6 Easy-to-Make Cat Treats
Cat treats are fantastic ways to train, reward, or show your love for your cat. If you had thought that homemade cat treats are difficult and time-consuming to make, then here is a list of healthy cat treats that are made using just three ingredients and are super tasty too.
1. Salmon treats
This is a definite winner when it comes to easy and healthy cat treats that can be made at home. Make a dough using shredded canned salmon, one egg, and one cup of whole wheat flour. Roll the dough on a clean surface and cut it into small shapes. Bake the cookies in the oven for about 15-20 minutes until the surface turns golden brown. Cool and freeze the cookies.
2. Baked chicken treats
Cut chicken into thin slices. Season it with a pinch of salt and some catnip powder and place it on a baking tray. Bake this for 1.5-2 hours until the chicken turns crispy. Cool and store this in an airtight container. This is a great treat your cat will definitely love.
3. Tuna treats
Another perfect cat treat that you can make is by using tuna. Shred tuna into small pieces. Whisk two eggs well and add some catnip to it. Add the tuna to the egg mix and cook it as you would cook an omelet on an open pan. Cut this into small pieces and serve it as a treat over the day. This needs to be made fresh as it doesn’t taste good when frozen.
4. Chicken and egg whites
Whisk egg whites from two eggs until they turn thick and form peaks. Shred chicken into small pieces. Mix the chicken pieces with the eggs and add a pinch of salt. Place small spoon-sized servings on a baking tray. Bake until the mix is crispy.
5. Mackerel treats
This is one more healthy cat treat that is easy to make and super tasty too. Take canned mackerel and shred it finely in a processor. Mix it up with some breadcrumbs and a little vegetable oil and form a dough. Pinch small portions of the dough and place them in a baking tray. Bake for 20 minutes. Wait until the treat firms up, and then store it in an airtight container in the fridge.
6. Coconut tuna treats
Mix in a food processor some canned tuna, coconut flour, and catnip. Make small balls out of the dough and press it flat using the thumb. Add to a baking tray and bake for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown. This gets slightly hard on the outside but chewy on the inside and can be frozen for a couple of months.
All these healthy cat treats are easy to make and require just three ingredients. Try these out and treat your cat without the guilt of feeding them unhealthy and fattening packaged food.