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By: Becky Hardin
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Homemade cat treats are such a fun thing to make, and your cat(s) will absolutely love you if you give them these tasty salmon cat treats! You only need 3 ingredients to make these, and they’re super healthy and nutritious for your beloved pet.
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What’s in these 3-Ingredient Cat Treats?
You only need 3 ingredients to make these healthy homemade cat treats. And you might already have them all in your pantry!
- Salmon: Use canned salmon for this recipe, or another canned fish.
- Egg: Beat the yolk and whites together before combining with the flour.
- Flour: I recommend using whole wheat flour for these nutritious cat treats.
I love that these are real food ingredients, so I know my cat, Dill, is getting the best of the best!
It was such an honor to have this cat treats recipe printed in the August 2015 edition of Family Circle Magazine.
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Can I use another fish for these treats besides salmon?
Any canned, oily fish will work in this recipe, and your kitty will thank you for being so creative. Try tuna, mackerel, or even canned shrimp! You can also substitute canned chicken.
Where can I find the goldfish cookie cutter?
If you want the goldfish shaped cutter I used, Here’s my affiliate link to get one. If you prefer, use any cookie cutter that is about 3/4-inch.
How can I fix dough that is too dry or too wet?
Add up to 1/3 cup of water to the dough if it’s too dry. If it’s too wet or sticky, add in a small amount of flour until you get the right consistency. It should be tacky but not sticky.
How can I tell when the cat treats are done baking?
They should be slightly brown and crunchy on the outside.
How to Store Homemade Cat Treats
Let the treats cool completely before storing. Scoop them into an airtight container, like a mason jar, or resealable bags. Store them at room temperature or in the pantry, for up to 2 weeks.
They’ll be ready to hand out to your furry friend any time they need a treat. And these are healthy enough for them to eat (many) every day, so you can feel good about spoiling them!
If you make this recipe be sure to upload a photo in the comment section below or leave a rating. Bonus points if you share a picture of your cats! Enjoy! You can also jump to recipe.
Recipe
Three-Ingredient Salmon Cat Treats
4.46 from 429 votes
Author: Becky Hardin
Prep: 20 minutes minutes
Cook: 20 minutes minutes
Total: 40 minutes minutes
Serves120 treats
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Your cat will love these homemade cat treats because they're filled with real salmon!
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Ingredients
- 10 ounces canned salmon undrained
- 1 egg beaten
- 2 cups whole wheat flour
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350°.
Pulse 10 ounces of undrained, canned salmon in a food processor to chop as finely as possible.
10 ounces canned salmon
In a stand mixer, combine salmon, 1 egg (beaten), and 2 cups whole wheat flour until dough forms. If the dough is too dry, add up to 1/3 cup water. If it's is too wet or sticky, add a bit more flour. The dough should be tacky but not sticky.
1 egg, 2 cups whole wheat flour
Roll dough on a floured surface until about 1/4-inch thick. Use a 3/4-inch cookie cutter in the shape of your choice to create your treats.
Place treats on a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake at 350° for about 20 minutes. When they’re slightly browned and crunchy, they’re done.
Allow to cool before serving.
Store in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks.
Last step! Don’t forget to show me a pic of what you made! Upload an image or tag me @thecookierookie on Instagram!
Becky’s tips
- Any 3/4-inch cookie cutter will work fine for these treats. If you’d like to use the goldfish-shaped cutter in this post, here’s the link.
- I am not a medical professional. Please check with your vet for any allergies before feeding new foods to your cat.
Storage: Store cat treats in an airtight container at room temperature, up to 2 weeks.
Nutrition Information
Calories: 11kcal (1%) Carbohydrates: 1g Protein: 1g (2%) Fat: 1g (2%) Saturated Fat: 1g (6%) Trans Fat: 1g Cholesterol: 3mg (1%) Sodium: 10mg Potassium: 16mg Fiber: 1g (4%) Sugar: 1g (1%) Vitamin A: 4IU Calcium: 8mg (1%) Iron: 1mg (6%)
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Meet Becky Hardin
Becky Hardin is a wife and mother living in Saint Louis Missouri. She founded The Cookie Rookie in 2012 as a creative way to share recipes. Now, she is a trusted resource for easy cooking around the world, being featured in Taste of Home, The Kitchn, ABC’s Home and Family, and more. Here at The Cookie Rookie she is the editor in chief of all recipes and continues to enjoy sharing her passion for cooking for busy families. She has since founded two additional food blogs, Easy Chicken Recipes and Easy Dessert Recipes.
