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Homemade cat treats are so fun to make, and your cat will absolutely love these tasty salmon treats! I used just 3 ingredients to make these, so they’re super healthy and nutritious for your beloved pet.
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“Both my cats and dogs loved them!” – Michelle
Easy Homemade Cat Treats
You only need 3 ingredients to make these healthy homemade cat treats. And you might already have them all in your pantry. I love that these are real food ingredients, so I know my cat, Dill, is getting the best of the best.
It was such an honor to have this cat treat recipe printed in the August 2015 edition of Family Circle Magazine.
Three-Ingredient Salmon Cat Treats
Ingredients
- 10 oz. canned salmon undrained, tuna, mackerel, shrimp or even canned chicken will work
- 1 egg beaten
- 2 cups whole wheat flour
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Pulse 10 oz. of undrained, canned salmon in a food processor to chop as finely as possible.10 oz. canned salmon
- In a stand mixer, combine salmon, 1 egg (beaten), and 2 cups whole wheat flour until dough forms. If the dough is too dry, add up to ⅓ cup water. If it's too wet or sticky, add a bit more flour. The dough should be tacky but not sticky.1 egg, 2 cups whole wheat flour
- Roll the dough on a floured surface until about ¼-inch thick. Use a ¾-inch cookie cutter in the shape of your choice to create your treats.
- Place treats on a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake at 350°F for about 20 minutes. When they're slightly browned and crunchy, they're done.
- Allow to cool before serving.
- Store in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks.
Becky’s Tips
- Any 3/4-inch cookie cutter will work fine for these treats.
- I am not a medical professional. Please check with your vet for any allergies before feeding new foods to your cat.
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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How to Make Homemade Cat Treats Step by Step
Process salmon: Preheat oven to 350°F. Pulse 10 oz. of undrained, canned salmon in a food processor to chop as finely as possible.
Combine the ingredients: In a stand mixer, combine salmon, 1 egg (beaten), and 2 cups whole wheat flour until dough forms. If the dough is too dry, add up to ⅓ cup of water. If it’s too wet or sticky, add a bit more flour. The dough should be tacky but not sticky.
Roll the dough: Roll the dough on a floured surface until about ¼-inch thick. Use a ¾-inch cookie cutter in the shape of your choice to create your treats.
Bake: Place treats on a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake at 350°F for about 20 minutes. When they’re slightly browned and crunchy, they’re done. Allow to cool before serving.
How to Store
Let the treats cool completely before storing. Scoop them into an airtight container, like a mason jar or resealable bag. Store them at room temperature or in the pantry for up to 2 weeks.
They’ll be ready to hand out to your furry friend any time they need a treat. And these are healthy enough for them to eat (many) every day, so you can feel good about spoiling them!
Are people freezing the dough or the baked treat?
Freezing the dough would be better :)
How many of these can you give a cat in one day, and how many calories would that be?
Hi Charlotte, The serving size is 1 treat, so 11 calories each. How many you can give your cat depends on their size and diet.
So a couple of my cats absolutely love these, but they’re struggling to eat them. I’m not sure if I over handled the dough (I mixed by hand) or if I over baked them. I obviously did something wrong though with the process.
Hi Rebecca, it’s unlikely they were overmixed if mixed by hand. You could try baking them for a minute or two less next time, or add a little more water to the dough.
These turn out well and the cats enjoy them, but they should not be left at room temp. They develop mold at room temp within a week. The second attempt I even baked them extra long to try and get the as dry as possible but they still had mold by day 5.
Hi, I am wondering if I can use oat flour. Thank you
Yes, oat flour should work just fine!
Hi! I’m just wondering, what equipment do I need to make these? Please reply as soon as you can, as I need them ready for Monday.
Hi Abbie, you will need a food processor or blender, a hand or stand mixer, a rolling pin, and a cookie cutter.
How many little treats does this recipe make?
Hi Emily, this recipe makes 120 treats!
Can you freeze these cat treats?
Yes, you can!
Can I use canned sardiens instead of canned samon
Yes, but look for low-sodium versions that are packed in water rather than oil.
thank you for letting me know when you answered me I went right way to make them my 3 cats are OBSESSD with them. ( Even my 3 rabbits🐇🐇🐇🤣)
Do you know that Temptations have Wheat Flour in them?