Few smells get a cat moving faster than fresh shrimp. These homemade shrimp cat treats turn that seafood favorite into small bites you can make right in your kitchen.
Each recipe uses simple ingredients and cooked shrimp with no salt, spices, garlic, or onion. You will find soft treats, crunchy bites, and cool snacks for warmer days.
The recipes are easy to portion and store too. Serve them as an occasional reward alongside your cat’s normal balanced food for a tasty homemade surprise.
1. Shrimp and Egg Mini Bites
These shrimp and egg mini bites are soft, savory, and packed with seafood flavor. Egg helps hold the treats together while keeping the texture tender. Their small size also makes them easy to serve as a quick reward.
Ingredients
- 1 cup cooked shrimp, finely chopped
- 1 large egg
- 2 tablespoons oat flour
- 1 tablespoon water
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
- Place the cooked shrimp in a bowl and mash it into small pieces.
- Add the egg, oat flour, and water.
- Stir until a thick mixture forms.
- Spoon tiny portions onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Flatten each portion gently with the back of a spoon.
- Bake for 10 to 12 minutes.
- Remove from the oven and let the treats cool fully.
- Store leftovers in a covered container in the refrigerator.
| Nutrition | Estimated Amount |
|---|---|
| Serving Size | 1 mini bite |
| Calories | 9 |
| Protein | 1.2 g |
| Fat | 0.3 g |
| Carbohydrates | 0.3 g |
2. Shrimp and Pumpkin Soft Treats
Shrimp and pumpkin create a moist treat with a rich seafood smell cats notice fast. Pumpkin adds a smooth texture and makes the mixture easy to shape. These little treats stay softer than traditional baked biscuits.
Ingredients
- 3 quarters cup cooked shrimp, finely chopped
- 1 quarter cup plain pumpkin puree
- 1 large egg
- 3 tablespoons oat flour
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
- Add the shrimp and pumpkin puree to a mixing bowl.
- Stir in the egg until combined.
- Add the oat flour and mix into a soft dough.
- Scoop small portions onto a parchment lined baking sheet.
- Shape each portion into a small round treat.
- Bake for 11 to 13 minutes.
- Allow the treats to cool completely before serving.
- Keep extra treats refrigerated in a sealed container.
| Nutrition | Estimated Amount |
|---|---|
| Serving Size | 1 soft treat |
| Calories | 10 |
| Protein | 1 g |
| Fat | 0.3 g |
| Carbohydrates | 0.7 g |
3. Crunchy Shrimp and Oat Cat Treats
These crunchy shrimp treats have crisp edges and a strong seafood aroma. Oat flour gives them a firmer texture that works well for cats that enjoy a little crunch. Make them small so your cat can easily bite and chew each treat.
Ingredients
- 1 cup cooked shrimp, finely minced
- 1 large egg
- 1 half cup oat flour
- 1 tablespoon water
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F.
- Place the shrimp in a bowl and mash it well.
- Add the egg and stir until combined.
- Mix in the oat flour.
- Add the water and stir until a firm dough forms.
- Roll small pieces of dough between your fingers.
- Place them on a parchment lined baking sheet.
- Press each piece into a thin disc.
- Bake for 15 to 18 minutes.
- Turn off the oven and leave the treats inside for another 5 minutes for extra crunch.
- Cool fully before giving them to your cat.
| Nutrition | Estimated Amount |
|---|---|
| Serving Size | 1 crunchy treat |
| Calories | 12 |
| Protein | 1.1 g |
| Fat | 0.3 g |
| Carbohydrates | 1.2 g |
4. Shrimp and Sweet Potato Bites
Sweet potato gives these shrimp treats a soft texture with a mild natural sweetness. The shrimp still provides the main flavor and aroma. These bites are simple to shape and work well when you want a tender homemade cat treat.
Ingredients
- 3 quarters cup cooked shrimp, chopped
- 1 quarter cup cooked sweet potato, mashed
- 1 large egg
- 3 tablespoons oat flour
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
- Place the mashed sweet potato in a bowl.
- Add the chopped shrimp and mix well.
- Stir in the egg.
- Add the oat flour and mix until the mixture holds together.
- Scoop very small portions onto a parchment lined baking sheet.
- Gently press each portion into a small bite.
- Bake for 12 to 14 minutes.
- Let the treats cool completely before serving.
- Refrigerate remaining treats in a covered container.
| Nutrition | Estimated Amount |
|---|---|
| Serving Size | 1 bite |
| Calories | 11 |
| Protein | 1 g |
| Fat | 0.3 g |
| Carbohydrates | 1 g |
5. Frozen Shrimp Yogurt Cat Treats
These frozen shrimp yogurt treats are cool, creamy, and packed with a strong seafood scent. Plain unsweetened yogurt gives them a smooth texture while shrimp adds the flavor cats love. Serve a small piece as an occasional chilled snack.
Ingredients
- 1 half cup cooked shrimp, finely chopped
- 1 half cup plain unsweetened yogurt
- 1 tablespoon water
Instructions
- Place the cooked shrimp in a blender or food processor.
- Add the plain yogurt and water.
- Blend until the mixture is mostly smooth.
- Spoon small amounts into a silicone treat mold.
- Place the mold in the freezer.
- Freeze for at least 3 hours.
- Remove the treats from the mold once firm.
- Store them in a sealed freezer safe container.
- Let one treat soften for a few minutes before serving it to your cat.
| Nutrition | Estimated Amount |
|---|---|
| Serving Size | 1 frozen treat |
| Calories | 8 |
| Protein | 1 g |
| Fat | 0.2 g |
| Carbohydrates | 0.5 g |