Homemade cat food
Mackerel & Egg Omega Coat Bites
Omega-rich mackerel bound with a little cooked egg into soft bites — an occasional treat aimed at cats whose coats could do with a bit more shine.
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Time
- 25 minutes
- Makes
- Makes about 10 small bites
🧺 Ingredients
- 80 g cooked mackerel (fresh, or tinned in spring water, well drained)
- 1 small egg, hard-boiled
- 1 tbsp plain cooked mashed potato or pumpkin, to bind
👩🍳 Method
- Flake the cooked mackerel carefully, checking for and removing every small bone.
- Mash the hard-boiled egg and combine it with the fish.
- Add just enough mashed potato or pumpkin to bring the mixture together.
- Shape into small bite-sized balls.
- Chill for 20 minutes before serving.
Nutrition: Oily fish like mackerel is a natural source of omega-3 fatty acids that support skin and coat condition, while egg adds complete protein and a little biotin — nutrients often linked with a glossy coat.
📝 Notes
Use mackerel tinned in spring water, never brine or oil, and drain it well to keep salt down. Oily fish is a treat, not a staple — too much can upset vitamin E balance over time, so offer these now and then rather than daily. Check meticulously for bones. Keeps refrigerated for up to 2 days.
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⚕️ Before you cook for your cat
- Homemade food must be balanced. Cats need taurine, and deficiency causes heart and eye disease.
- Treat recipes are supplements to a complete diet, not a replacement for it.
- Check any new ingredient against the toxic-foods list, and ask your vet before switching diets.