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Senior Chicken & Pumpkin Mash
A soft, easily digestible mash for older dogs with sensitive teeth or slow digestion. The pumpkin adds gentle fiber.
Prep
10 min
Cook
25 min
Yields
About 5 cups
Level
easy
Ingredients
- 2 chicken breasts, poached and shredded
- 1 cup white rice, cooked soft
- 1 cup pure pumpkin purée
- ¼ cup plain Greek yogurt
Steps
- Combine all ingredients while still warm and mash until smooth.
- Add a splash of cooking water if it's too thick.
- Cool fully before serving.
Substitutions
- Swap brown rice for white rice for sensitive stomachs.
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
1 kg60 kg
Starting point only, adjust for activity, body condition, and vet guidance.
| Pet weight | Suggested portion |
|---|---|
| 5 kg | ~⅓ cup |
| 15 kg | ~¾ cup |
| 30 kg | ~1¼ cups |
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
432 kcal
Per cup
86 kcal
Daily energy need
854 kcal
One serving uses ~10% of daily calories86 / 854 kcal
Do not feed
- Pumpkin pie filling (sugar and spices)
- Onion, garlic, chives, leeks (toxic in any form)
See our full Safety & Nutrition guide.
Storage
Fridge 3 days; freeze 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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