Homemade Cat Treat Recipes

Making something for your cat is a small act of love, and when they actually like it, it feels like winning an award. Homemade cat treats are simpler than most people think: a little fish or chicken, an egg to bind it, and a pinch of catnip for the cats who care.

This is our full collection of cat recipes, organized by type. Browse baked bites for the treat jar, frozen treats for warm days, and lick mat spreads for calm moments. Every recipe keeps the ingredient list short, so you know exactly what's in it.

Baked Cat TreatsFrozen Cat TreatsCat Lick MatsNo-Bake Cat TreatsCat Enrichment

Baked Cat Treat Recipes

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Baked Cat Treats: Carrot and Catnip Cookies

Baked Cat Treats: Carrot and Catnip Cookies

Tiny baked cookies for cats made with carrot and dried catnip. A simple, crunchy homemade treat sized for cat bites. Easy to make and store.

Baked Cat Treats: Crispy Salmon Fall Leaves

Baked Cat Treats: Crispy Salmon Fall Leaves

Crispy salmon treats for cats cut into little fall leaves. A short ingredient list, a leaf cutter and a crunchy, fishy bite cats love. Easy.

Halloween Cat Treats: Skeleton Tuna Cookies

Halloween Cat Treats: Skeleton Tuna Cookies

Spooky skeleton cookies for cats made with tuna and a few simple ingredients. Cut, bake and share a cat-sized Halloween treat. Easy and fun.

Frozen Cat Treat Recipes

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Frozen Cat Treats: Pumpkin Paw Pops

Frozen Cat Treats: Pumpkin Paw Pops

Frozen pumpkin paw pops for cats made with plain pumpkin in small paw-shaped molds. An easy, cool treat for warm days, sized for cats.

Frozen Cat Treats: Chicken Catnip Yogurt Dots

Frozen Cat Treats: Chicken Catnip Yogurt Dots

Tiny frozen dots for cats made with chicken, a little plain yogurt and catnip. Pipe, freeze and share a cool, cat-sized treat. Easy to make.

Lick Mat Recipes for Cats

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Lick Mat Recipe for Cats: Tuna and Catnip

Lick Mat Recipe for Cats: Tuna and Catnip

A tuna and catnip lick mat for cats. Mash, spread a thin layer and let your cat take their time. Two ingredients and ready in about two minutes.

Lick Mat Recipe for Cats: Catnip and Goat Cheese

Lick Mat Recipe for Cats: Catnip and Goat Cheese

A catnip and goat cheese lick mat for cats. Spread a thin layer of soft goat cheese and sprinkle dried catnip on top. Ready in two minutes.

5 Easy Lick Mat Recipes for Cats with Tuna and Pumpkin

5 Easy Lick Mat Recipes for Cats with Tuna and Pumpkin

Five easy lick mat recipes for cats using tuna, plain pumpkin and wet food. Spread a thin layer and let your cat take their time. Ready in minutes.

No-Bake Cat Treat Recipes

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Chicken Soup for Cats: Cozy Homemade Topper

Chicken Soup for Cats: Cozy Homemade Topper

A cozy chicken soup topper for cats, made with plain chicken and no onion or garlic. Spoon a little over dinner on chilly days. Simple to make.

Kitten Treats: Gentle No-Bake Chicken Drops

Kitten Treats: Gentle No-Bake Chicken Drops

Soft no-bake chicken drops sized for kittens, made with a few simple ingredients. Easy to make, easy to chew, and perfect for early training.

Cat Food Topper: Cat Grass and Chicken Sprinkle

Cat Food Topper: Cat Grass and Chicken Sprinkle

A savory no-bake sprinkle for cats made with chicken and fresh cat grass. Scatter a pinch over dinner for a homemade topper your cat will notice.

Cat Enrichment Ideas & Activities

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Cat Enrichment Idea: Egg Carton Treasure Hunt

Cat Enrichment Idea: Egg Carton Treasure Hunt

Hide a few treats in an egg carton and let your cat hunt them out. A free, five-minute enrichment game made from something you already have.

Common questions

What ingredients should never go in cat treats?

Keep onion, garlic, chives, grapes and raisins, chocolate, xylitol, alcohol and caffeine out of cat treats. Many cats are also sensitive to large amounts of dairy.

How many treats can my cat have?

A common guideline is to keep treats to about 10% of your cat's daily calories. In practice that's just a few small pieces a day.

How do I make broth for cats?

Simmer plain chicken or white fish in water with no salt, onion or garlic. Strain it, let it cool, and skim off the fat. Serve a spoonful over your cat's food, or freeze it in small cubes as a cool treat.

Is catnip safe in homemade treats?

Dried catnip is commonly used in cat treats. Not every cat reacts to it, and that's normal. The treat will still taste good without the effect.

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