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 cooked sweet potato, mashed
- 1 teaspoon sunflower oil
- 1/4 cup water (reserved from tuna/sardine cans)
Step-by-Step Instructions
- Drain the tuna and sardines, reserving 1/4 cup of the canning liquid.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the drained tuna and sardines. Use a fork to mash them into a pâté consistency.
- Chop the hard-boiled egg finely and fold it into the fish mixture.
- Add the mashed sweet potato and mix thoroughly until evenly distributed.
- Pour in the sunflower oil and reserved canning liquid, then stir until the mixture reaches a smooth, spreadable texture.
- Portion into daily servings and store appropriately.
💊 Required Supplements
Add the following per 1 lb (454 g) of prepared food: 2000 mg taurine powder, 250 mg omega-3 fish oil (providing approximately 100 mg EPA + 70 mg DHA), 25 mg vitamin E (as mixed tocopherols), and a complete feline mineral premix containing 50 mg calcium carbonate, 25 mg zinc, 5 mg iron, 1 mg copper, 0.5 mg manganese, 0.1 mg selenium, and 50 mcg iodine per serving.
Nutritional Analysis
1/2 cup (for 10 lb cat)| Calories | 220 kcal |
| Protein | 24g (48% DM) |
| Fat | 10g (22% DM) |
| Carbohydrates | 6g (12% DM) |
| Fiber | 1g (2% DM) |
| Moisture | 65% |
| Calcium | 0.8% DM |
| Phosphorus | 0.6% DM |
| Ca:P Ratio | 1.3:1 |
🧊 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. Do not leave food out at room temperature for more than 30 minutes. Always use fresh, high-quality canned fish packed in water with no added salt or seasonings. Wash hands and all surfaces thoroughly after handling raw ingredients.
⚠️ Recipe Drift Warning
Do not substitute tuna with raw fish due to parasite risk and enzyme destruction of thiamine. Avoid sardines packed in oil, salt, or sauces as these can cause sodium toxicity in cats. Do not omit taurine supplementation as deficiency causes blindness and heart failure. Sweet potato cannot be replaced with onions, garlic, or chives which are toxic to felines. Always consult a veterinarian before making any ingredient substitutions.
⚕️ Always consult your veterinarian before changing your pet's diet.
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