Homemade cat food
Sardine & Egg Omega Mash
A quick, soft mash of tinned sardines and a little cooked egg — rich in omega-3 oils for a glossy coat and packed with the smell cats find irresistible.
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Time
- 10 min
- Makes
- 3 days
🧺 Ingredients
- 1 tin of sardines in spring water (no salt, no oil, no brine)
- 1 hard-boiled egg
- 1 tablespoon of plain cooked pumpkin (optional, for gentle fibre)
👩🍳 Method
- Drain the sardines well and check carefully for any large, hard bones — the small soft ones are safe and a good calcium source.
- Peel the hard-boiled egg and mash it roughly with a fork.
- Add the sardines and mash everything together into a soft, spreadable paste.
- Stir through a little cooked pumpkin if using, to firm up the texture.
- Serve a small spoonful as a topper or treat, and refrigerate the rest in a sealed tub for up to three days.
Nutrition: Sardines are one of the best natural sources of omega-3 fatty acids EPA and DHA, which support skin, coat and joint health, while egg adds highly digestible protein and the soft edible bones contribute calcium.
📝 Notes
Choose sardines packed in spring water only — versions in brine, oil or tomato sauce are far too salty for cats. Oily fish is a treat rather than a staple, so keep portions small and offer it a couple of times a week at most alongside a balanced diet.
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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.