Cats are strict carnivores (not omnivores like us) and their digestive system is fully adapted to optimal digestion of protein from animal. For this reason, although they can benefit from the moderate introduction of certain fruits and vegetables beneficial to their he alth (from 10% to 15% of their daily diet at most), the cat's diet must provide a high content ofgood quality meat , such as beef, chicken, turkey, fish or offal, among others.
Among the aforementioned proteins of animal origin, chicken (particularly the breast) stands out as one of the most beneficial meats for our felines due to its high nutritional content and low fat content, and can even be introduced in the diet of obese cats.
If you are considering the option of making homemade recipes for your cat, we have prepared a list on our site with5 chicken recipes for cats very easy to make that will also be delicious for the exquisite palate of your feline. Read on to discover them!
Homemade chicken liver pâté for cats
The texture, aroma and flavor of pâtés are very stimulating for our felines, even for kittens. Although you can find several brands in pet supply stores, you can also make very tasty and fresh homemade pâtés to whet the appetite of your feline companions.
On this occasion, we will teach you how to prepare pâté with chicken liver for cats, but you can also use bovine viscera, tuna, salmon and various other meats to make homemade pâtés.
Ingredients
- 4 chicken liver units
- 1 tablespoon mashed sweet potato or cooked potato
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh parsley
Elaboration
- We will start by taking a small saucepan to boil the chicken livers for 2 or 3 minutes.
- Afterwards, we process or mash the livers and the mashed sweet potatoes or potatoes with a fork until we obtain a consistent paste. Once we have the puree ready, add the liver and mix well.
- Finally, we add the olive oil and parsley to our preparation and wait for the pâté to be at room temperature to offer it to our cat.
two. Chicken and pumpkin meatballs for cats
In this recipe we will also have the properties of olive oil for cats and the anti-inflammatory and digestive action of turmeric to please the appetite of our felines and also benefit their he alth with natural and fresh ingredients. See below how to prepare these exquisite chicken and pumpkin meatballs for your cat:
Ingredients
- 1 cup chicken meat
- ½ cup pumpkin puree
- 1 egg
- 1/4 cup cottage cheese
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon turmeric
- 1/3 cup rice flour
- ½ cup organic oatmeal
Elaboration
- To start making these meatballs for cats, we will cut the chicken meat into very small pieces.
- Then we mix all the ingredients, amalgamating the solids and liquids well.
- When we obtain a consistent dough, with a good binder, we can now shape our meatballs, making small balls with our hands.
- Now, we will batter our meatballs with the organic oatmeal. If you prefer, you can use barley, flax, or whole wheat flour in place of the oatmeal.
- Next, we take a previously oiled baking sheet and take our chicken and pumpkin meatballs to the oven preheated to 160ºC for around 12 or 15 minutes.
- When they are well cooked, we remove the meatballs from the oven and wait for them to cool before offering them to our felines.
- This preparation can be kept in the refrigerator for 5 or 6 days, or in the freezer for up to 3 months.
3. Tasty dehydrated chicken snacks
Snacks or treats are very useful not only to please the demanding palate of our felines, but also to stimulate their learning and reward their effort by proposing new activities, tasks and intelligence games. Positive reinforcement in cats as a method of education is precisely based (speaking in a very simplified way) on rewarding the positive actions and behaviors of our cats to encourage their assimilation and subsequent execution, in addition to stimulating their physical, cognitive, emotional and social capacities..
For this reason we suggest you make your own he althy and natural chicken snacks to please and teach your cat. As you will see, the elaboration process is very simple and to make them you only need 4 cheap and easy-to-find ingredients.
Ingredients
- Chicken breast (1 unit)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Fresh parsley
- Organic oatmeal
Elaboration
- The first step in making these delicious homemade snacks for your cat is to cut the chicken breasts into thin slices or strips.
- Then, with the help of kitchen paper, we will dry these slices one by one on their entire surface.
- Next, we will brush them one by one with the olive oil and season them with finely chopped fresh parsley.
- Now, we place our chicken slices on a previously oiled plate and we will take them to medium heat (previously heated to 180ºC) for approximately 15 minutes (or until we see a golden appearance on the bottom of the slices.
- Then, we will turn the slices over and leave them for another 15 minutes in the oven.
- We will wait until our chicken snacks are at room temperature to offer them to our cats.
- If you want, you can freeze your homemade snacks for up to 3 months or keep them in the fridge for about a week.
4. Homemade chicken and carrot ice cream for your cat
You are probably wondering, can cats eat ice cream? The truth is that, when summer approaches, we must be especially attentive to the he alth of our cats to prevent dehydration or heat stroke. A great way to keep your cat well-hydrated and refreshed on warmer days is to make them some tasty homemade ice cream with beneficial ingredients.
Probably, when we talk about preparing homemade ice cream, you think of sweet recipes with tasty fruits of the season. However, it is also possible to prepare homemade popsicles or ice cream for your feline very protein using chicken, turkey or tuna meat. In this opportunity, we will teach you how to make an exquisite and he althy homemade chicken and carrot ice cream for your pussycat. Read on for the full recipe!
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup chicken
- 1 medium carrot, finely grated
- 1/2 cup of rice milk or plain yogurt without sugar and without lactose
- 1 pinch of turmeric
Elaboration
- To start, we will boil the chicken and, when it is at room temperature, we will shred it.
- Then, we will process all the ingredients until we obtain a homogeneous mixture free of lumps.
- We pour our preparation into a container to make popsicles or ice cream, cover it with paper and a rubber band, and take it to the freezer. If you don't have a specific container to make ice cream, you can make small homemade popsicles in the ice buckets.
- When the ice creams have reached the right consistency, all you have to do is unmold them and offer them to our kitties. Of course, these chicken and carrot popsicles are supplements to the diet of cats and should be offered in moderation.
5. Chicken, Pea and Oatmeal Crackers for Cats
The last of our chicken recipes for cats proposes you to prepare some nutritious homemade cookies that can complement your feline's diet, as well how to function as prizes when teaching your cat. In this opportunity, we will combine the lean protein of the chicken breast with the vitamins and minerals of the peas, in addition to betting again on the multiple properties of turmeric. The step by step to prepare it is detailed below, don't get lost.
Ingredients
- 1 cup chicken breast
- 1 tablespoon precooked peas
- 1 egg
- 1/2 cup whole wheat flour
- 1/2 cup organic oatmeal
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon turmeric
Elaboration
- First, we will boil the chicken with water and shred it.
- Then, we will process the shredded chicken, the previously cooked peas, the egg and the oil until we obtain a consistent and homogeneous mass.
- Then, we will add the flour, the oatmeal and the turmeric and mix the dough vigorously with the help of a spoon, spatula or a whisk.
- To get our cookies to work and give a beautiful shape, we will take the obtained dough to the fridge for about 1 hour.
- Then, we can spread the dough out on a floured counter and cut the cookies in the way we like best, using a mold if necessary.
- On an oiled and floured plate, arrange our cookies and take them to the oven previously heated to 180ºC for approximately 15 minutes (or until they are well cooked and slightly golden).
- When they are at room temperature, we can offer these delicious chicken, peas and oatmeal cookies to our kittens.
Discover more homemade recipes for cats
Varying our feline's diet from time to time, either through treats or homemade recipes, is a great way to improve the bond and offer an extra in the daily enrichment. For this reason, on our site we offer you many other ideas, such as recipes for treats for cats, homemade recipes for kittens or some wonderful homemade cookies for cats.
Also, for special occasions you can prepare a delicious meatloaf for cats or one of our homemade gourmet recipes for cats, delicious! !
