I got a big, thick packet of information from the National Humane Education Society today, and there were a couple of cheap and easy treat recipes I thought everyone might like, especially with this pet food recall mess!
CAT MUNCHIES
1 cup brown rice
2 cups beef, chicken, or fish broth (whichever is your cat's favorite)
2-3 Tbsp. oil
Bring broth to a boil. Stir in rice; bring back to boil and simmer, stirring occasionally about 40 minutes. ALL broth should be absorbed by rice. Spread cooked rice on a cookie sheet. Bake at 400 until rice is brown and crackly, about 20 minutes. (Or, allow to dry at room temperature for about 24 hours). Heat 2-3 tablespoons of oil in frying pan. Add rice about 1/2 cup at a time and shake until rice puffs up. Drain puffs on papertowel. Serve, or store in airtight container.
CHEESE PASTRIES FOR CATS OR DOGS
6 Tbsp. fat (oil or margarine for example)
1/2 cup finely grated cheddar cheese
1 cup all purpose flour
1 small garlic clove, mashed or minced
Blend fat and cheese until smooth. Stir in garlic, then mix in flour. Mixture will be crumbly. Roll mixture into shape of a log and chill until firm. Cut slices from roll and place on ungreased cookie sheet. Bake at 375 until slightly brown, about 10 minutes.
I plan to try both of these soon and will let everyone know if they "pass." (If anyone makes them before I do, let me know how it goes!)
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There are some good recipes out there that call for chopped or pureed meats. A good tip is to substitute with a jar or two of meat baby food. This is especially nice if your pet is allergic to beef or poultry - there are usually a lot of varieties to try and usually the ingredients list is "meat (chicken, beef, veal, etc.) and water".
Be careful if you're using this trick for cat treats - many baby foods contain onion powder for taste. read the labels and try to look for those that don't for your feline friends!
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