Homemade cat food
Whitefish & Pea Light Loaf
A lean, low-fat baked loaf of white fish and a scattering of peas — a lighter treat for cats watching their waistline, high in protein and gentle on calories.
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Time
- 30 min
- Makes
- 4 days
🧺 Ingredients
- 150g skinless white fish (cod, haddock or pollock), bones removed
- 1 tablespoon of cooked, mashed peas
- 1 egg white to bind
👩🍳 Method
- Check the fish very carefully and remove every bone, then flake it into a bowl.
- Mash in the cooked peas and stir through the egg white until the mixture just holds together.
- Press into a small silicone mould or ramekin lined with baking paper.
- Bake at 180°C for about 18 minutes until set and cooked through.
- Cool completely, then slice into small portions. Serve a modest piece and refrigerate the rest for up to four days.
Nutrition: White fish is a lean, high-protein, low-calorie option that satisfies without excess fat, while a small amount of peas adds fibre for fullness. A useful treat when calories need keeping in check.
📝 Notes
White fish is naturally low in fat, making this a sensible occasional treat for overweight cats — but weight loss should always be managed with your vet, using portion control of a complete diet rather than treats alone. Always double-check for bones before serving.
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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.