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Salmon & Sweet Potato Cat Mash
A soft, spoonable dinner built around cooked salmon, with a little sweet potato for body. A good choice for cats who prefer a smooth texture.
Prep
10 min
Cook
20 min
Yields
About 3 cups
Level
easy
Ingredients
- 300 g salmon fillet, boneless and skinless
- 1 small sweet potato, peeled and diced
- 2 tbsp plain pumpkin puree
- 1/2 cup water
Steps
- Run your fingers through the salmon and remove any bones.
- Boil the sweet potato in the water for 12 to 15 minutes, until it mashes easily.
- Bake or poach the salmon until opaque all the way through, about 12 minutes.
- Mash the sweet potato, then flake the salmon into it in small pieces.
- Stir in the pumpkin puree and loosen with a little cooking water.
- Cool fully before serving.
Substitutions
- Canned salmon in water, drained, with the bones removed.
- Mashed butternut squash instead of sweet potato.
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
744 kcal
Per cup
248 kcal
Daily energy need
238 kcal
One serving uses ~104% of daily calories248 / 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 3 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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