Steamed Clam & Pumpkin Omega Topper

🧺 Ingredients

• 2–3 fresh clams in the shell, or 1 tbsp plain tinned clams in spring water (no salt, garlic or onion added)
• 1 tsp plain cooked pumpkin purée (100% pumpkin, not pie filling)
• 1–2 tsp plain unsalted water from steaming, to loosen

👩‍🍳 Method

1. If using fresh clams, scrub the shells and steam them in a covered pan with a splash of plain water for 4–5 minutes, until they open; discard any that stay shut.
2. Lift out the clam meat, let it cool, and check it over for any grit or bits of shell.
3. Chop the clam finely, then mash or blend it with the pumpkin and a teaspoon of the plain steaming water to a soft, spreadable paste.
4. Cool to room temperature and spoon a small amount over your cat's usual meal as a topper.
5. Refrigerate leftovers in a sealed tub and use within a day, or freeze in an ice-cube tray for single portions.

📝 Notes

This is an occasional garnish, not a meal — a teaspoon over normal food, no more. Use only plain clams cooked in water, never anything tinned in brine or a sauce, and absolutely no garlic, onion or added salt, all of which are toxic or harmful to cats. Shellfish must always be thoroughly cooked, never raw, because raw shellfish can carry bacteria and an enzyme (thiaminase) that destroys vitamin B1. Introduce any new seafood in a tiny amount, watch for any tummy upset or itching over the next day, and skip it entirely for cats with a known seafood sensitivity or on a vet-prescribed diet.