Looking for ways to indulge your four-legged furries?

Return their love by treating them to a special meal, gift or 5 star holiday.

Here are some ideas for cat parents looking to indulge their favourite felines!

Whatever the occasion – whether it’s Bonnie’s first birthday or Garfield has gone a whole day without knocking a glass off the table – our cats always deserve to be pampered. Sometimes treats from the shop just don’t cut it when you want to do something special for your pet and treat them to a little bit of luxury. That’s where our top tips for pampering your pet come in.

1. Whip up your own homemade treats

Recipe for homemade cat treats

Whether you’re looking for kitten treats or cat snacks, making your own homemade treats is a great way to cut down on costs and treat your cat to something extra special. For this recipe, you’ll need 1 drained can of tuna in olive oil, 140g oat flour, 1 egg and a tablespoon of catnip if you fancy adding it in.

1. Preheat your oven to 170˚C.
2. Mix together the tuna, oat flour, egg and catnip (if using) until combined. The mixture should hold together, but if it seems too sticky or dry, add a splash of olive oil.
3. Roll the dough into small balls, space them out on a lined biscuit tray, and flatten them with the back of a spoon. You should get between 30 and 40 treats from the mixture.
4. Pop the tasty treats into the oven and bake for 10 – 12 minutes until they’re dry and golden on top.
5. Cool completely and store the treats in an airtight container in the fridge. They’ll keep for 7 – 10 days, but your cats are sure to try and scoff them all well before then.

Healthy treat options

The best natural treats you can give your kitty include tinned fish, such as salmon or tuna, which has loads of nutrients for your cat, or small amounts of lean deli meat. You’ll get a feel for the types of treats that your cat loves pretty quickly, so stick to similar flavours and they’re sure to be happy.

2. Mix up some cake mixture

You’ve sent out your birthday invitations, you’ve got the party supplies, and you’re all but ready to throw a birthday party for your pet. The last thing on the to-do list is making a celebratory cake for your cat. They’ll know they’re in for a delicious surprise when the cooking smells are wafting around and they start to be the envy of all the other pets in the neighbourhood.

3. Raise a glass of cat-friendly booze