I enjoy making treats for my cats and dogs, especially because I like know exactly what goes into the treats. This isn’t to say we don’t give them commercially prepared snacks now and then, because we do, but for treats given on a more regular basis I like to prepare them myself.

My cats aren’t big on treats, except when it comes to catnip. Their love of catnip knows no equal, and if we ever need them to calm down or get them into the room, all we have to do is shake that catnip can and all three come running …read more

The older my cats get the less they care for the hard, small cat treats (or the soft treats that eventually become hard!). I found this recipe for a small batch of treats that they actually seem to like.
It doesn’t make a traditional cat treat that you shape and bake, rather it’s more like a small meal that you portion out in a “snack size” and store the rest in the fridge.
Soft Treat for Older Cats
1/2 teaspoon vegetable oil
2 teaspoon bell pepper, chopped
2/3 cup extra-lean ground chicken or turkey
1 baby carrot, cooked and mashed
1 teaspoon grated cheese
Heat the oil …read more

My cats are weird. We never gave them people food when they were young so over the years they actually turn their noses up at it. You could lay down a piece of steak or some cheese and they’ll sniff it and walk away. Turbo likes tortilla chips and yogurt, though – he will hunt you down if he even suspects you’ve got yogurt.
Anyway, I made this for them a while back and even though it smelled like a fantastic cat treat they didn’t care for it. Maybe yours will?
Tuna Treats
1/2 c whole wheat flour
1/2 c nonfat powdered milk
1/2 …read more

The Home & Dining channel decided our theme this month should be ways to keep warm during the autumn months. Of course, we can’t forget our pets!

Give them their own radiator
Or let nature do the work
Keep their paws warm and dry
A soft glowing light for dogs…
…and don’t forget the cats…
…and birds and lizards
Try some interspecies snorgling
Learn about keeping follicly challenged rats warm…
…and the hedgies
Make warm cat treats…
…and dog treats
And don’t forget the rodents
Floor heating for snakes
A luxury bed
Make sure they can get into the bed
…read more