How to Cook for Your Cat: 10 Must-Try Recipes for Feline Foodies

As a cat owner, you know that your furry friend deserves the best, especially when it comes to their meals. While store-bought cat food may be convenient, nothing beats a homemade meal crafted with love. In this post, we're diving into 10 must-try recipes that will not only satisfy your cat’s hunger but also give them a healthy, nutritious boost.

1. Tuna Cake

Ingredients：

• 1 can tuna, drained
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1 egg white
• ⅛ teaspoon shredded mild Cheddar cheese
• 4 peeled, cooked shrimp

Instructions：

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Spray 2 muffin cups with cooking spray.
2. Combine all the ingredients in a bowl and then fill the muffin cups equally.
3. Bake for 15 minutes. Invert onto a wire rack to cool completely.
4. Plate the cake and garnish cakes with shrimp.

Reference: https://www.allrecipes.com/recipe/265170/birthday-cake-for-your-cat/

2. Salmon Sweet Potato Cake

Ingredients：

• ½ 5-ounce can chunk-style skinless, boneless salmon in water, drained well
• ¼ cup finely chopped cooked chicken or turkey breast
• ¼ cup mashed sweet potato
• 1 teaspoon rice flour
• 2 tablespoons plain yogurt
• 1 teaspoon natural creamy peanut butter
  

Instructions：

1. Mash the salmon. Add diced chicken and mashed sweet potato and mix well.
2. Stir in the rice flour until it forms a dough.
3. Place a lightly greased 3-inch round cutter on the plate.
4. Spoon 1/3 cup mixture into the ring. Firmly pat mixture out into an even layer. Carefully remove ring. Make two of these patties.
5. Place in freezer for 15 minutes to firm up the patties.
6. To assemble cake. Spread peanut butter between the two patties.
7. Plate the cake and decorate top of cake with the yogurt.
   

Reference: https://www.dailypaws.com/cats-kittens/cat-nutrition/homemade-cat-food/salmon-sweet-potato-cat-birthday-cake

3. Tuna Cookies

Ingredients：

• 5 ounces canned tuna not drained
• 1 cup whole wheat flour
• 1 large egg lightly beaten
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
  

Instructions：

1. Preheat oven to 325 ℉. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Place the canned tuna in your food processor. Pulse until tuna is finely chopped.
3. Mix the tuna, whole wheat flour, and eggs together. Add the olive oil and mix well.
4. Scoop out the mixture with a tablespoon, place it on the lined baking sheet and flatten it slightly. Use a fork to press each piece of dough.
5. Bake for 15 minutes. Cool completely and store in an airtight container.
   

4. Egg Gravy For Cats

Ingredients：

• 1/4 cup diced celery
• 2 cups chicken broth
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 2 eggs
• 1/4 cup milk
  

Instructions：

1. In a large saucepan celery over medium heat until vegetables are soft. Add chicken broth, and salt. After it starts boiling reduce the heat to low and simmer for 30 minutes.
2. In a small bowl gradually add chicken broth, whisking continually until smooth.
3. In a separate bowl, whisk together eggs and milk. Add to the previous bowl, whisking continually until smooth.
4. Pour gravy back into the saucepan, and cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until gravy comes to a boil and thickens.
   

Reference: https://petsmotherland.com/how-to-make-cat-gravy/

5. Chicken Cookies

Ingredients：

• 1/2 pound of boneless, skinless chicken
• 1 cup of quick cooking oats
• 1 egg
• 1 very generous tablespoon of catnip
• 1/4 cup of flour
• 1/3 cup of water
  

Instructions：

1. Boil the chicken until cooked throughout.
2. Pulse the oats, catnip, egg, chicken and water in your food processor.
3. Mix all of the prepared ingredients in a bowl with the flour.
4. Knead the dough until it is no longer sticky. Flatten the dough and roll it out to a little less than 1/4-inch thick.
5. With a heart-shaped cookie cutter cut out your treats from the dough.
6. Heat the oven to 350 F. Place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and bake for 20 minutes.
7. Cool completely and store in an airtight container.

