Cat

Tuna & Sardine Pate

General

Ingredients

  • 85g canned tuna in water (drained)
  • 50g canned sardines in water (drained)
  • 30g chicken liver (raw weight)
  • 15g steamed pumpkin (mashed)
  • 10g sunflower oil

Step-by-Step Instructions

  1. Cook chicken liver in a small pot of simmering water for 10 minutes until no longer pink inside; drain and chop finely.
  2. In a bowl, combine drained tuna, sardines, and cooked liver; mash with a fork until a smooth pate forms.
  3. Fold in mashed pumpkin and sunflower oil until evenly distributed.
  4. Divide into 2 portions and serve one immediately; refrigerate the second portion.

💊 Required Supplements

Per batch (2 servings): 1000mg taurine powder, 200mg vitamin E (mixed tocopherols), 10mg vitamin B complex (human-grade, no garlic), 250mg calcium carbonate powder. Mix supplements into the pate just before serving.

Nutritional Analysis

75g (for 5kg cat)
Calories180 kcal
Protein22g (48% DM)
Fat8g (18% DM)
Carbohydrates3g (7% DM)
Fiber0.5g (1% DM)
Moisture62%
Calcium0.8% DM
Phosphorus0.7% DM
Ca:P Ratio1.14:1
DM = Dry Matter basis. Values are approximate and may vary based on ingredient sourcing and preparation methods.
This recipe is high in animal-based protein and fat appropriate for obligate carnivores. Taurine is critical for cats and must be supplemented. The calcium-to-phosphorus ratio is near ideal. Moisture content supports feline hydration needs.

🧊 Safety & Storage

Refrigerate in airtight container for up to 3 days; freeze individual portions for up to 1 month. Thaw frozen portions in the refrigerator overnight. Always serve at room temperature; never microwave. Wash hands and surfaces after handling raw liver.

⚠️ Recipe Drift Warning

Do not substitute tuna with albacore (higher mercury). Do not replace sunflower oil with other oils without adjusting vitamin E dosage. Omitting or altering supplements will create deficiencies; consult a veterinary nutritionist before making changes.

⚕️ Always consult your veterinarian before changing your pet's diet.

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