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Tiny Tuna Training Treats

Bite-sized fishy treats cats actually work for, useful for clicker training, pill-time bribes, or carrier conditioning.

Tiny Tuna Training Treats, homemade cat recipe
Prep
10 min
Cook
12 min
Yields
About 60 pea-sized treats
Level
easy

Ingredients

Ingredients for Tiny Tuna Training Treats
  • 1 can (142 g) tuna in water, drained
  • 1 large egg
  • ¾ cup oat flour

Steps

  1. Preheat oven to 175°C (350°F).
  2. Blend everything into a thick paste.
  3. Pipe or spoon pea-sized dots onto parchment.
  4. Bake 10-12 min until firm. 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
3-5 treats/day max
1 kg12 kg

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

Pet weightSuggested portion
4 kg3-5 treats/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
734 kcal
Per pea
12 kcal
Treat budget (cat)
24 kcal
One serving uses ~50% of the daily treat budget12 / 24 kcal
Do not feed
  • Tuna in oil or brine
  • Anything seasoned
  • Fish bones (always debone first)

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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