Healthy Homemade Cat Treat Recipes

3‑Ingredient Tuna Crunchies

A classic, simple treat most cats go wild for.

Ingredients:

  • 1 can tuna in water (drained)
  • 1 egg
  • 1 cup oat flour (or blend rolled oats into flour)

Instructions:

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Mix tuna and egg until smooth.
  3. Add oat flour and stir until a soft dough forms.
  4. Roll into tiny pea‑sized balls or flatten into small shapes.
  5. Bake for 12–15 minutes until slightly crisp.
  6. Cool fully before serving.

Storage: Refrigerate up to 5 days or freeze 1 month. https://amzn.to/4cI5Q50

Chicken & Catnip Bites

A protein‑packed treat with a fun twist.

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup cooked shredded chicken (unseasoned)
  • 1 egg
  • 1 tbsp dried catnip
  • ½ cup oat or whole‑wheat flour

Instructions:

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Combine chicken, catnip, and egg.
  3. Add flour gradually to form a dough.
  4. Shape into tiny patties or use a small cookie cutter.
  5. Bake 15–18 minutes until firm.

Storage: Refrigerate 5–6 days. https://amzn.to/4kRGZxC

Salmon Soft Chews

A great option for senior cats or picky eaters.

Ingredients:

  • 1 can salmon (undrained)
  • 1 egg
  • ¼ cup oat flour

Instructions:

  1. Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C).
  2. Blend salmon lightly so it has a paste‑like texture.
  3. Mix with egg and flour.
  4. Spread into a thin layer on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
  5. Bake 20 minutes until set but still soft.
  6. Cut into tiny squares with a pizza cutter.

Storage: Refrigerate up to 4 days. https://amzn.to/40sVS00

Pumpkin & Tuna Training Bits

Pumpkin is good for digestion and perfect in small amounts.

Ingredients:

  • ½ cup canned pumpkin (pure pumpkin only)
  • 1 can tuna (drained)
  • 1 egg
  • ¾ cup oat flour

Instructions:

  1. Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C).
  2. Blend all ingredients until smooth.
  3. Spread into a thin square and bake 20–25 min until firm.
  4. Cut into tiny training‑treat pieces.

Storage: Refrigerate 4–5 days or freeze. https://amzn.to/4aITTcM

Single‑Ingredient Dehydrated Chicken or Salmon

Super healthy — nothing added at all.

Ingredients:

  • Chicken breast OR salmon filet

Instructions:

  1. Slice very thin strips.
  2. Bake at 200°F (95°C) for 2–3 hours, flipping halfway.
  3. Treats should be dry and chewy, not soft.

Storage: About 2 weeks in an airtight container. https://amzn.to/4qS2jEE

Tested and approved by Max and Dexter.

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