Many pet owners, including you, want to make healthy, homemadecat treats so your cat enjoys safe, tasty snacks without additives. These recipes use simple ingredients like tuna, salmon, chicken, pumpkin and oats, and are easy to customize for your cat’s preferences and dietary needs.
1. Tuna Bites: mix canned tuna, 1 egg, and ground oats; shape and bake 10-12 minutes at 175°C/350°F. 2. Salmon Crunchies: combine canned salmon, whole wheat flour and egg; roll thin and bake. 3. Chicken Puree Pops: blend cooked chicken with low-sodium chicken broth and freeze in ice cube trays. 4. Pumpkin & Tuna Cookies: mix canned pumpkin, tuna and oats; bake until firm. 5. Catnip Treats: add dried catnip to flour and egg for aromatic bites. 6. Salmon Jerky: slice raw salmon thin and dehydrate or bake low and slow until chewy. 7. Fishy Freeze: blend cooked fish with a little fish stock and freeze as cold treats. 8. Cheesy Chicken Bites: mix shredded low-fat cheese, cooked chicken and oats; form tiny nuggets and bake. 9. Pumpkin & Salmon Muffins: mini muffins with pumpkin, flaked salmon and egg. 10. Tasty Sardine Mash: mash sardines, bind with egg and bake small rounds. 11. Egg & Catnip Omelet: lightly scrambled egg with a pinch of catnip served cooled. 12. Sweet Potato Chews: thinly sliced sweet potato baked until leathery. 13. Tuna & Herb Rolls: tuna mixed with chopped parsley, formed into rolls and gently baked. 14. Broth Pops: freeze low-sodium bone broth into lickable cubes. 15. Yogurt Drops: plain unsweetened yogurt dropped on a tray and frozen for occasional treats (only if your cat tolerates dairy).
When you make treats, keep portions small, introduce new ingredients slowly and watch for any reactions. Avoid onion, garlic, chocolate, grapes and xylitol. Store baked treats in the fridge for several days or freeze for longer. Homemade treats let you control quality and cater to your cat’s tastes while strengthening your bond during snack time.
