Homemade Fish & Egg Yolk Protein Recipe for Cats

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Homemade Fish & Egg Yolk Protein Meal for Cats

A protein-packed, nutritious meal your feline friend will love – ready in just 25 minutes!

KEY INFO
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Servings: 2-3 cat meals
  • Calories: 120 per serving
  • Protein: 18g per serving
  • Fat: 6g per serving
  • Difficulty: Easy
  • Diet Type: Grain-free, High-protein
EQUIPMENT NEEDED
  • Medium saucepan
  • Mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Alternative: Hand blender can replace whisk
INGREDIENTS
  • 200g (7 oz) white fish (cod, haddock, or tilapia), cooked
  • 2 fresh egg yolks
  • 1 tablespoon fish oil
  • 50ml (1.7 fl oz) water
  • 1/4 teaspoon taurine powder
  • 1/8 teaspoon calcium carbonate

Chef in a clean kitchen checking white fish fillets for bones under natural light

METHOD
  1. Check cooked fish thoroughly for bones and flake into small pieces.
  2. Separate egg yolks into mixing bowl (save whites for human consumption).
  3. Whisk egg yolks until smooth.
  4. Combine flaked fish, whisked yolks, and water in a saucepan.
  5. Heat over medium heat (165°F/74°C) while stirring constantly.
  6. Cook for 5 minutes until mixture thickens slightly.
  7. Remove from heat when eggs are fully cooked but mixture remains moist.
  8. Let cool for 5 minutes.
  9. Stir in fish oil, taurine powder, and calcium carbonate.
  10. Allow to cool completely before serving.

Artisanal golden egg yolks floating in a pristine white ceramic bowl under the morning sunlight streaming through the window

CRUCIAL TIPS
  • Never skip the taurine – it’s essential for cat health.
  • Check fish temperature before serving.
  • Don’t overcook – mixture should be moist.
  • Remove ALL bones from fish.

Steam rising from a saucepan with a creamy mixture being stirred by a wooden spoon in a professional kitchen under bright lighting

STORAGE & SCALING
  • Keeps in refrigerator for 3 days.
  • Freeze portions for up to 1 month.
  • Double recipe for larger batches.
  • Warm slightly before serving.

Measured powder supplements being sprinkled onto a cooled mixture in a clinical precision setup

COMMON MISTAKES
  • Using raw fish (always pre-cook).
  • Skipping supplements.
  • Over-cooking until dry.
  • Not removing all bones.
VARIATIONS
  • Substitute salmon or sardines for white fish.
  • Add 1 teaspoon of pureed liver for extra nutrients.
  • Use fish bone meal instead of calcium carbonate.

Remember: This recipe is supplementary to a complete cat diet – consult your vet before making significant dietary changes for your cat.

Portioned cat meal in a small ceramic dish featuring moist, flaky texture, and garnished with a drizzle of fish oil

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