Many guardians wonder if pâté is a good food for their cats or if it can cause digestive problems. The benefits provided by the pâté in the nutrition of our kittens will depend mainly on the ingredients that we use in the preparation.
Therefore, we will always base our homemade recipes for cats on good quality meats (veal, beef, turkey, chicken, fish, etc.), also incorporating vegetables recommended for cats, such as pumpkin, carrot or spinach. Eventually, we can also incorporate eggs, low-fat cheese (cotagge), vegetable milk, rice or wholemeal pasta to complement the recipe, making it more attractive and nutritious for our cats.
However, pâtés should not be the basis of a cat's diet, especially adult cats. Although we incorporate adequate proportions of essential nutrients in our pâtés, our cats will also need to eat solid food, since their teeth are prepared and designed for it: they need mechanical action to keep them clean.
For adult cats, patés can be offered as a reward for good behavior or simply as a way to please and show affection 2-3 times a week. However, pâtés can be a very good homemade food option for elderly cats or homemade food for kittens who are finishing weaning and starting to try new foods, as they facilitate digestion and do not need to be chewed.
Do you want to know how to prepare very tasty and he althy pâtés for your feline companion? So keep reading this article on our site to discover 5 pâté recipes for cats.
1. Chicken liver pâté for cats
The chicken liver pâté is a classic not only for cats, but also in international cuisine. In addition to being very tasty for our cats, chicken liver also provides proteins, vitamins, iron and other minerals that help strengthen their immune system and, therefore, improve their physical resistance.
For cats puppies and the elderly, it is also an excellent ally in the fight against anemia. In our recipe, we also incorporate the anti-inflammatory, digestive and antioxidant properties of turmeric.
Next, we show you how to prepare homemade chicken liver pâté for your cat:
Ingredients
- 400 grams of chicken liver (if you want, you can also include the hearts)
- 1/2 cup finely chopped raw spinach
- 1/3 cup non-dairy rice milk (preferably brown)
- 1/3 cup oatmeal (preferably organic)
- 1 teaspoon turmeric (optional)
Elaboration
- If you have recently purchased fresh livers, you can cook them directly in just water for 2-3 minutes, until they are completely cooked inside and out. If the liver is frozen, you will need to let it thaw before cooking.
- When the livers are at room temperature, we will process them together with the non-dairy milk and the oatmeal.
- We will add the finely chopped spinach and turmeric to finish the preparation.
- With the chicken liver pâté finished, you can now serve it to your kitty.
two. Salmon pate for cats
The salmon is one of the noblest fish that we can offer to our feline, due to its high contribution of lean proteins, fatty good as omega 3, vitamins and minerals. Next we will explain how to prepare a nutritious recipe for salmon pâté, ideal for cats of all ages. But in addition, on our site you can also learn how to make delicious salmon muffins.
Ingredients
- 300 grams of fresh salmon without skin or 1 can of oiled or natural salmon
- 1 tablespoon cottage cheese
- 1/2 grated carrot
- Fresh parsley, finely chopped
Elaboration
- If you choose to use fresh salmon, the first thing you should do is cook it quickly. You can heat a pan with a little olive oil and simply cook for three to four minutes on each side of the salmon fillet. If you bet on the can of salmon, you can skip this step.
- With the salmon already cooked at room temperature, mash it with a fork to shred it.
- Then add the cottage cheese, the finely grated carrot and the parsley. Mix well until a homogeneous pâté is obtained.
- Clever! Now you will be able to see how your cat enjoys this tasty homemade salmon pâté recipe.
3. Homemade chicken and green bean pâté for cats
This Chicken and Green Bean Pâté offers lean protein, ideal for overweight or obese cats, but also shows a high fiber and vitamin content. Green beans have a good supply of water, being ideal for helping to hydrate your feline and prevent dehydration.
To complement our recipe, we also incorporate garlic, which is a powerful natural antiparasite for dogs and cats, however, it should be offered in a limited way and in small quantities, as an excess of this food can reach become toxic.
We explain how to prepare this beneficial chicken and green bean pâté for your cat:
Ingredients
- Chicken breast or leg (1 unit)
- 1/2 cup precooked green beans
- 1 tablespoon (soup) of natural yogurt without sugar (you can also use Greek yogurt)
- 1/2 garlic, grated or finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon flax meal
Elaboration
- First we cook the chicken breast with water and wait until it is at room temperature to continue with the recipe. If you want to cook the beans together with the chicken, you must remember that these vegetables require a longer cooking time than chicken meat. Therefore, you should remove the breast from the water and continue cooking the beans, or cook them separately (which is more recommended).
- With the chicken already at room temperature, process the breast and beans until a smooth paste is obtained.
- Then, add the yogurt, garlic and flax meal. We mix everything neatly and we already have our cat pâté ready.
4. Tuna pate for cats
This recipe is ideal for those days when we don't have as much time to spend in the kitchen, but we don't want to avoid offering our felines an exquisite homemade preparation. Using canned tuna, we can prepare a nutritious and cheap pâté in just 5 minutes
However, remember that you should not regularly offer canned tuna to your kittens, since canned tuna contains a lot of sodium and other chemicals that can be toxic in high concentrations. To enjoy all the benefits of tuna for cats, you will need to give preference to fresh tuna.
Ingredients
- 1 can of tuna in oil (you can use natural tuna and add 1 tablespoon of olive oil to the preparation).
- 1/2 cup of sweet potato puree boiled in water (you can use potatoes if you don't have sweet potatoes).
- 1 tablespoon (soup) oatmeal (if organic, better).
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon.
Elaboration
- To make this express pâté for your cat, you only need to open the can and mix the fish with the other ingredients, until you get a homogeneous and consistent mixture.
- Then you can satisfy your kitty's appetite. Simple, fast and exquisite!
5. Meat and pumpkin pâté for cats
The pumpkin is an excellent vegetable for cats, especially when we combine its vitamins and fibers with the proteins and minerals of the meat beef or lamb. This combination allows us to produce a highly nutritious and easily digestible natural cat food, ideal for preventing and combating constipation in cats. To make our recipe even more nutritious, we also incorporate brewer's yeast, one of the best natural supplements for cats.
Ingredients
- 300 grams ground beef or lamb
- 1/2 cup pumpkin puree (you can also use zucchini)
- 1/2 cup broth without onion
- 1 teaspoon grated cheese
- 1 teaspoon brewer's yeast
Elaboration
- First, we cook the ground beef for at least five minutes in a pan with olive oil. To prevent it from drying out or burning, we can add a little of the broth (or water) at this time. If you prefer, you can cut the meat with a knife into small pieces, instead of using ground meat.
- Then, we will process the meat with the pumpkin puree and the broth until we obtain a consistent and homogeneous mixture.
- Lastly, we add the grated cheese and brewer's yeast, and now we can serve our homemade pâté to our cat.
Do you want to know more homemade recipes for cats?
If you have loved our pâtés for cats, you may also like our cat cake recipes, ideal for a special occasionYou will find on our site many and varied ideas of homemade recipes that we elaborate to help you offer complete, balanced and very tasty nutrition to your kittens.
However, always remember the importance of consulting with a veterinarian before introducing new foods or making radical changes in your pet's diet. cats. If you are thinking of starting to prepare homemade recipes on a daily basis, you should ask a specialist for advice, who will guide you so that you know how to offer a varied diet that respects the nutritional requirements of your cats without causing he alth problems.
