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.
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.
📖 Recipe
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
Nutrition
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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Kelly mcgrew says
Do these come out crunchy or soft? Thanks!
Vicky says
They come out crunchy.
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!!
Crystal says
So these need to be refrigerated?
Vicky says
Yes, I would refrigerate them.
April says
Is there a way to make these gluten free?
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.
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.
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!
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!
Siniciliya says
Your cat's eyes are so beautiful! The recipe is also good, I am sure my Bussy Cat would love the treats
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.