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Do you want my cheat sheet for home cooking? Comment “COOK” and I’ll send it to you 🐕 I’ve spent the last 3 years learning everything you need to know about how to properly cook for your dog. It only takes 4 easy steps: 1️⃣ Lean Protein 2️⃣ Veggies 3️⃣ Healthy Fats 4️⃣ Essential Nutrients ✅ It’s that simple! 👀 Want more support like this? We’re launching a brand new VIP Home Cooking Community that is launching soon! Click the link in our bio to get early access 🔗 #easyrecipe #homemadedogfood #cookingformydog #cookformydog #athomecooking #healthypup #dogmom #dogdad #recipesfordogs #dog #dogfood by @dogchildco
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a year ago
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It’s been a while since we properly introduced ourselves, and there are a lot of new faces in this community lately. So: hi. We’re Nicole, Cricket, and Billy. 🐾 Dog Child didn’t start as a business. It started with a picky dog named Charlotte and a vet appointment that made me feel lost. Charlotte wouldn’t eat. I tried everything, and eventually I started cooking for her myself. She ate. I remember standing in my kitchen feeling like I’d cracked something. Then I brought the recipe to my vet expecting a pat on the back, and instead found out how much I’d gotten wrong.   That appointment sent me into a spiral. Why was home cooking for dogs this complicated? That question became Dog Child. The mission was simple: make home cooking simple, nutritious, and delicious. I worked with a team of canine nutritionists and vets to build it properly.   Today that means nutrient mixes, cookbooks, and step-by-step guides … everything you need to cook for your dog without guessing. Ready to get started? Comment “COOK” and we’ll send you our free starter guide. Now, the two who eat this food every single day. Cricket came to us from a market in Pakistan. She was patchy, itching constantly, and I was told: medication and a prescription kibble, likely for life. I wasn’t ready to accept that as the only option. We started her on a homemade diet with lamb. The itching stopped. Her coat grew into a shiny strawberry blonde. She gets zoomies when happy and never goes anywhere without one of her stuffed animals. She’s also, somehow, the perfect model … put a camera in front of her and she knows exactly what to do. Billy came to us from @snookies_society as a foster dog who’d had a couple of homes. We quickly adopted him and he’s thrived on home cooked meals from day one and hasn’t looked back since. He’s the most food motivated dog we’ve ever met, which makes him our most honest taste tester. When he’s not eating, he’s chasing squirrels, and he takes that just as seriously. That’s the Dog Child family. Ready to start home cooking? Comment “COOK” for our free starter guide 📖 by @dogchildco
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3 months ago
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In 2026 we are making our own dog treats! These easy treats are made with simple whole ingredients and only take 10 minutes! 🍃🍌 Comment “PUFF” and we’ll send you this recipe plus 50 MORE 📖 🥣 To make these Soft Healthy Spinach & Banana Puff Treats you’ll need: - 1 Handful Spinach - 1 Egg - ½ Banana - 1 TBSP Wholewheat Flour or Oat Flour - 1 TBSP Cornstarch

👩‍🍳 Instructions 1. Blanch spinach in boiling water for about 1 minute. 2. Drain and squeeze out excess water completely. 3. Add the spinach, egg, and banana to a blender. 4. Blend for 1 to 2 minutes until smooth. 5. Add in flour until a thick, smooth batter forms. 6. Spoon the batter into a piping bag or bottle (or a zip-top bag with the corner cut) 7. Heat a non-stick pan on low heat. 8. Pipe small circles of batter onto the pan. 9. Cover with a lid and cook for about 3 minutes until set and puffed. No flipping needed. 10. Let cool fully before serving and enjoy! Love this recipe? Follow @dogchildco for more recipes for your dog 🐶 by @dogchildco
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9 months ago
