This tasty Catnip Cat Treats Recipe, which is sponsored by Bounty, is simple to make and will you have your kitty begging for more. All opinions are my own.
This is Charlotte. Charlotte is 12 years old, and getting up there in years. If you have ever had an older cat or dog then you know that they have something in common with kittens and puppies. They make a mess. You might expect a mess when getting your first pet since puppies and kittens can be messy. They need to be potty trained, cleaned, and taught not to get into everything. What you may not expect is the mess that can come from an older pet.
As Charlotte has gotten older, her habits have become messier. She rarely drinks from her water bowl without spilling water all over the floor. She drops bits of food on the ground. For these pet messes, I use longer lasting Bounty. Since Bounty is 2X more absorbent, I can tackle more pet messes per roll. I know Bounty can handle pet spills, but how would Bounty stand up against a bigger pet mess? Like a new first pet, Charlotte has started having potty issues. We keep two litter boxes for her because she is quite finicky about cleanliness. Sometimes she uses her litter boxes. Sometimes she tries to and has bad aim and misses. Sometimes she ignores her boxes completely and does her business wherever she wants.
Walking around our place can be dangerous because you never know where Charlotte has left a mess. If I have to get up at night, I carry a flashlight to make sure I don’t step on anything. A few times a week, I discover a mess like this.
When I do, I use Bounty and the mess doesn’t stand a chance. Bounty is more absorbent so the roll can last 50% longer, which is important when you are going through a lot of sheets, like I do. If you have a new pet making similar messes, then Bounty can help you tackle more pet messes per roll.
One thing you need to know when you get a new pet is that soon they will have you wrapped around their paw. Even as you are on your hands and knees cleaning up their mess, you still love them and want to do things that make them happy. One of the things that makes Charlotte happy is eating. She loves these Homemade Cat Treats that I make her, but to add some variety, I created a different cat treat recipe that contains catnip. If there anything my cat can’t get enough of, it’s catnip!
Catnip Cat Treats Recipe
They treats contain flour (like most store bought treats) which our vet has said is fine for our cat. Consult with your vet before giving your pet treats.
The cat treats take just minutes to make. Combine all of the ingredients in a large bowl.
After mixing the ingredients, you will have a sticky dough. Turn it on a floured surface and break off small pieces and roll them into balls.
Push the ball down with your finger to flatten it a bit. The goal is to have a treat the size of a nickel when flattened. Bake on a parchment lined baking sheet. Bake at 350 degrees for 20 minutes. Be sure to let them cool completely before serving them to your pet.
After making this Catnip Cat Treats Recipe, you will probably be left with a mess. Bounty to the rescue! It not only is the best pet mess cleaner, but it makes an awesome cat treat cleaner as well.
Of course, Charlotte was hanging around the kitchen most of time I was creating this Catnip Cat Treats Recipe. She can smell catnip and tuna from a mile away. When the treats had cooled off, Charlotte gave them the sniff test.
They passed! Next, it was time for a taste test. If you think these treats are too big for your cat, you can easily break them up. Charlotte loved them! Unfortunately for her, she only gets a couple each day. Though tasty, they are still treats and we use them to reward her when she goes in her litter box. I am hoping that this will encourage her to use her box all the time and make less messes. If that doesn’t work, I am glad to have Bounty, the #QuickerPickerUpper, on hand for the clean up.
Catnip Cat Treats Recipe
Ingredients
- 5 oz tuna in water drained
- 1 egg
- 1/2 cup flour
- 1/4 cup wheat germ
- 1/2 cup cornmeal
- 1/4 cup wheat flour
- 1/4 cup water
- 1/2 tablespoon catnip
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
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Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper.
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Mix all ingredients in a large bowl until combined.
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Form into a dough. Dough will be sticky.
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Place dough onto a floured surface.
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Pull off small pieces of dough and roll into small balls.
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Push the dough down so the treat is the size of a nickel and place on parchment paper.
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Bake at 350 for 20 minutes.
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Serve after cooled completely.
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Robin Rue (@massholemommy) says
I will be sure to send this to my Mother in law for her cats. I bet they will love them.
Jena says
So, I don’t have a cat. But my mom does. She will love this idea 🙂
Skye says
Beautiful cat! Sounds like she is a pillar in your family. I love Bounty paper towels too – they are so absorbent!
Beeb Ashcroft says
These are cute cat treats and I LOVE Bounty! Cheaper is NOT always better when it comes to items like paper towels.
dani cc says
I’m going to forward this recipe to my friends who have cats!
Amber NElson says
I want to try this for my cat. I bet she’d love it.
alexandria says
My sister makes my dog treats all the time. I love that you can do that. My daughter wants a cat…. oh boy.
michele says
Im making these as a gift for my sisters 19 year old cat! Thanks for the idea!!
