Cat Treats

If you are a cat owner, you are probably constantly looking into new ways to pamper your pet. From plush beds, catnip sachets, cat toys and treats, Americans spend millions of dollars on their feline companions each year. A fun and economical way to dote on your cat is making cat treats yourself.

Cats can be notoriously picky about cat treats. One day they may fall in love with a brand, only to spurn it the next day. You can continue to purchase and try different brands, but this gets to be an expensive way of providing cat treats; making your own tends to be much more economical and a lot more fun.

Cat treat recipes are easy to come across. Homemade cat treat recipes can be found in books on cooking for your cat, and sometimes featured in cat magazines. You can also find free cat treat recipes online. When looking for a homemade cat treat recipe, be sure to read through all of the ingredients. You may be able to find a recipe on how to make liver treats for cats, but liver should be used in moderation if you are giving your cat vitamin A supplements. You will also want to look and see if the cat treats turn out soft or crunchy, so that you can find a recipe your cat will enjoy.

When trying out your cat treat recipe, be sure to follow directions exactly. Keep in mind that homemade cat treats also do not keep as long as store bought ones will, since they do not have any preservatives.

If you want to try your hand at cat treat making, but the idea of looking up a recipe and measuring out ingredients sounds complicated and time consuming, there are cat treat kits available for sale. These include everything necessary, including instructions, to make up your own batch of cat treats at home.

Cat treats can also be a great gift idea for the cat lover in your life. Put your homemade cat treats in decorative bags or boxes and wrap them up as an easy last minute gift. You can even include some human treats as well.

Of course, there is nothing wrong with continuing to buy your cat treats at the store either. Your area pet store will have a vast variety in cat treats of different flavors, shapes, sizes, and textures for purchase. Organic cat treats are also available at specialty retailers. If your cat is on a prescription diet, check with your vet before giving your cat treats.