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Chicken & Catnip Bites

Soft, crumbly bites with a sprinkle of dried catnip to make them irresistible. Single-protein and grain-light.

Chicken & Catnip Bites, homemade cat recipe
Prep
10 min
Cook
15 min
Yields
About 40 small bites
Level
easy

Ingredients

Ingredients for Chicken & Catnip Bites
  • 1 cup cooked chicken breast, finely shredded
  • 1 egg
  • ½ cup oat flour
  • 1 tsp dried catnip (optional)

Steps

  1. Preheat oven to 175°C (350°F).
  2. Mix into a soft dough.
  3. Roll small balls, flatten lightly on parchment.
  4. Bake 12-15 min. Cool fully.

Portion guide

Suggested portions only, your vet knows your pet's needs best.

Portion calculator

Enter your cat's weight for a scaled serving suggestion.

Suggested portion
2-4 bites/day max
1 kg12 kg

Starting point only, adjust for activity, body condition, and vet guidance.

Pet weightSuggested portion
4 kg2-4 bites/day max
3 kg1-2 small pieces, 2× per week
6 kg2-3 small pieces, 2-3× per week

Nutrition & calorie check

Estimated calories per serving compared to your pet's daily energy need.

Nutrition estimate

Rough estimate from common ingredient values, not a substitute for a veterinary nutrition plan.

Whole recipe
911 kcal
Per small
23 kcal
Treat budget (cat)
24 kcal
One serving uses ~96% of the daily treat budget23 / 24 kcal
Do not feed
  • Garlic or onion-seasoned chicken

See our full Safety & Nutrition guide.

Storage

Fridge 5 days; freeze 2 months.

Vet disclaimer: Companion Paws Kitchen recipes are educational. They are not a substitute for veterinary advice or a complete-and-balanced commercial diet. Always consult your vet before introducing new foods, especially for puppies, kittens, seniors, pregnant pets, or pets with medical conditions.

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