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by Linda Mathews Last Updated January 16, 2022

Wondering how to make cat food by yourself? You’ve come to the right spot. Here you’ll find some interesting vet-approved recipes of homemade cat treats. Look at them and choose the most suitable cat treat recipes for your fur ball.

Homemade Cat Treats Recipes

Homemade Cat Treats Recipes

Grain-Free Fish Puree with Potato Flakes

Grain-Free Fish Puree with Potato Flakes

Linda Mathews
Homemade cat treats grain-free based can be great cat treats for those cat parents who think that their kitties deserve a well-balanced diet. One of the most delicious homemade cat food recipes that contain no grains consists of only two products, but be sure your furry favorite will appreciate your cat treat care. 
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes

Equipment

  • Food Processor
  • Oven
  • Cookie Sheet
  • Cake Pan
  • Spatula
  • Hot Pads
  • Cooling Rack

Ingredients
  

  • Fish
  • Potato Flakes

Instructions
 

  • Heat up the oven to 350 F.
  • Mix the fish and potato flakes with the help of a food processor. Mash up these components and get the dough consistency.
  • Take a spatula and spread the mixture into a cake pan.
  • Put the cake pan with the mixture in the oven and bake it for 20 minutes.
  • Delete the moisture for the treats. To make this, you can use a cookie sheet. Just place a cooling rack on it. Flip the cake pan with the baked dish on this cooling rack and cover the treats with one more cooling rack. Such an easy process will help you remove the moisture and be sure that the treats will be sparingly to touch.
  • Place the cat dish back in the oven and bake it for 15 minutes more.
  • Remove the cat treats from the oven and cool the dish before letting your cat taste it.

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Tuna Balls with an Egg White

Linda Mathews
Actually, it isn't difficult to delight your four-legged cutie with a delicious cat dish. And it doesn't take you much time!
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes

Equipment

  • Food Processor
  • Baking Sheet
  • Oven

Ingredients
  

  • 1 Can of Tuna in Water
  • Tuna Water
  • Cooked Egg White
  • Cornmeal
  • Spelt Flour

Instructions
 

  • Chop an egg white and combine with tuna in a food processor. Then add some tuna water and blend the moisture properly. Place cornmeal and spelt flour in a food processor and blend until you get a well-combined mixture.
  • Form small balls from the mixture.
  • Preheat the oven to 350 F.
  • Place these balls on the greased baking sheet and put them in the oven. Bake the balls for 20 minutes until they become slightly browned.
  • Cool the dish and serve your homemade cat treat it to your picky cat.

Notes

The recipe includes tuna. Well, is tuna good for cats? Can cats eat canned tuna? Most cat experts say that a tuna-based diet isn't good for felines, especially when it comes to canned tuna meals. However, you can pamper your kitty with homemade tasty treats with canned tuna and an egg white one or two times a week. These tuna treats can be awesome for your kitty.
Chicken with Rice Tasty Meal

Chicken with Rice Tasty Meal

Linda Mathews
Popular homemade chicken cat treats can't also be ignored. Here's one of the most interesting and healthy cat treats you can make for your adorable favorite.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes

Equipment

  • Food Processor
  • Baking Sheet
  • Rack
  • Parchment Paper
  • Oven

Ingredients
  

  • 1 Large Egg
  • Cooked Chicken
  • Parsley
  • Brown Rice Flour
  • Olive Oil
  • Cooked Brown Rice

Instructions
 

  • Heat up the oven to 325 F and place a rack in the middle of it. Leave the parchment-lined baking sheet aside.
  • Blend egg, olive oil, water, and parsley. Then put this mixture in a food processor, add cooked and chopped chicken and puree properly. Place rice flour and cooked rice into this mixture and stir to make the dough.
  • Roll dough onto the prepared baking sheet and put it in the oven. Bake for 12 minutes.
  • Take a rack out of the oven. Let the dish cool a little. Cut into small pieces and return to the oven for 8 minutes.
  • Remove the homemade treats, cool them, and serve.

