Oatmeal for Dogs
Cooking oatmeal for dogs is quick and easy with this 2 ingredient recipe.
Servings: 4 cups
Calories: 14kcal
Ingredients
- 2 1/2 cups water
- 1 1/2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
Instructions
- In a medium (nonstick) sauce pan, bring 2 1/2 cups of water to a simmer.
- Add 1 1/2 cups old-fashioned oatmeal to this simmering water, stirring as you add the oats. Continue stirring until fully combined.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to a simmer, stirring frequently. (If you do not stir the oats, they will stick, and could potentially burn)
- Cook for 7 - 8 minutes, until oatmeal is thickened and oats have absorbed the water.
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Notes
- If you want to make a looser oatmeal, reduce oats to 1 cup.
- If using quick-cooking oats, you'll need to adjust the time, as they cook faster.
- Do not add sugar or salt to oatmeal - that's not good for your dog.
- Store oatmeal in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week.
- I prefer using a nonstick pot, as oatmeal can stick.
- Remember that oatmeal will thicken as it stands, so let it sit on the stove for a few minutes if it isn't as thick as you'd like it.
- When re-heating oatmeal: It will become a solid mass in the fridge. You may need to add a teaspoon of water and stir it up before adding to your pup's food.
- NEVER feed your dog hot off the stove food. It will burn their mouths.
- Never feed your dog raw oatmeal.
- Sugar weighed 12 lbs., her portion size was about 2 tbsps. Speak to your vet about portions for your specific pet. Also, please consult your vet about dietary changes for your pet, as every dog is unique and what works for mine may not work for yours.
- Start slowly when adding oatmeal to your dog's diet. Any new changes could cause gastrointestinal issues.
Nutrition
Serving: 2tbsps. | Calories: 14kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 1g | Sodium: 1mg