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Lamb-Only Cat Dinner
A single-protein dinner for cats who itch or scratch after poultry or fish, made with lamb and a spoon of pumpkin for smoothness.
Prep
10 min
Cook
20 min
Yields
About 3 cups
Level
easy
Ingredients
- 400 g ground lamb
- 2 tbsp plain pumpkin puree
- 1/2 cup water
Steps
- Put the ground lamb and water in a small saucepan and simmer for 15 minutes, breaking the meat up as it cooks.
- Drain off the fat, keeping a little of the cooking liquid.
- Stir the pumpkin puree through with enough cooking liquid to make a moist, spoonable texture.
- Cool to room temperature before serving.
Substitutions
- Ground rabbit in place of the lamb if you can find it.
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
1184 kcal
Per cup
395 kcal
Daily energy need
238 kcal
One serving uses ~166% of daily calories395 / 238 kcal
Do not feed
- Onion, garlic, chives, leeks (toxic in any form)
- Cow's milk (most cats cannot digest it)
- Cooked bones of any kind, splinter risk
See our full Safety & Nutrition guide.
Storage
Refrigerate up to 3 days, or freeze small 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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