Homemade Cat Treat Recipes That Are Approved By Veterinarians

There are a lot of recipes out there for homemade cat treats. You can give your cat treats; however, they should not account for more than ten percent (10%) of your cat’s daily caloric intake. If you’re unsure whether your cat is getting the nutrients they need from the food they eat every day, then talk to your veterinarian.

If you decide to make homemade cat treats keep in mind that some foods can be toxic to your cat; so try to stay away from giving your cat the following foods: tomatoes, uncooked potatoes, raw and/or undercooked meats; garlic and chives; milk and dairy products; onions; dog food; liver; grapes and raisins; alcohol; chocolate; and raw eggs and meat.

Foods that are safe for cats include: cheese, cooked eggs, fish, and high protein meat. You can always observe your cat to make sure that they are not having any adverse response to the new foods that you introduce to them.

Below are two recipes that have been reviewed and fact checked by a veterinarian:

Tasty Salmon Cat Treat Recipe

Items Needed:

• Blender or food processor
• Baking sheet
• Stand mixer
• Bowl
• Oven
• Rolling Pin
  

Ingredients Needed:

• 10 oz. canned salmon
• 1 egg
• 2 cups flour
  
  

Baking Instructions:

1. Gently beat the egg.

2. Pour the salmon (without draining it) into a food processor or blender. Blend until smooth.

3. Pour all ingredients into a stand mixer. Mix until you have a smooth dough.

4. Roll out the dough to about 1/4-inch thickness.

5. Using a sharp knife or cookie cutter, cut out your cat treats.

6. Bake the treats for 15 to 20 minutes at 350 F.

Sardine And Flax Seed Treat

Items Needed:

• Oven
• Bowl
• Cookie Cutter
• Baking sheet With Parchment Paper Or Aluminum Foil
• Stand mixer or Food Processor

Ingredients Needed:

• 1  3–4 oz. package of Sardines
• ½ cup whole wheat flour
• 2 Tbsp. Flax seed
• ¼ cup catnip
• 1 egg
• 2 tsp. coconut oil
  
  

Baking Instructions:

1. Preheat the oven to 350.

2. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or aluminum foil.

3. Finely chop the catnip

4. Mix the flour, flaxseed, and catnip in a bowl.

5. Place the sardines, oil, and egg in the food processor or blender and mix until pureed.

6. Combine wet ingredients with dry, stirring well.

7. Flip the dough out onto a flour-lined flat surface.

8. Press to ¼” thickness with your hands, the dough will be sticky.

9. Cut out with your favorite shaped small cookie cutters.

10. Bake on a cookie sheet for 10–12 minutes.

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Notes: The following recipes have been reviewed and fact-checked by Dr. Paola Cuevas/MVZ, Veterinarian and written by Christian/American expat