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Festive Cat Cake Recipe

Festive Cat Cake Recipe

Linda Mathews
Homemade cat treats tuna-based recipes are highly demanded among those cat lovers who want to make their cats happy and healthy.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Round Cookie Cutter
  • Baking Paper
  • Plate

Ingredients
  

  • Mashed Sweet Potato
  • Tin of Tuna in Spring Water
  • Wheat Flour

Instructions
 

  • Drain a tin of tuna in spring water and place it in a mixing bowl. Combine tuna with mashed sweet potato and some flour to the bowl and blend this mixture properly.
  • Take a plate and put a round cookie cutter on it. Spread both with baking paper. Spread the mixture into the lined ring and spoon it out evenly.
  • Place the mixture on the fringe for 10 minutes.
  • Remove from the fridge and serve.

Salmon Slices DIY Cat Treats

Linda Mathews
When it comes to the soft dry cat food recipes, the salmon cat treats recipe given below is a favorite! It's quick and easy. Besides, it doesn't need a lot of ingredients but such taste cat snacks will make your feline feel good and energetic.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes

Equipment

  • Stand Mixer
  • Baking Sheet

Ingredients
  

  • Canned Salmon
  • 1 Egg
  • Wheat Flour

Instructions
 

  • Drain canned salmon and place it in a stand mixer. Stir it properly.
  • Add one egg, flour to the salmon, and blend well to get a well-combined mixture.
  • Spread the mixture onto the baking sheet and slice.
  • Preheat the oven to 340 F and place the baking sheet there for 20 minutes.
  • Remove it, cool your chewy treats, and serve.

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Homemade Cat Treats with Oats

Linda Mathews
Search for some easy cat treat recipes with all natural ingredients, focus on those that consist of oats or oat flour.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking Sheet
  • Rack
  • Food Processor
  • Spice Grinder (if you use oat)

Ingredients
  

  • Oat or Oat Flour
  • Canned Salmon or Tuna
  • Olive Oil
  • 1 Egg
  • Dried Catnip

Instructions
 

  • Take some oat flour or make it by yourself - grind oats in a spice grinder.
  • Preheat the oven to 350 F and place a rack in it.
  • With the help of a food processor, mix drained salmon or tuna, one egg, oat flour, olive oil, and catnip.
  • Form little balls from this mixture on a floured surface and put them on the baking sheet.
  • Place the baking sheet in the oven and bake for 10 minutes.
  • Remove a rack, cool, and serve to your kitty.
Homemade Cookies for Cats

Homemade Cookies for Cats

Linda Mathews
If you want to diversify your kitty's diet, try to make cat biscuits.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes

Equipment

  • Blender
  • Oven
  • Baking Paper
  • Rack

Ingredients
  

  • Fry Baby Food
  • Water

Instructions
 

  • Before making biscuits cats treats, heat up the oven to 350 degrees.
  • Take dry baby food and mix it properly in a blender. Then add some water to it and stir until you get a well-combined consistency.
  • Form small balls from this mixture, flatten and place them into the baking paper.
  • Place the rack in the oven and bake for 30 minutes.
  • Take it out, cool, and serve the cat cookies.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What can I give my cat as treats?

Above you’ll find some of the best homemade cat treat recipes that include canned tuna and salmon, chicken, rice, oat, etc. Check out these recipes one more time and include some of them into your tiny cat’s diet plan.

How do I make wet food into treats?

That isn’t so difficult to do. Just open a can of wet cat food, shake it out of the can and place it in a microwave oven for 2-3 minutes. Then cool and serve your homemade treat to your cat.

How long do homemade cat treats last?

Actually, your feline doesn’t need homemade cat treats every day. But if you want to pamper your furry ball, you can do this almost every day or several times a week.

Conclusion

Offering your kitty DIY cat food is a great choice to show your appreciation and diversify your cat’s diet. Besides, it doesn’t take much time to cook food for cats but you should realize that your cutie will necessarily meow ‘thank you’ to its caring and attentive master.