Dog-Friendly Herby Stuffing Recipe

This dog-friendly herby stuffing is a festive twist suitable for dogs of all ages. Made with lean turkey, oats, egg, and dog-safe herbs, it provides protein, fibre, and flavour without the dangerous ingredients found in traditional stuffing such as onion, garlic, butter, and high salt levels.

Serve as part of your dog’s Christmas dinner, use as training bites, or crumble onto their normal food as a tasty topper.

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Dog-Friendly Herby Stuffing Recipe

Yield: 10-12 Stuffing Balls

Author: The Canine Dietitian

Prep time: 10 H & 25 MTotal time: 10 H & 25 M

Make this healthy dog-friendly herby stuffing with oats, turkey, and sage—no onion or garlic. Perfect for Christmas dogs! Easy, safe, and freeze-friendly.

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Ingredients

• 200g lean cooked turkey breast, finely chopped or shredded
• 60g rolled oats (or oat flour)
• 1 medium egg
• 1 tbsp fresh parsley, finely chopped
• 1 tsp dried sage (dog-safe amounts)
• 1 tsp dried thyme
• 1 tbsp unsalted low sodium chicken stock or water
• Optional: 1 tbsp mashed cooked carrot for moisture

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 180°C / 350°F.
2. Mix oats, herbs, and carrot (if using) in a bowl.
3. Add turkey, egg, and stock/water and combine until sticky.
4. Shape into small balls or press into a lined mini loaf tin.
5. Bake for 20–25 minutes until firm and lightly golden.
6. Cool fully before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Calories

51

Calories are per stuffing ball

• Lower fat than traditional stuffing
• High in lean protein and fibre
• Safe herbs that may support digestion (parsley & thyme)
• Suitable as a topper or treat for most healthy adult dogs

Use with caution or avoid if your dog:

• Has pancreatitis or requires a low-fat diet
• Is on a strict elimination diet
• Has a poultry allergy
• Needs very controlled calories

Follow the 10% treat rule—this should not replace a complete and balanced diet.

Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.

For longer storage, freeze up to 2 months; thaw at room temperature before serving.

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