There are a lot of cat treats you will find in stores. But what about showing some love to your cat and preparing some DIY treats for him/her? Well, if you are thinking the same, we have some exciting recipes for you. These recipes are all made of pumpkin, and you can prepare these easily at home.

4 Recipes for Homemade Cat Treats with Pumpkin

Your cat will surely love these homemade pumpkin cat treat recipes! The best part is, pumpkin holds lots of health benefits for cats. So, let’s have a quick look at them.

1.Cat Treat (Pumpkin, Oat, and Salmon)

Different cat treats are made using pumpkin, and you can easily prepare them at home. Below are some easy and quick recipes that you can prepare. Let’s have a look at the first one:

Before going into the details, let’s first look at the ingredients

• You need a can of Salmon of 14oz without salt and oil
• Half cup of old-fashioned oats
• One-third cup of pumpkin puree
• Two tablespoons of avocado oil
• One egg

Before starting the recipe, set the temperature to 325-degree Fahrenheit and preheat the oven. Use a blender to blend oats to get fine flour. Drain the liquid of Salmon and combine oat flour, pumpkin, avocado oil, egg, salmon, and mix them all well. 

Make small cookies from the mixed batter and place them on a baking sheet. Bake the cookies for about 25 to 35 minutes until they become firm. Make sure to cool the cookies before giving them to your cat. You can break them into small pieces as well. These can be stored in the fridge for about 3 to 4 days. 

2. Pumpkin Treat with Egg and Salmon

For the next recipe, you need four ingredients that include

• Egg
• Oat flour
• Pumpkin
• Salmon

You can mince Salmon using a chopper and add pumpkin, egg, and oat flour to make a smooth dough. Sprinkle some oat flour on the dough and roll it into 1/4 inch thickness. Dock over the dough using a fork, and it will help in moisture release during the baking process.

It will take 15 minutes for baking. Take it out of the oven and cut into bite-size pieces. These should be 1-centimeter squares so that your cat can eat them quickly.  

You can store them in an airtight jar, or you can freeze them for a longer time. Serve these delicious bites to your cat, and he/she will love them.

3. Pumpkin Cookies:

Pumpkin cookies, doesn’t it feel exciting? It’s a very delicious cat treat that is made using pumpkin and are easy to make. Let’s have a quick look at the ingredients first

• 2 cups of rice flour
• 1 cup of canned pumpkin
• Half cup of unsweetened apple sauce
• 1 cup grated carrots
• Uncooked oatmeal (half cup)

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees first and then move on to the next step. Combine all ingredients except oatmeal and rice flour, using a food blender or processor. In another bowl, mix rice flour and oatmeal. Then mix all ingredients until you get a firm dough.

Roll out the dough, and it should have a thickness of 1/3 to ¼ inches. You can shape the dough using a cookie cutter. Place these on a cookie sheet that is lined with parchment paper. First bake for 7 minutes, then flip and bake for five more minutes. Remove them, and serve them to your cat once they have cooled down completely.

4. Kitty Bits made of Pumpkin and Salmon:

Before explaining the recipe, let’s have a quick look at the ingredients.

• 1 cup of oat flour
• 5 ounces of skinless, boneless Salmon (drained)
• ¼ cup of pumpkin puree
• One large egg

Before digging into the recipe, preheat the oven to 325 degrees. Prepare the pan by using a baking sheet and parchment paper. You can break down the salmon in a chopper or blender, or you can do it with a fork. In another bowl, mix pumpkin puree, salmon, egg, and 1 cup of oat flour. Mix these using an electric mixer or spoon.

Place the dough on the pan and sprinkle some oat flour on it. The dough should be around 1/4 inches thick. Bake it for 15 minutes then remove it from the oven.

Using a pizza cutter, cut it into small pieces of 1 cm by 1 cm. Spread these again on the sheet and bake it for another 15 to 20 minutes. Cool them completely and store them in an airtight container. You can keep them in the refrigerator for one week. You can store them for a longer time if you freeze it.

Conclusion

Different cat treats made of pumpkin have been mentioned above. You can choose any of these recipes and make them for your cat. You will feel pleased doing something for your feline friend, and your cat will also enjoy eating them. These are just one of many recipes for pumpkin cat treats.

There is one thing that you need to remember. Make sure that your cat is not allergic to any food. Moreover, it is always best to consult your vet before introducing something new to your cat. If your cat has some health issues, then make sure to consult your vet. In this way, you will not risk your cat’s health.

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