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Senior Dog Chicken & Pumpkin Porridge
Almost no chewing required. Rice cooked right down with shredded chicken and pumpkin, for dogs with worn teeth or dental pain.
Prep
10 min
Cook
30 min
Yields
About 5 cups
Level
easy
Ingredients
- 400 g boneless, skinless chicken breast
- 3/4 cup white rice, uncooked
- 3/4 cup plain pumpkin puree
- 4 cups water
- 1 tbsp olive oil
Steps
- Simmer the chicken and rice together in the water for 25 to 30 minutes, until the rice breaks down into porridge.
- Lift out the chicken and shred it very finely.
- Return the chicken to the pot and stir in the pumpkin puree.
- Mash to a smooth porridge, adding water if it is too thick.
- Cool until barely warm, stir in the olive 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 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 | ~1/3 cup per meal |
| 15 kg | ~3/4 cup per meal |
| 30 kg | ~1 1/2 cups 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
1074 kcal
Per cup
215 kcal
Daily energy need
854 kcal
One serving uses ~25% of daily calories215 / 854 kcal
Do not feed
- Onion, garlic, chives, leeks (toxic in any form)
- Cooked bones, splinter risk
- Pumpkin pie filling, it contains sugar and spices
See our full Safety & Nutrition guide.
Storage
Refrigerate up to 3 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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