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Senior Cat Chicken & Pumpkin Porridge
A warm, very soft porridge for older cats with worn teeth or a slow appetite. Everything is cooked down until it can be eaten with almost no chewing.
Prep
10 min
Cook
25 min
Yields
About 3 cups
Level
easy
Ingredients
- 300 g boneless, skinless chicken thigh
- 1/3 cup white rice, uncooked
- 3 tbsp plain pumpkin puree
- 2 cups water
- 1 tsp salmon oil
Steps
- Simmer the chicken and rice together in the water for about 25 minutes, until the rice is very soft and falling apart.
- Lift out the chicken and shred it finely with two forks.
- Return the chicken to the pot and stir in the pumpkin puree.
- Mash everything together into a thick porridge, adding a splash of water if it is too stiff.
- Cool to just barely warm, then stir in the salmon oil and serve.
Substitutions
- Ground chicken to skip the shredding.
- 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
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
621 kcal
Per cup
207 kcal
Daily energy need
238 kcal
One serving uses ~87% of daily calories207 / 238 kcal
Do not feed
- Onion, garlic, chives, leeks (toxic in any form)
- Cow's milk (most cats cannot digest it)
- Cooked bones, splinter risk
- Raw, smoked, or cured fish
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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