Fish love leafy greens that mimic the natural plants found in their natural habitats. They are filled with vitamins and minerals
Spinach
Kale
Sushi seaweed
Romaine lettuce
Chard
Live water plants (Cabomba, Egeria, and Limnophia available in pet shops)
Directions
Shred small pieces of the leafy greens.
Toss in the fish aquarium.
OR plant live water plants.
Allow the fish to freely eat.
For the start to a new year, how about making this meat-free crumble that is easy to make, nutritious, and inexpensive? And it’s guaranteed to fit your resolution of being more productive and money conscious.
Ingredients
½ c. ground soy beans
½ c. ground corn
½ c. whole wheat flour
Dash of garlic powder
4 eggs
¼-½ c. dehydrated milk
Directions
Mix together the ingredients.
Place mixture into a baking tray and bake at 180°F for 2½ hours. (It will look like a bunch of small pebbles when done.)
Place in small bags.
Store excess in freezer.
Besides tucking your cat in on a cold winter night, this stew will offer comfort and warmth. Plus it’s so nutritional that your cat won’t seem to mind the l-o-n-g winters.
Ingredients
1 whole chicken
2 c. brown rice
6 celery stalks
8 carrots
3 yellow squash
2-3 zucchini
1 small broccoli
Handful green beans
Directions
Wash and cover the chicken with water in a large pot.
Cut veggies and add to pot.
Add the rice.
Cook until chicken almost falls off the bone and veggies are tender.
Debone the chicken.
Pour cooking liquid (with mixture) into blender and puree until mixture is coarse.
Place single portions in a freezer bag and seal.
Defrost and warm slightly before serving.
Fish pellets make a great holiday gift for your pet fish. If you are feeding your fish a fair amount of live or naturally occurring food, you can make a useful supplementary feed. It is advised to make a small amount first, to ensure the pellets float and the taste is appealing to your fish.
Ingredients
Fish, beef hearts, bloodworms, or white cheese to help with binding
Assorted veggies and fruits
Garlic
Directions
Descale the fish.
Boil the beef hearts and bloodworms.
Wash the veggies and fruits.
Peel the garlic and press it.
Mix ingredients with a hand grinder or blender until a fairly stiff paste is made. (If not stiff enough, add more fish or meat.)
Adapt a caulking gun or a device in fancy pastry prep to squirt this material out in a bead of the appropriate diameter.
Bake the resulting “toothpaste-like material” in an oven until hardens.
Chop or break into pellets.
Store in dry place in airtight container (lasts approximately 6 months).
For a winter surprise, these peanut butter delights will delight your hamster in the coldest weather!
Ingredients
1 c. whole wheat flour
1 T crunchy reduced-fat peanut butter
1 T honey
⅓ c. water
Directions
Preheat oven to 250°F.
Grease cookie sheet.
Mix ingredients with a blender.
Shape into ½-inch balls and place on cookie sheet. (They don’t spread so place close together).
Bake 45 minutes.
Leave in oven until the treats are dried out and crunchy.
Sweet potatoes are a great source of vitamins (Vitamin A and Vitamin C) and minerals (manganese, copper, and potassium) for your dog. They are high in fiber and low in fat, too. They are easy to make when you are baking for that special Thanksgiving meal for your family and relatives. The only ingredient is a sweet potato!
Ingredients
One sweet potato
Directions
Preheat oven to 350°F.
Peel and mash the potato in a large bowl.
Stir until dough forms.
Roll dough into small balls and place on cookie sheet lined with parchment paper.
Press down slightly so the biscuits are about ¼ inch thick.
Bake until golden brown and let cool on a wire rack.
Your hamster brings so much joy, so be thankful for such a pet. Offer a treat to show your appreciation.
Ingredients
Oats
Seeds
Honey
Directions
Mix oats and seeds in a bowl.
Add honey until mixture becomes doughy.
Place the sticky mix on a tray and press flat or use cookie cutters and cut into different shapes.
Place in refrigerator for a few hours (until hardened).
This tasty tuna-flavored gravy reduces the risk of poisoning from mercury and other toxins found in other fish. Add it to any cat food for a yummy flavor.
Ingredients
½ c. liquid from canned tuna
2 c. vegetable broth
1 T pre-hydrated flavorless and sugar-free gelatin
1 T coconut oil
Directions
Add the tuna liquid, coconut oil, and broth to a pan or pot.
After boiling, add gelatin and stir.
Turn down the heat and simmer until it forms a loose paste or thick gravy.
Serve on your favorite cat’s food.