13 Easy Homemade Cat Gravy Recipes

Our feline friends are known to be picky eaters, but gravy is one thing that rarely fails to get their attention when served.

Feeding cats a perfectly balanced homemade diet can be tricky because it’s hard to get the right mix of protein, healthy fats, vitamins, and minerals.

But adding a bit of homemade gravy now and then can be a great way to entice your kitty to eat their regular, nutritious dry foods.

In this post, we’re sharing with you 13 easy-to-make cat gravy recipes. They’re practical, healthy, and full of flavor.

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What Are Cat Gravy Recipes?

Recipes for cat gravy are not just for making an appetizing topping, they’re rather an innovative and healthy means of enriching your cat’s food.

Unlike many commercial wet foods that contain artificial additives, DIY gravy lets you control the ingredients, making it safe, wholesome, and tailored to your cat’s needs.

Most cat gravy usually begins with an unseasoned stock, or it can complement wet food for cats by adding high-grade protein such as shredded meat or cuts of organs.

A natural thickening agent, such as gelatin, tapioca, or even a minimal amount of cornstarch, can help achieve the smooth texture that many cats love.

What makes cat gravy unique is the lack of toxic ingredients, over-seasoning, or fatty elements that your cat may not need.

Many cats do not drink sufficient water, and this can have long-term effects in the form of kidney and urinary problems.

Gravy is an excellent water enhancer, particularly when served over dry food, turning dry kibble into an irresistible food.

It’s also a perfect method of mixing in supplements or aiding your cat’s recovery after illness for an overall well-being routine.

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The Best Ingredients for Homemade Cat Food & Gravy

The following are some of the best cat-safe ingredients you can use to make your cat’s gravy/food at home:

• Chicken
• Turkey
• Beef
• Salmon
• Sardines
• Tuna
• Eggs
• Bone broth
• Pumpkin
• Carrots
• Zucchini
• Spinach
• Fish oil
• Olive oil

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Ingredients to Avoid

On the flip side, here are some of the toxic/unsafe ingredients that should never feature in your cat gravy recipes or any other homemade food for cats:

• Onions
• Garlic
• Chives
• Leeks
• Salt
• Pepper
• Dairy
• Grains
• Cooked bones
• Xylitol
• Chocolate
• Alcohol
• Caffeine
• Artificial preservatives and food dyes

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13 Cat Gravy Recipes

1. Classic Bone Broth Cat Gravy

Ingredients

• Plain, unseasoned meat (chicken, duck, pork, beef, lamb, or turkey)
• Water

Instructions

1. Put whole meat pieces or a clean carcass into a stock pot or slow cooker. You may use skin, fat, and bones to add to the rich, full-bodied broth.
2. Fill the pot with water, covering the meat entirely. Bring the water to a boil, then reduce the heat to a gentle simmer.
3. Cover the pot with a lid and simmer the mixture for 2 to 3 hours. Stir occasionally. Let it cool to room temperature.
4. Carefully strain the broth to extract all solid material, retaining only the clear gravy.
5. Pour into ice trays or small containers and store in the freezer for use later.

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2. Savory Gelatin Chicken Gravy

Ingredients

• 1 cup drinking water
• 4 tablespoons plain, unflavored, sugar-free beef or fish gelatin
• 2 cups cat-friendly chicken stock or bone broth
• Meat scraps (optional)
• Carrot cuttings (optional)

Instructions

1. Mix the gelatin with 1 cup of water that is at room temperature. Allow it to rest for 5–10 minutes until hydrated and slightly gel-like.
2. Meanwhile, have 2 cups of unsalted chicken stock boiling in an additional pot. Add carrots and leftover pieces of meat, if you are using them, and simmer until the carrots are tender.
3. Pour the hot broth into the hydrated gelatin slowly. Stir it well until the gelatin dissolves.
4. If there’s a preference for a smooth consistency, blend the mixture. Otherwise, chop any pieces of carrot or meat into small, safe sizes for your cat.
5. Let the mixture cool to room temperature until it starts to thicken into a type of gravy that resembles jelly.

