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Gentle Cod & Rice Cat Dinner
A mild, easy-going dinner for cats with a delicate stomach. Flaked cod and soft rice keep it light, and the cooking water adds flavour without any seasoning.
Prep
10 min
Cook
15 min
Yields
About 3 cups
Level
easy
Ingredients
- 300 g cod fillet, boneless and skinless
- 1/2 cup cooked white rice
- 1/4 cup finely grated carrot
- 1 cup water
- 1 tsp olive oil
Steps
- Check the cod carefully with your fingers and remove any bones you find.
- Poach the cod in the water for 8 to 10 minutes, until it flakes easily.
- Lift the fish out, let it cool a little, then flake it into small pieces with a fork.
- Simmer the grated carrot in the same water for 3 minutes, until soft.
- Mix the flaked fish, rice, and carrot together with a spoonful of the cooking water.
- Cool fully, then stir in the olive oil before serving.
Substitutions
- Haddock or pollock in place of cod.
- Mashed pumpkin instead of carrot.
Portion guide
Suggested portions only, your vet knows your pet's needs best.
Portion calculator
Enter your cat's weight for a scaled serving suggestion.
Suggested portion
⅜ cup per meal
1 kg12 kg
Starting point only, adjust for activity, body condition, and vet guidance.
| Pet weight | Suggested portion |
|---|---|
| 3 kg | ~1/3 cup per meal |
| 5 kg | ~1/2 cup per meal |
| 8 kg | ~3/4 cup per meal |
Nutrition & calorie check
Estimated calories per serving compared to your pet's daily energy need.
Nutrition estimate
Rough estimate from common ingredient values, not a substitute for a veterinary nutrition plan.
Whole recipe
540 kcal
Per cup
180 kcal
Daily energy need
238 kcal
One serving uses ~76% of daily calories180 / 238 kcal
Do not feed
- Onion, garlic, chives, leeks (toxic in any form)
- Raw, smoked, or cured fish
- Fish bones of any size
- Cow's milk (most cats cannot digest it)
See our full Safety & Nutrition guide.
Storage
Refrigerate up to 2 days, or freeze portions for up to 1 month.
Vet disclaimer: Companion Paws Kitchen recipes are educational. They are not a substitute for veterinary advice or a complete-and-balanced commercial diet. Always consult your vet before introducing new foods, especially for puppies, kittens, seniors, pregnant pets, or pets with medical conditions.
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