Tuna & Sardine Pate
Ingredients
- 1 can (5 oz) tuna in water, drained
- 2 cans (3.75 oz each) sardines in water, drained
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon unflavored gelatin powder
- 1/4 cup warm water
- 2 tablespoons pumpkin puree (plain, not pie filling)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon sunflower lecithin
Step-by-Step Instructions
- Drain the tuna and sardines thoroughly and place them in a food processor or blender.
- Add the eggs, pumpkin puree, olive oil, and sunflower lecithin to the processor.
- Bloom the gelatin in 1/4 cup warm water for 5 minutes, then add to the mixture.
- Blend all ingredients until you achieve a smooth, pate-like consistency.
- If the mixture is too thick, add 1-2 tablespoons of water to reach desired texture.
- Divide into portions and store in airtight containers.
💊 Required Supplements
Add per 1 lb (454g) of prepared food: 2500 mg taurine powder, 500 mg calcium carbonate, 200 mg zinc amino acid chelate, 50 mg vitamin E (mixed tocopherols), 25 mg B-complex, 1000 mcg vitamin A, 500 mcg vitamin D3. Mix supplements thoroughly into the food before serving.
Nutritional Analysis
5 oz (for 10lb cat)| Calories | 280 kcal |
| Protein | 32g (46% DM) |
| Fat | 14g (20% DM) |
| Carbohydrates | 8g (12% DM) |
| Fiber | 2g (3% DM) |
| Moisture | 72% |
| Calcium | 1.2% DM |
| Phosphorus | 0.9% DM |
| Ca:P Ratio | 1.3:1 |
🧊 Safety & Storage
Refrigerate in airtight containers for up to 5 days. Freeze individual portions for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in refrigerator. Never leave at room temperature for more than 1 hour. Always use fresh, high-quality ingredients and wash hands and surfaces thoroughly.
⚠️ Recipe Drift Warning
Do not substitute tuna with other fish varieties without adjusting mercury levels. Pumpkin puree must be plain (no spices or sugar). Omitting or substituting the listed supplements will create nutritional deficiencies, particularly taurine which is essential for feline cardiac health. Calcium carbonate cannot be replaced with eggshell powder without precise measurement adjustments.
⚕️ Always consult your veterinarian before changing your pet's diet.
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