Sardine & Shrimp Seafood Medley
Ingredients
- 1 can sardines in water (no salt added), drained
- 1/2 lb raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 tsp salmon oil
- 1/4 tsp taurine powder
- 1/4 tsp calcium carbonate
Step-by-Step Instructions
- Steam shrimp for 3-4 minutes until pink and cooked through. Let cool, then chop finely.
- Mash sardines in a bowl, including the soft bones (excellent calcium source).
- Combine chopped shrimp with mashed sardines.
- Add salmon oil, taurine, and calcium carbonate. Mix well.
- Portion into small servings. Refrigerate up to 2 days (seafood spoils quickly) or freeze up to 1 month.
💊 Required Supplements
Per daily serving: 1/4 tsp taurine powder, 1/4 tsp calcium carbonate. Sardine bones provide natural calcium, but supplementation ensures proper ratio. Add 100 IU vitamin E when feeding long-term. This is a rotation recipe — not formulated for exclusive feeding.
Nutritional Analysis
Approximately 155 kcal per 1/4 cup. Protein ~52% DM, Fat ~18% DM, Carbohydrates ~1% DM, Fiber ~0% DM. Sardines are naturally rich in calcium, vitamin D, and omega-3s. Shrimp provide natural taurine and astaxanthin (antioxidant). High palatability for cats.
🧊 Safety & Storage
Seafood spoils rapidly — refrigerate max 2 days. Freeze in single-serving portions. Always cook shrimp thoroughly. Never feed raw shrimp to cats. Serve at room temperature. This recipe is best used as part of a protein rotation, not exclusively.
⚠️ Recipe Drift Warning
Sardines with bones provide natural calcium — removing bones changes the calcium content entirely. Shrimp are low in fat but provide natural taurine. Taurine supplementation remains critical for heart and eye health. Rotate with poultry recipes for nutritional variety.
⚕️ Always consult your veterinarian before changing your pet's diet.
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