Recipes for Baking Cat Treats

Need recipes for baking cat treats? Here are three very different kinds of treats that will keep your cat coming back for more.

Baking cat treats is easier than you think.

Most people bake treats for their human family, so why not bake for your feline friends as well? When you bake treats yourself, you know exactly what goes into them. There are no chemical preservatives added, and you control the ingredients so you don't have to worry about quality or allergens. The following recipes for baking cats treats make it easy to show your love for your cat by giving him or her something special now and then.

While these recipes for baking cat treats provide healthy snacks, they are just that - snacks. They shouldn't be used as a substitute for a regular balanced diet.

Similar to meatballs, your cat will find this recipe difficult to resist. Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (F).

Ingredients

• 1/2 Pound ground turkey
• 1/2 Cup grated carrots
• 1/4 Cup Parmesan cheese
• 1/2 Cup finely crushed crackers
• 1/4 Cup powdered milk
• 1 Egg
• 1 Tablespoon Brewer's yeast
• 1/2 Teaspoon salt

Baking Directions

• Using your hands as you would when making meatloaf, mix all ingredients together in a large bowl.
• Shape the mix into individual golf ball-sized nuggets, and arrange them in a non-stick baking pan.
• Bake for approximately 20 minutes until the balls are nicely browned and reach an internal temperature of 160 degrees F.
• Cool before serving. Freeze the leftover balls and reheat in microwave as needed.

Cat-shaped cat treats.

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 Cups wheat flour (Substitute white flour if your cat can't have wheat.)
• 1 1/2 Teaspoons catnip
• 1/3 Cup powdered milk
• 1/2 Cup milk
• 2 Tablespoons butter, softened
• 1 Tablespoon honey
• 1 Egg

Baking Directions

• Stir dry ingredients together in a large bowl.
• Mix in wet ingredients to form a soft dough. You can add a little more flour if the dough is too sticky.
• Turn out dough onto a non-stick baking sheet and roll out.
• Carefully cut the dough into bite-sized squares.
• Bake for approximately 20 minutes or until golden brown.
• Remove treats from the tray, making sure to break them apart; let them cool on a backing rack.
• Store in an air-tight container or freeze and thaw as needed.

Your cats are sure to love the flavor of this quick and easy treat. The recipe is small so you can make it fresh anytime you want to give your pets something special.

• Lightly toast one piece of bread in the toaster.
• Cut the toast into one-inch cubes.
• Brush the tops of the cubes with a little fresh fish oil.
• Lightly sprinkle the cubes with dried fish flakes.
• Bake in an oven or toaster oven at 350 degrees F until the cubes are a rich golden brown.
• Allow to cool slightly and serve warm.

There you have it; three tasty recipes for homemade cat treats. Once you're comfortable with making these recipes, don't be afraid to experiment a bit. Well-drained tuna makes a great substitute for turkey, and you can try substituting different kinds of flour until you create a treat with the texture and taste your pet truly loves. Just figure out what your pet's favorite flavors are, and try incorporating them into your recipes. It's really a process of trial and error, but you never know when you'll come up with something fabulous. Baking for your pet can be a real pleasure, and your cat will surely appreciate the special treatment.

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