These salmon potato cakes are a fun twist on traditional dog meals — formed into little patties that dogs love to eat. They're packed with omega-3 rich salmon, easy-to-digest potato, and hidden vegetables. You can batch-cook these and freeze them for quick, convenient meals throughout the week. They're firm enough to handle but soft enough for dogs of all ages to enjoy.
At a Glance
| Prep Time | 15 minutes |
| Cook Time | 20 minutes |
| Servings | 8–10 cakes |
| Suitable For | All adult dogs, skin & coat support |
Ingredients
- 1 tin salmon (415g, drained) or 300g cooked fresh salmon
- 2 medium potatoes, boiled and mashed
- 1 egg
- 1/2 cup peas, mashed
- 1/2 cup carrots, finely grated
- 2 tablespoons oat flour (or finely ground oats)
- 1 tablespoon parsley, chopped
- 1 tablespoon olive oil for cooking
Instructions
- If using fresh salmon, bake at 180°C for 15 minutes until cooked. Flake and remove any bones.
- In a large bowl, combine the salmon, mashed potato, egg, mashed peas, grated carrots, oat flour, and parsley.
- Mix well until everything holds together.
- Form the mixture into patties about 2 cm thick and 7–8 cm wide.
- Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat.
- Cook the patties for 3–4 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Place on paper towel to drain any excess oil.
- Allow to cool before serving.
Storage
Refrigerate for up to 3 days. Freeze uncooked patties on a tray, then transfer to freezer bags for up to 2 months. Cook from frozen, adding a couple of extra minutes per side.
Nutrition Notes
Salmon provides omega-3 fatty acids, high-quality protein, and vitamin D. Potatoes offer easily digestible carbohydrates. Eggs bind the cakes while adding complete protein. Oat flour provides fibre without gluten sensitivity issues for most dogs.
Tips
- Tinned salmon with bones is fine — the bones are soft and provide calcium.
- Make them in bulk on a Sunday for easy weeknight meals.
- These can be crumbled over regular food as a topper too.
- Great for dogs that prefer formed food over bowls of mixed ingredients.
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