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It isn't till I have meat on my plate that my two boys begin to sniff the air and follow their nose to my plate. There are times they will use their paws to try and swipe some meat off of my plate onto the floor for them to eat. Makes sense, cats are known as carnivores and seem to be the pickiest of eaters. Picky or not -- you can give the below 36 items to your cat (always consult with a veterinarian when making changes to your cats diet) and a few recipes:
Asparagus (cooked/steamed) - okay to have in moderation, asparagus is thought to help with UTIs
Broccoli (cooked/steamed) - okay to have in small quantities, broccoli is rich in antioxidants
Carrots (cooked/steamed) - okay to have in moderation, these treats are high in fiber
Peas - is okay to have in moderation, a good source of protein if your cat has allergies to other types of food proteins
Pumpkin (pure pumpkin, nothing added) - okay to have in moderation, pumpkin is thought to help with stomachaches, constipation, and hairballs
Spinach - okay to have in moderation, contains beneficial vitamins
Barley - great digestive grain full of enzymes for your cat and is know to help with digestion
Millet - offers protein to your cat but contains some fat
Oatmeal - okay to have in moderation, avoid adding high levels of salt, butter or milk
Oats - okay in moderation
Coconut oil - okay in moderation
Wheat (organic) - contains nutrients for your cat
Brown Rice - okay in moderation
Salmon, trout, herring, mackerel, tuna and whitefish (cooked and little to no salt)- great source of protein
Chicken, lamb, pork, turkey, pheasant, beef (cooked and little to no salt) - great source of protein
Eggs (cooked) - okay in moderation, protein-rich food source
Lactose free milk - okay in moderation
Apples (be sure to take off the skin and avoid the seeds) - okay in moderation
Banana - okay in moderation, great source of potassium
Blueberries - okay in moderation
Cantaloupe - okay in moderation
Catnip - okay in moderation, known to give pleasure and relieve their stress
Valerian - okay in moderation, known to help with kitty depression, obesity, or lethargy (suggested to make into a tea, 2 cups of water and a sprinkle of herb)
Basil - okay in moderation
Dill - okay in moderation
Thyme - okay in moderation
Rosemary - okay in moderation
Cilantro - okay in moderation
Cat Grass - okay in moderation
Common Mint - okay in moderation, known to help with halitosis and digestion
Cat Thyme - okay in moderation, known to stimulate your cat
Licorice Root - okay in moderation, is known to have anti-inflammatory properties (suggested to make into a tea, 2 cups of water and a sprinkle of herb)
Chamomile - okay in moderation, known to help with upset stomachs (suggested to make into a tea, 2 cups of water and 1/2 tsp of Chamomile)
Calendula - okay in moderation, known to help with allergies or irritated skin (suggested to use these flowers to brew into a tea, 2 cups of water and a sprinkle of herb)
Echinacea - okay in moderation, known to help with allergies or irritated skin (suggested to use in a tea, 2 cups of water and a sprinkle of herb)
Dandelion Root - okay in moderation, known to help with feline allergies, digestion and liver detoxification (suggested to use in tea, 2 cups of water and a sprinkle of herb)
Recipes & Enhancements
Tuna Treats
Ingredients:
1 cup of Blended oats (you can use organic whole purpose flour)
Tuna & the water
Catnip
1 egg (preferably the whites only)
1/4 cup of Coconut oil
Mix all ingredients in a bowl
Knead it
Make into bite pieces
Cook for 15-20 minutes at 350 degrees
The Ultimate Protein Meal
Ingredients:
1/2 tbsp of Chicken heart
1 tbsp Turkey mince with bone
1/2 tbsp Green tripe
1/2 tbsp Beef liver
1/2 tbsp Lamb kidney
1 tbsp Green lipped mussel
A pinch of Bone broth spice (not the liquid)
Quail egg
Mix together
Place in beef trachea
Sprinkle hemp seeds or catnip on top
Sprinkle spirulina on top
1/4 cup of water around the filled beef trachea
Pumpkin Treat
Ingredients:
2 scoops of Organic pumpkin pure
2 scoops of Coconut Milk
1/3 cup of Chicken broth (no sodium)
Sprinkle Catnip
Mix together
Put in silicone mold
Freeze
Herb Kitty Tea
Ingredients:
1/2 tsp of Catnip (or any okay herb as mentioned above Valerian, Chamomile Licorice Root, Calendula, Echinacea or Dandelion Root)
2 cups of water
Place herbs in tea filter
Steep Kitty tea in water
Serve to your cat
Topical Herbs:
Goldenseal (topical herb, not for digestion) - this is used as a natural disinfection on wounds
Witch Hazel (topical herb, not for digestion) - this is used as a topical ointment to put on cat acne
Additional suggestions:
You know you have a happy cat if they clean themselves after the meal or if they try to scratch the floor around their food. If you know of any other recipes or suggestions for enhancing your cats diet, drop those in the comments below!