Summary

Lots of people enjoy making or buying treats for their pets, but wouldn't it be wonderful to cook a real meal for the four-legged member of the household? Quirky yet practical, these cookbooks provide recipes that are nutritionally balanced and veterinarian-approved. They even include sections on "tandem" recipes - recipes for humans that, with slight modifications, can also be served to pets. REAL FOOD FOR CATS is The Cat Lover's Cookbook, completely revised with new recipes, new information, and all-new illustrations.

Author Biography

Patti Delmonte was inspired to create a feline cookbook by the antics of her six adopted cats. She designs ceramics and other commercial products featuring cats, dogs, and kids, and she has illustrated six children’s books. She lives in Colorado Springs, Colorado.

Anne Davis is an award-winning artist whose illustrations adorn the greeting cards produced by her company, Anne Made Cards. Davis's special relationship with animals inspires her art, and her commissioned animal portraits appear in many private collections.

Foreword

viii

Introduction

(6)

Treats

(10)

Tabby Tuna Popsicles

Meow-Va-Lous Mackerel Munchies

Mmmm Meaty Cookies

Trout Treats

Cat Chow Cookies

Fin

(14)

You Gotta Have Sole

Kitty Jambalaya

Tuna Cakes Sardines and Rice (Kitty Heaven)

Fish Chowder Meowshi Sushi

Boogaloo Shrimp

Fe-Line Fabulous Fish Tacos

Sensational Sardine Soup

Feather

(16)

Chicken with Greens

Chicken Salad

Chicken Chow Mein Gizzard Goulash

Chicken Soup

Chicken and Asparagus Casserole

Turkey Surprise

Heavenly Turkey Leftovers

Hoof

(20)

Beef or Pork with Bean Sprouts

Lamb Stew

Kidney Stew ``Hearty'' Beef

Kitty-Size Lasagna

Kitty Pizza

Beef and Bean Saute

Kitty Taco

Kitty Cheeseburger

Mews and Purrs Meat Loaf

Eggs, Cheese, and More

(14)

Western Scramble for Kitty Roundups

Kitty on the Run Cheese Scramble

Kitty Fondue

Grassy Goodness Purr-Fect Pasta

Tandem Cooking

(18)

Beef Stroganoff

Shish Kebab

Chicken Paprika Salmon Loaf

Rabbit Stew

Chicken Cordon Bleu

Special Diets

(15)

Allergy Diet

Soft, Bland Diet

Reducing Diet

Feline Kidney Diet

Restricted Mineral Diet

Index

114

(3)

Metric Conversion

117

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Excerpts

Feather We're not talking parakeets and cockatoos here. We're also not going to discuss robins, chickadees, sparrows, and other wild birds, although your crafty feline hunter might like to. Keep your feathered friends well guarded from your furry feline friends, and instead hand out liberal rations of Chicken Salad, Turkey Surprise, and the other bird-based recipes in this chapter. A happy, harmonious household shall reign forevermore. It is of the utmost importance that you remove all bones from poultry meat before serving it to your cat. Chicken bones (and those of other poultry meats) tend to be thin and fragile; they splinter when chewed and, if swallowed, can cause internal bleeding and other damage. Knowing the persistence of a cat that smells chicken, I recommend that you bag up the chicken bones immediately upon removing them and dispose of them, outdoors, in a sturdy, raccoon-proof (and thus cat-proof) garbage can. In addition, never leave chicken unattended in your kitchen or on your plate. In one second, thump!, the cat's on the table; two seconds, thump-thump!, cat and chicken have hit the floor; and three seconds, whooosh!, cat and bird have disappeared round the corner, a blur of delighted fur streaking for the nearest safe hiding place. You don't need much meat to concoct these recipes; they are useful ways to use up leftovers while also endearing you to your cat. So pull out the chopping block and get ready to cook - and try not to trip over that ever-loving bundle of feline joy winding itself around your ankles.Chicken with Greens Beet greens are a nutritional powerhouse, packed with vitamins and minerals. However, some cats' digestive systems are somewhat sensitive to beets and to greens in general. You may want to introduce your cat gradually to greens before using the full amount given here. 2/3 cup chicken with giblets (especially the liver) 1 cup tomato juice, or 1/2 cup tomato puree and 1/2 cup water 1/3 cup uncooked rice1/2 cup finely chopped beet greens 1 clove garlic, minced 1/2 teaspoon iodized salt 1 teaspoon corn oil 1. Cut the chicken and giblets into kitty-bite-size pieces. 2. Bring the tomato juice to a low boil in a saucepan. Add the chicken and rice, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes. Add the greens, garlic, and salt. Cover and simmer for another 10 minutes. 3. Remove from heat and stir in the corn oil. Cool before serving.Makes 2 or 3 servingsChicken Chow Mein Chow mein (it means "fried noodles") was actually first served in American Chinese restaurants. Your cat, however, won't care one whisker about its cultural authenticity, because this kitty version is delicious! 2 tablespoons corn oil 1/4 cup finely chopped green pepper 1/4 cup finely chopped red pepper 1/4 cup finely chopped onion 1 tablespoon flour 2 teaspoons bonemeal 1/2 cup chicken broth 1 tablespoon soy sauce 1/2 teaspoon iodized salt Dash of pepper 1/4 cup finely chopped mushrooms 1/2 pound chicken breast, cooked and chopped 2 tab

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