Important ingredients in cat food

Important ingredients for making your own cat food

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

• Protein-rich meat : Supports muscle development and the immune system and is a key component of any cat diet. Meat contains amino acids that cats must obtain through their diet. 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 any vitamin C. A small extra serving can only be helpful in old age or when a cat has a fever!

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.
• Spices : Salt, sugar and soy sauce put a strain on your cat's kidneys.
• Chocolate and caffeine : These substances are toxic to cats' heart and nervous systems. Learn 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 homemade cat food recipes are perfectly balanced: 60-80% protein, 10-20% fat, and 5-10% carbohydrates. Each recipe is quick to prepare and can be enhanced with our freeze-dried toppings .

The 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 Celsius for about 12 minutes.
• Calories: approx. 317 kcal

Chicken hearts with egg and rice

• Ingredients: 200 g chicken hearts, 1 boiled egg, 1 tbsp cooked rice, 1 tsp butter
• Preparation: Lightly fry the chicken hearts, mix in the egg and rice and serve.
• Calories: approx. 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: approx. 200 kcal

Lamb mashed potatoes

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

Chicken soup with carrots

• Ingredients: 1 small chicken (approx. 150 g), 1 medium carrot (approx. 50 g)
• Preparation: Simmer chicken and carrot in water for about 2 hours, chop chicken into small pieces and puree with the broth.
• Calories: approx. 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: approx. 264 kcal

Minced meat and beef heart stew

• Ingredients: 100 g ground beef, 70 g beef heart, 1 small carrot (approx. 25 g), 1 tbsp 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: approx. 360 kcal

Chicken Pumpkin Noodles

• Ingredients: 150 g chicken breast, 1 small slice of pumpkin (approx. 25 g), 1 tsp cooked mini pasta, 1/2 tsp 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: approx. 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 tsp cooked rice (approx. 5 g), 1/2 tsp linseed oil
• Preparation: Steam and debone the fish fillet, boil the potatoes and carrots until soft and mash them. Mix everything with rice and linseed oil.
• Calories: approx. 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: approx. 120 kcal

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