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Think home cooking for your dog has to be expensive? 💰 For just $14.26, you can make 2 weeks of homemade meals for a 10-15 lb dog. That’s only about $1.02 a day 🥘 Comment “COOK” to get this recipe and our FREE Home Cooking Guide to help you get started 👇 We broke down the cost of 1/5 of our Big Budget Batch to show just how affordable home cooking can be. This recipe was formulated and fully balanced by Katie, our canine nutritionist. Follow along for more homemade meals that fit your budget 🐕 #homecookingfordogs #homemadedogmeal #budgetfriendly #homemadedogfood by @dogchildco
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3 days ago
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At the end of the day, we all just want as many years with them as possible. ❤️ One of the simplest things you can do is add more fresh whole foods to their bowl. Even if it’s something as simple as a few blueberries. Home cooking doesn’t have to be perfect or complicated. #homemade #dogfood #dogyear by @dogchildco
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17 days ago
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Homemade dog food… but make it meatballs 👀🐾 Comment “MEATBALL” and we’ll send you the full recipe! These Turkey Meatballs turn a balanced homemade meal into easy, portionable meatballs that are perfect for meal prep and keeping in the freezer. Made with: 🍗 1 lb Ground Turkey 🥕 ½ Cup Carrots 🫑 ½ Cup Red Bell Pepper 🍏 ⅓ Cup Apple 🌿 ¼ Cup Fresh Parsley 🥣 4 TSP Dog Child Essential Nutrient Mix Make a batch ahead of time, freeze them, and have homemade meals ready to go when you need them. Want 50 more homemade dog meal recipes? 👉 Comment “MEATBALL” to get our Homemade Dog Food Cookbook or click our link in bio! Follow @dogchildco for more easy recipes homemade dog food homemade dog recipes dog meatballs turkey for dogs cooking for dogs dog meal prep fresh food for dogs balanced homemade dog food dog nutrition dog meatball recipes by @dogchildco
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24 days ago
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If you’ve ever thought about cooking for your dog, comment “COOK” and we’ll send you our FREE Home Cooking Cheat Sheet. 🐾 I started cooking for my rescue dogs Billy & Cricket because I wanted to know exactly what was going into their bowls. But getting started came with a lot of questions. Am I using the right ingredients? Is their meal balanced? How much should I feed? What nutrients do they actually need? Those questions are a big part of why Dog Child exists. I’ve learned so much from cooking for Billy & Cricket, and we want to make it easier for other dog parents to get started too. That’s why we created our Home Cooking Cheat Sheet. A simple introduction to the basics we wish we had from day one. Comment “COOK” and we’ll send it to you. 👇 homemade dog food dog nutrition cooking for dogs homemade dog recipes fresh food for dogs balanced dog food dog meal prep dog food recipes home cooking for dogs healthy dog food dog parents by @dogchildco
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a month ago
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Have a picky eater? This homemade topper might be the trick 👀 Comment “PICKY” and we’ll send you the full recipe. If your dog eats around certain ingredients, waits for something “better,” or regularly turns down their meals, sometimes adding a little extra smell and flavour can make all the difference. This Picky Eater Dust is a simple homemade topper made with nutritional yeast and freeze-dried liver, with optional parmesan and freeze-dried fish for the dogs who need a little more convincing. It takes just 5 minutes to make. Blend everything into a fine powder, keep it in the fridge, and sprinkle lightly over your dog’s meals. Ingredients: ✨ 1¼ cups nutritional yeast flakes 🥩 1¼ cups freeze-dried liver powder (or crushed freeze-dried liver treats) 🧀 ⅔ cup grated Parmesan cheese powder (optional) 🐟 ⅔ cup freeze-dried minnows or freeze-dried salmon (optional) Sometimes you don’t need to change the whole meal to get a picky eater interested. A little extra flavour on top might be all it takes. Follow @dogchildco for more easy topper recipes 🐾 dog food topper for picky eaters, homemade dog food topper, nutritional yeast for dogs, freeze-dried liver powder dog food, picky eater dog food, dog meal topper recipe, homemade dog supplements by @dogchildco
