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		Comment on Slow Cooker Dog Food with Ground Beef, Liver &#038; Sardines by Heather		</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Heather]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sun, 01 Feb 2026 01:52:34 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[In reply to &lt;a href=&quot;https://barkbellybites.com/slow-cooker-dog-food-with-ground-beef-liver-sardines/comment-page-1/#comment-141&quot;&gt;Wendy Kirwan&lt;/a&gt;.

hi!! no, that is totally my fault.. I have them in the pics, I have them in the ingredients .. totally forgot to mention adding them at the same time as everything else .. lol! .. recipe instructions have been corrected, thanks for reaching out!!!]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>In reply to <a href="https://barkbellybites.com/slow-cooker-dog-food-with-ground-beef-liver-sardines/comment-page-1/#comment-141">Wendy Kirwan</a>.</p>
<p>hi!! no, that is totally my fault.. I have them in the pics, I have them in the ingredients .. totally forgot to mention adding them at the same time as everything else .. lol! .. recipe instructions have been corrected, thanks for reaching out!!!</p>
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		Comment on Slow Cooker Dog Food with Ground Beef, Liver &#038; Sardines by Wendy Kirwan		</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 01 Feb 2026 01:15:28 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[When do
You add in the eggs and spices?  I must have missed it somewhere.]]></description>
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You add in the eggs and spices?  I must have missed it somewhere.</p>
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		Comment on Slow Cooker Dog Food with Ground Beef, Liver &#038; Sardines by Heather		</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Heather]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sat, 31 Jan 2026 17:48:57 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[In reply to &lt;a href=&quot;https://barkbellybites.com/slow-cooker-dog-food-with-ground-beef-liver-sardines/comment-page-1/#comment-136&quot;&gt;Shelley&lt;/a&gt;.

Absolutely! You can swap the beef and beef liver for ground turkey and turkey liver—your pups will go wild. Just make sure everything is plain and fully cooked, with no seasoning, and follow the same measurements as the original recipe. If your dogs are turkey fans, this could easily become their new favorite slow cooker meal (and a great way to get them to sit still for treats!)]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>In reply to <a href="https://barkbellybites.com/slow-cooker-dog-food-with-ground-beef-liver-sardines/comment-page-1/#comment-136">Shelley</a>.</p>
<p>Absolutely! You can swap the beef and beef liver for ground turkey and turkey liver—your pups will go wild. Just make sure everything is plain and fully cooked, with no seasoning, and follow the same measurements as the original recipe. If your dogs are turkey fans, this could easily become their new favorite slow cooker meal (and a great way to get them to sit still for treats!)</p>
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		Comment on Turkey Sweet Potato Dog Treats by Heather		</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Heather]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sat, 31 Jan 2026 17:19:13 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Soft, wholesome, and way more effective than bribing with kibble - my dogs (the whole herd of them!) basically gave me a standing ovation. If you’re looking for treats that make tails wag faster than a squirrel sighting, these are it!]]></description>
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Soft, wholesome, and way more effective than bribing with kibble &#8211; my dogs (the whole herd of them!) basically gave me a standing ovation. If you’re looking for treats that make tails wag faster than a squirrel sighting, these are it!</p>
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		Comment on Slow Cooker Dog Food with Ground Beef, Liver &#038; Sardines by Shelley		</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Shelley]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sun, 21 Dec 2025 17:03:25 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[I haven’t made this yet, but I’m certain my dogs will love it! We just use homemade for a topper on their kibble—could I sub the beef/beef livers for ground turkey and turkey livers? My dogs go nuts for turkey.]]></description>
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I haven’t made this yet, but I’m certain my dogs will love it! We just use homemade for a topper on their kibble—could I sub the beef/beef livers for ground turkey and turkey livers? My dogs go nuts for turkey.</p>
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		Comment on Easy Slow Cooker Dog Food by Heather		</title>
		<link>https://barkbellybites.com/easy-slow-cooker-dog-food/comment-page-1/#comment-135</link>

		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Heather]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 16 Dec 2025 00:07:31 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[In reply to &lt;a href=&quot;https://barkbellybites.com/easy-slow-cooker-dog-food/comment-page-1/#comment-134&quot;&gt;Bryan&lt;/a&gt;.

Thanks so much for letting me know — I really appreciate you taking the time to share your experience.

Rice in slow cookers can be a little tricky, especially depending on the type of rice used and the exact heat level of the slow cooker. If the rice was still firm after cooking, a couple of things may have happened:

Some slow cookers run cooler than others, especially on low, which can prevent rice from fully absorbing liquid.

Certain rice types (like brown rice or parboiled rice) need more liquid and/or longer cook time than white rice.

If the lid was lifted during cooking, heat and moisture can escape and affect how the rice softens.


The good news is this is an easy fix. Adding an extra ½–1 cup of warm water or broth and continuing to cook for another 30–60 minutes usually softens the rice right up. Stirring once and checking tenderness before serving can also help.

