Simple homemade beef treats recipe for cats (no flour)

These homemade beef treats for cats are made with 100% carnivore-appropriate ingredients. Absolutely no flour, oats, or other garbage!

This recipe is a treat and a topper that you can feed your cat occasionally. It is not a complete and balanced meal.

This homemade beef cat treat recipe is:

  • High protein, low carb
  • Single ingredient – beef
  • Free from grains, gluten, and synthetic supplements
  • Very easy to make to spoil your cat

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Homemade beef cat treat recipe:

This recipe is for a treat and topper. It is not a complete and balanced standalone meal.

For these cat treats you’ll need:

  • 4 oz (113 g) beef meat or liver

You can use any type of beef meat or beef liver. I made these beef treats with beef shoulder london broil meat.

Just note that beef liver is quite strong. So it’s best to feed a combination of beef meat and liver treats if you want to feed liver treats.

Nutritional benefits of this cat treat recipe

These cat treats are very easy to make and pack a high-nutrient profile.

  • Beef is high in protein, zinc, selenium, and B vitamins
  • Beef liver is high in magnesium, potassium, copper, and vitamin A

These beef treats are also a great protein to use if your cat is cautious (not picky!) about new foods.

You can cut up this treat and sprinkle it on top of new food while you’re transitioning.

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How to make this homemade cat treat

I’m using the TopTrees pet treats maker for this recipe. This treats maker has an air dryer. The temperature is already set for you so you just press the button!

  • Cut the beef into 1.5″ sized pieces
  • Slice the beef in half so the slices are thin
  • Air dry for approximately 4 hours or until the treats are hard and breakable

Check out my meal prep list on Amazon for other supplies. I’ve found that these treats keep well in the refrigerator in a sealed container for about 3 weeks.

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How much to feed your cat

Treats and toppers should not make up more than 10% of your cat’s total daily intake. Remember to remove equal parts of your cat’s current food so that you do not overfeed your cat.

You will have to adjust feeding amounts based on your individual cat. See how much to feed your cat for more instructions.

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How I formulate recipes

I use Animal Diet Formulator to formulate recipes. However, this one is a bit more advanced and requires a monthly payment.

For beginners who want to formulate recipes, I highly recommend Paws of Prey Cat Meal Formulator. It’s very easy to use, includes a sample recipe, and it’s a one-time payment!

Check out my easy homemade salmon cat treat recipe for more variety.

And if you’re looking for complete cat food recipes and want to switch your cat to raw, my Raw Feline Foodie course is for you!

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Note: This recipe is a general guideline for educational purposes only and should not replace professional advice. It is the cat parent’s responsibility to discuss any diet changes with their cat’s veterinarian. This recipe is formulated for intermittent or supplemental feeding only. It is a treat and topper, not a complete and balanced meal.