Dr. Lucky’s Homemade Low-Carb Chicken Recipe for Cats

Cooking for your feline friend doesn’t have to mean slaving away in the kitchen every day. You can prepare a whole week’s worth of meals over a leisurely weekend with the recipe like the low-carb chicken cat food I’m about to share. This not only simplifies your daily routine but also ensures your cat enjoys delicious and nutritious meals throughout the week.

Homemade Low-Carb Chicken Cat Food Recipe

Ingredients:

– Chicken hearts (328.5 g, about 11.06 oz)
– Whole chicken eggs (132 g, roughly 3-4 medium eggs)
– Skinless, boneless chicken breast (65.7 g, about 2.3 oz)
– Adult multivitamin/multimineral supplement (6.57 g, about 0.23 oz)
– Spirulina powder (6.57 g, about 0.23 oz)
– Psyllium husk powder (1.65 g, about 0.06 oz)

Instructions:

1. Cook the Eggs: Start by boiling water in a large pot. Once boiling, gently place the eggs in the water and cook until hard-boiled, about 4-5 minutes. Remove, cool, peel, and weigh to match the recipe’s requirements.

3. Prepare the Chicken: Heat water to a gentle 165 °F in another pot. Slice the chicken breast to match the size of the chicken hearts and add them to the pot. Cover and cook just until done, about 3-4 minutes. Remove from heat, scoop out the chicken, and allow it to cool.

4. Combine Ingredients: Chop the eggs, hearts, and breast into consistent sizes as per your cat’s preference. Finely crush the multivitamin to a powder form. Mix in the spirulina and psyllium husk powder.

5. Mix Well: Stir all the ingredients together ensuring even distribution of the powders. If your cat prefers a minced texture, you could give everything a quick blend in a food processor.

Portioning and Storage:

Divide the finished mixture into daily meal-sized portions for your cat. You can store the food in the refrigerator for up to 3 days, and for longer storage, freeze it for up to 3 months. Always thaw meals in the refrigerator overnight before serving.

Optional Additions:

For added fiber, consider including a small amount of cooked carrots if your cat likes them, or blend in a bit of omega-3 fish oil right before serving to boost heart health. However, pay close attention to amounts to maintain the low-carb benefit.

Why Chicken Hearts?

Chicken hearts are rich in taurine, an essential amino acid that’s vital for your cat’s heart health and vision. Unlike other organ meats, the heart is more muscle-like in texture and can form a substantial part of the diet without the risks associated with other organ meats.

Creating a week’s supply of meals in one cooking session really lightens the load during the week and ensures your cat remains fed on a consistent schedule, which can greatly contribute to their health stability. Always consult with your vet or a pet nutritionist to ensure any homemade diet meets your cat’s specific nutritional needs.

I hope this recipe simplifies your pet care routine, just as it has for many of my clients. For more advice on homemade pet diets and nutrition tips, stay tuned to Furtales, and don’t hesitate to reach out with your pet care questions!