Recipe for Homemade Cat Treats
From LoveToKnow Cats
Now a recipe for homemade cat treats may be funny to some, but not to me – I wrote a whole cookbook for cats called No Catnapping in the Kitchen! Since I am new to LovetoKnow, I thought it would be fun to start off with a fun, fast and easy recipe for homemade cat treats. One thing I have learned since writing that book back in 1995 is that cats need a higher fat content in their diets, as well as Taurine, an amino acid. A lack of Taurine can cause cats to lose their eyesight and develop enlarged hearts and heart disease. This really comes into play if you are going to cook all your cat’s meals. I never suggest this. Instead, I offer fast and healthy recipes for homemade cat treats that you can cook for your cat. I always ask my readers and listeners to please first consult their vet to make sure what they are cooking is safe for their cat. Cats should never have onions, garlic or human milk, just to name just a few. My recipes are considered treats and should never be more than 10% of you cat’s daily diet.
Arabian Nuggets
I love these –- you can make them and store them in the refrigerator or freezer. They will keep for six months in the freezer and ten days in the refrigerator. This recipe will make 20 to 30 nuggets.
Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Spray 2 cookie sheets with non-stick spray
Ingredients
- One large can of tuna or mackerel packed in oil
- 3 tablespoons of chopped parsley
- 1 cup of crushed corn flakes
- Two tablespoons of wheat germ
- Two tablespoons of dried fish flakes – can be found in Asian super markets or some specialty stores
In a blender or food processor, blend your tuna or mackerel with parsley until it is a paste-like consistency. In a separate bowl, mix crushed cornflakes with wheat germ and dried fish flakes. Make sure your corn flakes are crushed well. I sometimes put mine in the blender to get them to the consistency of bread crumbs. Take small amounts of your fish paste and roll it into small balls, then roll it into your cornflake mixture and place on the cookie sheet. Bake for 7 to 10 minutes, or until golden brown. At this point, turn your oven off. Leave the door cracked for about 10 minutes. Then close your oven door and leave your treats in the oven to dry out. The more moisture you take out of your treat, the more intense the flavor becomes and the longer your treat will stay fresh (removing moisture helps to naturally preserve your treats). Freeze in plastic containers or ziplock bags. Take a few out a half an hour before you want to serve to enjoy your Arabian nuggets for your Arabian nights.
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