{"id":36264,"date":"2024-02-02T16:45:05","date_gmt":"2024-02-02T22:45:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.farmandfleet.com\/blog\/?p=36264"},"modified":"2025-05-07T11:39:02","modified_gmt":"2025-05-07T16:39:02","slug":"cat-treat-recipes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.farmandfleet.com\/blog\/cat-treat-recipes\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Easy Homemade Cat Treat Recipes"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"give-your-kitty-a-tasty-treat-with-one-of-these-catapproved-recipes\"><strong>Give your kitty a tasty treat with one of these cat-approved recipes.<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n<p>If you want to pamper your feline friend with love and care, make them some of these irresistible cat treat recipes. They&#8217;re sure to have your furry companion purring with delight!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether you&#8217;re a seasoned pet-treat chef or just beginning your homemade pet treat journey, these five recipes from Blain&#8217;s Farm &amp; Fleet will ensure that you can effortlessly whip up some delightful treats for your beloved kitties. <\/p>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"1-salmon-biscuits\"><strong>1. Salmon Biscuits<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n<p>All the salmon-loving kitties out there are sure to enjoy these biscuits. Plus, you get to use your cookie cutter of choice to make them fun shapes!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Ingredients:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>1 can of salmon (or any type of canned fish)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1 egg yolk<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1 cup of oats<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Directions:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Preheat your oven to 350\u00b0 F. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Blend the oats in a <a href=\"\/food-processors\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">food processor<\/a> until they&#8217;ve turned into a flour. Then, drain and blend the salmon to get rid of any chunks.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li> Mix the oats, salmon, and egg yolk together until a dough forms. If the dough feels too dry, add a little water. If it feels too wet, add a little more of the oat flour. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Roll the dough out on a floured surface, until it&#8217;s about 1\/4-inch thick. Use a <a href=\"\/cookie-cutters\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">cookie cutter<\/a> to form the biscuits.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Place the biscuits on a <a href=\"\/parchment-paper\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">parchment paper<\/a>-lined <a href=\"\/cookie-sheets\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">cookie sheet<\/a> and bake for 15 minutes, or until they&#8217;re lightly browned. Cool before serving.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"2-kitty-jerky\"><strong>2. Kitty Jerky<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n<p>Looking for a super simple recipe for your cat? This kitty jerky only requires one ingredient, and the food dehydrator does almost all the work for you!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Ingredients:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Raw meat of your choice (chicken, turkey, beef, salmon, etc.)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Directions:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Using a sharp <a href=\"\/knives\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">knife<\/a>, cut the raw meat into two-inch pieces.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Arrange the pieces of meat in a <a href=\"\/food-dehydrators\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">food dehydrator<\/a>. Cooking time will vary based on your specific dehydrator model and the amount of meat you&#8217;re using. Refer to the dehydrator&#8217;s manual for exact drying time.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Check on the jerky regularly. It will likely take at least five hours before it&#8217;s done. <\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"3-catnip-cookies\"><strong>3. Catnip Cookies<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n<p>If your feline can&#8217;t get enough catnip, make them some of these tasty cookies. They take catnip to a whole new level!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Ingredients:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>1 can of tuna<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>2 egg whites<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1 tablespoon of <a href=\"\/catnip-cat-grass\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">dried catnip<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Directions:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Preheat your oven to 350\u00b0 F. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Beat the egg whites until they form stiff peaks. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Blend the tuna in a food processor to get rid of any chunks. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Gently fold the tuna and catnip into the egg whites. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Put small spoonfuls of the mixture onto a greased cookie sheet, and cook for 25 minutes, or until they&#8217;re lightly browned. Wait until they&#8217;re room temperature to serve.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"4-tuna-popsicles\"><strong>4. Tuna Popsicles<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n<p>Looking for something to feed your cat on a hot, summer day? Try out these easy, cat-friendly popsicles!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Ingredients:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>3 cans of tuna<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1\/4 cup of water<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Directions:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Drain all the juice from each can of tuna into a <a href=\"\/mixing-bowls\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">bowl<\/a>. Add the water and a tablespoon of tuna to the bowl, and mix.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pour the liquid mixture into an <a href=\"\/ice-cube-trays\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">ice cube tray<\/a>. Place in the freezer until completely frozen.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"5-sardine-bites\"><strong>5. Sardine Bites<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n<p>Have a kitty who loves fish? They&#8217;re sure to enjoy these tasty, bite-sized sardine treats!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Ingredients:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>1 can of sardines<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1 egg<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1\/2 cup of oat flour or wheat flour<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Directions:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Preheat your oven to 350\u00b0 F.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Blend the sardines along with the oil from the can in a food processor.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Mix the flour, sardines, and egg until a dough forms. If the dough feels too dry, add a little water. If it feels too wet, add a little more of the flour. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Roll the dough into small balls. Then, lightly flatten them on an ungreased baking sheet, and bake for 10 minutes, or until lightly brown. Cool completely on a <a href=\"\/cooling-racks\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">wire rack<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For more articles like this one, check out our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.farmandfleet.com\/blog\/tag\/cats\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Cats Blog<\/a>. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Whip up some tasty treats for your feline friend with these five cat-approved recipes, ranging from tuna popsicles to catnip cookies.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":27,"featured_media":36275,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[1506,1508],"tags":[747,1469],"content_type":[1373],"class_list":["post-36264","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-pets","category-home-family","tag-cats","tag-cooking-recipes","content_type-article"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.3 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>5 Easy Homemade Cat Treat Recipes | Blain&#039;s Farm &amp; 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