Description
A nutritious and delicious homemade gourmet rabbit and pumpkin purée crafted specifically for discerning feline palates, packed with essential nutrients and free from harmful additives.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 1 cup cooked rabbit meat (shredded, no bones or seasoning)
- ¼ cup pumpkin purée (100% pure, no spices or sugar)
- 2 tbsp low-sodium chicken broth (no onions or garlic)
- ½ tsp nutritional yeast (for extra B vitamins)
- ¼ tsp taurine powder (essential for heart health)
Optional Boosters
- 1 tsp salmon oil (for omega-3s)
- 1 tsp goat milk (for creaminess, if your cat tolerates dairy)
Instructions
- Cook the Rabbit: Simmer the rabbit meat in the low-sodium chicken broth until it becomes tender, which usually takes about 15 to 20 minutes. This ensures the meat is cooked through and easy for your cat to digest.
- Blend Smooth: In a blender, combine the cooked rabbit meat, pumpkin purée, chicken broth, nutritional yeast, and taurine powder. Blend until the mixture achieves a smooth, consistent texture suitable for your feline friend.
- Adjust Texture: If the purée seems too thick, gradually add a little more broth to reach a smoother consistency that your cat will enjoy eating comfortably.
- Portion & Store: Spoon the purée into ice cube trays or small jars for convenient portioning and storage. This makes feeding easy and helps maintain freshness.
- Serve Chilled or Slightly Warmed: Offer the purée chilled or gently warmed depending on your cat’s preference. Always test the temperature before serving to ensure it’s safe and comfortable for your pet.
Notes
- Ensure all ingredients used are free from onions, garlic, and seasoning harmful to cats.
- Use 100% pure pumpkin purée with no additives; canned pumpkin is usually acceptable.
- Taurine is essential for cat heart health and must be included.
- Introduce new foods gradually to avoid digestive upset.
- Keep the purée refrigerated and use within 3 days or freeze portions for longer storage.
- Consult your veterinarian before making significant changes to your cat’s diet.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Pet Food
- Method: Simmering and Blending
- Cuisine: Homemade Cat Cuisine
Nutrition
- Serving Size: ½ cup (about 120g)
- Calories: 90 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 60 mg
- Fat: 2.5 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 5 g
- Fiber: 1.5 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg
Keywords: rabbit cat food, homemade cat food, pumpkin purée for cats, feline nutrition, taurine cat recipe, healthy cat meal, low sodium cat food
