#ForTheLoveOfPets– Tasty treats for your feline friends

Humans love the occasional treat, so why shouldn’t we do the same for our pets?

Get your cat’s motor running with these easy-to-make homemade cat treat recipes. They are made with simple ingredients you probably already have in your kitchen.

Tasty Tuna Crackers

What cat doesn’t go wild for tuna? Whip up these crackers and give your feline a
special treat.

Ingredients

• 6 oz. undrained tuna

• 1 cup cornmeal

• 1 cup flour

• 1/3 cup water

Directions

Mix ingredients together. Roll into 1/4-inch pieces. Bake on a greased cookie sheet at 350° for 20 minutes. Cool and let your cat dig in! Your cat will get the protein they crave, and you will sniff the benefits of breath-freshening parsley.

Chicken Rollovers

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup ground chicken

• 1/3 cup oat flour

• 1 tsp parsley, minced

Directions

Stir ingredients together in a mixing bowl. Spray a non-stick baking sheet. Roll
ingredients into ½-inch balls and place 1 inch apart on a baking sheet. Bake at 350° for 12-15 minutes, and let cool before serving.

Cheesy Cat Treats

Calling all feline cheese connoisseurs!
These cheesy delights will make your cat come running.

Ingredients

• ¾ cup shredded cheddar cheese

• ¾ cup whole-wheat flour

• ¼ cup plain yoghurt

• ¼ cup cornmeal

• 5 tsp grated Parmesan cheese

Directions

Combine ingredients into a dough. Roll it out to about 1/4 inch. Cut into one-inch pieces and bake on a greased cookie sheet at 350° for about 25 minutes.

Reminder: Treats such as these should not make up more than 10 per cent of a pet’s caloric intake. Also, stomach upset may occur in pets who do not tolerate dietary changes well.