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Leftover Turkey DIY Dog & Cat Treat Recipes

Leftover Turkey DIY Dog & Cat Treat Recipes

Wondering what to do with all that leftover turkey from your Thanksgiving feast? Casseroles and turkey sandwiches may soon become a tedious meal for the people in your family, so consider using some of your leftover turkey to make some homemade treats for your dog or cat.

Homemade Turkey Dog Treats

Don’t throw all of the giblets away before cooking your turkey – this recipe will use up the turkey liver so you waste as little as possible. That, plus some pieces of leftover white meat turkey will help you make 15-24 homemade dog biscuits (depending on the size) that you can store for the next few months.

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup cooked and chopped turkey (White meat and liver only. No skin, fat or bones.)
  • 1/2 cup turkey broth
  • 1 egg, lightly beaten
  • 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 2 cups whole wheat flour
  • 1 cup cornmeal wheat (OR 1 cup wheat germ OR 1/2 cup of each)

Instructions:

  1. Add turkey and turkey broth to a food processer, pulse until a somewhat smooth mixture is obtained
  2. In a large mixing bowl, beat the egg with the oil
  3. Fold in the turkey mixture
  4. Slowly add dd the dry ingredients a little at a time until a dough is formed
  5. Turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface and knead it briefly
  6. Roll the dough to a thickness of 1/2 inch
  7. Cut dough into desired shapes
  8. Place cookies on a greased cookie sheet
  9. Bake at 400 degrees F for 15 minutes, or until firm.
  10. Store cookies in the refrigerator or freezer

Kitty’s Thanksgiving Leftover Turkey Crunchies

Have a cat that deserves some festive treats? This recipe makes a container-full of small treats that you can use through the fall season.

Ingredients:

  • ¼ cup whole wheat flour
  • ½ Tsp Brewer’s yeast
  • ¼ cup bran
  • ½ cup of chopped white-meat turkey (no skin or fat)
  • 1 Tbs of olive oil
  • 1 egg
  • Water as needed

Instructions:

  1. In a large bowl, combine all dry ingredients and set aside
  2. In a food processer, blend turkey, oil and egg into a thick paste
  3. Add turkey mixture to dry ingredients and mix until a dough is formed
  4. Add water or additional flour as needed
  5. Form small balls out of the dough and place on a lightly greased baking sheet
  6. Bake for 20 minutes at 350 degrees F, turn off heat and allow treats to cool entirely in oven before removing
  7. Store in an airtight container up to a month

Hopefully these homemade dog and cat treats help you show your pet that you are thankful for them this, and every, season. However, remember that special treats like these shouldn’t make up more than 10% of your cat’s overall diet.

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