When it comes to sorting through the many brands and styles of cat food on the market, you might be a bit confused about what ingredients are truly essential in your cat’s diet. Dry cat food is a cost-effective and easily stored product in comparison to its wet counterparts, but how do you choose one that’s right? Another thing to consider – what you pay for is usually what you get in terms of quality. So rather than mindlessly searching for a kitty approved kibble that’s nutritious and delicious without breaking the bank, you could consider doing something bold – creating your own dry cat food! With these recipes, learning how to make dry cat food is so simple!
Of course, before becoming your cat’s personal chef, you should consult your veterinarian to ensure that the recipes you intend to use, and ingredients selected are friendly for your specific feline’s diet. After all, you don’t want to go through the trouble, just to produce a non-sense product like a few you can find in the pet store!
Once you’re in the clear with your vet – here are five of our favorite recipes you (and your kitty) can test out!
5 Homemade Dry Cat Food Recipes
1. Nutritious Salmon Dry Cat Food
Salmon Dry Cat Food Recipe
Equipment
- Oven
- Sheet pan
- Parchment paper
- Rolling Pin
- 2 bowls
- Sharp knife or pizza cutter
Ingredients
- 15 oz canned salmon
- 15 oz water
- 3/4 cup cornmeal
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 4.5 cups flour
- 1/2 cup brewer's yeast
- 1 cup wheat germ
- 1 cup dry milk fat-free
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350 F. Cover your baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, mix together your dry ingredients.
- In a second bowl, combine the salmon with the oils. Stir to break up and combine.
- Mix water into your dry ingredients using a wooden spoon or your hands.
- Add the salmon and oil to the mixture. Stir to combine until you have dough.
- Roll the dough out (using parchment paper if necessary) to about 1/4 inch thickness. Then cut into small squares.
- Spread your kibble on the baking sheet and place it in the oven. Bake for about 20 minutes, flipping once or twice.
- Remove the dry cat food from the oven and let it cool completely. Then serve it to your cat! Store the leftovers in an airtight container.
Notes
2. Tasty Cat Approved – Dry Cat Food Recipe
This recipe offers a simple guide to preparing a cat-approved kibble in a few short steps. Additionally, the author provides you with a few great key points to consider when preparing your own cat food, and the dos and don’ts of interchanging certain ingredients – which makes changing up the flavors of this dry cat food an easy task your cat is sure to appreciate.
3. Salmon or Shredded Chicken Cat Kibble Recipe
This is quite the comprehensive recipe as it includes all the key components of a full course meal. Packed with grains, meats, healthy cat fats, vegetables, and the slightest amount of dairy, your feline is sure to get a well-rounded diet here! Yeilding approximately 12 cups of dry kibble per batch, depending on your felines portion sizes, should last you a fair amount of time. If you have more than one kitty – double up and store in the fridge with an airtight container for 2-3 weeks.
4. Dry Cat Kibble Recipe
This recipe is bound to be a favorite for your kitty, as it recommends offsetting this dry kibble with a wet Chicken and Vegetable Medley – a second simple recipe they also detail on their blog. A double whammy. The author uses a variation of mackerel, kitty friendly oils, and a few other ingredients to create 12 servings, which can be stored in your fridge for up to three weeks. We should also note that each step is conveniently paired with a photo or video, which makes copying this recipe an absolute breeze!
5. Homemade Multicolored Cat Kibble
This recipe is found in a quick 4-minute video. The author gives you a simple description of what she believes her cat’s diet requires and how much of the prepared food she gives to her cat daily. The end result is an array of wonderful kibble colors – which might be more fun for the owner than for the kitty! Either way, this is a cool ideal if you are looking for a simple fishy kibble your cat will likely enjoy if they are dry food fans.
Wrapping Up
When it comes to selecting a recipe for your cat’s food, you may find a dry kibble far more appealing than whipping up one that’s wet or raw. However, the most important part of creating their food is that you can ensure they are getting the proper intake of the nutrients and proteins they need to thrive, without any harsh or unnecessary additives. An additional quick search of the web will show you that finding a recipe for a dry kibble over the raw or wet alternatives is far more difficult to come by.
If you are committed to cooking up your own dry cat food, we hope that you (and your kitty!) found one here that you love considering it easy to learn how to make dry cat food. As we mentioned, before making any drastic changes to your feline’s diet, make sure you get the thumbs up from your vet! They may even consider altering a recipe to make sure it meets the dietary needs of your fuzzy buddy!
Looking for more great recipes for your feline? Check these out!
- Birthday Cat Cake Recipes
- Homemade Cat Food Recipes for Cats with Kidney Disease
- Homemade Cat Food for Senior Cats
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