Any treats I can make with canned food?

Megan1216 · 08-19-2005, 10:21 PM

Are there any treats I can make with canned food? I want something simple (I know, I know I'm picky

). I know I can make popsicles but anything else? Anything with like catnip or something?

Megan1216 · 08-31-2005, 10:08 PM

Parker · 02-10-2006, 04:58 PM

I know this post is really old, but I thought that I would share my vet's trick for using canned food in treats

We use this primarily for our patients that are on prescription or weight control diets.

Take a large can of your kitties cat food and dump it onto a plate. Quarter it and then slice thin slices out of each quarter. Lay the slices flat on a baking sheet and bake them on 350 until they are crispy (or baked through, sometimes they can still be a little moist). Refrigerate the treats in ziplock baggies and use them as needed.

Just an idea!!

moggiegirl · 02-13-2006, 11:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Parker

I know this post is really old, but I thought that I would share my vet's trick for using canned food in treats

We use this primarily for our patients that are on prescription or weight control diets.

Take a large can of your kitties cat food and dump it onto a plate. Quarter it and then slice thin slices out of each quarter. Lay the slices flat on a baking sheet and bake them on 350 until they are crispy (or baked through, sometimes they can still be a little moist). Refrigerate the treats in ziplock baggies and use them as needed.

Just an idea!!

That is a great idea! I saw a recipe similar to that on the Hill's Science Diet website once. No, I don't like Science Diet but it is a great idea that you can use with any canned food. It's great if you want to give your cat a treat that is nutritious without feeding your cat table scraps, a high protein low carb snack. The poster wanted something with catnip. I'm sure you can throw a few leaves of catnip into the mix before baking.

If I decide to do something like this, can you tell me how long I can store these treats in a zip lock bag in the refrigerator? I know canned food spoils quickly coming straight from the can but I don't know how long you can store it if it is baked.

Parker · 02-14-2006, 01:50 AM

I'm not really sure how long they would keep in the refrigerator... the ones I made for my dogs were gone too quick to tell. I would say probably a week or so, you could use smaller cans to keep from wasting treats. It is probably really up to you how long you keep them and how "crisp" they are would be a factor too... I would be afraid to keep them very much longer than a week if they were moist in the middle (no matter how long I cooked the dog's treats, they always seemed a little wet in the middle....)

moggiegirl · 02-14-2006, 09:50 AM

I checked that Science Diet website that has the same recipe. It's hidden in the site but if you click on contact us and then the frequently asked questions section you can find it. You can store it in a ziplock bag in the refrigerator for 5 to 7 days. They say to bake it for about 30 minutes or until crispy. The only problem with this recipe is that the stench of baked canned food coming from the oven might gross people out since it's probably not going to smell like cookies or banana bread.

But you know what? I'm going to dare to try it this morning while my boyfriend is now at work because I don't think he could stand the smell of it. I'll let you know how it turns out. I have a small can of Iams catfish formula so I'll make baked catfish bites. I'll bet the best foods to use for this treat are the fishy ones like Wellness chicken and lobster or something with tuna in it.

moggiegirl · 02-14-2006, 11:34 AM

My cats sniffed it and walked away. Even after 45 minutes of baking, parts of it were still moist. But most of all I realized, my cats like their canned food wet and at it's freshest state. Perhaps Iams is not the food to use for this treat. It was an icky aroma for me. It smelled like stinky beef liver which Iams uses in their canned food. I don't think I'll do this again, time consuming and the heat actually does alter the nutritional content of the food which is why the Science Diet website says not to feed as more than 10% of your pet's diet. I'll stick with fresh cooked poultry and the highest quality cat food treats such as wild side salmon and Halo Live a Littles Freeze dried chicken treats.

I have another idea. How about baking your dogs and cats some real meatloaf treats using fresh ground beef or turkey? Make little meatballs, chop them up and cool and serve fresh. that will stay fresh in the refrigerator for about 3 days. Or if you really want to be indulgent, cook some fresh salmon for them.

HELLO_KITTY · 04-08-2006, 12:23 AM

I tried this idea and it worked great! I used a 5oz can of Natural Balance (chicken flavor); I cut it into quarters, sliced it thin and laid flat on a baking sheet for cooking. I cooked for 15 or 20 minuets on 350F and they crisped nicely. Although, storing them in the fridge has soften them somewhat.

