Limited Ingredient Duck
Ingredients
- 2 lbs ground duck (85% lean)
- 1.5 cups butternut squash, peeled and diced
- 1 cup green beans, chopped
- 2 tbsp sunflower oil
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/4 tsp iodized salt
Step-by-Step Instructions
- In a large pot, brown the ground duck over medium heat, breaking it into small crumbles, about 8-10 minutes.
- Add diced butternut squash and water, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes until squash is tender.
- Add chopped green beans and cook for an additional 5 minutes until soft.
- Remove from heat and let cool to room temperature.
- Stir in sunflower oil and iodized salt.
- Divide into portions based on your dog's weight and store appropriately.
💊 Required Supplements
Per 1 lb of finished food, add: 500mg calcium carbonate powder, 200mg zinc methionine, 100mg vitamin E (mixed tocopherols), 50mg B-complex, and 1/4 tsp kelp powder for iodine. Mix thoroughly after cooling.
Nutritional Analysis
1 cup (for 25lb dog)| Calories | 420 kcal |
| Protein | 32g (38% DM) |
| Fat | 18g (22% DM) |
| Carbohydrates | 24g (28% DM) |
| Fiber | 3.5g (4% DM) |
| Moisture | 70% |
| Calcium | 1.1% DM |
| Phosphorus | 0.85% DM |
| Ca:P Ratio | 1.3:1 |
🧊 Safety & Storage
Refrigerate portions in airtight containers for up to 4 days, or freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw frozen portions in the refrigerator overnight. Always serve at room temperature. Wash hands and surfaces thoroughly after handling raw duck.
⚠️ Recipe Drift Warning
Do not substitute duck with chicken or beef without recalculating fat content. Avoid replacing butternut squash with potatoes (solanaceae family may trigger sensitivities). Sunflower oil should not be swapped with fish oil without adjusting vitamin E dosage. Any ingredient change requires veterinary nutritionist review.
⚕️ Always consult your veterinarian before changing your pet's diet.
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