Our feline friends are valued members of the family, and there’s hardly a better way to let them know how special they are than with treats made with love. Here are some of our favorite homemade cat treat recipes that are as nutritious as they are delicious. 

How to Add Nutrition to Any Recipe 

One of the best things about creating homemade cat treat recipes is that you have control over what ingredients to use. We both know your furry friend deserves only the best, so be sure to select nutritious and tasty superfoods for pets such as:

• Pumpkin
• Goat Milk
• Mushrooms
• Sweet Potato

Adding a natural pet supplement to your recipe is another great way to make healthy treats at home. You can also add supplements formulated to help support specific areas of your pet’s body and mind. Here are just a few you might want to try for your cat treats: 

• Fish Oil: Felines famously love the taste of fish, so they’ll be sure to go crazy over this blend of Icelandic sardines, anchovies, herring, and mackerel. The extra Vitamin E also helps the fish oil be better processed by the body. 
• USDA Organic Probiotics with Prebiotics: I custom-picked 12 living strains with powerful dosing of 5 billion CFUs to balance your pet’s intestinal microflora. 
• Calming Support: If your cat could do with a little extra zen, this unique blend of herbs, amino acids, neurotransmitters, and probiotics effectively promotes relaxation. 

5 Homemade Cat Treat Recipes Worth Meowing Over

1. Tuna and Catnip Delights

Ingredients:

• 1 can of tuna in water, drained
• 1 tablespoon of catnip
• 1 egg
• 1 cup whole wheat flour

Instructions:

• Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C).
• In a food processor, combine the drained tuna, catnip, egg, and whole wheat flour. Blend until you have a thick dough.
• Roll the dough into small, bite-sized balls and place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
• Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the treats are golden brown.
• Let them cool completely before serving them to your feline friend.

2. Chicken and Pumpkin Paw-sibilities

Ingredients

• 1 cup cooked chicken, shredded
• 1/2 cup canned pumpkin (not pumpkin pie filling)
• 1 egg
• 1 cup oat flour

Instructions

• Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C).
• In a large bowl, mix the shredded chicken, canned pumpkin, egg, and oat flour until well combined.
• Roll the dough into small balls or shape them like little paws.
• Place the treats on a baking sheet and bake for 15-20 minutes or until they're firm to the touch.
• Cool completely before treating your cat. 

3. Cheesy Salmon Bites

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup canned salmon, undrained
• 1 cup whole wheat flour
• 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 1 egg

Instructions

• Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C).
• In a bowl, mix the canned salmon (including the liquid), whole wheat flour, shredded cheddar cheese, and egg until a dough forms.
• Roll the dough into small balls or shape them into tiny fish.
• Place them on a baking sheet and bake for 12-15 minutes or until they're golden brown.
• Cool before serving, and watch your cat go wild for these cheesy delights.

4. Sweet Potato Munchies

Ingredients

• 1 cup cooked and mashed sweet potato
• 1/4 cup coconut flour
• 1/4 cup oat flour
• 1 egg

Instructions

• Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C).
• In a bowl, mix the mashed sweet potato, coconut flour, oat flour, and egg until a dough forms.
• Roll the dough into small balls and place them on a baking sheet.
• Bake for 15-20 minutes or until the treats are firm.
• Allow them to cool completely before letting your cat indulge.

5. Beefy Crunchies

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup cooked ground beef
• 1/4 cup grated carrot
• 1/4 cup oat flour
• 1 egg

Instructions

• Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C).
• In a bowl, mix the cooked ground beef, grated carrot, oat flour, and egg until well combined.
• Shape the mixture into small balls or squares and place them on a baking sheet.
• Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the treats are cooked through.
• Cool completely before presenting them to your cat.

6. Salmon and Cat Grass Biscuits

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup canned salmon, drained
• 1 tablespoon cat grass (available at pet stores or grow your own)
• 1 cup oat flour
• 1 egg

Instructions

• Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C).
• In a food processor, combine the canned salmon, cat grass, oat flour, and egg. Blend until a dough forms.
• Roll the dough into small biscuit shapes and place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
• Bake for 15-18 minutes or until the treats are firm and golden.
• Allow them to cool completely before offering them to your cat.

7. Pumpkin and Chicken Crunchers

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup cooked chicken, finely chopped
• 1/4 cup canned pumpkin
• 1/4 cup almond flour
• 1 egg

Instructions

• Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C).
• In a bowl, mix the cooked chicken, canned pumpkin, almond flour, and egg until well combined.
• Shape the mixture into small balls or squares and place them on a baking sheet.
• Bake for 12-15 minutes or until the treats are crunchy.
• Cool thoroughly before letting your cat savor these delightful crunchers.

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