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Easy Dog Treat Recipe: Mini Turkey Sliders (Vet-Approved)

Janel Hutton
By Janel Hutton · Reviewed & fact-checked by Dr. Luqman JavedVet Approved
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Reviewed & Fact-Checked byDr. Luqman JavedDVM (Veterinarian)
Dr. Luqman (also known as Dr. Lucky) grew up with an extreme fondness for animals of all kinds. By becoming a veterinarian, he turned his childhood dream into reality. Now, his goals are focused on providing help to dogs all around the world by helping dog owners to understand their canine friends better to ensure the best quality of life for them. His passions are wildlife, exotic pets, pet owner education, and animal welfare. He graduated with his DVM from the Universiti Putra Malaysia in 2020. Dr. Lucky has experience with a variety of animal species and has decades of personal experience with keeping many different types of exotic pets, such as turtles, hamsters, freshwater fish, chickens, songbirds, and parrots (and he has extensive skills in training parrots, too).View authorThe information is current and up-to-date in accordance with the latest veterinarian research. Learn more
Updated on June 17, 2026
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Easy Dog Treat Recipe: Mini Turkey Sliders (Vet-Approved)

The ingredients for this mini turkey slider dog recipe are likely the same ones you use for your own burgers. With your dog at your side, burger night can be even more fun!

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Mini Turkey Sliders Recipe

Mini Turkey Sliders For Your Dog

This simple recipe will help you prepare delicious turkey sliders for your pup!

Mini Turkey Sliders For Your Dog

Prep time

5 min

Cook time

5 min

Total time

10 min

Servings

8 mini sliders

Ingredients

  • ¼ pound ground turkey (or another meat that your dog likes)
  • ¼ cup shredded carrot
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 tablespoons oatmeal
  • 4 slices organic bread (or sliced, cooked plain sweet potato)
  • your pup's favorite toppings! (check safety first)

Instructions

  1. Using a fork, combine all the ingredients in a small bowl (the mixture will be slightly wet).
  2. Bring a non-stick pan to a medium-high heat.
  3. Drop the meat mixture into the pan with a heaping tablespoon. Don’t press down on the mixture.
  4. Cook for about two minutes.
  5. Flip and press gently to flatten.
  6. Cook for an additional minute or two. Take the pan off the heat and let it cool.

Notes

For assembly:
  1. Cut two rounds of organic bread with a 2-inch round biscuit cutter.
  2. The “cheese” is made by slicing a carrot thinly.
  3. Put the meat in the bun and top it with lettuce and “cheese.”
  4. It’s time to serve your favorite pup!

Image Credit: JJava Designs, Shutterstock

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Adaptation ideas for your dog’s mini burgers

Image Credit: yuzu, Shutterstock

This mini turkey burgers recipe can be easily adapted to your burger night’s featured meat, veggies, and toppings.

My pups barely allowed me to plate these yummy sliders before they were cleaning up the crumbs. I love making this slider recipe alongside turkey burgers for my family and freezing them for treats throughout the week. Make them a part of your next burger night this summer!

If you have some cool recipe in mind but are not quite sure whether it would be suitable for your dog, it is always better to consult a vet first.

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