White fish is an easily digestible option that works well for dogs with a sensitive stomach or a lower-fat protein preference.
Ingredients (Makes Roughly 4 Days of Food for a 20kg Dog)
900g white fish fillet (such as cod or haddock), boneless
450g sweet potato, peeled and cubed
2 teaspoons ground eggshell (or 2,000mg calcium carbonate supplement)
1 tablespoon fish oil
1 serving of a complete vitamin and mineral supplement formulated for homemade dog food, such as Balance IT, dosed per that product’s label for your dog’s weight
Method
Bake or poach the white fish thoroughly until fully cooked and flakes easily, then check carefully for any small bones before flaking.
Boil the sweet potato cubes until soft, roughly 15 to 20 minutes, then mash lightly.
Combine the flaked fish and mashed sweet potato in a large bowl, then mix in the ground eggshell or calcium supplement evenly.
Stir in the fish oil and the complete vitamin and mineral supplement once cooled to a safe serving temperature.
Divide into daily portions.
How Much to Feed
Portion needs depend on your dog’s weight, not just this recipe’s batch size. See the full weight-based feeding table in Homemade Dog Food: The Complete Guide for daily and per-meal amounts by weight.
Start with the table’s figure for your dog’s weight, then adjust based on body condition, checked every couple of weeks.
Storage
Refrigerate for up to three days in an airtight container, since fish keeps slightly less well than other proteins. Freeze portions for longer storage.
Variations
Salmon or another oily fish can substitute for white fish, though this changes the fat content, so introduce it gradually.
Potato or brown rice can replace sweet potato if your dog needs a different carbohydrate source.
FAQ
Do I need to remove all the skin from the fish?
Skin is generally fine in small amounts, but trim excess fat or heavily seasoned skin from farmed fish varieties.
Is white fish a good option for a dog with allergies?
It can be, but only if a proper elimination trial has confirmed fish isn’t your dog’s specific trigger. See Dog Food and Skin Allergies: What to Know for that process.
How do I check for bones properly?
Run your fingers through the flaked fish carefully after cooking, since bones become brittle and hard to spot by sight alone once cooked.
The Bottom Line
This white fish and sweet potato recipe gives you a complete, easily digestible starting point for a healthy adult dog. For more recipes built on the same framework, head back to Vet-Approved Homemade Dog Food Recipes.
