5 Easy Recipes for Homemade Treats Your Cat Will Love

Meaty Treats

These are a purrrrfect option for diabetic cats!

Ingredients:

• Any raw meat will do
• Food dehydrator (This is optional, as a conventional oven will also work)

Directions (Food Dehydrator):

• Cut meat into same-sized pieces, about ½” to 1”.
• If using multiple meats, keep all the same meats on the same tray. This will allow you to remove the whole tray as the meats dry while not disturbing the others that may have to dry longer.
• Dehydrate for about 6 to 8 hours.
• Once dried, these treats can be served right away! Place remaining dehydrated meats in airtight containers. Keep in the refrigerator for best results and discard after 7 to 10 days.

Directions (Conventional Oven):

• Set the oven temperature as low as it can go (preferably 140 degrees).
• Prop oven door open (DO NOT USE PLASTIC) to vent air, allowing it to circulate over the meat to dry the pieces out faster. If your oven has a circulation fan, this will also be helpful.
• Dehydrate for about 2 to 6 hours, depending on meat slice thickness and oven temperature.
• After the first 2 to 3 hours, check for doneness. If it bends easily or feels juicy, this means it needs more time!
• Once done, remove from the oven, let it cool and continue to air dry for 24 hours before packaging excess. Cooled pieces can be eaten right away!
• Store the remainder in airtight containers, in the refrigerator. Discard after 7 to 10 days.