Tuna loaf

Name: Tuna loaf for dogs recipe
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 10 min
Ingredients: 2 Tins of tuna in oil or water; 2 Eggs; 160 g Flour

by Jamie | Dec 15, 2012 | 81 comments

Last Updated: July 10, 2026

MAKE IN JUST 10 MINUTES

A super-fast, 10-minute tuna loaf your dog will love. This simple, protein-packed treat is perfect for training or a quick, healthy snack.

This simple and delicious tuna loaf recipe was kindly given to me by Alison, the owner of Brodie and Harris! It's the speediest of all my homemade dog treat recipes, ready from start to finish in just 10 minutes—perfect for when you need a quick, healthy snack.

We'll be using a standard 1.1L food storage container (found in any supermarket) to shape the loaf, but if you don't have one, a large bowl covered with a plate works just as well. It's that easy!

Your dog will love these protein-packed treats, and you'll love how simple they are to make.

These treats are great for training or as an everyday reward, and they freeze beautifully for later.

Tuna loaf for dogs recipe

A super-fast, 10-minute tuna loaf your dog will love. This simple, protein-packed treat is perfect for training or a quick, healthy snack.

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 5

Total Time 10

Course Dog Treat

Cuisine Canine

Servings 200 Treats or more

Calories 4 kcal

Equipment

1 Mixing Bowl
1 Microwavable Container

Ingredients

2 Tins of tuna in oil or water
2 Eggs
160 g Flour

Instructions

Add 2 tins of tuna in oil (use the oil/water).
Add 2 eggs
Add 160g (5½ oz) of flour
Mix everything to form a thick paste-like consistency.
Spread into a microwave-safe container. This is a typical 1.1L size available at every supermarket.
Lay the lid slightly ajar on top and cook for 4 minutes, rest for 1 minute, then cook for another minute.
It's very hot once cooked, so tap out of the 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.

Notes

How to store

As a general guide, if meat protein is present in the recipe, then it will last around 3 to 5 days stored in a cool place. If it has second-class protein in it, e.g., cheese, lentils, eggs, etc, then they will store for about 10 days in a cool place. If there is no meat or second-class proteins present, then it will last around 3 weeks before they go soft like human biscuits.

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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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Hazel on June 28, 2015 at 7:14 pm

I use any tinned fish, mackerel etc. but do not use in brine as too much salt for dogs. also I cook in oven, just guess time and temperature. mine love the mackerel in tomato sauce cake.
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Kim on May 10, 2015 at 12:38 am

Instead of normal flour can chickpea flour used instead like the pancake recipe? as I’ve been told my Yorkie may have a wheat allergy.
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- Jamie Shanks on May 24, 2015 at 5:45 pm
  
  Yeah, that’s fine Kim.
Ellen on March 20, 2015 at 9:33 pm

According to Google, 160g is 1 and 1/2 cups, for those in the US.
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Teresa Scutt on February 26, 2015 at 7:32 pm

Anyone have a response to my question…. are these recipes suitable for an 8 week old puppy?
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- Jamie Shanks on February 26, 2015 at 8:05 pm
  
  Yeah, they fine, but like all treats give in moderation.
Viv on February 24, 2015 at 5:48 pm

Did the taste test and now my dog is dancing round the kitchen on her hind legs trying to get at the tuna cake! Must be good, thank you!
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- Jamie Shanks on February 26, 2015 at 8:32 am
  
  Thanks Viv!
  
  Hope your dog likes it!
  
  Jamie
Teresa on February 20, 2015 at 12:58 pm

We will be welcoming an eight week old puppy soon, can these recipes be used for one so young? Please advise. Thanks
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Heather whitty on February 13, 2015 at 5:12 pm

Sorry if this has been asked before but is th oil important? I normally buy tuna in water, could I add in a bit of olive oil or sunflower oil?
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- June on June 20, 2015 at 8:36 am
  
  If your buying tuna to make these for your dogs, can’t you just buy it in oil, I do. June
- Jamie Shanks on June 20, 2015 at 10:21 am
  
  yeah, whatever you want. the oil just helps it bind.
Lyndsay Kent on February 10, 2015 at 10:50 pm

LOVE your website Many thanks
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Chris on January 17, 2015 at 3:45 pm

Definately going to try this but no microwave!! How long should I cook it for ?
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- Jamie Shanks on January 19, 2015 at 4:44 pm
  
  I’ve never tried it in the oven, just keep an eye on it and if you’d like to let me know I can add it to the recipe.
- Pru on July 2, 2015 at 1:53 pm
  
  Keen to know about timing in oven as mentioned previously. Has anyone done this successfully please??? I’ve made several of the other recipes already and seem to all get the seal of approval from all my 3 dogs!
- Marina on September 26, 2015 at 3:49 am
  
  You can do it in frying pan, too. Make sure frying pan hot, then fry gently over medium heat for couple of minutes on each side. Stick fork in the middle to check if done – if fork teeth dry when you pull it out, it is done, if not, fry a bit longer . Tuna cooks quickly.