My two Bengals were “curious” about them at first and the kitten thought the treats were new toys until he figured out that he could eat it. I have the pickiest cats around. They hardly like any store bough treats. Just today I brought home some Snack21 dried fish pieces and they stuck their noses up at them. They won’t eat Pounce or Temptations. Not that I want them eating that stuff anyhow – yuck. Have you read the labels? I think this a really cool idea.

Cheers
HK

08-19-2005, 10:21 PM	#1 (permalink)
Megan1216 Premier Cat Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Michigan, USA Posts: 5,713	Any treats I can make with canned food? Are there any treats I can make with canned food? I want something simple (I know, I know I'm picky ). I know I can make popsicles but anything else? Anything with like catnip or something? __________________ ~~Megan~*~

08-31-2005, 10:08 PM	#2 (permalink)
Megan1216 Premier Cat Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Michigan, USA Posts: 5,713	__________________ ~~Megan~*~

02-10-2006, 04:58 PM	#3 (permalink)
Parker Tom Cat Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 517	I know this post is really old, but I thought that I would share my vet's trick for using canned food in treats We use this primarily for our patients that are on prescription or weight control diets. Take a large can of your kitties cat food and dump it onto a plate. Quarter it and then slice thin slices out of each quarter. Lay the slices flat on a baking sheet and bake them on 350 until they are crispy (or baked through, sometimes they can still be a little moist). Refrigerate the treats in ziplock baggies and use them as needed. Just an idea!! __________________ ___________________ Signature courtesy of ForJazz!

02-14-2006, 01:50 AM	#5 (permalink)
Parker Tom Cat Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 517	I'm not really sure how long they would keep in the refrigerator... the ones I made for my dogs were gone too quick to tell. I would say probably a week or so, you could use smaller cans to keep from wasting treats. It is probably really up to you how long you keep them and how "crisp" they are would be a factor too... I would be afraid to keep them very much longer than a week if they were moist in the middle (no matter how long I cooked the dog's treats, they always seemed a little wet in the middle....) __________________ ___________________ Signature courtesy of ForJazz!

04-08-2006, 12:23 AM	#8 (permalink)
HELLO_KITTY Jr. Cat Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Windsor Ontario Posts: 82	Great Idea I tried this idea and it worked great! I used a 5oz can of Natural Balance (chicken flavor); I cut it into quarters, sliced it thin and laid flat on a baking sheet for cooking. I cooked for 15 or 20 minuets on 350F and they crisped nicely. Although, storing them in the fridge has soften them somewhat. My two Bengals were “curious” about them at first and the kitten thought the treats were new toys until he figured out that he could eat it. I have the pickiest cats around. They hardly like any store bough treats. Just today I brought home some Snack21 dried fish pieces and they stuck their noses up at them. They won’t eat Pounce or Temptations. Not that I want them eating that stuff anyhow – yuck. Have you read the labels? I think this a really cool idea. Cheers HK

02-14-2006, 09:50 AM	#6 (permalink)
moggiegirl Senior Cat Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 840	I checked that Science Diet website that has the same recipe. It's hidden in the site but if you click on contact us and then the frequently asked questions section you can find it. You can store it in a ziplock bag in the refrigerator for 5 to 7 days. They say to bake it for about 30 minutes or until crispy. The only problem with this recipe is that the stench of baked canned food coming from the oven might gross people out since it's probably not going to smell like cookies or banana bread. But you know what? I'm going to dare to try it this morning while my boyfriend is now at work because I don't think he could stand the smell of it. I'll let you know how it turns out. I have a small can of Iams catfish formula so I'll make baked catfish bites. I'll bet the best foods to use for this treat are the fishy ones like Wellness chicken and lobster or something with tuna in it.

02-14-2006, 11:34 AM	#7 (permalink)
moggiegirl Senior Cat Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 840	My cats sniffed it and walked away. Even after 45 minutes of baking, parts of it were still moist. But most of all I realized, my cats like their canned food wet and at it's freshest state. Perhaps Iams is not the food to use for this treat. It was an icky aroma for me. It smelled like stinky beef liver which Iams uses in their canned food. I don't think I'll do this again, time consuming and the heat actually does alter the nutritional content of the food which is why the Science Diet website says not to feed as more than 10% of your pet's diet. I'll stick with fresh cooked poultry and the highest quality cat food treats such as wild side salmon and Halo Live a Littles Freeze dried chicken treats. I have another idea. How about baking your dogs and cats some real meatloaf treats using fresh ground beef or turkey? Make little meatballs, chop them up and cool and serve fresh. that will stay fresh in the refrigerator for about 3 days. Or if you really want to be indulgent, cook some fresh salmon for them.

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