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Senior Dog Turkey & Pumpkin Mash
Lean turkey mashed with pumpkin and potato into a soft, easy dinner. The extra fibre helps keep an older dog regular.
Prep
10 min
Cook
25 min
Yields
About 5 cups
Level
easy
Ingredients
- 500 g ground turkey
- 2 medium potatoes, peeled and diced
- 3/4 cup plain pumpkin puree
- 1 1/2 cups water
- 1 tbsp olive oil
Steps
- Boil the potatoes in the water for 15 minutes, until they mash easily, then mash them in the pot.
- Brown the ground turkey in the olive oil for 10 minutes, breaking it into fine crumbles.
- Stir the turkey and pumpkin puree through the mashed potato.
- Loosen with a little cooking water if needed, then cool fully.
Substitutions
- Sweet potato instead of white potato.
- Ground chicken instead of turkey.
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
925 kcal
Per cup
185 kcal
Daily energy need
854 kcal
One serving uses ~22% of daily calories185 / 854 kcal
Do not feed
- Onion, garlic, chives, leeks (toxic in any form)
- Pumpkin pie filling, it contains sugar and spices
- Potato skins and green potatoes
See our full Safety & Nutrition guide.
Storage
Refrigerate up to 4 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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