Low Calorie Recipes for the Chubby Kitty

Even though your cat is a little chubby, some homemade treats may brighten his day.

Fishie Delights

• 4 teaspoons cooked fish fillet (tuna, salmon, etc.)
• 1/4 cup cooked rice
• 2 tablespoons cooked green beans, chopped
• 1/4 cup cooked spinach, chopped

In a bowl, combine all the ingredients. Serve in small amounts.

Liver Magic

• 1/2 cup water
• 4 ounces calf liver, chopped
• 1 baby carrot, cooked and chopped
• 1 tablespoon low-fat cottage cheese

In a saucepan, heat the water to a boil. Add the liver and cook for 2 minutes. Drain off water and blend meat with the carrot and cottage cheese, mixing well. Cool until warm to the touch, and serve in small amounts.

Turkey Super Balls

• 1/2 pound lean ground turkey
• 1 egg
• 2 tablespoons chicken broth or water
• 1/2 cup cornmeal
• 1 cup oatmeal

Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Combine all ingredients. Roll mixture into little balls and place on an ungreased cookie sheet. Bake at 350 F for 40 minutes or until the inside of the ball is not pink. Makes 36 treats.

Fabulous Fish Tails

• 6 ounce can of tuna
• 1/4 cup water drained from tuna
• 1 baby carrot, cooked
• 1/4 cup cornmeal
• 1/2 cup whole wheat flour
• Several pinches of catnip

Preheat oven to 350 F. Combine tuna, water and carrot. Add cornmeal, flour and catnip and mix well. Form a dough, knead and roll 1/4 inch thick. Cut into tempting shapes. Bake at 350 F for 20 minutes on a greased cookie sheet. Makes 12 treats.