Tuna & Sardine Pate
Ingredients
- 1 can (5 oz) tuna in water, drained
- 1 can (3.75 oz) sardines in water, undrained
- 1 tablespoon sunflower oil
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 tablespoon unflavored gelatin powder
- 1/4 teaspoon iodized salt
- 500 mg taurine powder
- 200 IU vitamin E
- 10 mg B-complex vitamin
- 50 mg calcium carbonate
Step-by-Step Instructions
- Drain tuna and set aside. Keep the liquid from sardines.
- In a bowl, sprinkle gelatin over 1/4 cup cold water. Let it bloom for 5 minutes.
- Gently warm the gelatin mixture in the microwave for 10-15 seconds until dissolved. Do not boil.
- Combine tuna, sardines with their liquid, sunflower oil, and dissolved gelatin in a mixing bowl.
- Mash ingredients together with a fork until you achieve a pate-like consistency.
- Add salt, taurine powder, vitamin E, B-complex vitamin, and calcium carbonate. Mix thoroughly.
- Portion into small containers or ice cube trays for easy serving.
- Refrigerate immediately. Use within 3 days or freeze for up to 2 weeks.
💊 Required Supplements
Per batch: 500 mg taurine powder, 200 IU vitamin E, 10 mg B-complex vitamin, 50 mg calcium carbonate. Do not substitute or omit taurine as it is essential for feline heart and eye health.
Nutritional Analysis
1/3 cup (for 10lb cat)| Calories | 180 kcal |
| Protein | 24g (50% DM) |
| Fat | 8g (17% DM) |
| Carbohydrates | 1g (2% DM) |
| Fiber | 0g (0% DM) |
| Moisture | 68% |
| Calcium | 0.8% DM |
| Phosphorus | 0.7% DM |
| Ca:P Ratio | 1.14:1 |
🧊 Safety & Storage
Store in airtight containers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Freeze portions for up to 2 weeks. Thaw frozen portions in the refrigerator overnight. Never leave at room temperature for more than 2 hours. Wash hands and surfaces thoroughly after handling raw fish.
⚠️ Recipe Drift Warning
Do not substitute tuna with other fish varieties without adjusting nutrient profiles. Avoid using tuna in oil as it adds excessive fat. Never omit taurine supplementation as deficiency causes blindness and heart failure in cats. Do not use onion, garlic, or any Allium species as these are toxic to cats.
⚕️ Always consult your veterinarian before changing your pet's diet.
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