Note: When making homemade cat treats, stay away from milk or pork as both can cause diarrhea in cats. Chocolate is another no-no for cats (and dogs). The chemical makeup of chocolate can, in rare cases, be deadly to our feline friends.
CAT TREAT RECIPES!!
Cat Chow Cookies
1 1/4 C. whole-wheat flour
1/4 C. soy flour
1/4 C. water
1 egg
2 T. wheat germ
2 T. molasses
2 T. margarine
1 t. organic catnip
Preheat oven to 350°F.
In a large mixing bowl, stir together the flours, liquid, egg, wheat germ, molasses, margarine and catnip.
Lightly flour a rolling pin. Roll out the batter on a greased cookie sheet. Cut into 1/2-inch pieces. Bake 20 to 22 minutes.
Allow to cool before serving. Store the leftovers in an airtight container in a cool place.
From "Real Food for Cats: 50 Vet-Approved Recipes to Please the Feline Gastronome" by Patti Delmonte
Finicky Feline Meal
1 C. chicken, boiled
1/4 C. steamed fresh broccoli
1/4 C. steamed shredded carrots
chicken broth
Mix all the ingredients with enough chicken broth to hold it together. This same recipe can be used with fish (broil until it flakes.) And you can also vary the recipe by adding rice or other vegetables. Do not use tomatoes or onions.
Heavenly Sardine Treat
2 flat cans of sardines in oil
2/3 C. cooked rice
1 T. Liver
1/4 C. Parsley, chopped
Combine all ingredients. Stir with a wooden spoon to break up sardines into bite-sized pieces. Store unused portion in refrigerator, tightly covered.
Kitty Kisses
1 Can (or bag) of cat food
Ziploc bag with the corner cut
cat nip (optional)
Put cat food and optional cat nip in blender or food processor and mix until it looks to be like frosting.
Put the mixture into the Ziploc bag and squeeze little droppings, or "kisses" onto a cookie sheet and bake in 300 degrees F. Time depends on how big the kisses are..... small are about 15 minutes.
Tasty Tuna Treats
8 oz. can tuna packed in oil
2 cups white or yellow cornmeal
2 cups flour
3/4 cup water
2/3 cup canola or vegetable oil
1/2 teaspoon salt
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a small mixing bowl, mix the cornmeal and flour. In a separate bowl, mix together the tuna with the oil, the water, vegetable oil and salt. Add the flour mixture a small amount at a time, mixing well to make sure the dry ingredients completely incorporate into the wet mixture. Roll the dough on a floured surface to about 1/4 inch thickness. Cut into small pieces and bake on a greased cookie sheet for 25-30 minutes. Store in the refrigerator in an airtight container.
