Limited Ingredient Duck
Ingredients
- 2 lbs ground duck (85% lean)
- 1.5 cups cooked white rice
- 1 cup cooked sweet potato (mashed)
- 1/2 cup cooked green beans (chopped)
- 2 tbsp sunflower oil
- 1/4 cup duck liver (cooked, finely minced)
- 1/2 cup water or low-sodium duck broth
Step-by-Step Instructions
- Cook ground duck thoroughly in a large skillet over medium heat, breaking into small crumbles, about 12-15 minutes until internal temperature reaches 165°F
- In a separate pot, cook sweet potato until very soft and mash thoroughly; cook green beans until tender and chop finely
- Cook white rice according to package directions using water or low-sodium duck broth for added flavor
- Cook duck liver separately until fully done, then mince into very fine pieces for even distribution
- Combine all cooked ingredients in a large mixing bowl and add sunflower oil
- Add water or broth to achieve desired consistency and mix thoroughly until uniform
- Divide into daily portions using a kitchen scale for accuracy
- Refrigerate portions in airtight containers and freeze anything not used within 3 days
💊 Required Supplements
Per batch (approximately 4 lbs total): Add 2,000 mg calcium carbonate (or 5 tsp finely ground eggshell), 1,000 mg zinc methionine, 400 IU vitamin E (dry powder), 200 mg B-complex (balanced formula), 1/4 tsp iodized salt (for iodine), 50 mg chelated iron, and 1 tsp cod liver oil (for vitamins A and D). Mix supplements thoroughly into the final batch before portioning. Alternatively, use a pre-mixed canine vitamin-mineral supplement like Balance IT Canine at 1.5 tsp per batch, following manufacturer instructions exactly.
Nutritional Analysis
1.25 cups (for 25lb dog)| Calories | 520 kcal |
| Protein | 32g (32% DM) |
| Fat | 22g (22% DM) |
| Carbohydrates | 42g (42% DM) |
| Fiber | 3.5g (4% DM) |
| Moisture | 68% |
| Calcium | 1.1% DM |
| Phosphorus | 0.85% DM |
| Ca:P Ratio | 1.3:1 |
🧊 Safety & Storage
Store refrigerated portions in airtight glass or BPA-free containers for up to 3 days; freeze individual portions in freezer-safe containers for up to 3 months. Thaw frozen portions overnight in the refrigerator, never at room temperature. Always wash hands, surfaces, and utensils with hot soapy water after handling raw duck. Discard any food left out at room temperature for more than 2 hours. Monitor your dog for any adverse reactions during the first 2 weeks of transition, introducing gradually over 7-10 days by mixing with current food.
⚠️ Recipe Drift Warning
Do NOT substitute chicken, beef, or pork for duck without recalculating the entire recipe, as fat and calorie content vary significantly. Do not replace white rice with brown rice without adjusting cooking time and adding extra water, as brown rice is harder to digest. Never omit or reduce the calcium supplement—this will cause dangerous calcium deficiency over time. Do not add onions, garlic, grapes, raisins, xylitol, chocolate, or macadamia nuts as these are toxic to dogs. Avoid substituting sunfish oil with fish oil without adjusting vitamin E requirements. Any ingredient change requires veterinary nutritionist review to maintain nutritional completeness.
⚕️ Always consult your veterinarian before changing your pet's diet.
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