Homemade cat treats are such a fun thing to make, and your cat(s) will absolutely love you if you give them these tasty salmon cat treats! You only need 3 ingredients to make these, and they’re super healthy and nutritious for your beloved pet.
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What’s in these 3-Ingredient Cat Treats?
You only need 3 ingredients to make these healthy homemade cat treats. And you might already have them all in your pantry!
- Salmon: Use canned salmon for this recipe, or another canned fish.
- Egg: Beat the yolk and whites together before combining with the flour.
- Flour: I recommend using whole wheat flour for these nutritious cat treats.
I love that these are real food ingredients, so I know my cat, Dill, is getting the best of the best!
It was such an honor to have this cat treats recipe printed in the August 2015 edition of Family Circle Magazine.
Any canned, oily fish will work in this recipe, and your kitty will thank you for being so creative. Try tuna, mackerel, or even canned shrimp! You can also substitute canned chicken.
If you want the goldfish shaped cutter I used, Here’s my affiliate link to get one. If you prefer, use any cookie cutter that is about 3/4-inch.
Add up to 1/3 cup of water to the dough if it’s too dry. If it’s too wet or sticky, add in a small amount of flour until you get the right consistency. It should be tacky but not sticky.
They should be slightly brown and crunchy on the outside.
How to Store Homemade Cat Treats
Let the treats cool completely before storing. Scoop them into an airtight container, like a mason jar, or resealable bags. Store them at room temperature or in the pantry, for up to 2 weeks.
They’ll be ready to hand out to your furry friend any time they need a treat. And these are healthy enough for them to eat (many) every day, so you can feel good about spoiling them!
If you make this recipe be sure to upload a photo in the comment section below or leave a rating. Bonus points if you share a picture of your cats! Enjoy! You can also jump to recipe.
Three-Ingredient Salmon Cat Treats
Ingredients
- 10 ounces canned salmon undrained
- 1 egg beaten
- 2 cups whole wheat flour
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°.
- Pulse 10 ounces of undrained, canned salmon in a food processor to chop as finely as possible.10 ounces canned salmon
- In a stand mixer, combine salmon, 1 egg (beaten), and 2 cups whole wheat flour until dough forms. If the dough is too dry, add up to 1/3 cup water. If it's is too wet or sticky, add a bit more flour. The dough should be tacky but not sticky.1 egg, 2 cups whole wheat flour
- Roll dough on a floured surface until about 1/4-inch thick. Use a 3/4-inch cookie cutter in the shape of your choice to create your treats.
- Place treats on a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake at 350° for about 20 minutes. When they’re slightly browned and crunchy, they’re done.
- Allow to cool before serving.
- Store in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks.
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Becky’s Tips
- Any 3/4-inch cookie cutter will work fine for these treats. If you’d like to use the goldfish-shaped cutter in this post, here’s the link.
- I am not a medical professional. Please check with your vet for any allergies before feeding new foods to your cat.
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Did you make this? Leave a comment!
Aww, what a great and talented momma! Dill is so lucky to have custom treats. Pets are like our babies too,right? I’m sharing with all my cat lovers!
Aw thank you Laura!!! That is so sweet!
Wow, I’m so proud of you, Becky! These photos are beautiful, and they definitely deserve to be in a magazine :) I make my cat’s raw food because he has a really sensitive stomach and was really sick on normal cat food. Maybe he could eat these too! P.S. I love your cat! So adorable!
Thank you Andi! Such a sweet comment. Dill has a sensitive system too…I might message you to find out your cat food recipe…we spend SO MUCH on his special food. Thanks for stopping by!
Andi: I am intrigued with the idea of making my own cat Good! My Russian Blue, Molly Sue has a very sensitive stomach and I would ???? to try your recipe!! Thank you in advance……Jude
Becky, you really are the jack of all trades! These little cat treats are adorable- and so is Scout!
Thank you so much Shelby!!
Your kitty is precious! Definitely the perfect pet model. :) Congrats on your feature in Family Circle, by the way! That is amazing!
Thank you so much Ashlyn!
Sweetie, where did you get the adorable fish cookie cutter?
I got it from amazon! Here is the link! Thanks for stopping by :) http://www.amazon.com/Makins-USA-Clay-Cutters-Package/dp/B004HJ4AII/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1438705922&sr=8-1&keywords=goldfish+cookie+cutter
You have the best husband ever.. he gave you a cat for your birthday!!! I’m going to suggest this idea to Ryan :)
Ha!!! It was a good birthday :)
These pictures just KILLED me. How sweet! I think my own cat models will enjoy these treats quite a bit.
Thanks so much Sarah!!
Aw…Dill looks so cute! Beautiful pictures Becky! Maybe dogs would like these too?
Thanks Holly!! Scout definitely liked them too lol.
As a proud crazy cat lady, I’ve got to say I love seeing more of Dill! What a sweetie, and he looks like he’s on cloud nine with those homemade treats!
Thanks Michelle!!
It is so nice to see Dilly Bean get his fair, earned share of fame. Great job and fantastic photos of your sweet boy (and treats). …love your little guy.
Ha, he is very proud of his modeling debut :)
I have made these and my cats have not yet tried them there cooling off but i hope they like them.
They are a great idea