Tuna loaf

by Jamie Shanks | Dec 15, 2012 | Dog Food Recipes | 91 comments

MAKE IN JUST 10 MINUTES

This tuna loaf dog treat recipe was given to me by Alison, the owner of Brodie and Harris! It’s mysimplest homeade dog friendly recipes that is prepared and cooked within 10 minutes! We’re gonna be using a 1.1L food storage container found in any supermarker to make this but you can use a large bowl and cover with a large plate.

INGREDIENTS

2 tins of tuna in oil or water, 2 eggs, 160g of flour (wholemeal or plain), 1 garlic clove or 1 small teaspoon of lazy garlic. But isn’t garlic bad for dogs?

METHOD

Our Ingredients

Add 2 tins of tuna in oil (use the oil/water).

Add two eggs

Add 160g (5½ oz) of flour

Add 1 crushed garlic clove or 1 small teaspoon of chopped garlic

Mix everything together to form a thick paste-like consistency.

Spread into a microwave-safe container. This is a typical 1.1L size available at every supermarket.

Or you can buy here.

Lay lid slightly ajar on top and cook for 4 minutes, rest for 1, then cook for another minute.

It’s very hot once cooked, so tap out of container and leave to cool.

Once cooled slice up

And put the treats in a container.

Have a taste test with the dog, fridge what you will use in a few days and freeze the rest.

How to store

Baked treats
As a general guide if meat protein is present in recipe then it will last around 3 to 5 days stored in a cool place. If it has second class protein in it eg. cheese, lentils, eggs, etc, then they will store for about 10 days in a cool place. You can use cake tins lined with baking paper – greaseproof. If there is no meat or second class proteins present then it will last around 3 weeks before they go soft like human biscuits.

Dehydrated treats
Store treats in airtight containers in a cool, dry, dark place to keep them fresh for 3-6 months. For maximum safety, I recommend freezing them, which can extend shelf life to 1-2 years – they thaw super quickly because of the low moisture. Check for mould, off smells, or slimy textures before feeding, especially with fatty meats like salmon or pork. Vacuum-sealing or popping them in the freezer is the best way to ensure they stay safe and tasty!

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By Jamie Shanks

BDWS is owned and run by me, Jamie Shanks. I’ve been a professional dog walker since 2010. When I’m not walking dogs, I’m usually at home entertaining my three dogs and attending to five hens and my vegetable garden.

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6 Comments

Victoria on July 4, 2025 at 10:39 am

Thanks, these are great! I was wondering if freezing raw chicken or raw salmon (I heard there is a bacteria in it that is deadly to dogs) is not dangerous?
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Paul Basford on June 22, 2025 at 2:49 pm

I tried this recipe with 800grams of liver. Took ages longer to dry (fair buff there was more of it).
BUT it totally crumbles t after it’s been in my treat bag for 5 minutes, making it useless.
Did I do something wrong?
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Peaches on May 7, 2025 at 12:11 pm

I have always been told by vets that garlic should never be given to dogs. So is there something better to substitute?
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- Jamie Shanks on June 6, 2025 at 9:39 pm
  
  just dont add it if you dont want it, doesnt need a substitute.
- Annie Alexander on August 1, 2025 at 1:38 pm
  
  Oh, wow, this is an amazing article!
  
  My dog loves dried fruit – banana, apple, and a bit of apricot, pineapple – and is obsessed with dried sweet potato, but they are all becoming very expensive in the UK. Do you have recommendations for how long to dehydrate these non-meat products?
  
  My dog really loves dried banana that is still a bit chewy. Only one place sells it and it is £4.20 or so for 100g. I’ve never tried dehydrating anything but would it be easy to get the banana to that chewy stage rather than becoming the hard, brittle, banana chip that is usually what goes for dried banana?
  
  Any tips for dehydrating sweet potato?
  
  I only have the dehydration function on an air fryer, and an air fryer oven: do you have any tips on ensuring fruit and veg doesn’t stick to the tray (or is this not an issue with dehydration?).
  
  Do you recommend specific cuts of beef? I don’t eat beef myself so I’m clueless on what the different ones are.
  
  Thanks for the ideas. Everything is getting ludicrously expensive and I would rather work out how to give my pup her favourites with dehydrating fruit, veg, and meat, than having to cut back. I came here looking for a biltong recipe and found so many other ideas!
susan anita kirk on April 11, 2025 at 8:50 am

What is the quantity of couscous in your fish recipe please anita
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