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3. Tuna Wet Food for Cats Gravy

Ingredients

• 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
• 1 can of tuna in water, drained
• 2 tablespoons pureed pumpkin
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch

Instructions

1. Heat the chicken broth over medium heat in a small saucepan.
2. Add the drained tuna and pumpkin puree to the broth. Stir until well combined.
3. Mix cornstarch with one tablespoon of water until it is smooth in a different bowl.
4. Pour the cornstarch mixture slowly into the saucepan, stirring continuously until the gravy becomes thick.
5. Let it cool to room temperature before serving.

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4. Pumpkin & Chicken Gravy for Cats

Ingredients

• 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
• 1/4 cup pureed pumpkin
• 1/4 cup cooked chicken, shredded
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch

Instructions

1. Mix the chicken broth and puréed pumpkin in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir until smooth.
2. Add the shredded chicken and continue to simmer gently to combine the flavors.
3. Mix the cornstarch with one tablespoon of water in a small bowl, stirring until smooth and with no lumps.
4. Gradually stir the cornstarch mixture into the saucepan and keep stirring until the gravy becomes thick.
5. Let cool thoroughly before serving.

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5. Chicken & Carrot Homemade Cat Gravy

Ingredients

• 1 cup chicken broth
• 1 large chicken breast (5–6 oz)
• 1 medium carrot (2 oz)
• (Optional) Small chicken chunks for added texture

Instructions

1. Boil the chopped chicken breast for 20-30 minutes and then cool it.
2. Boil the chopped carrot for 5 minutes and cool it down as well.
3. Mix the boiled chicken and carrots in a blender and blend into a smooth paste.
4. Slowly incorporate the warmed broth while processing until the gravy is to your cat’s liking.
5. If you are using, add in small pieces of boiled chicken for texture.
6. Serve immediately or store leftovers in an air-tight container for 3 days.

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6. Homemade Chicken Broth for Cats

Ingredients

• 1 lb. chicken scraps (bones, fat, organ meat)
• 5 cups of water

Instructions

1. Add the chicken leftovers and water to a big pot, then boil the pot, and let the heat drop to a simmer.
2. Let simmer for 2 hours, checking occasionally and stirring as necessary.
3. Strain out all solids, creating a clear broth, and let the broth cool thoroughly before use.
4. Refrigerate leftovers of any remaining broth in an airtight container for use within 3 days.

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7. Everyday Cat Food Gravy

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup chicken or beef broth
• 1/2 cup water
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 1 tablespoon water
• Bits of cooked meat or fish
• Your cat’s regular food

Instructions

1. Mix the water and the broth in a small saucepan.
2. Heat the mixture over medium heat to the point where it becomes gently boiling.
3. Mix the cornstarch and 1 tablespoon of water in a different bowl to form a paste.
4. Slowly add the cornstarch mixture into the boiling stock while stirring continuously.
5. Keep stirring until the gravy becomes thick.
6. Mix the warm gravy into the cat’s food. Allow it to cool to a safe serving temperature.

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8. Chicken & Veggie Soup for Cats

Ingredients

• 2 chicken breasts, chopped into 1-inch pieces
• 1 carrot, diced
• 1 celery stalk, diced

Instructions

1. Add chopped chicken and the chopped vegetables to the pot.
2. Pour water over the ingredients until it covers them approximately 2 inches.
3. Bring the mixture to medium-high heat and have it boil.
4. Turn the heat down to low and simmer gently for 10 minutes.
5. Let cool slightly, then strain or blend according to your cat’s texture preference.

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9. DIY Cat Food Gravy Recipe

Ingredients

• 450 g pork ribs
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1 medium carrot, quartered lengthwise and chopped
• 1.5 pints of water
• 1 teaspoon chicken stock powder (no salt or seasoning)
• 1 tin chopped tomatoes
• 1 bay leaf
• 2 tablespoons chopped parsley
• 1 sprig rosemary

Instructions

1. Remove any excess fat from the pork ribs.
2. Heat olive oil in a pressure cooker, which can also be utilized as a saucepan. Sauté the ribs in it, frequently turning, until they are well-browned, about 5 minutes.
3. Add the butter and briefly sauté it without allowing it to brown.
4. Add water, chicken stock powder, the browned ribs, and all the remaining ingredients.
5. Close the lid, and pressure-cook for 2 hours at high pressure (15 psi).
6. Let the pressure subside naturally. Remove the ribs, pull the meat away from the bones, and put the meat back into the gravy.
7. Remove all of the bones, the rosemary sprig, and the bay leaf. Check thoroughly for any softening, broken-down bone.
8. Let cool completely. Skim out any fat that may have risen to the surface. Puree in a food processor, coarsely.

