Healthy & Homemade Pet-Friendly Recipe Ideas
Posto, our raja beta, is a total foodie. We’re sharing our favorite kitchen hacks, from dog-safe Bengali fish curries to healthy fruit snacks, all tried and tested right in our home.
For our 'raja beta,' only the best will do. This reel for Pawfectly Made by Licious shows how we incorporate high-quality, ready-to-eat meals with Indian flavors like Bengali Fish Curry into Posto's diet.
A guide to fruits that are safe for dogs. We show how to share healthy snacks like watermelon, bananas, and apples, while also warning about toxic ones like grapes.
A complete, balanced, and homemade fish meal for Posto. This recipe video shows how we cook catfish with vegetables and supplements for a nutritious dinner.
The "food tax" is real in our house. This funny reel shows how Posto is the biggest tax collector, demanding his share of every meal.
The start of Posto's carrot story. He looks at it with such contemplation before deciding to munch on it.
A proud Posto holding his freshly harvested carrot. He loves healthy, crunchy snacks from our garden.
After a good chew, Posto rests beside his carrot. It's both a toy and a treat for him.
A close-up of Posto enjoying his carrot. It's a great way to keep his teeth clean and satisfy his need to chew.
Another happy shot of Posto with his favorite vegetable. He looks so proud of his healthy snack.
The perfect picture of a happy dog with a healthy treat. Carrots are a staple in Posto's diet.
About Posto's Kitchen: Pet-Friendly Recipes & Food
Preparing homemade meals for Posto isn't about being a master chef; it's about knowing exactly what goes into his bowl. Whether we are mixing broccoli and sweet potato into a nutritious catfish stew or figuring out which fruits are safe, we focus on ingredients that are good for his gut. It is also our way of paying the 'food tax'—managing his natural curiosity whenever we are cooking, while keeping him healthy and happy.
Why Homemade?
For us, cooking for Posto is about more than just filling his belly. It is a way to ensure he gets quality, whole-food nutrition without hidden preservatives. We often adapt Bengali staples into dog-safe versions. For instance, a simple fish meal using catfish, boiled with broccoli, carrots, and bottle gourd, provides a balanced mix of fiber and protein that is far better than generic store-bought alternatives.
The 'Food Tax' Philosophy
If you have a dog, you know about the food tax. Posto sits by our side during every meal, waiting for his share of dosa, chapati, or egg yolk. We don't fight it. Instead, we manage it. We use these moments to share small, safe portions of our food, which keeps him happy and stops the under-the-table begging.
Kitchen Safety Tips
While we love sharing our snacks, we are strict about what is safe.
- Fruits: Watermelon, bananas, and blueberries are great hydrating snacks. Always remove apple cores and pear seeds before sharing.
- The Big No-Nos: Never share grapes or raisins, as these are toxic for dogs.
- Prep Matters: If you are cooking fish, like the catfish we use for Posto's dinner, always debone it carefully before serving. We also add probiotics recommended by our vet to keep his digestion smooth.
Whether it is finding pet-friendly cafes in Bangalore or whipping up a quick dehydrated snack, our kitchen is where the best memories happen. It is all about balance, love, and keeping the siyapa (chaos) to a minimum while feeding our boy the best.
Posto
I am Tiu, a Bangalore-based dog mom to my raja beta, Posto. Our kitchen is where the chaos happens—it is full of love, a bit of Bengali spice, and constant food tax negotiations. We believe in keeping pet life healthy, fun, and honestly quite delicious.
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