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Simple Dog Friendly Shepherds Pie with Video

Amy Gossling

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Why choose homemade dog treats?


  • Nutritional Control: Cooking at home allows you to select high-quality, wholesome ingredients, ensuring your dog receives a balanced diet free from preservatives, fillers, and artificial additives commonly found in commercial treats.

  • Tailored to Your Dog’s Needs: Homemade treats can be customised to suit your dog’s specific dietary requirements or preferences, whether they have food allergies, sensitivities, or just particular tastes.

  • Strengthening Bond: Preparing treats for your dog is a wonderful way to engage with them, creating shared moments of joy and connection while also providing them with something special that you’ve made just for them. And lets face it- it's so much fun!

But can dogs eat peas?

It is okay for dogs to eat peas occasionally. Dogs can benefit from the vitamins and minerals present in peas, such as improved eye and heart health. Feeding peas to dogs with kidney problems, however, is discouraged as it may aggravate the condition.

🫛 Peas for Dogs
  • Peas are loaded with essential vitamins such as A, K, and B vitamins.
  • They are also packed with potassium, iron, zinc, and magnesium.
  • Peas have high fibre content as well as protein. These nutrients help with dogs’ digestion and restore muscle strength.

❌ Peas contain purines, which produce uric acid, and too much of this can lead to kidney stones in dogs with kidney problems.

❌ Avoid serving canned peas as they contain high amounts of sodium, which is bad for a dog's health.

Recipe: Dog-Friendly Shepherd's Pie

Ingredients:

  • 🥩 Lean minced beef
  • 🥕 1/2 cup diced carrots 
  • 🫛 1/2 cup peas 
  • 🦴 1 tbsp bone broth
  • 🥚 1 egg 
  • 🥛 1 tbsp goats milk 
  • 🍠 1 cup sweet potatoes 

Instructions:

  1. Place your cooked beef mince into a bowl
  2. (Optional) Sprinkle some of Years Cheese and Broccoli Taste+
  3. Add the diced carrots and peas
  4. Pour in the bone broth or water and mix everything together
  5. To prepare the mash, boil your firm potatoes until tender. Drain and mash them until smooth
  6. Stir in 1 medium egg and some almond milk into the mashed potatoes
  7. Assemble your pie with the beef mixture and the mashed potatoes
  8. Bake in the oven at 180 degrees (350F) for 25 minutes
  9. Allow to cool before serving
Dog eating mash
Important Reminder

Always check with your vet before introducing new ingredients into your dog's diet, especially if they have allergies or existing health conditions like kidney issues or digestive sensitivities.

Be mindful of ingredients that are harmful to dogs, such as onions, garlic, chocolate, raisins, grapes, macadamia nuts, and artificial sweeteners (especially xylitol).

Even healthy, homemade treats should be given in moderation. Treats should make up no more than 10% of your dog’s daily caloric intake to avoid overfeeding and maintain a balanced diet.

Watch the Recipe Video
@yearsuk We're having a shepherds pie for dinner so lets make a dog friendly one for my dog 🥧 Recipe ⤵️ - Lean minced beer 🥩 - 1/2 cup diced carrots 🥕 - 1/2 cup peas 🫛 - 1 tbsp bone broth - 1 egg 🥚 - 1 tbsp goats milk 🥛 - 1 cup sweet potatoes 🍠 #goldenretriever #recipe #makingdinner #homemadedogfood ♬ original sound - Years.com

FAQs: Common Questions

Can dogs eat legumes?

Yes, dogs can eat legumes in moderation as part of a healthy diet, but they should not be the sole source of protein in a dog's diet.

Are homemade treats healthier for my dog?

Yes, homemade treats give you full control over ingredients, making it easier to provide healthier options tailored to your dog’s needs, including fresh, nutrient-rich components.

Is it time-consuming to make homemade dog treats?

Not necessarily! Many recipes are quick and simple, like the dog-friendly shepherd’s pie, which can be made in about 30 minutes.

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