Make crisp tuna olive oil cat crackers at home with this simple oven recipe using canned tuna and pantry staples.

ServingsSmall batch
Prep time35 min
Cook time0 min
Total time35 min
DifficultyEasy
Main ingredientTuna

Safety first: Start with a small portion beside your cat's usual food and confirm bigger diet changes with your veterinarian.

Foods to avoid

Skip this recipe if the cat has known sensitivities to fish or eggs.

Ingredients

EquipmentMixing bowlSpoon

Instructions

  1. Drain and mash the tuna: Open both cans of tuna and press out as much liquid as possible using the can lid or a fine strainer. Place the drained tuna in the mixing bowl and mash it thoroughly with a fork until no large chunks remain.

    Tuna Olive Oil Cat Crackers step 1

  2. Add olive oil and egg: Pour the tablespoon of olive oil over the mashed tuna. Crack the egg directly into the bowl and stir everything together until the mixture looks evenly combined and slightly sticky.

    Tuna Olive Oil Cat Crackers step 2

  3. Mix in the oat flour: Sprinkle the oat flour over the wet mixture a little at a time while stirring with the fork. Continue until a soft dough forms that holds together when pressed; add the extra tablespoon of water only if the dough feels too dry and crumbly.

    Tuna Olive Oil Cat Crackers step 3

  4. Shape into a rectangle: Turn the dough out onto a sheet of parchment paper. Press and pat it into a rough rectangle about half an inch thick, keeping the edges as even as possible for uniform baking.

    Tuna Olive Oil Cat Crackers step 4

  5. Score the crackers: Use the knife to gently score the rectangle into small squares or rectangles roughly one inch across. Do not cut all the way through; just mark the lines so the crackers separate cleanly after baking.

    Tuna Olive Oil Cat Crackers step 5

  6. Bake until crisp: Slide the parchment with the scored dough onto the baking sheet. Place in a preheated 350 degree oven and bake for 18 to 22 minutes, checking at the 18-minute mark. The edges should look golden and the surface dry to the touch.

    Tuna Olive Oil Cat Crackers step 6

  7. Cool and break apart: Remove the sheet from the oven and let the slab cool on the parchment for 10 minutes. Once cooled, break along the scored lines into individual crackers and allow them to finish cooling completely on a wire rack.

    Tuna Olive Oil Cat Crackers step 7

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Tips & serving

Offer one or two crackers at a time as part of daily treats, adjusting based on the cat's size and activity level.

  • Uses ingredients often kept on hand
  • Produces a batch that lasts several days

Storage

Counter5 days
Freezer2 months

Substitutions

Swap oat flour for whole wheat flour if preferred.

Cats recipe FAQ

Is this treat a complete meal for my cat?

Treat it as an occasional extra, not a meal plan. Offer one or two crackers at a time as part of daily treats, adjusting based on the cat's size and activity level.

Can cats have tuna?

This recipe uses tuna 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 do I store this treat?

Store cooled crackers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.

What's the safest way to try this with my cat?

Offer a small amount beside regular food, introduce one new recipe at a time, and watch appetite, stool, skin, and behavior for a day or two.

Sources

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