Tuna & Sardine Pate
Ingredients
- 200g canned tuna in water (drained, no salt added)
- 100g canned sardines in water (drained, no salt added)
- 1 large egg yolk (cooked)
- 30g chicken liver (cooked and finely chopped)
- 20g pumpkin purée (plain, no spices)
- 10g salmon oil
- 50ml low-sodium chicken broth
- 15g cooked white rice
Step-by-Step Instructions
- Cook the chicken liver thoroughly by boiling or steaming until no pink remains, then finely chop or mince.
- Hard-boil the egg, remove the shell, and separate the yolk from the white; use only the yolk.
- Drain the canned tuna and sardines thoroughly to remove excess sodium.
- Combine the tuna, sardines, chicken liver, egg yolk, pumpkin purée, rice, and chicken broth in a bowl.
- Blend or mash the mixture until it reaches a smooth, pâté-like consistency.
- Stir in the salmon oil until fully incorporated.
- Divide meal-sized portions into airtight containers and refrigerate immediately.
- Warm refrigerated portions slightly before serving to enhance aroma and palatability.
💊 Required Supplements
Per 350g of prepared food, add: 1,000mg taurine powder (200mg per 1lb cat daily minimum); 200mg omega-3 fish oil (EPA/DHA combined); 25mg vitamin E (mixed tocopherols); 50mg B-complex vitamin for cats; 500mg calcium carbonate powder to achieve proper Ca:P ratio. Mix supplements thoroughly into food before serving.
Nutritional Analysis
1/2 cup (approximately 100g for average 10lb cat)| Calories | 280 kcal |
| Protein | 32g (48% DM) |
| Fat | 14g (21% DM) |
| Carbohydrates | 8g (12% DM) |
| Fiber | 1.5g (2.3% DM) |
| Moisture | 68% |
| Calcium | 1.1% DM |
| Phosphorus | 0.8% DM |
| Ca:P Ratio | 1.4:1 |
🧊 Safety & Storage
Store in airtight containers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days, or freeze individual portions for up to 3 months. Thaw frozen portions overnight in the refrigerator, never at room temperature. Never use tuna packed in oil, brine, or with added salt or flavorings. Discard any uneaten food left out for more than 2 hours. Always use fresh, human-grade ingredients and wash hands and surfaces thoroughly before and after preparation.
⚠️ Recipe Drift Warning
Do not substitute tuna with raw fish due to parasite risk and thiaminase content that destroys vitamin B1. Do not replace salmon oil with plant-based oils as cats cannot efficiently convert ALA to EPA/DHA. Avoid adding onions, garlic, chives, or any Allium species as these are toxic to cats. Do not omit taurine supplementation as deficiency causes blindness and heart failure in cats. Do not use dog-formulated supplements as they lack adequate taurine for feline requirements.
⚕️ Always consult your veterinarian before changing your pet's diet.
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