How to make dried fish for cats to eat
In the past 10 days, among the hot topics on the Internet, pet food production has attracted particular attention, especially how to make homemade healthy and delicious cat snacks. As one of cats’ favorite snacks, dried fish is easy to make and low-cost, making it a popular choice for many cat owners. The following is a detailed guide to making dried fish, compiled based on hot topics on the Internet.
1. Necessary materials and tools for making dried fish
| Materials/Tools | Description |
|---|---|
| fresh fish | It is recommended to use small yellow croaker, spring fish or sardine to ensure there are no additives |
| Oven or dryer | Temperature controlled equipment is better |
| salt (optional) | A small amount is used to remove fishy smell, but cats are not recommended to consume too much salt. |
| lemon juice | Natural deodorant, use sparingly |
2. Detailed explanation of production steps
1.Cleaning process: Remove the head and internal organs of the small fish, rinse them under running water and drain them. If the fish is larger, cut it into two pieces.
2.Removal of fishy smell: Marinate with lemon juice or a small amount of salt for 10 minutes, then rinse with water (this step can be omitted).
3.Drying method:
| Equipment | temperature/time | Things to note |
|---|---|---|
| oven | Bake at 90℃ for 2-3 hours | Need to turn over to prevent burning |
| Dryer | Bake at 70℃ for 6-8 hours | Place it flat and have good ventilation |
| Natural drying | 2-3 days when there is sufficient sunshine | To prevent flies and insects, it is recommended to cover it with gauze |
3. Things to note that are hotly discussed across the internet
1.food safety: Recent hot searches show that some cat owners have diarrhea due to incomplete drying. It is recommended to dry it until it is completely crisp and hard, with no moisture remaining.
2.Nutritional combination: Pet nutritionists recommend feeding dried small fish no more than 3 times a week to avoid affecting the intake of staple food.
3.Storage method: Stored in sealed jars, adding food desiccant can extend the shelf life to 1 month (actual measurement data from netizens).
4. Related data of popular topics within 10 days
| platform | Related topics | Number of discussions (10,000) |
|---|---|---|
| #Homemade Cat Snacks Avoidance Guide# | 12.3 | |
| little red book | "Scene collection of small fish dumplings" | 8.7 |
| Douyin | Cat eating and broadcasting dried fish challenge | 15.2 |
5. Expert suggestions and netizens’ feedback
1.Vet Alert: Some fish contain thiamine enzyme. Long-term feeding in large quantities may lead to vitamin B1 deficiency. It is recommended to use nutritional paste.
2.Netizens’ innovative methods: The recently popular air fryer recipe (100°C for 40 minutes + flipping) has received over 50,000 likes, but you need to pay attention to the problem of grease leakage.
3.alternative: Cats allergic to seafood can use chicken breast jerky as a substitute. The related topic #catSNACKPLINGTI# has been read 980 million times.
Through the above structured data and detailed steps, I believe you can make safe and delicious dried fish for your cat. Remember to adjust the formula according to individual differences in cats, and pay attention to your pet’s physical condition at all times!
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