Easy brown rice flour and flax cat treat squares. Practical steps for a grain-based homemade option.

ServingsSmall batch
Prep time40 min
Cook time0 min
Total time40 min
DifficultyEasy
Main ingredientBrown rice flour

Safety first: Skip this recipe if your cat has a known sensitivity to any ingredient, and introduce anything new slowly.

Foods to avoid

Do not offer these treats to cats with known grain sensitivities until tested in very small amounts.

Ingredients

EquipmentMixing bowlSpoon

Instructions

  1. Measure dry ingredients: Spoon the brown rice flour and ground flaxseed into the mixing bowl. Stir them together with a fork until evenly combined.

    Brown Rice Flax Cat Squares step 1

  2. Add wet ingredients: Crack the egg into the bowl, pour in the olive oil and water, then mix everything with a spoon or your hands until a soft dough forms.

    Brown Rice Flax Cat Squares step 2

  3. Rest the dough: Cover the bowl loosely with a clean towel and let the dough rest for five minutes so the flax can absorb some moisture.

    Brown Rice Flax Cat Squares step 3

  4. Roll out the dough: Place the dough between two sheets of parchment paper on the counter and roll it to about one-quarter inch thick.

    Brown Rice Flax Cat Squares step 4

  5. Cut into squares: Use a knife or pizza cutter to slice the rolled dough into small one-inch squares, then lift the parchment with the squares onto the baking sheet.

    Brown Rice Flax Cat Squares step 5

  6. Bake the squares: Slide the baking sheet into a preheated 350 degree oven and bake for 20 to 25 minutes until the edges feel firm and lightly golden.

    Brown Rice Flax Cat Squares step 6

  7. Cool completely: Transfer the squares to a wire rack and let them cool fully before offering any to your cat.

    Brown Rice Flax Cat Squares step 7

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Tips & serving

Offer two or three squares at a time as a small reward. Major diet changes should be discussed with a veterinarian.

  • Uses common ingredients most kitchens already have
  • Bakes into firm squares that hold up in a treat jar

Storage

Counterfive days
Freezerone month

Substitutions

Use another neutral oil in place of olive oil if preferred. Swap brown rice flour for another grain flour in the same amount if needed for testing.

Cats recipe FAQ

Can Brown Rice Flax Cat Squares replace my cat's regular diet?

Treat it as an occasional extra, not a meal plan. Offer two or three squares at a time as a small reward. Major diet changes should be discussed with a veterinarian.

Is brown rice flour okay for cats?

This recipe uses brown rice flour in a small, cat-appropriate amount. Skip it if your cat has a known sensitivity, and read the foods-to-avoid note on this page before serving.

How should I store leftovers?

Store cooled squares in an airtight container at room temperature for up to five days.

How should I introduce this treat?

Start with a taste-size portion next to your cat's usual food, and hold off on serving more until you have seen that it agrees with them.

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