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10. Mashed Potato & Cat Gravy

Ingredients

• 4 large potatoes, peeled and diced
• 1 can of wet cat food (fish or poultry)
• 1/2 cup water

Instructions

1. Boil the peeled, diced potatoes in water until they are soft. Drain them and put them aside.
2. Mix the wet cat food with 1/2 cup of water in a little pot. Heat over medium to create a smooth gravy.
3. Mash the potatoes well, and gradually add the warm cat food gravy, stirring until thoroughly mixed and smooth.
4. Let the mash cool to a safe temperature for serving to your cat.

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11. Protein-Rich Chicken & Carrot Gravy

Ingredients

• 1 cup chicken meat
• 1/2 cup white chicken meat
• 1/2 cup chicken parts (for broth)
• 2 cups chicken broth
• 2 cups water
• 1 small carrot, chopped
• Omit salt for cats (not recommended)

Instructions

1. Make chicken broth with the chicken pieces and sliced carrots. Bring both of them to a complete cooking.
2. Remove the cooked chicken and the carrot. Put the white chicken meat in the soup, if not already present.
3. In another pot, combine the boiled meat, the broth, carrots, and the 2 cups of hot water.
4. Simmer the blend for approximately 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
5. Let cool. Combine until smooth to make a soft gravy, or chop all ingredients if your cat likes texture.
6. Serve immediately. Any leftovers should be stored in the refrigerator and consumed within 2 days.

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12. Simple Fish Broth Gravy

Ingredients

• 2 fillets of fresh fish
• 6 cups of water
• Omit salt for cats (not recommended)

Instructions

1. Put fish fillets in a saucepan and cover them with 6 cups of water.
2. Boil for approximately 40 minutes until the fish is done to perfection and the stock becomes flavorful.
3. Let it cool and stir gently for an additional 15 minutes.
4. Allow the gravy to simmer for a further 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
5. Let the mixture cool thoroughly. Serve with chopped fish for texture-loving cats, or blend for the best smooth consistency.
6. Split into two parts. Serve one immediately, and store the other in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

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13. Egg & Broccoli Mash Gravy

Ingredients

• 3 eggs
• 3.5 oz boiled broccoli
• 3 cups water
• 2 cups warm water (for gravy)
• Omit salt for cats (not recommended)

Instructions

1. Boil the eggs hard in a pan with 3 cups of water. After cooking, peel them and mash.
2. Mash the boiled broccoli and combine with mashed eggs.
3. Add in 2 cups of warm water and blend until smooth for about 1 minute.
4. Split into 2 portions. Serve one and refrigerate the other for a maximum of 1 day.

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Vet Advice for Homemade Cat Meals

Prior to feeding your cat any homemade cat food or gravy, it is very important to discuss this with a veterinarian.

Cats are very finicky when it comes to their nutritional needs as obligate carnivores, and even good-intentioned healthy cat foods can cause problems if not adequately balanced.

Your trusted vet will review your cat’s age, health, and nutritional needs to make sure that the homemade food aids in their long-term health.

Homemade diets are often deficient in certain essential nutrients unless properly supplemented.

Most veterinarians suggest supplementing with taurine, an essential amino acid for healthy heart and eye function, and calcium powder, for bone and muscle function.

Some vets may also recommend omega-3 fatty acids, which are beneficial for protecting the coat and minimizing inflammation.

These cat-specific supplements are necessary because typical ingredients, even high-grade meats, are not always sufficient to offer them in proper proportions.

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Conclusion

Homemade cat gravy recipes can put a little extra sweetness into your cat’s bowl. It can increase the nutritional value, aid hydration, and enhance the joy of meal time.

All you need are a few straightforward ingredients and a little attention, and you can make great, nourishing gravies for your cat.

However, remember every cat is an individual, so it’s always best to consult with your veterinarian before altering their diet.

Your vet will look at your preferred recipes against the nutritional requirements for your cat and recommend supplements to make the meals wholesome.

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