way to add variety to your dog’s diet.
Ingredients
- 1kg lean minced venison
- 245g canned pumpkin
- 150g carrots (finely chopped)
- 110g green beans (chopped)
- 130g courgette (diced)
- 95g broccoli florets
- 50g spinach (chopped)
- 80g blueberries
- 65g apples (cored and diced)
- 80g strawberries (chopped)
- 120g quinoa
- 45g rolled oats
- 2 tablespoons chia seeds
- 2 tablespoons ground flaxseed
- 2 tablespoons fish oil (added after cooling)
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley (finely chopped)
- Calcium supplement for the final batch size.
Add a dog-specific vitamin and mineral premix formulated for homemade diets, used according to the manufacturer’s directions to complete this venison homemade dog food recipe.
Nutritional highlights
Venison
A lean, highly digestible protein source rich in:
- Essential amino acids
- Iron
- Zinc
- B vitamins
Pumpkin
Provides:
- Soluble fibre
- Digestive support
- Beta-carotene
Blueberries & strawberries
Contain:
- Antioxidants
- Vitamin C
- Phytonutrients
Broccoli, spinach & green beans
Provide:
- Fibre
- Vitamins A, C and K
- Important minerals
Chia Seeds & fish oil
Support:
- Skin health
- Coat quality
- Healthy inflammatory response
Quinoa & oats
Provide:
- Complex carbohydrates
- Fibre
- Additional protein
Method
1. Brown the venison in a large pot over medium heat until fully cooked.
2. Steam the carrots, broccoli, green beans and courgette until tender.
3. Cook quinoa and oats separately according to package instructions.
4. Lightly scramble or hard-boil the eggs.
5. Combine venison, vegetables, quinoa, oats, eggs, pumpkin and spinach in a large mixing bowl.
6. Allow the mixture to cool.
7. Stir in blueberries, apples, strawberries, chia seeds, flaxseed, parsley, fish oil and the vitamin-mineral supplement.
8. Add the calcium source and mix thoroughly.
9. Portion into daily servings and refrigerate for up to 3 days or freeze for longer storage.
Feeding guide
Daily feeding amounts vary depending on your dog’s:
- Body weight
- Activity level
- Age
- Body condition
- Health status
As a general starting point:
- Toy dogs: 4.5kg (10lb) 105g to 155g per day. (Per meal 55g to 75g).
- Small dogs: 9kg (20lbs) 210g to 315g per day. (Per meal 105g to 155g).
- Medium dogs: 18kg (40lbs) 420g to 630g per day. (Per meal 210g to 315g).
- Large dogs: 27kg (60lbs) 630g to 945g per day. (Per meal 315g to 470g).
- Giant dogs: 36kg+ (80lbs+) 840g to 1260g+ per day. (Per meal 420g to 630g+).
Every dog has a slightly different metabolic rate. Active, working dogs or younger pups will naturally lean toward the higher end of the gram scale, while senior “couch potatoes” should be fed on the lower end.
Always monitor your dog’s waistline over the first two weeks on a new fresh diet and adjust the daily grams up or down slightly to maintain their ideal weight.
Note:
Liver can be added in small quantities (about 5% of the meat portion) for additional micronutrients, but excessive liver can lead to vitamin A excess.
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Our Dog Nutritionist says…
Venison is a fantastic, lean “novel protein” that is exceptionally high in iron and B vitamins, making it the perfect choice for dogs with food sensitivities or allergies to common proteins like beef and chicken.
This venison homemade dog food recipe may seem complicated, but all the ingredients are readily available all year round and most are inexpensive especially if you feed your dog seasonally or make the most of supermarket offers.
You will also find cooking for your dog a lot simpler if you batch cook as I do for my two large dogs. If you yourself have large dogs, perhaps double up on the ingredients so that you don’t have to cook for your dog so often.
This nutrient-dense venison-based recipe can serve as a foundation for a balanced homemade diet when combined with an appropriate canine supplement such as Ultimate Canine Daily.
Disclaimer:
Important note: this recipe is intended as supplemental feeding for healthy dogs unless specifically formulated as part of a complete diet by a dog nutritionist. It should not replace your dog's regular, balanced daily meals. Treats and toppers should make up no more than 10% of your dog’s total daily calorie intake. Every dog has unique nutritional needs. Always consult your vet before introducing new foods or changing your dog's diet, especially if it has underlying health conditions.
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