6. Salmon Cake

Ingredients：

• 1 can salmon
• 1 tablespoon cooked broccoli, mashed
• ¼ cup whole wheat bread crumbs
• 1 teaspoon brewer’s yeast
  

Instructions：

1. Combine all of the prepared ingredients in a bowl.
2. Mix until blended and serve.
3. You can store in the refrigerator up to 3 days.

Reference: https://www.lovetoknowpets.com/cats/homemade-cat-food-recipe

7. Mini Fish Tacos

Ingredients：

• 1 8-inch whole wheat tortilla wrap (Check the ingredients list to ensure that there are no artificial sweeteners, which are toxic to pets)
• 1 Inaba Churu Tuna with Salmon Puree Cat Treat
• 2 oz. fresh, wild-caught salmon filet, cubed
• 1/4 teaspoon catnip
• A small amount of extra-virgin olive oil
• Optional: 1/4 teaspoon shredded Parmesan cheese (Feel free to omit if your cat has dietary restrictions)
  

Instructions：

1. Take your cubed salmon filet out of the fridge and dry with a paper towel a few minutes before cooking, so it may reach room temperature. Heat a pan over medium-high heat (about 400 degrees Fahrenheit) and add a thin layer of extra-virgin olive oil.
2. Place the fish in the pan, cooking for 5 to 7 minutes on each side. (It’s cooked through when the fish flakes easily with a fork.)
3. After removing from the pan, allow the salmon to rest for about 3 minutes before chopping into kitty-bite-sized pieces. You’ll need two teaspoons of chopped salmon.
4. Using a 2-inch round cookie cutter, cut two rounds from the tortilla. Toss the scraps.
5. Spread 1/4 to 1/2 half of the Inaba Churu Tuna with Salmon Puree Cat Treat evenly over the two mini tortillas.
6. Top each taco with 1 teaspoon chopped, cooked and cooled salmon, 1/8 teaspoon parmesan and 1/8 teaspoon catnip. Serve immediately or refrigerate.
   

Reference: https://be.chewy.com/mini-fish-tacos-cat-treat-recipe/

8. Salmon Cookie

Ingredients：

• 6-7 ounces of canned salmon, with the juice
• 1/2 cup cornmeal
• 1/4 cup non-fat dry milk
• 1 egg
• 1 tablespoon cooking oil
• 2 tablespoons water
• 1 cup flour (whole wheat or all-purpose)
  

Instructions：

1. Combine the above ingredients (except flour) and stir.
2. Slowly add the flour, stirring well.
3. Flatten the dough and roll it out to a little less than 1/4-inch thick.
4. Using a knife, cut into bite-sized pieces about the size of your kitten.
5. Heat the oven to 350 F.
6. Place on an ungreased baking sheet and bake for 15 minutes.
7. Cool and store in an airtight container.
   

Reference: https://missmollysays.com/homemade-salmon-cat-treats-recipe/

9. Salmon Cookie

Ingredients：

• 10 ounces canned salmon (undrained)
• 1 egg (beaten)
• 2 cups whole wheat flour
  

Instructions：

1. Preheat oven to 350°.
2. Pulse 10 ounces of undrained, canned salmon in a food processor to chop as finely as possible. (10 ounces canned salmon)
3. 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)
4. 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.
5. 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.
6. Allow to cool before serving.
7. Store in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks.
   

Reference: https://www.thecookierookie.com/3-ingredient-salmon-cat-treats/

10. Meat Cookies

Ingredients：

• 5 oz can of chicken, with juice
• 1/3 cup yellow corn meal
• 1 egg
  

Instructions：

1. Preheat oven to 350 ℉. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Shred the chicken (and juice)in a bowl, and knead it to mush.
3. Add the yellow corn meal and eggs. Mix well.
4. Spread the mixture on the parchment paper to 1/4-inch thickness.
5. Using a knife, cut into bite-sized pieces about the size of your kitten.
6. Bake for 2-4 minutes. Cool completely and store in an airtight container.

Now that you have these 10 delectable recipes at your fingertips, it’s time to start cooking up some feline-approved meals. Bon appétit to your purring food critic! Don't forget to experiment, and most importantly, enjoy the joy of seeing your cat love every bite!