Make your own cat food: 10 recipes for cooking cats

Important ingredients in cat food

Important ingredients when making your own cat food

Cats are carnivores and need a balanced diet with a high protein content, some fat and very few carbohydrates. The most important components are:

• Protein-rich meat : Supports muscle development and the immune system and is the main component of any cat food. Meat contains amino acids that cats must get from their food. These are particularly important for their bodies, such as taurine and arginine .
• Carbohydrates in moderation : Provide energy, but should only be given in small amounts.
• Healthy fats : Provide energy and support skin and coat health.
• Important vitamins and minerals : Vitamin A, D as well as calcium and phosphorus etc. are among the essential nutrients.
• Adequate water : Adequate water supply is especially important for cats as they are prone to urinary tract diseases.

Tip: Did you know that cats can produce their own vitamin C ? Unlike humans, they don't need an additional source. So if you want to make your own cat food, you don't need to add vitamin C. Only in old age or when you have a fever can a small extra portion be helpful!

Forbidden ingredients when making your own cat food

Some foods are dangerous for cats and should not be included in their food:

• Onions and garlic : These ingredients can cause anemia in cats and are therefore absolutely taboo when making your own cat food.
• Seasonings : Salt, sugar and soy sauce put a strain on your cat’s kidneys.
• Chocolate and caffeine : These substances are toxic to the heart and nervous system of cats. Read more in this article about toxic foods for cats .
• Bones : Small, splintering bones in particular can cause digestive problems and injuries.

Make your own cat food [10 recipes]

Our recipes for making your own cat food are perfectly balanced: 60-80% protein, 10-20% fat and 5-10% carbohydrates. Each recipe is quick to prepare and can be refined with our freeze-dried toppings .

Calorie information is also provided so you can choose the best options for your cat. To find out how many calories your cat needs daily , you can read this article.

tuna treats

• Ingredients: 120 g tuna (drained), 1 egg, 1/2 tsp sunflower oil, 30 g oat flour
• Preparation: Mix ingredients and form small balls. Bake at 180 degrees for about 12 minutes.
• Calories: about 317 kcal

Chicken Hearts with Egg and Rice

• Ingredients: 200 g chicken hearts, 1 boiled egg, 1 tablespoon cooked rice, 1 teaspoon butter
• Preparation: Lightly fry the chicken hearts, mix in the egg and rice and serve.
• Calories: about 388 kcal

meat vegetable rice mix

• Ingredients: 150 g chicken or beef, 1 tbsp carrot cubes or small broccoli florets (approx. 10 g), 1 tsp cooked rice, 1/2 tsp linseed oil
• Preparation: Cook the meat and vegetables until soft and mix with rice, then stir in the linseed oil.
• Calories: about 200 kcal

lamb potato puree

• Ingredients: 120 g lamb, 1 small potato (approx. 50 g), some chicken broth
• Preparation: Fry the lamb and simmer in broth until soft. Boil the potatoes, mash them and mix everything together.
• Calories: about 290 kcal

chicken soup with carrots

• Ingredients: 1 small soup chicken (approx. 150 g), 1 medium carrot (approx. 50 g)
• Preparation: Simmer the chicken and carrot in water for about 2 hours, chop the chicken into small pieces and puree with the broth.
• Calories: about 250 kcal

chicken hearts with quark

• Ingredients: 180 g chicken hearts, 1 tbsp liver (approx. 10 g), 1 tbsp cooked rice (approx. 10 g), 1 tsp quark
• Preparation: Lightly fry the chicken hearts and liver, then mix with rice and a small spoonful of quark.
• Calories: about 264 kcal

minced meat and beef heart stew

• Ingredients: 100 g ground beef, 70 g beef heart, 1 small carrot (approx. 25 g), 1 tablespoon finely chopped spinach (approx. 5 g), some meat broth
• Preparation: Lightly fry the minced meat and beef heart, then add the carrot and spinach and simmer in the broth.
• Calories: about 360 kcal

Chicken Pumpkin Noodles

• Ingredients: 150 g chicken breast, 1 small slice of pumpkin (approx. 25 g), 1 teaspoon cooked mini pasta, 1/2 teaspoon olive oil
• Preparation: Steam the chicken breast and cut into small pieces, cook the pumpkin until soft and mash it. Mix with pasta and olive oil.
• Calories: about 200 kcal

fish potato mix

• Ingredients: 180 g fish fillet (tuna or salmon), 1/4 small potato (approx. 15 g), 1/4 small carrot (approx. 15 g), 1 teaspoon cooked rice (approx. 5 g), 1/2 teaspoon linseed oil
• Preparation: Steam the fish fillet and debone it, boil the potatoes and carrots until soft and mash them. Mix everything with rice and linseed oil.
• Calories: about 406 kcal

chicken carrot puree

• Ingredients: 100 g chicken breast, 1 small carrot (approx. 25 g), some chicken broth
• Preparation: Cook the chicken breast and carrot in broth until soft and then puree.
• Calories: about 120 kcal

Now all that remains is to wish you lots of fun making your own cat food – and your cat a good appetite!