Did you know that you can make your own cat treat recipes? Yes! And, they are so easy! Most importantly, even the pickiest cat won't refuse our crunchy Homemade Salmon Cat Treats.
With just a little effort, you can bake 500 kitty treats for a fraction of the cost of commercial cat treats, and the ingredients are sure to be more wholesome.
On top of that, it will help your cat maintain a healthy diet that, ultimately, every cat owner wants.
For a special treat, you can add a little catnip to the dough. Just don't be surprised if all of the neighbor's cats show up at your front door looking for cat snacks!
FAQ
Yes, canned salmon is generally safe for cats to eat in moderation. However, it is important to ensure that the canned salmon does not contain any added ingredients such as salt or seasoning that may be harmful to cats.
Stored in an air-tight container in the refrigerator, the treats will keep for up to a week.
The best way is to bake what you can safely use in one week. Then, freeze the cat treat dough and take it out and bake it as needed for more delicious treats.
Our kitties play a special part in our lives and it is great to be able to "treat" them now and again.
And, what better way to treat your furry friend than with a tasty salmon crunchy treat?
It is one of our favorite cat treat recipes, and I haven't seen a kitty cat yet that will turn down fishy treats 🙂
Homemade Salmon Cat Treats
Ingredients:
6-7 ounces of canned salmon, with the juice
½ cup cornmeal
¼ cup non-fat dry milk
1 egg
1 tablespoon cooking oil
2 tablespoons water
1 cup flour (whole wheat flour or all-purpose)
How to make these tasty kitty cat treats for your feline friend:
Heat oven to 350 F.
Combine all ingredients except the flour and mix well.
Slowly add the flour, stirring well until the dough forms. It is very heavy dough, so you may need to put on gloves and mix it by hand.
Place the dough on a floured surface and knead it a few times.
Flatten the dough and turn it over to coat with flour.
Roll out a little less than ¼-inch thick.
Using a sharp knife or pizza cutter, cut the dough into small, kitty-bite-size pieces.
Cutting the dough crisscross works well and gives you small squares.
You can also roll each of those squares into a ball and press them with your finger to make flat, round treats. (Children love to do this.)
Place on ungreased baking sheets and bake for 10-15 minutes.
Watch carefully as they can burn quickly.
If you don't want to bake them all at once, the dough may be wrapped well and frozen.
Store in an air-tight container in the refrigerator.
Makes approximately 500 treats.
Print this recipe for tasty salmon cat treats:
Homemade Salmon Cat Treats Recipe
Even the pickiest cat won’t refuse these crunchy homemade salmon cat treats. With just a little effort you can bake 500 kitty treats for a fraction of cost.
Ingredients
- 6-7 ounces of canned salmon, with the juice
- ½ cup cornmeal
- ¼ cup non-fat dry milk
- 1 egg
- 1 tablespoon cooking oil
- 2 tablespoons water
- 1 cup flour (whole wheat flour or all-purpose)
Instructions
- Heat oven to 350 F.
- Combine all ingredients except the flour and mix well.
- Slowly add the flour, stirring well until dough forms. It is very heavy dough, so you may need to put on gloves and mix it by hand.
- Place dough on a floured surface and knead it a few times. Flatten dough and turn it over to coat with flour. Roll out a little less than ¼-inch thick.
- With a sharp knife or pizza cutter, cut into small kitty-bite-size pieces. Cutting the dough criss-cross works well and gives you small squares. You can also roll each of those squares into a ball and press them with your finger to make flat round treats. (Children love to do this.)
- Place on ungreased baking sheets and bake for 10-15 minutes. Watch carefully – they can burn quickly.
- If you don’t want to bake them all at once, the dough may be wrapped well and frozen.
- Store in an air-tight container in the refrigerator.
- Makes approximately 500 treats.
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Karen Fetzer says
How would I make these grain free? Have a cat with grain allergy and she breaks out. So we do all 5 cats grain free, just easier. Thank you.
Kelley says
Substitute flour with coconut flour!
Carmen Faber says
Just found your great recipe, but would like to ask storage time? The recipe just says refrigerate and one comment you replied a week in fridge. Could the finished treats be frozen after baking? I would think they would keep this way as well?
Molly says
Yes, they may be frozen also 🙂 Just take out as many as needed and allow to thaw.
Rose Atwater says
I've never thought of making homemade cat treats! Most people only think about dog treats. Great idea! Thanks for linking up with Delicious Dishes Recipe Party!
Dee says
Sounds like the perfect treats for your pet. Thanks for sharing at Merry Monday!
Sophia,M.,McConnery says
Looks very good.Wish my cat liked the canned tuna and salmon.
MichelleCat says
Oh my gosh these look terrific. My cranky lady is 14 1/2 yrs old and have been thinking of slowly introducing her to homemade as she advances in age. Thank you!
Richard Hicks says
I am going to try these with our kitties. They LOVE salmon flavor cat food
Michelle Elizondo says
Oh wow! yum.
rachel cartucci says
I wish I still had a cat to make these for! I know my Lily would have loved these....but she died at age 20 last year.
Marike Smit says
I am really glad to have found this recipe! Just one question, how long will these treats last in the fridge, as I do not give my cats treats too regularly?
Molly says
I would say maybe a week. You can always freeze the dough and only bake what you can use in a few days, which would be the safer and ideal way 🙂
George says
Does it have to be stored in the fridge?
Molly says
Yes, for safety it does need to be stored in the fridge.
tami s says
I'm definitely going to try these. They look so easy and so much cheaper and healthier than buying ones in the store
Dorothy Boucher says
wow what a great healthy treat for the little love in your life, I know my cat makita she won't eat them only because she just doesn't eat treats or anything else but one brand of food Friskies.. I have tried so many .. oh well she happy I am happy 🙂 thanks for sharing and great recipe 🙂
TrippyCusp93 says
Thanks for sharing this recipe! It can be hard finding a good recipe for cat treats...it seems like dogs are the majority in that category. Anyways, my two fur babies are sure to love this!
Nena Sinclair says
I've got to try this for my cats, they love treats and I like the idea of making my own and knowing what's in them!