Limited Ingredient Duck
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground duck (90% lean)
- 1 cup brown rice (dry measure)
- 1 cup chopped zucchini
- 1/2 cup chopped green beans
- 2 tbsp sunflower oil
- 1/4 cup diced carrots
- 1/2 cup water or low-sodium duck broth
- 1/4 tsp iodized salt
- 1/2 tsp zinc methionine
- 2000mg fish oil (EPA/DHA combined)
- 400 IU vitamin E (dry powder form)
- 1/2 tsp potassium chloride
- 1000mg taurine powder
- 1/4 tsp vitamin B-complex powder (pre-mixed)
Step-by-Step Instructions
- Cook brown rice according to package directions using water or low-sodium duck broth; set aside to cool.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, cook ground duck thoroughly until internal temperature reaches 165°F, breaking into small crumbles.
- Add chopped zucchini, green beans, and carrots to the duck; sauté for 5–7 minutes until vegetables are tender.
- Remove from heat and stir in sunflower oil and iodized salt.
- Fold in the cooked brown rice until evenly combined.
- Allow mixture to cool completely to room temperature.
- Sprinkle zinc methionine, vitamin E powder, potassium chloride, taurine, and B-complex powder over the mixture; stir thoroughly to distribute evenly.
- Drizzle fish oil over the final mixture and fold gently to incorporate without heat exposure.
- Portion into daily servings and store as directed below.
💊 Required Supplements
Per batch (approximately 4 lbs total): Add 2000mg fish oil (providing minimum 1200mg EPA+DHA combined), 400 IU vitamin E as dry d-alpha tocopherol powder, 1/2 tsp (approx. 2500mg) zinc methionine powder, 1000mg taurine powder, 1/2 tsp potassium chloride powder, and 1/4 tsp vitamin B-complex powder. Mix all supplements into the cooled food immediately before portioning. Do not heat supplements as this degrades potency.
Nutritional Analysis
1 cup (approximately 225g, suitable for a 25lb adult dog)| Calories | 450 kcal |
| Protein | 28g (35% DM) |
| Fat | 12g (15% DM) |
| Carbohydrates | 38g (45% DM) |
| Fiber | 4g (5% DM) |
| Moisture | 72% |
| Calcium | 1.2% DM |
| Phosphorus | 0.9% DM |
| Ca:P Ratio | 1.3:1 |
🧊 Safety & Storage
Store fresh portions in airtight containers in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Freeze individual portions in BPA-free containers or silicone molds for up to 3 months. Thaw frozen portions overnight in the refrigerator, never at room temperature. Always wash hands, utensils, and preparation surfaces with hot soapy water before and after handling. Discard any food left uneaten after 2 hours at room temperature. Consult your veterinarian before transitioning your dog to this diet and schedule follow-up bloodwork every 6 months.
⚠️ Recipe Drift Warning
Do not substitute duck with another protein source without veterinary guidance, as this recipe is specifically formulated for dogs with confirmed poultry or beef allergies. Replacing brown rice with sweet potato or other starches alters the carbohydrate and fiber profile and may require recalculation of calcium-phosphorus ratios. Omitting any supplement risks serious nutritional deficiencies including dilated cardiomyopathy (taurine), impaired immune function (zinc), and muscle degeneration (vitamin E). Never add onions, garlic, grapes, raisins, xylitol, macadamia nuts, or chocolate as these are toxic to dogs.
⚕️ Always consult your veterinarian before changing your pet's diet.
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