Lynn
Posted : 6/18/2007 8:59:46 PM
Well, I would definately rinse it well -- not just running water thru the can, but putting in a colender, or rinsing pieces thru your hand. and I would try and find another topper to add. The thing is that the food you are topping over - the kibble - also has salt added. So, I wouldn't want to do this routine all the time. If at all possible, try and find some other toppers she likes and don't do the fish every day.
I searched much trying to find info on how much salt gets rinsed away (yep, it's subjective depending on the method, amount of time, etc.), but I couldn't find any info other than "it reduces the sodium to rinse". Not very descriptive.
What about mashing up some wet mashed potatoes, and you could add in a capsule of fish oil and mix with the potatoes and it would give it fishy flavor and be good for her as well? I make mashed potatoes by cooking in water, and mashing up the potatoes in the water they were cooked in. Any other flavors that she likes, you could mix in - such as ricotta cheese (if she can handle this type of dairy), or yogurt topping without potatoes.
Another thing you could do is make well watered down broth. Make broth like you normally would - bones from meat, veggies, etc. Reduce and strain out the bones and veggies. Then add about 5 times the amount of water to really dilute the broth. Freeze in portions and keep out 3 days worth. That would add good flavor to her food.
As far as crunch and such, you could add slivered or diced carrots, celery, bell peppers, etc. The fresh veggies will give vit.C and add texture.