anyone have healthy cat treat recipes?

**margo49** · 12-21-2006, 09:06 PM

Cats like vegemite.

**Brandi** · 12-22-2006, 07:29 AM

Originally Posted by bcipam

THis sounds like a wonderful recipe... but I can just see after going to all the work to make these healthy snacks, my little guy would be just as happy with his stupid Whiskers treats. I would bet he wouldn't even touch these snacks. If someone makes them, please let me know how your cat reacts. I have been trying to get him off of Whiskers hard food and into something like IAMS but he thinks I'm crazy.

I understand your cat would be happy with just the store bought stuff but think about it. You are making them something that you know what is in it. I have an over weight cat that needs to slim up a bit he always wants those store bought treats. And I know they are just like candy to him. That is why I am looking for something a little better for him and maybe more satisfying.

**Brandi** · 12-22-2006, 07:31 AM

Originally Posted by maillotpois

I have heard that cats are a pretty unhealthy treat. They tend to be high in saturated fat and unless prepared properly, they can be gamey.

Awwwwwww

walked into that one!

**Brandi** · 12-22-2006, 07:33 AM

Originally Posted by maillotpois

pearl onions.

ok I get it you don't like cats! probably a dog person!

**bcipam** · 12-22-2006, 08:19 AM

Brandi - boy I understand I have been trying to get the little bugger on IAMS since I bought him home from the shelter. THEY fed him Whiskers and that's all he'll eat. RIght niow if I mix the IAMS in about 10 - 15 % he'll eat it but basically I come home and the Whiskers are gone and the IAM nuggets left. He picks them out.

My cat is so anal retention... he doesn't much like change. I even changed out his cookie flavor once and boy I paid for that!

I might give it a try and see what he does - but boy alot of work to get a cat snub! I do have friends with cats that'll eat just about anything so they won't go to waste.

And everyone contrary to popular belief, cats do not taste like chicken!

**suzieqtwa** · 12-22-2006, 08:43 AM

Brandi...really try those "Dried Bonito Flakes"...they are all natural. Dried shavings from the tuna...thats it. They sell for about 3.99 at the pet store.

**jobob** · 12-22-2006, 09:02 AM

Originally Posted by bcipam

And everyone contrary to popular belief, cats do not taste like chicken!

And you know this how ?

**jobob** · 12-22-2006, 09:08 AM

And you Iron Chef fans should recognize dried bonito shavings as one of the main ingredients of Iron Chef Michiba's "broth of vigor".

today's secret ingredient is ...

**bcipam** · 12-22-2006, 09:48 AM

...then imust go buy Bonita Shavings today!

Actually I have used Bonita Shavings before to make miso soup and and udon noodles and flavor sushi rice. I've never though of buying it in the pet shop though!

**bcipam** · 12-22-2006, 09:51 AM

Originally Posted by jobob

And you know this how ?

Sadly I had a friend try cat and dog as well while traveling in the far east. He is quite the adventurous eater. He actually liked dog (which grosses me out to no end) but was not happy with cat. I reminded him he had no idea if he was really eating cat - he said he did as he watched them kill, skinned and boil a live one... All I can do was stare at him at that point. Pretty much after that, he was no longer a friend. No one has the right to eat cats (and OK dogs) for I don't care for whatever reason!

**jobob** · 12-22-2006, 10:45 AM

When my husband was stationed in Vietnam he learned not to ask what he was eating.

Ironically, some of the best food he's ever tasted was in Vietnam - it was real Asian/French fusion cuisine, way before that term came into vogue.

**SadieKate** · 12-22-2006, 11:01 AM

Yep, Bubba said he experienced the same thing when he was stationed in Thailand. People living in subsistence and protein poor economies don't always get to choose their menu.

**BleeckerSt_Girl** · 12-22-2006, 11:38 AM

I can understand why it's fun to give treats to cats. But when I think about it...why do we need to give them "treats" if they like the regular food we give them? At mealtime, they'll eat if they are hungry and they'll be happy.
In the wild, cats catch a meal and then have to wait a long time sometimes til they catch their next meal. No luck finding little french fried mouse ears with a sprig of parsely on a bone china plate in the middle of the jungle trail.

I know so many finicky cats who don't eat at mealtime- perhaps their meal portions are too large or they are getting too many between-meal treats? It's amazing how little cats really need to eat in terms of quantity.
Just another viewpoint...

**maillotpois** · 12-22-2006, 12:23 PM

Originally Posted by SadieKate

Yep, Bubba said he experienced the same thing when he was stationed in Thailand. People living in subsistence and protein poor economies don't always get to choose their menu.

Neither did the Donner party.

**bcipam** · 12-22-2006, 12:23 PM

Actually since my cat eats only dry food, I don't have the overeating problem. I give him a cup of food a day. He usually eats it all. I do give him cat cookies - 3 or 4 at a time twice a day. They hardly affect his appetite they are really small. I don't know its something he looks forward too and gets excited about. I understand that. I look forward to having a piece of See's Candy or some Baskin Robbins ice cream. Thankfully my cat (who I admit is still young and very active) is not overweight but he is approaching his 5th birthday and I may have to cut back on his dry food to 3/4 or so.

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