Tuna & Sardine Pate
Ingredients
- 1 can (5 oz) tuna in water, drained
- 1 can (3.75 oz) sardines in water, drained
- 2 large egg yolks
- 1 tablespoon sunflower oil (or safflower oil)
- 2 tablespoons water (as needed for texture)
- 200 mg taurine supplement powder
- 1/4 teaspoon iodized salt
- 1/8 teaspoon potassium chloride salt substitute
- 100 mg vitamin E (dry powder or capsule)
- 50 mg B-complex supplement (powdered, no garlic)
- 2000 mg fish oil (standard 1000mg capsule x2)
- 200 mg bone meal powder (for calcium)
- 1 tablespoon unflavored psyllium husk powder
Step-by-Step Instructions
- Drain water from canned fish thoroughly to avoid excess sodium.
- In a blender or food processor, combine tuna, sardines, egg yolks, and water.
- Blend until smooth, scraping down sides as needed.
- Add sunflower oil, fish oil, vitamin E, B-complex, taurine, psyllium husk, bone meal powder, salt, and potassium chloride.
- Blend again until a uniform pate consistency forms; add extra water 1 tsp at a time if too thick.
- Portion into daily servings and store immediately.
💊 Required Supplements
Per full batch: 200mg taurine, 100mg vitamin E, 50mg B-complex (no garlic/onion), 2000mg fish oil, 200mg bone meal powder, 1/4 tsp iodized salt, 1/8 tsp potassium chloride. Divide evenly across all servings; do not exceed these total daily amounts.
Nutritional Analysis
1/4 cup (for 10lb cat)| Calories | 210 kcal |
| Protein | 22g (45% DM) |
| Fat | 12g (28% DM) |
| Carbohydrates | 2g (5% DM) |
| Fiber | 1.5g (3% DM) |
| Moisture | 68% |
| Calcium | 0.8% DM |
| Phosphorus | 0.6% DM |
| Ca:P Ratio | 1.3:1 |
🧊 Safety & Storage
Refrigerate in airtight containers up to 3 days, or freeze individual portions up to 3 months. Always thaw frozen portions in the refrigerator overnight. Discard uneaten food left out after 1 hour. Wash hands and surfaces thoroughly after handling raw egg yolks.
⚠️ Recipe Drift Warning
Do not substitute tuna with high-mercury fish like swordfish or king mackerel; do not replace bone meal with other calcium sources without veterinary nutritionist guidance. Omitting taurine can cause blindness and heart disease in cats—never skip it. Do not add onion, garlic, chives, or excessive salt.
⚕️ Always consult your veterinarian before changing your pet's diet.
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