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Puppy Salmon & Sweet Potato Dinner
A softly mashed dinner with cooked salmon for omega-3 fats, which growing puppies use for brain and coat development.
Prep
10 min
Cook
25 min
Yields
About 4 cups
Level
easy
Ingredients
- 350 g salmon fillet, boneless and skinless
- 1 large sweet potato, peeled and diced
- 1/2 cup white rice, uncooked
- 2 1/2 cups water
- 1/2 cup finely diced carrot
Steps
- Check the salmon carefully and remove any bones.
- Simmer the rice and sweet potato in the water for 15 minutes.
- Add the carrot and cook 5 minutes more, until everything is soft.
- Poach or bake the salmon until opaque throughout, about 12 minutes, then flake it small.
- Mash the rice and vegetables, fold the flaked salmon through, and cool fully.
Substitutions
- Cooked cod or pollock instead of salmon.
- Mashed pumpkin instead of sweet potato.
Portion guide
Suggested portions only, your vet knows your pet's needs best.
Portion calculator
Enter your dog's weight for a scaled serving suggestion.
Suggested portion
¾ cup per meal, 4 meals a day
1 kg60 kg
Starting point only, adjust for activity, body condition, and vet guidance.
| Pet weight | Suggested portion |
|---|---|
| 3 kg | ~1/4 cup per meal, 4 meals a day |
| 8 kg | ~1/2 cup per meal, 3 meals a day |
| 15 kg | ~3/4 cup per meal, 3 meals a day |
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
1045 kcal
Per cup
261 kcal
Daily energy need
854 kcal
One serving uses ~31% of daily calories261 / 854 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, it often causes loose stools
See our full Safety & Nutrition guide.
Storage
Refrigerate up to 2 days, or freeze portions for up to 2 months.
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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