Limited Ingredient Duck
Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs ground duck (80% lean)
- 1 cup brown rice (dry weight)
- 1/2 cup green beans (chopped)
- 1/4 cup pumpkin puree (plain, canned)
- 2 tbsp sunflower oil
- 1/4 cup duck liver (finely minced)
- 1/2 cup carrots (finely grated)
- 1/4 cup water (for cooking)
- 1/2 tsp iodized salt
Step-by-Step Instructions
- Cook brown rice in 1 cup water until tender, about 20 minutes; set aside to cool
- In a large skillet over medium heat, cook ground duck thoroughly, breaking into small crumbles, about 10-12 minutes
- Add minced duck liver to the duck and cook an additional 3-4 minutes until no longer pink
- Steam green beans and carrots until soft, approximately 8 minutes; mash or finely chop
- Combine cooked duck, liver, rice, vegetables, and pumpkin puree in a large bowl
- Add sunflower oil and iodized salt; mix thoroughly until uniform
- Allow to cool completely before portioning and adding supplements
- Divide into daily portions and refrigerate or freeze as needed
💊 Required Supplements
Per 5 lbs of finished food: 1/4 tsp calcium carbonate powder (provides ~500mg calcium), 1/8 tsp zinc methionine (provides ~25mg zinc), 200 IU vitamin E (dry powder or capsule, punctured and mixed in), 1/4 tsp potassium chloride (if not using salt substitute), 1/8 tsp taurine powder (50mg), 1/16 tsp iodine supplement (or use iodized salt as listed), 1000 IU vitamin D3 (liquid drop, mixed in), 1/4 tsp omega-3 fish oil (providing ~200mg EPA/DHA). Mix all supplements into cooled food immediately before serving.
Nutritional Analysis
1.25 cups (for 25lb dog)| Calories | 520 kcal |
| Protein | 32g (38% DM) |
| Fat | 18g (22% DM) |
| Carbohydrates | 42g (35% DM) |
| Fiber | 5g (5% DM) |
| Moisture | 68% |
| 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; freeze individual portions for up to 3 months. Thaw frozen portions overnight in refrigerator. Always wash hands and surfaces after handling raw duck. Discard any food left out for more than 2 hours. Consult your veterinarian before switching to this diet and schedule bloodwork monitoring every 6 months.
⚠️ Recipe Drift Warning
Do NOT substitute chicken, beef, or lamb for duck without veterinary nutritionist approval—this recipe is designed for dogs with confirmed poultry or mammal protein allergies. Do not replace sunflower oil with coconut oil (alters fat profile) or omit calcium supplementation (causes severe deficiency). Brown rice cannot be swapped with white rice or quinoa without recalculating carbohydrate and phosphorus levels. Pumpkin puree must be plain, not pie filling. Any ingredient change requires complete nutritional recalculation.
⚕️ Always consult your veterinarian before changing your pet's diet.
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