I’ll be updating the recipe notes to clarify rice type and add troubleshooting tips so future readers don’t run into the same issue. Thanks again for bringing it to my attention — feedback like this genuinely helps make the recipes better for everyone (and the pups <img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/17.0.2/72x72/1f43e.png" alt="🐾" class="wp-smiley" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;" />).]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>In reply to <a href="https://barkbellybites.com/easy-slow-cooker-dog-food/comment-page-1/#comment-134">Bryan</a>.</p>
<p>Thanks so much for letting me know — I really appreciate you taking the time to share your experience.</p>
<p>Rice in slow cookers can be a little tricky, especially depending on the type of rice used and the exact heat level of the slow cooker. If the rice was still firm after cooking, a couple of things may have happened:</p>
<p>Some slow cookers run cooler than others, especially on low, which can prevent rice from fully absorbing liquid.</p>
<p>Certain rice types (like brown rice or parboiled rice) need more liquid and/or longer cook time than white rice.</p>
<p>If the lid was lifted during cooking, heat and moisture can escape and affect how the rice softens.</p>
<p>The good news is this is an easy fix. Adding an extra ½–1 cup of warm water or broth and continuing to cook for another 30–60 minutes usually softens the rice right up. Stirring once and checking tenderness before serving can also help.</p>
<p>I’ll be updating the recipe notes to clarify rice type and add troubleshooting tips so future readers don’t run into the same issue. Thanks again for bringing it to my attention — feedback like this genuinely helps make the recipes better for everyone (and the pups 🐾).</p>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 15 Dec 2025 23:17:19 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[The rice comes out hard. Any tips?]]></description>
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The rice comes out hard. Any tips?</p>
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		Comment on Dog-Friendly Mini Turkey Pot Pie Bites by Heather		</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Heather]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sun, 07 Dec 2025 18:48:45 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Honestly, these mini pot pies are more for me than them .. okay, maybe not .. but watching my dogs freak out over leftover turkey while feeling included in the holiday festivities and living their best life is my favorite thing ever!!!]]></description>
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Honestly, these mini pot pies are more for me than them .. okay, maybe not .. but watching my dogs freak out over leftover turkey while feeling included in the holiday festivities and living their best life is my favorite thing ever!!!</p>
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		Comment on Best Homemade Dog Food Recipe for Senior Pup Upset Tummies by Heather		</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 02 Nov 2025 20:15:06 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[I made this for Haley, my 15-year-old Boxer Mastiff, and she ate it for breakfast, lunch, and dinner without hesitation. By the next day, her tummy was settled and she was back to her happy, tail-wagging self. This recipe is gentle, easy to digest, and has become a go-to whenever her stomach is feeling finicky.]]></description>
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I made this for Haley, my 15-year-old Boxer Mastiff, and she ate it for breakfast, lunch, and dinner without hesitation. By the next day, her tummy was settled and she was back to her happy, tail-wagging self. This recipe is gentle, easy to digest, and has become a go-to whenever her stomach is feeling finicky.</p>
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		Comment on Pumpkin Mini Donuts with Blueberry Drizzle by Heather		</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Heather]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sun, 12 Oct 2025 16:05:19 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[These pumpkin peanut butter mini donuts are adorable, smell amazing, and are a hit with my pups. I love how easy they are to make, and they look perfect for Halloween. Total win for spooky Halloween dog treats!]]></description>
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These pumpkin peanut butter mini donuts are adorable, smell amazing, and are a hit with my pups. I love how easy they are to make, and they look perfect for Halloween. Total win for spooky Halloween dog treats!</p>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Heather]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 19 Sep 2025 02:07:25 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[I may or may not have sniffed this while it was cooking… okay, definitely did. The aroma is out-of-this-world cozy, the texture is gloriously gloppy (don’t judge), and my dogs couldn’t get enough. If you’re looking for a recipe that’s hearty, healthy, and guaranteed to earn you major tail wags, this Slow Cooker Harvest Dog Food is it. Pro tip: brace yourself for a happy, messy kitchen!]]></description>
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I may or may not have sniffed this while it was cooking… okay, definitely did. The aroma is out-of-this-world cozy, the texture is gloriously gloppy (don’t judge), and my dogs couldn’t get enough. If you’re looking for a recipe that’s hearty, healthy, and guaranteed to earn you major tail wags, this Slow Cooker Harvest Dog Food is it. Pro tip: brace yourself for a happy, messy kitchen!</p>
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		Comment on Homemade Mint Dog Treats by Heather		</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Heather]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 12 Jun 2025 02:25:08 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Minty and fresh, these are fun to make and your pups will love them! This recipe make a BUNCH of treats so perfect to always have on hand.. and don&#039;t have a cookie cutter? no worries... roll out your dough, cut out a circle or a square or a rectangle and bake.. NO STRESS .. just yummy treats for your best friend!!]]></description>
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Minty and fresh, these are fun to make and your pups will love them! This recipe make a BUNCH of treats so perfect to always have on hand.. and don&#8217;t have a cookie cutter? no worries&#8230; roll out your dough, cut out a circle or a square or a rectangle and bake.. NO STRESS .. just yummy treats for your best friend!!</p>
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		Comment on Homemade Patriotic Star Dog Treats by Heather		</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Heather]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 10 Jun 2025 00:00:53 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Super easy, fun and color treats to celebrate the Fourth of July with your best furry friend. No different than making cookies for yourself .. except this time you have to share them :)]]></description>
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Super easy, fun and color treats to celebrate the Fourth of July with your best furry friend. No different than making cookies for yourself .. except this time you have to share them 🙂</p>
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		Comment on Slow Cooker Dog Food with Ground Beef, Liver &#038; Sardines by Heather		</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Heather]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sun, 04 May 2025 18:07:56 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Super healthy, so many amazing fresh ingredients and vitamins .. my dogs absolutely LOVE this recipe.. totally worth living with a stinky kitchen for one afternoon :)]]></description>
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Super healthy, so many amazing fresh ingredients and vitamins .. my dogs absolutely LOVE this recipe.. totally worth living with a stinky kitchen for one afternoon 🙂</p>
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