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!
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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!
Hello. If your cat doesn’t eat grain, what could you use to replace the flour? Thank you. I’d rather not feed my new cat anything except what cats eat in the wild…..But I’d really like to have some treats ready for my cat when she arrives….I want her to like me!
Neither of my cats are interested in these, and one of them will usually eat anything. The recipe also makes much more than advertised. I used a chapstick lid as my cookie cutter and ended up with over 700 treats.
Hi! Scout is super cute! Do you think that I can substitute the salmon for tuna? Thanks! :)
Thank you so much!! Yes, you could use that as a substitution!
Awe I’m sorry to hear that!
Has anyone tried these with canned tuna? (It’s Christmas eve & I’m in for the holiday, but forgot salmon for my Waffles????)
Hi there. I love your recipe. I am planning to make them for my friend’s cats for Christmas. I was wondering if these treats freeze well.
When you say, “Pulse the salmon and THEN finely chop, what is that meant to mean? Did you put it in the wrong order, or do you just chop it?
Hi, I changed the wording, thanks for letting me know that was confusing. I just meant that you’re putting in the food processor to chop it as finely as possible.
These look adorable. I’d like to make them for kitty christmas presents ahead of time. Since they only last 2 weeks in airtight container….could I freeze them? Then thaw out or would they get soggy when they thaw?
we love that resipy
Thanks, Anna!
My cat was not a fan but my dog loves them so they’re not going to waste!
Dogs always coming in to save the day. Thanks for sharing, Sophie!