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Emily
Posted on 12/10/2023
How many little treats does this recipe make?
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Samantha Marceau
Posted on 12/11/2023
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Hi Emily, this recipe makes 120 treats!
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Debbie
Posted on 12/7/2023
Can you freeze these cat treats?
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Samantha Marceau
Posted on 12/11/2023
Reply to Debbie
Yes, you can!
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Mawada_The_Queen
Posted on 12/4/2023
Can I use canned sardiens instead of canned samon
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Samantha Marceau
Posted on 12/5/2023
Reply to Mawada_The_Queen
Yes, but look for low-sodium versions that are packed in water rather than oil.
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Mawada_The_Queen
Posted on 12/12/2023
Reply to Samantha Marceau
thank you for letting me know when you answered me I went right way to make them my 3 cats are OBSESSD with them. ( Even my 3 rabbits🐇🐇🐇🤣)
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Syl R
Posted on 11/9/2023
Am excited to try these for my furbabies! Can you please advise whether they are suitable to freeze and if so for how long. Thank you in Advance. :-)
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Samantha Marceau
Posted on 11/10/2023
Reply to Syl R
You should be able to freeze these for up to 3 months!
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Mary Sparkman
Posted on 10/6/2023
Do you need to get GA on cat treats?
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Laurel
Posted on 9/14/2023
Many cats are allergic to wheat. In fact, the allergy is so common that some vets recommend avoiding cat foods that contain wheat. When I bought my farm, it came with several cats. All of them got sick from wheat in Purina dry cat food.
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Samantha Marceau
Posted on 9/15/2023
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Hi Laurel, we always recommend checking with your vet before feeding new foods to your cat. As with any human or animal, cats can develop allergies, so these treats may not be suitable for everyone.
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Donna
Posted on 11/18/2023
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Do you know that Temptations have Wheat Flour in them?
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Alyce pandolfi
Posted on 8/4/2023
Cats cannot have salt. So do I need to use sodium free salmon? I haven’t seen that before and I’m wording if I should use fresh and cook it?
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Samantha Marceau
Posted on 8/4/2023
Reply to Alyce pandolfi
We used no salt added canned salmon!
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chris
Posted on 7/1/2023
can you use gluten free flours instead? for pet treats? I know this is a cat recipe, but my one fur kid can not have gluten.
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Samantha Marceau
Posted on 7/3/2023
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You could try sweet rice flour, potato flour, or coconut flour!
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Cheryl
Posted on 6/20/2023
Hi Becky!
Wondering if I can substitute almond flour. Thoughts?
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Samantha Marceau
Posted on 6/20/2023
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We don’t recommend using almond flour in these cat treats, as high amounts of almonds can cause stomach upset in cats!
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Cheryl
Posted on 6/20/2023
Reply to Samantha Marceau
Thank you for your response. It’s much appreciated. I’ll give them a try this weekend.
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Laurel
Posted on 9/14/2023
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You are dangerous! Shame on you! I love my cats. This recipe makes it really hard to rescue cats!
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Lady
Posted on 11/2/2023
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What is wrong with you?
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Elle
Posted on 5/14/2023
We made the recipe exactly as written. It is a perfect recipe that many many pets enjoyed at the volunteer opportunity we shared in our City. The finely pureed salmon was what made them stellar and easy to work with. We will make this a staple for the houseless folks and their pets, both cats and dogs. Since we have used turkey breast, chicken breasts, tuna and even mackerel, this makes your recipe versatile. We have had this recipe requested to be in the regular rotation of treats. The overages we vacuum seal and it freezes beautifully. We appreciate you Becky.
Last edited 9 months ago by Elle
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Samantha Marceau
Posted on 5/15/2023
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I’m so happy to hear this recipe was a hit, Elle!
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Laurel
Posted on 9/14/2023
Reply to Elle
Better check with a vet next time. Wheat is really bad for cats!
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Lady
Posted on 11/2/2023
Reply to Laurel
Yes, and clearly you’d know because you are one…
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