Homemade Cat Food Recipes

As every cat owner knows, nobody owns a cat. - Ellen Perry Berkeley

Cats love being pampered to no end. Of course, it does not mean cats don't shower love back on their owners! Cats can also be loving pets to have around the house. Although these feline creatures are not considered to be as loyal as man's best friend - the ever faithful dog, cats are also loving companions! Every cat lover would always want to pamper their cat with the best of things and cats surely enjoy every bit of attention. A purring cat enjoys being loved and fussed around especially when it comes to food.

Homemade cat food is probably the best thing you can ever give your cat. A balanced meal that is prepared at home is definitely better than the canned varieties for your cat's health. After all, a cat is a part of our family, and commercially prepared food is only best given at regular intervals. The cat diet can include food that is cooked. Raw food is fine once in a while. Let's take a look at some healthy cat food recipes. However, before you try out the same, you need to consult your veterinarian to know if this menu would suit your furry friend.

Fish Fun

Ingredients
Fresh Mackerel fillets/sardines (1½ pounds)
Green beans - coarsely chopped (½ pound)
Kelp powder (1 tablespoon)
Carrots - coarsely chopped (½ pound)
Celery - coarsely chopped (½ pound)
Spring water (4 to 6 cups)

Preparation
In a stainless steel pot, combine all the above ingredients. Add water. The quantity of the water should be enough to cover the ingredients. Bring this to a boil. Then, lower the heat. Allow it to simmer for half an hour. Once done, place the pot aside and allow it to cool down. After this, blend all the ingredients with a hand mixer. Once it turns into a puree, place them in containers. These containers can be stored in the refrigerator and used for a period of two days.

Scrumptious Sardines

Ingredients
Sardines (2 cans)
Water (1 cup)
Butter as per requirement
Some stalks of watercress
Fish sauce - optional

Preparation
In a frying pan, place sardines and add a small quantity of butter. Cook this on medium heat. Use a spatula to mash the sardines into the butter. Next, pour water into the pan and stir the ingredients till it comes to a boil. Shred the watercress. Add this to the pan. Remove it from heat. Place it aside to cool. You can add the fish sauce while serving the kitty cat!

Tempting Tuna

Ingredients
Tuna - canned in water (4 ounces)
Canola oil (1 tablespoon)
Egg - hard-boiled, chopped (1 large)
Bone Meal tablets - crushed (10 grain - 2 tablets)
Multiple vitamin-mineral tablet (1)

Preparation
Mix all the ingredients together and serve. You can even store it in the refrigerator for a couple of days but do remember to heat it slightly before serving.

Mackerel Magic

Ingredients
Mackerel - drained (½ cup)
Egg - beaten (1)
Whole - grain bread crumbs (1 cup)
Vegetable oil (1 tablespoon)

Preparation
Firstly, you need to preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Then, place the mackerel in a medium-sized bowl. With the help of a spoon or fork, slice it into tiny pieces. Next, combine all the ingredients and mix it well. Place the mixture on a greased cookie sheet. Bake it for around 8 minutes and allow to cool. Once it cools down to room temperature, store in an airtight container and place in a refrigerator.

Your cat will surely appreciate these recipes. You can know if your cat has enjoyed its meal when it jumps into your lap, purring with delight!