This Catnip Cat Treats Recipe takes just 30 minutes to make! Feel good about what you feed your cat with these yummy treats which can made with items you already have at home.
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If you have a cat then you know how much you can come to love them and how you want to do things that make them happy. One of the things that makes my cat happy is eating her cat food. She also 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!
Ingredients
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 homemade treats.
Most of the ingredients that you will need to make these treats are things you probably already have at home. Most cat owners already have catnip and this recipe uses just ½ tablespoon. A little goes a long way! Tuna, flour, wheat flour, wheat germ, and an egg complete the recipe.
How to make this recipe for cat 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.
Of course, my cat was hanging around the kitchen most of time I was creating these catnip treats. She can smell catnip and tuna from a mile away. When the treats had cooled off, she gave them the sniff test.
They passed! Next, it was time for a taste test. If you think these homemade cat treats are too big for your cat, you can easily break them up. My cat loved these treats for cats! 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.
Catnip Cat Treats Recipe
Equipment
Ingredients
- 5 oz tuna in oil drained
- 1 egg
- ½ cup flour
- ¼ cup wheat germ
- ½ cup cornmeal
- ¼ cup wheat flour
- ¼ cup water
- ½ tablespoon dried catnip
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper.
- Form into a dough. Dough will be sticky.
- Place dough onto a floured surface.
- Pull off small pieces of dough and roll into small balls.
- Push the dough down so the treat is the size of a nickel and place on parchment paper.
- Bake at 350 for 20 minutes.
- Serve after cooled completely.
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Notes
Frequently asked questions
Always check with your vet before feeding your cat any homemade cat treat. These do contain flour, which is safe for cats to eat. Since cats are carnivores, I would limit the treats and flour consumption. Moderation in all things!
You can use an equal amount of canned salmon in this recipe.
You can keep them in an airtight container for up to a week.
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Robin Rue (@massholemommy)
I will be sure to send this to my Mother in law for her cats. I bet they will love them.
Jena
So, I don't have a cat. But my mom does. She will love this idea 🙂
Skye
Beautiful cat! Sounds like she is a pillar in your family. I love Bounty paper towels too - they are so absorbent!
Beeb Ashcroft
These are cute cat treats and I LOVE Bounty! Cheaper is NOT always better when it comes to items like paper towels.
dani cc
I'm going to forward this recipe to my friends who have cats!
Amber NElson
I want to try this for my cat. I bet she'd love it.
alexandria
My sister makes my dog treats all the time. I love that you can do that. My daughter wants a cat.... oh boy.
michele
Im making these as a gift for my sisters 19 year old cat! Thanks for the idea!!
Leah Herring
I would have never thought to make cat treats on my own and the recipe looks easy enough to make!
Ana De- Jesus
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
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
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
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
How fun are these?! I need to make something for my dog that is homemade! I would be fun to make it myself!
Eileen
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
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
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
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
What a healthy way to make treats for your pet. Your cat is so pretty too.
Monica Benavidez
These are so cute! I may have to make some for our neighborhood cats to enjoy.
Mimi
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
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
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
Your cat's eyes are so beautiful! The recipe is also good, I am sure my Bussy Cat would love the treats
baylee
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
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.
Christina Jackson
Have you tried this with fresh grown at home catnip?
Vicky
I have not Christina. That is a great idea though. If you try it, do let me know how it goes.
April
Is there a way to make these gluten free?
Crystal
So these need to be refrigerated?
Vicky
Yes, I would refrigerate them.
Lacie
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
Just now saw the comment above mine, whoops!!
Kelly mcgrew
Do these come out crunchy or soft? Thanks!
Vicky
They come out crunchy.
Mogie Williams
Has anyone actually make these?
Sharon
I have always been told that tuna & the white of an egg are bad for cats?
Vicky
By all means check with your vet as all cats have different dietary needs.
Pamela Davignon
What kind of flour is it self risen or all purpose and is there a special catnip I need to buy
Vicky
All purpose flour and no special catnip needed.
Scottie
My cat is allergic to corn. What can I substitute for cornmeal?
Julie
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
How do we store these treats and hoe long are they good for?
Bonita Prickett
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
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!
Cassandra
Old cat!
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