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Dog-safe adaptation of Plain sardines repeatedly recommended by dog owners

Sardine & Pumpkin Spoon Pate

Name: Sardine & Pumpkin Spoon Pate
Total time: 12 min
Yield: 10 servings
Cuisine: Community-topper-inspired
Ingredients: 4 g no-salt sardine packed in water, drained and bone-checked; 6 g plain pumpkin puree

A savory no-salt sardine and pumpkin pate shaped into tiny spoonfuls for an occasional fish topper.

Prep time: 12 min
Method: Mix by hand
Steps: 4 steps
Tools: Bowl + spoon

Published by Paw & Cook

Three tiny sardine and pumpkin pate quenelles

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1 serving

2 gno-salt sardine packed in water, drained and bone-checked
3 gplain pumpkin puree

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A few important notes

Use no-salt sardines packed in water, inspect for hard pieces, refrigerate promptly, and feed only a tiny occasional portion.
Use only plain ingredients. Do not add salt, seasoning, commercial gravy, butter, oil, onion, garlic, leek, scallion, or chives.
Serve only as an occasional extra, not as a complete or balanced meal. Keep all treats and toppers below 10% of daily calories.
Introduce new ingredients in a small amount and ask a veterinarian first for dogs with allergies, illness, pancreatitis history, special dietary needs, or a prescribed diet.

These recipes are for occasional dog treats only. They are not nutritionally complete and are not replacements for regular dog food. Keep treats to about 10% or less of your dog's daily calories.

Ask your veterinarian first for puppies, pregnant or nursing dogs, senior dogs, or dogs with illness, allergies, or special dietary needs.

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Step 1
01
1. 1Choose the dog-size column and weigh every ingredient.
2. 2Drain the sardine and inspect it carefully for hard pieces.
Ingredients for this step
- 2 g no-salt sardine packed in water, drained and bone-checked
- 3 g plain pumpkin puree
Step 2
02
1. 1Mash the sardine with a fork until no firm flakes or hard pieces remain.
2. 2Fold in the pumpkin until the mixture is evenly colored and thick enough to hold a soft mound.
Ingredients for this step
- 2 g no-salt sardine packed in water, drained and bone-checked
- 3 g plain pumpkin puree
Step 3
03
1. 1Divide the mixture into ten equal portions.
2. 2Pass each portion between two teaspoons two or three times to form a small oval quenelle, or use one teaspoon to make a simple measured mound.
Ingredients for this step
- 2 g no-salt sardine packed in water, drained and bone-checked
Step 4
04
1. 1Cover and chill promptly for 20 minutes so the portions firm slightly.
2. 2Mash one measured portion over the dog's regular complete food and refrigerate leftovers for no more than 24 hours.
Ingredients for this step
- 2 g no-salt sardine packed in water, drained and bone-checked

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