Tuna & Sardine Pate
Ingredients
- 1 can (5 oz) tuna in water, drained
- 1 can (3.75 oz) sardines in water, drained
- 1 large egg, hard-boiled and chopped
- 1 tablespoon chicken liver, cooked and finely minced
- 1 tablespoon pumpkin puree (plain, not pie filling)
- 1 teaspoon sunflower oil
- 1/2 teaspoon taurine powder
- 1/4 teaspoon calcium carbonate powder
- 1/8 teaspoon iodized salt
- 1/4 teaspoon vitamin E powder (mixed tocopherols)
- 1/8 teaspoon zinc gluconate powder
- 1 tablespoon water or low-sodium chicken broth
Step-by-Step Instructions
- Drain the tuna and sardines thoroughly, removing as much liquid as possible.
- In a medium bowl, flake the tuna and sardines with a fork, breaking into small pieces.
- Add the chopped hard-boiled egg and minced chicken liver to the fish mixture.
- Stir in the pumpkin puree and sunflower oil until evenly combined.
- Sprinkle the taurine, calcium carbonate, salt, vitamin E, and zinc gluconate over the mixture.
- Add water or broth and mix thoroughly to achieve a smooth, pate-like consistency.
- Use a food processor or immersion blender to blend to desired texture if smoother pate is preferred.
- Portion into daily servings and store appropriately.
💊 Required Supplements
Taurine: 500mg per serving (critical for cardiac and retinal health in cats); Calcium carbonate: 500mg per serving (for calcium-phosphorus balance); Vitamin E: 5 IU per serving (antioxidant support); Zinc gluconate: providing 2mg elemental zinc per serving (skin and immune function). Note: These dosages are calculated for the full recipe batch divided into 2 servings. Do not exceed recommended amounts without veterinary guidance.
Nutritional Analysis
1/2 cup (for 10lb cat)| Calories | 220 kcal |
| Protein | 24g (48% DM) |
| Fat | 10g (20% DM) |
| Carbohydrates | 3g (6% DM) |
| Fiber | 1g (2% DM) |
| Moisture | 72% |
| Calcium | 1.0% DM |
| Phosphorus | 0.8% DM |
| Ca:P Ratio | 1.25:1 |
🧊 Safety & Storage
Store in airtight containers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Freeze individual portions in ice cube trays for up to 2 months. Thaw frozen portions overnight in the refrigerator, never at room temperature. Discard any food left out for more than 2 hours. Always use fresh, high-quality ingredients and wash hands and surfaces thoroughly. Consult your veterinarian before introducing this recipe, especially if your cat has health conditions.
⚠️ Recipe Drift Warning
Do not substitute tuna with albacore or fresh tuna varieties higher in mercury. Do not replace sardines with oil-packed varieties as excess fat may cause digestive upset. Do not omit taurine as deficiency causes blindness and heart failure in cats. Do not use pumpkin pie filling which contains toxic spices. Do not add onions, garlic, or chives which are toxic to cats. Do not substitute calcium carbonate with bone meal without veterinary guidance due to contamination risks.
⚕️ Always consult your veterinarian before changing your pet's diet.
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