Leah Herring says
I would have never thought to make cat treats on my own and the recipe looks easy enough to make!
Ana De- Jesus says
What a fab idea and great recipe too. I am going to pass this along to my friend whose cat despises normal catnip.
Tanya @ Mom's Small Victories says
What a beautiful kitty, Charlotte’s eyes are gorgeous! How sweet you came up with a cat treat recipe. Sounds like Charlotte is well loved.
Rachel says
We had cats growing up and we also grew our own catnip. They would go so crazy for it we had to put chicken wire around the plants! When they plants grew out beyond the wire cats could have a treat. 🙂
Kristen says
Aww I am not usually a cat person but Charlotte is beautiful. I know what you mean about doing anything for your pets! Our dog is such a handful but after being with her for 8 years, I don’t mind it anymore.
Debra says
How fun are these?! I need to make something for my dog that is homemade! I would be fun to make it myself!
Eileen says
Your cat is absolutely precious! I love Bounty. You catnip recipe is great. My sis has a cat, I am going to make these for her cat. I bet she will love them
Rose Sahetapy says
I don’t have cat, but I used to have a few dogs, and it’s true what you said, when they grew older they tend to make mess. The cat treat I found it great. Fresh homemade cat treat.
laura londergan says
although I don’t have a cat, we do have a dog and they so enjoy when we make treats for them. It’s just one way they can see we love them 😉
Heather says
We don’t have cats because my husband is allergic, but I love them! Definitely don’t like the messes, but I guess that comes with any pet ownership. These treats look great, will have to pass them along to my sister-in-law!
Nikka Shae says
What a healthy way to make treats for your pet. Your cat is so pretty too.
Monica Benavidez says
These are so cute! I may have to make some for our neighborhood cats to enjoy.
Mimi says
That’s a great recipe. I’ve never thought of doing them for my cats, but have for my dog. lol We always have to have paper towels around because our cats are older, and there are always accidents of some kind.
dani cc says
I’m going to share this recipe with my friends who have cats. Bounty paper towels are my most necessary item in life – besides food!
Julie @ Girl on the Move says
It’s been a few years since I’ve had a cat but this would have been super helpful when I owned a cat. Will definitely share this with friends with cats!
Siniciliya says
Your cat’s eyes are so beautiful! The recipe is also good, I am sure my Bussy Cat would love the treats
baylee says
hi! i’m planning on making these for my friend’s cats when i ship her a package next, but she’s severely allergic to fish. even though she won’t be eating these, if that wasn’t obvious, could i leave out the tuna? i’m sure she’d wash her hands right after treating them, but i wouldn’t want to take any chances. thank you!
Vicky says
Oh yes, I would definitely leave out the tuna if there is an allergy. You might want to try these would canned chicken if that helps. I have only made them with tuna so I can’t speak to how it would turn out.
Sharon says
I have always been told that tuna & the white of an egg are bad for cats?
Vicky says
By all means check with your vet as all cats have different dietary needs.
Christina Jackson says
Have you tried this with fresh grown at home catnip?
Vicky says
I have not Christina. That is a great idea though. If you try it, do let me know how it goes.
April says
Is there a way to make these gluten free?
Crystal says
So these need to be refrigerated?
Vicky says
Yes, I would refrigerate them.
Lacie says
Do you know how long these keep? I’m assuming its something that needs to be kept in a container in the fridge. Thanks for the tips!
Lacie says
Just now saw the comment above mine, whoops!!
Kelly mcgrew says
Do these come out crunchy or soft? Thanks!
Vicky says
They come out crunchy.
Mogie Williams says
Has anyone actually make these?
Pamela Davignon says
What kind of flour is it self risen or all purpose and is there a special catnip I need to buy
Vicky says
All purpose flour and no special catnip needed.
Scottie says
My cat is allergic to corn. What can I substitute for cornmeal?
Julie says
Okay I’m gonna have to make these. Especially since your advertising my baby girl clone. Adorable that’s my girls name, looks just like her!
Bonita Prickett says
How do we store these treats and hoe long are they good for?
Bonita Prickett says
I should have read the comments before asking earlier about storage. My apologies. I did make these treats and they had just come out of the oven. I had read on another recipe to use a coke bottle lid to make the treats so instead of rolling them and flattening them I just roll the dough out and cut little treats out with the bottle cap. Saved a lot of time and and a lot of mess. My cats are circling me right now because they smell the treats and as soon as they cool, they will be getting to try them. Thank you for the recipe. I’m sure they will be a hit!
Raven says
Any chance you might have a grain free way to make this? My cat has very sensitive digestion. whenever grain gets into her diet she violently throws up. Thank you!