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Kitten Salmon & Egg Mousse
A smooth starter meal for kittens moving on from milk. Everything is blended into a soft mousse that is easy to lick from a shallow dish.
Prep
10 min
Cook
15 min
Yields
About 2 cups
Level
easy
Ingredients
- 200 g salmon fillet, boneless and skinless
- 1 large egg
- 2 tbsp plain pumpkin puree
- 1/4 cup water
Steps
- Check the salmon for bones and remove any you find.
- Poach the salmon in the water for 10 minutes, until opaque throughout.
- Hard cook the egg in a separate pot for 10 minutes, then peel it.
- Blend the salmon, egg, pumpkin, and a little cooking water into a smooth mousse.
- Cool to room temperature and serve a small spoonful in a shallow dish.
Substitutions
- Cooked white fish such as cod instead of salmon.
- Mashed sweet potato instead of pumpkin.
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
~1/3 cup per meal
1 kg12 kg
Starting point only, adjust for activity, body condition, and vet guidance.
| Pet weight | Suggested portion |
|---|---|
| 2 kg | 1 to 2 tsp per meal, 4 meals a day |
| 3 kg | ~1/4 cup per meal |
| 4 kg | ~1/3 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
502 kcal
Per cup
251 kcal
Daily energy need
238 kcal
One serving uses ~105% of daily calories251 / 238 kcal
Do not feed
- Onion, garlic, chives, leeks (toxic in any form)
- Raw, smoked, or cured fish
- Fish bones of any size
- Raw egg
- Cow's milk (most cats cannot digest it)
See our full Safety & Nutrition guide.
Storage
Refrigerate up to 2 days. Freeze in ice cube trays 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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