Healthy Treats For Your Cat At Christmas

Feline owners enjoy to give enjoyment to their
furry companions. Watching the look of enjoyment
on their faces while they eat, listening to the
satisfied purr, and getting that "blinkie-eye"
which says "I-wuv-you" is worth the expense.
Unfortunately, commercial treats have risen in
prices over the years while ingredients have
been known to cause health issues.

Avoid giving a cat unhealthy treats by making
them in the kitchen from available and natural
products. The process is no more difficult than
making cookies. Here are cat treats anyone can
make in his or her own kitchen.

Meat bites: Combine one egg, two tablespoons
finely ground oats, three ounces of leftover
non-spiced meat or sausage, and a pinch or two
of catnip. The last ingredient is optional, of
course. Combine in a bowl and mix well. Spray a
broiler pan with non-stick spray and using a
half-teaspoon measuring spoon, roll mixture into
balls. Broil for approximately five minutes, or
until the outside is crisp. Allow to cool and
store in airtight container.

Liver treats: Use liver pulverized in a blender
or baby food without onion powder. Combine
one-half cup powdered milk, one-half cup wheat
germ, one teaspoon honey and three ounces liver.
Preheat the oven to 350º and spray a pan
with non-stick spray. Use a half-teaspoon
measuring spoon and roll into balls. Flatten
with finger or fork. Bake for eight to ten
minutes. The treats should have the consistency
of fudge. Store in an airtight container. A zip
lock bag or vacuum bag works well also.

Senior chicken soup: For older kitties that
have trouble chewing crunchy treats, finely
shred a half-cup cooked chicken. Dissolve a
bullion cube in one-half cup warm water and pour
over chicken. Top with one tablespoon finely
grated cheese (the kind kitty likes most), mix
and serve.

Cheesy balls: In one bowl, combine two
tablespoons olive oil, one-half cup finely
grated cheddar or cheddar jack (whichever cheese
kitty likes most), and one egg. Mix well. In
another bowl, combine one-half cup whole-wheat
flour and one-half teaspoon catnip (or one
teaspoon fresh; more is okay). Add the flour
mixture to the wet mixture a little at a time
and mix well. The consistency should be soft
dough. Preheat oven to 300º. Using a
half-teaspoon measuring spoon, roll mixture into
balls, and place on ungreased cookie sheet.
Flatten balls and bake for 25 minutes. Allow to
cool, and store in airtight container.

Tuna nips: Spray cookie sheet with non-stick
cooking spray and preheat oven to 350º. In
one bowl, combine one can tuna in oil (do not
drain tuna first) and one large egg. Mix well,
mashing the tuna into tiny bits. In another
bowl, mix one-half cup each powdered milk and
whole- wheat flour. Add one-half teaspoon dried
catnip. Mix the dry ingredients into the tuna
mixture. Add small amounts of water until
mixture is a soft, sticky dough. Drop one-half
teaspoonfuls onto cookie sheet and bake for 25
minutes. Cool completely and store in airtight
container.

Making cat treats saves money, but also gives
the owner peace of mind by knowing that kitty is
receiving treats without potentially harmful
additives or preservatives. It is also a great
way to take care of leftovers any time of year.
If children get into the treats, they will not
be harmed

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These are a few ideas on how to make cat treats,
there are plenty more available online.
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http://www.dodsonandhorrellpetfood.co.uk

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