How to Make Homemade Cat Food or Treats

Most humans see their cats as members of the family. They want their cats to be happy and healthy. One way to show a cat some extra special love is to make it homemade cat food. It is made from scratch so there are no concerns about what ingredients are in it, and it has no artificial preservatives. Homemade cat food is also less expensive than store-bought cat food.

Things You'll Need

  • 2 packages ground chicken
  • 2 to 3 small carrots
  • 2 to 3 cups macaroni
  • 2 tbsp. vegetable oil
  • Garlic
  • 3-qt. saucepan
  • 4 cups water
  • Frying pan
  • Food processor
  • 6 oz. of undrained tuna
  • 1 cup cornmeal
  • 1 cup flour
  • 1/3 cup water
  • Bowl
  • Rolling pin
  • Knife
  • Cookie sheet
  • Cooking spray
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Instructions

  1. Homemade Chicken Cat Food

    • 1

      Add water to saucepan and boil.

    • 2

      Add the macaroni and carrots to the water. Let cook until tender. Drain off the water.

    • 3

      Fry the chicken in the frying pan.

    • 4

      Add the macaroni, carrots, chicken, oil and garlic to a food processor. Grind until mixed thoroughly.

    Tuna Cat Cracker Treats

    • 5

      Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

    • 6

      Mix tuna, cornmeal, flour and water in a bowl with your hands.

    • 7

      Spread the mixture on the counter and roll to 1/4-inch thickness with a rolling pin.

    • 8

      Coat the cookie sheet with the cooking spray. Cut the dough into small bite sizes. Place them on the cookie sheet.

    • 9

      Bake the treats for 20 minutes. Let cool for 10 minutes. Serve.