Dehydrated Chicken Cat Treats

Start with one small treat or piece, especially if your cat is new to cat grass or goat dairy.

Ingredients

• 100 g / 3.5 oz plain cooked chicken breast, weighed after cooking
• 1.5–2 g clearly identified cat-safe wheat, oat, barley, or rye grass powder
• Optional: 5 g plain goat milk powder and 3 g plain soft goat cheese
• 0–10 g warm water, only as needed

How to dehydrate chicken cat treats

1. Cook plain chicken to 74°C / 165°F. Cool, pat dry, and weigh 100 g.
2. Process until very finely minced and beginning to form a firm paste.
3. Add cat grass powder and any optional dairy; process until even.
4. The mixture should hold together without feeling wet. If crumbly, add warm water ½ teaspoon at a time.
5. Make 6 g discs, about 3–3.5 cm wide and 5–6 mm thick; shallow cat-face or paw moulds are optional.
6. Dehydrate at 65–70°C / 150–160°F for 3–5 hours, checking after 3 hours; or use a reliably controlled oven around 70–80°C / 160–175°F.
7. Cool fully. A cooled test piece should feel firm and dry through the centre.

Serving, storage & safety

• Refrigerate airtight for 3–4 days; freeze extras in small portions.
• Do not assume homemade meat treats are shelf-stable at room temperature.
• Use only clearly identified cat-safe grass products.
• Omit dairy for dairy-intolerant cats.

This is an occasional treat for healthy adult cats only. Cats with medical conditions, prescription diets, persistent hairballs, or digestive signs need veterinary guidance.

Sources: WSAVA — Feeding Treats to Your Cat; USDA FSIS — Leftovers and Food Safety.
Editorial note: Prepared by Feline Gourmet Bakery for educational use; no veterinary review is claimed. About us · Updated 28 August 2026.