Tuna & Sardine Pate
Ingredients
- 8 oz canned tuna in water, drained
- 2 oz canned sardines in water, drained
- 2 tablespoons cooked chicken liver, finely minced
- 1 large egg yolk, lightly beaten
- 1 tablespoon sunflower oil
- 2 tablespoons water or low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon plain psyllium husk powder
Step-by-Step Instructions
- Drain tuna and sardines thoroughly and place in a food processor.
- Add chicken liver, egg yolk, sunflower oil, water or broth, and psyllium husk powder.
- Blend on high speed for 60–90 seconds until a smooth, uniform pate consistency forms.
- Scrape down sides and blend again for 30 seconds to ensure even texture.
- Portion into daily servings and store immediately.
💊 Required Supplements
Per batch (approximately 4 servings): Add 1,200 mg taurine powder, 50 mg vitamin E (mixed tocopherols), 25 mg B-complex (at least 25 mg B1, 10 mg B6, 25 mcg B12), and 1/8 teaspoon iodized salt. Mix supplements into the finished pate immediately before portioning. Do not heat supplements.
Nutritional Analysis
3.5 oz (100g) for average 10lb cat| Calories | 185 kcal |
| Protein | 24g (48% DM) |
| Fat | 9g (18% DM) |
| Carbohydrates | 2g (4% DM) |
| Fiber | 1.5g (3% DM) |
| Moisture | 68% |
| Calcium | 0.3% DM |
| Phosphorus | 0.45% DM |
| Ca:P Ratio | 0.7:1 |
🧊 Safety & Storage
Refrigerate in airtight containers 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 leave at room temperature for more than 30 minutes. Discard any uneaten food after 2 hours. Wash hands and all surfaces after handling raw egg.
⚠️ Recipe Drift Warning
Do not substitute tuna with albacore or fresh high-mercury fish such as swordfish or king mackerel. Do not replace sardines with anchovies or pickled fish due to excessive sodium. Avoid substituting liver with other organ meats without adjusting vitamin A intake. Do not omit taurine—cats cannot synthesize adequate taurine and deficiency causes blindness and heart failure. Do not use onion, garlic, or chives in any quantity as these are toxic to cats.
⚕️ Always consult your veterinarian before changing your pet's diet.
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