Homemade Cat Treat Goodies and More!

Here you have a few good ideas for your pets.  For instance, did you know that baking soda will clean your dog or cat?..

BAKING SODA DRY SHAMPOO

Cats hate water and wash themselves.  However, sometimes they get themselves into trouble and end up with a smell they cannot wash away.  It is then baking soda time.  Just rub the baking soda on and be sure to rub into the coat. Let set a few minutes and brush off! The kitty smells will be all gone, and you don't need to get all wet!  Wear gloves to protect yourself from scratches.  Cats do not like being made to do ANYTHING that was not their own idea.  The claws will come out!

Special treats for your cat or kitty can be very expensive, especially if they are 'treat type kitties'...lol. Here are a few ideas for making your own treats for them. This is also not only a good way to save money but a good way to know EXACTLY what you are feeding your cat/kitty. You will KNOW what they get is 'good for them!'.

BIRTHDAY TREAT FOR KITTY
1 - 2 poached fish, preferably salmon, with the skin and
bones removed
1 tsp. plain yogurt
Few drops of fresh lemon juice
Poach the fish. Then mix the yogurt and lemon juice
and serve over the cooked fish.

CAT COOKIES
1 cup whole wheat flour
1 tsp catnip
1/3 cup milk
1/3 cup powdered milk
2 tbl butter or vegetable oil
1/4 cup soy flour
1 egg
2 tbl wheat germ
1 tbl unsulfured molasses
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Mix dry ingredients together. Add molasses, egg, oil and
milk. Roll out flat onto oiled cookie sheet and cut into
small, cat bite-sized pieces.
Bake for 20 minutes and let cool. Store the cookies in a
sealed container.

or...
CAT CRACKERS
6 ounces of non-drained tuna
1 cup cornmeal
1 cup flour
1/3 cup water
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Measure all of the
ingredients into a bowl and mix thoroughly with your
hands. Roll out to 1/4 inch thickness and cut into treat
sized pieces. Place on a greased cookie sheet. Bake for
about 20 minutes or until golden. Let cool. Give to your
cat and watch them gobble it up.

(What is a cracker without jelly...lol)
CAT JELLY
A lovely recipe for cats and an instant hit too!
3 cups chicken broth
4-1/2 tbl flour
1/4 cup carrots --diced into small cubes
3/4 cup minced meat (cooked) pieces of fish- optional,
but it would be better to use this (COOKED)
After the chicken broth has been made, allow it too cool
for around 2 minutes. Add all the flour and mix. Some
flour might not dissolve but this is absolutely no
problem (It will when you heat the mixture later on).
Heat broth and flour mixture on high heat until a thick
creamy mixture is formed. Immediately add all other
ingredients and pour all contents of this meal into the
cat's container. Allow it to set into jelly like substance
with the carrots, minced meat and fish suspended in it.
Serve to the cat.

Vet bills can be a problem not to mention the meds. Check with your vet first of course but this might be a real help...
DIET FOR KIDNEY PROBLEMS
1-1/3 cups (2/3 pound) ground chicken, turkey or lean
heart
4 cups cooked white rice
4 eggs
2 tablespoons cold-pressed safflower, soy or corn oil
1,500 milligrams calcium
1/8 teaspoon iodized salt
1/8 teaspoon potassium chloride (optional, for a saltier
flavor)
1 teaspoon parsley, finely grated carrot or other
vegetable (optional)
5,000 IU vitamin A
Taurine and other cat vitamins (about 5 days' worth)
50 milligram level B complex (or 10 milligrams per day)
2,500 milligrams vitamin C (½ teaspoon sodium
ascorbate)
Mix everything together in a large bowl. Serve raw if
the cat will accept it. Otherwise, mix all but the vitamins
together, bake about 20 minutes in a moderate oven and
then wait until it cools to mix in the vitamins.
Occasionally, substitute 1 to 3 teaspoons of liver for part
of the meat.

AND...
EMERGENCY KITTEN MILK (all babies need milk)
12 oz. boiling water
1 envelope Knox unflavored gelatin
Dissolve the gelatin in the boiling water, and add:
1-12 oz. can evaporated canned milk
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
2 tablespoons plain yogurt
1 tablespoons light corn syrup
1 egg yolk
Mix well in mixer. Place in covered bowl and store in
refrigerator. Warm a small amount for feedings. This
will keep for about 7 days.

GOT FLEAS?
FELINE FLEA PROOFING
Add to the food for each adult cat:
1/2 level teaspoon brewer's yeast
1/4 level teaspoon garlic powder

FLEA REPELLENT SLEEP PILLOWS
For cats
2 parts sage or rosemary
1 part catnip
1 part chamomile
For dogs
2 parts pennyroyal
1 part thyme
1 part wormwood
Herbs may be used cut or whole. Mix enough to stuff a
2-foot square pillow for a cat or a 3-foot square (or
larger) pillow for a dog. Sew the pillowcase out of a
tough, washable fabric such as denim.

KITTIES FAVORITE TREATS
1-1/2 cups cooked chicken or turkey
1 large egg
2 Tbl. chicken broth
1 cup cornmeal
1/2 cup whole wheat flour
In a blender or processor whirl chicken, egg and broth
until smooth. Scrape into bowl. Add cornmeal and 1/2
cup flour, stir until moistened. Cover dough and
refrigerate at least 2 hrs. Then roll out 1/4 in thick on
lightly floured board. Cut into 1/2 in squares or
triangles. Scatter on 3 greased 12 x 15 baking sheets.
Bake at 350 until golden (about 15 min.) Remove from
oven, stir in pans and let cool. Refrigerate airtight up to
2 weeks, freeze for longer storage. Makes about 3 cups.