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a month ago
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How much does it really cost to feed your dog fresh food? 👀 Comment “COOK” and make sure you’re following @dogchildco to get the full recipe sent to your DMs. 🐶👇 This recipe makes 22–23 lbs of balanced homemade dog food for approximately $71.30 total—about $3.15/lb. For a 35–40 lb dog, that’s around $2/day to feed fresh. Ingredients + Cost 💰 • 6 lb Ground Pork — $16.44 • 5½ lb Chicken Hearts — $15.84 • 5 lb Chicken Thighs — $9.35 • 5¼ Cups Chopped Carrots — $1.70 • 9½ Cups Chopped Cabbage — $1.38 • 2½ Cups Brown Rice — $1.31 • 6 Eggs — $0.72 • 4–5 Cans Unsalted Sardines — $4.64 • 2 Cups Dog Child Essential Nutrient Mix — $19.92 One afternoon of meal prep = weeks of balanced homemade meals ready to pull from the freezer. 🐶🍲 Homemade dog food recipe homemade dog food fresh dog food budget homemade dog food slow cooker dog food batch cooking for dogs meal prep for dogs healthy dog food DIY dog food balanced homemade dog food home cooked dog food dog meal prep fresh dog food recipe nutritionist formulated dog food by @dogchildco
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2 months ago
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Did you know these 4 simple ingredients turn into a high-fiber gut health topper for dogs? 🫐 This simple Blueberry Chia Pudding is made with: 🫐 Blueberries 🥣 Plain kefir 🥜 Xylitol-free peanut butter 🌱 Chia seeds How to make it: 1. Mash the blueberries. 2. Stir in the kefir, peanut butter, and chia seeds. 3. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or overnight. 4. Spread onto a lick mat or serve as a topper on your dog’s meal. The combination of fiber from the chia seeds and blueberries, plus the probiotics in kefir, makes this one of our favourite gut-friendly recipes for summer. Want more healthy homemade dog treat recipes?  👉 Follow @dogchildco for more recipes weekly homemade dog food homemade dog recipes dog gut health dog nutrition healthy dog treats lick mat ideas dog enrichment blueberries for dogs kefir for dogs chia seeds for dogs by @dogchildco
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2 months ago
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Home cooking is one of the most powerful things you can do for your dog, yet it can feel incredibly overwhelming and complicated 🐾 We believe healthy meals don’t have to be complicated. Our meals are simple High quality proteins, vegetables for fiber, fish for omegas, seeds for healthy fats and then key nutrients like calcium and vitamins. Our recipes & guides have been developed alongside our canine nutritionist Katie 👉If you’re interested in getting started Comment “COOK” we will send you our Free Home Cooking Guide for Dogs 📖 homemade dog food dog food recipe homemade dog food recipe homemade dog recipes balanced homemade dog food chicken dog food recipe salmon for dogs fresh dog food home cooking for dogs dog meal prep homemade meals for dogs complete and balanced dog food dog nutrition canine nutrition healthy dog recipes dog food guide cooking for your dog by @dogchildco
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2 months ago
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This $2 can that does more for your dog than most supplements🐟 Comment “FLAKES” and we’ll send you the full recipe + 5 more homemade supplements in our cookbook. Sardines are one of the cheapest foods you’ll find at the grocery store, but they’re also one of healthiest foods for your dog. They’re naturally rich in omega-3 fatty acids, high-quality protein, vitamin D, vitamin B12, selenium, and calcium - all in one simple ingredient. Our Homemade Sardine Flakes are made with just 2 ingredients and take less than 30 minutes to make baking at 410°. Bake them until crisp, crumble them over your dog’s meals, and you’ve got a simple homemade topper that’s packed with nutrition. Ingredients: 🐟2 cans sardines in water, unsalted, drained ✨¼ tsp ground turmeric Sometimes the most powerful additions to your dog’s bowl aren’t the most expensive. They’re sitting on the grocery store shelf for a couple of dollars. 🐾 by @dogchildco
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3 months ago
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