Pumpkin Treat Recipes for Your Cat

• 1 cup low-sodium, skinless, boneless, canned sardines, drained 
• 1/2 cup 100% pureed pumpkin (like Nummy Tum-Tums 100% pure organic pumpkin)
• 1 tablespoon fish oil (like Paramount Pet Health Wild Alaskan Salmon Oil Dog & Cat Supplement)
• 1 tablespoon kelp

1. Mix together and roll into balls.  
2. Put leftovers in container, separating each layer of balls with waxed paper to keep from sticking together.
3. Treats keep in refrigerator for 3–4 days.

• 2 cups brown rice flour 
• 1/2 cup uncooked oatmeal
• 1 cup 100% pureed pumpkin (like Fruitables Pure Pumpkin Supplement) 
• 1 cup grated carrots
• 1/2 cup unsweetened plain applesauce
• 1/4 cup brown rice flour for rolling

1. Preheat oven to 350 F (176 C). 
2. In a food processor, blend pumpkin, applesauce, and carrots until smooth. 
3. Mix brown rice flour and oatmeal in a bowl. 
4. Add wet ingredients to the dry and mix by hand until dough forms. 
5. On a floured countertop or cutting board, roll dough to about ¼-inch thick. Use cookie cutter to form cute shapes or cut into small squares. 
6. Place cookies on a greased cookie sheet and bake for 7 minutes. 
7. Flip treats over and bake for another 5 minutes. 
8. Remove from oven and cool thoroughly. Store in fridge or freezer; keeps for months.

• 1 cup whole spelt flour (easiest on digestion) 
• 1 can low-sodium tuna in water (do not drain)
• 1 egg
• 2 tablespoons extra-virgin, light-tasting olive oil
• Pinch of salt
• ½ cup 100% pureed pumpkin (like Weruva Pumpkin Patch Up!) 

1. Preheat oven to 350 F (176 C). 
2. Line cookie sheet with parchment or waxed paper. 
3. Mix all ingredients in a medium bowl. 
4. Spread dough evenly on prepared sheet to about 1/8-inch thickness. 
5. Bake for 20 minutes, remove from oven, and cool for 5 minutes. 
6. Flip sheet of treats, peel off paper, and bake for another 8 minutes. 
7. Turn off oven and let sheet of treats sit for 1 hour to crisp up. 
8. Remove and cool completely on wire rack. Cut into 2-inch by 1-inch strips. Store in refrigerator or freezer; keeps for months.

Remember that it’s always smart to consult your veterinarian before treating your cat to any new foods.   

If they decide it’s best to stick to basics, you can also try out some pumpkin treats from the store.  

Yes, plain 100% pumpkin puree—especially ones made just for cats and dogs—can be beneficial and may even help with digestive issues. Pumpkin can also help your cat get fewer hairballs.