3 easy-to-make cat food recipes

Cat food recipes

Are you one of those extremely lucky ones who is parent to the most adorable cat(s)? Then we know that you are constantly ensuring that they get the best of care. One of the hardest things can also be leaving them when you are going out on a vacation or having to leave them kennels – which now you do not have to worry about anymore because there are amazing pet care providers who strive to keep your cat happy and healthy. 

One of the other main worries of a cat parent is their nutritional needs – understandably, you want your cat to have the best and most nutritious food to supplement their living. While they are a lot of brands providing a hoard of options for your pet’s food needs, you as a cat parent might want to cook some food at home from time to time. It is important to understand your cat’s nutritional needs and appetite – these can both be ascertained by a certified vet whose help you can also use to ensure that your cat maintains a healthy lifestyle. Cats usually need food that is rich in Vitamin A, Vitamin E, Thiamin and Riboflavin. 

Although researching all this before purchasing cat food can prove to be exhausting, it is always look up and know more about the brand you are buying from and the products they sell before deciding if you will be willing to give their food to your cats. You can be sure about what your cat is consuming and be less worried about the components of the cat food if you make it yourself! So here are some extremely simple cat food recipes that you can make for your pet baby – 

Salmon balls

What you need:

Boiled boneless Salmon – 1 cup 

Fish oil – 1 tbsp

Egg – 1

Boiled Brocolli – 1 cup 

How you make it:

1. Add boiled boneless Salmon and Egg into a food processor and churn until is a coarse mixture
2. Take them out, add boiled broccoli to the food processor and churn until it gets a coarse, grainy consistency – make sure both the Salmon and Brocolli is not process until smooth as it will make it hard to make them into balls
3. Combine all the ingredients with 1 tablespoon of fish oil and shape them into small balls at the size that is convenient for your cat 

Tuna Cake 

What you need:

Drained Tuna – 1 cup

Egg white – 1 

Flour – 3 tbsp 

Shredded cheese 

How you make it: 

1. Mix all the ingredients thoroughly 
2. Make the mixture into the size of little cupcakes and bake them for about 15 minutes at 175 degree Celcius

Tiny Omelette

What you need:

Eggs – 2

Shredded cheese – Half a cup 

Milk powder – half a cup 

Shredded vegetables – Broccoli and Pumpkin – Optional

How you make it:

1. Break the eggs and beat them until they are smooth and even 
2. Add in milk powder and a little bit of water (only if you feel like the consistency needs a little thinning otherwise mix only eggs and milk powder)
3. Pour it into a heated pan (non-stick one preferably) and wait till it cooks 

You can pour them in two batches 

1. Flip the omelette over and add in the shredded cheese and vegetables (quantity can be decided by you based on the size of the omelette)
2. Cover the pan and let it cook for 3-4 minutes 
3. Remove the omelette from heat and chop them into tiny pieces that will be convenient for your cat to consume