4 DIY Cat Treat Recipes You Need to Try

Tuna Catnip Treat Recipe

Ingredients:

• 1 can of tuna in water, drained
• 1 egg, beaten
• 1 tablespoon of catnip

Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to 175°C and line a baking sheet with baking paper.
2. In a bowl, combine the drained tuna, beaten egg, and catnip. Mix well until everything is thoroughly combined.
3. Using a teaspoon or your hands, shape the mixture into small, bite-sized balls or flatten them into tiny discs.
4. Place the treats onto the prepared baking sheet.
5. Bake in the preheated oven for about 10-12 minutes or until the treats are firm and slightly golden.
6. Allow the treats to cool completely before giving them to your cat. Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Chicken And Sweet Potato Cat Treat Recipe

Ingredients:

• 1 cooked chicken breast, shredded
• 1/2 cup cooked sweet potato, mashed
• 1 tablespoon olive oil

Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to 175°C and line a baking sheet with baking paper.
2. In a bowl, combine the shredded chicken, mashed sweet potato, and olive oil. Mix well until the ingredients are well combined.
3. Scoop up small portions of the mixture and roll them into bite-sized balls or flatten them slightly into discs.
4. Place the treats on the prepared baking sheet.
5. Bake in the preheated oven for approximately 15 minutes or until the treats are firm and lightly browned.
   Allow the treats to cool completely before serving. Store any extras in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Minced Beef Cat Treat Recipe

Ingredients:

• 500g beef mince
• 2 eggs, whisked
• 2 tablespoons catnip

Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to 165°C and line a baking sheet with baking paper.
2. In a bowl, combine the beef mince with whisked eggs and catnip.
3. Spread mixture on a foil-lined baking tray.
4. Bake for 8-10 minutes.
5. Remove from oven and drain any excess fat. Leave to dry and cool before serving to your cat.

Crunchy Salmon Cat Treat Recipe

Ingredients:

• 1 can of pink salmon (undrained)
• 1 egg
• 1 cup of oat flour (you can make this by grinding oats in a food processor) or whole wheat flour.

Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to 175°C and line a baking sheet with baking paper.
2. In a bowl, combine the pink salmon (including the liquid) and egg. Mix well until the mixture is well combined.
3. Gradually add the oat flour to the mixture, stirring as you go, until a thick dough forms.
4. Roll out the dough on a floured surface to about 1cm thickness.
5. Use a knife or cookie cutters to cut the dough into small squares or desired shapes.
6. Place the cut treats onto the lined baking sheet.
7. Bake in the preheated oven for approximately 12-15 minutes or until the treats are golden and crispy.
8. Allow the treats to cool completely before giving them to your cat.