Limited Ingredient Duck
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground duck (7% fat)
- 2 medium sweet potatoes (about 14 oz total)
- 1 cup chopped green beans (frozen, thawed)
- 1/2 cup canned pumpkin (not pie filling)
- 2 tbsp sunflower oil
- 1/4 cup water for cooking
- 1/2 tsp iodized salt
Step-by-Step Instructions
- Peel and dice sweet potatoes into 1/2-inch cubes, boil in water until fork-tender (about 15-18 minutes), drain and set aside
- In a large skillet over medium heat, brown the ground duck, breaking it into small crumbles, cooking thoroughly until no pink remains (internal temp 165°F)
- Add green beans and pumpkin to the duck, stirring to combine and heating through for 3-4 minutes
- Remove from heat and fold in the cooked sweet potatoes and sunflower oil
- Sprinkle salt evenly and stir to distribute
- Allow to cool completely to room temperature before portioning and serving
- Divide into 4 equal portions and refrigerate or freeze as needed
💊 Required Supplements
Add per serving (daily): 500mg calcium carbonate powder, 200 IU vitamin E (as d-alpha tocopherol), 25mg zinc methionine, 1/4 tsp potassium chloride, 2000mg fish oil (EPA/DHA source), 1000mcg vitamin D3
Nutritional Analysis
1.5 cups (for 25lb dog)| Calories | 520 kcal |
| Protein | 32g (38% DM) |
| Fat | 18g (22% DM) |
| Carbohydrates | 28g (33% DM) |
| Fiber | 5g (6% DM) |
| Moisture | 70% |
| Calcium | 1.2% DM |
| Phosphorus | 0.9% DM |
| Ca:P Ratio | 1.3:1 |
🧊 Safety & Storage
Store in airtight containers in refrigerator for up to 4 days or freeze individual portions for up to 2 months. Always thaw frozen portions in refrigerator overnight. Discard any food left out over 2 hours. Wash hands and surfaces after handling raw duck. Transition to new food over 7-10 days, mixing with current diet in increasing ratios.
⚠️ Recipe Drift Warning
Do not substitute duck with other proteins without veterinary nutritionist approval, as this recipe is formulated around duck's specific fat and amino acid profile. Omitting or altering supplements will create nutritional deficiencies—this recipe is not balanced without them. Do not use pumpkin pie filling (contains toxic spices). Consult your veterinarian before feeding any homemade diet long-term.
⚕️ Always consult your veterinarian before changing your pet's diet.
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