Easy Homemade Cat Food Recipes — Australia Edition

Why Aussie cat owners are making their own dinner

Across Australia more cat parents are moving away from ultra-processed foods. Fresh meat, simple ingredients, fewer additives. The catch is that most homemade recipes online miss key nutrients cats need every day. That is why the safest approach at home is to make toppers that boost aroma, moisture, and protein while your cat still eats a complete and balanced main meal. If you want fresh food without the home-kitchen guesswork, Louis is one business that offers gently cooked meals that are nutritionally complete and ready to serve.

Safety first

• These recipes are toppers only. Keep toppers to 10 percent or less of daily calories.

• No onion, garlic, chives, leeks, xylitol, or added salt.

• Limit liver amounts. Never feed cooked bones.

• Refrigerate within 2 hours. Use within 72 hours or freeze.

Recipe 1: K-Roo Gravy Cubes

High moisture, big aroma, easy to portion

You’ll buy at Woolworths

• K-Roo Kangaroo Mince 1 kg pack

• Chicken liver 500 g pack if available, or from the butcher

• Essentials Sardines in Springwater 125 g tin

• McKenzie’s Gelatine Powder 250 g

• Water

Batch amounts

• 400 g K-Roo mince

• 40 g chicken liver

• 1 tin sardines, drained

• 300 ml water

• 10 g gelatine

Steps

1. Brown roo lightly in a pan. Do not overcook.

2. Poach liver in the same pan with a splash of water until cooked through.

3. Add water and sardines. Blend to a smooth puree.

4. Bloom gelatine in 2 tbsp cold water for 5 minutes. Stir into the warm puree.

5. Pour into an ice cube tray. Chill to set, then freeze.

Serving

• 1 cube is about 20 g. Mix through the main meal.

Typical Woolies pricing

• K-Roo mince usually around $12 per kg and often on special near $10 per kg

• Chicken liver roughly $3.50 per 500 g when stocked

• Essentials sardines about $1.30 per tin

• McKenzie’s gelatine about $4 per 250 g

Estimated batch cost

• Roo 400 g at $12/kg → $4.80

• Liver 40 g at $7/kg → $0.28

• Sardines 1 tin → $1.30

• Gelatine 10 g → $0.16
  Total ≈ $6.54 for about 650 g yield
  Cost per 100 g ≈ $1.01
  Cost per 20 g cube ≈ $0.20
  If K-Roo is on special at $10/kg, the batch drops to roughly $5.74.

Why it works
Lean roo for protein and iron, sardine aroma for pickiness, gelatine gives a silky gravy texture and extra moisture.

Recipe 2: Shredded Chicken Moisture Topper

Mild flavour most cats accept

You’ll buy at Woolworths

• Ingham’s Chicken Thigh Fillets or Macro Free Range Thighs

• Small wedge of Kent pumpkin

• Optional McKenzie’s Gelatine Powder

• Water

Batch amounts

• 600 g chicken thigh, skin off

• 30 g pumpkin, diced small

• 5 g gelatine optional

• Water to poach

Steps

1. Poach thighs gently in simmering water until cooked.

2. Remove and shred with two forks.

3. Blend 2 to 3 tbsp of the warm cooking liquid with the pumpkin to a thin puree.

4. Fold puree through the shredded chicken. Bloom gelatine in 1 tbsp cold water, stir into the warm mixture if you want a light jelly.

Serving

• 1 to 2 tbsp per meal, roughly 20 to 30 g.

Typical Woolies pricing

• Thighs often $7.50 to $10 per kg depending on brand and specials

• Pumpkin about $3 per kg

• Gelatine about $4 per 250 g

Estimated batch cost at $7.50/kg thighs

• Chicken 600 g → $4.50

• Pumpkin 30 g → $0.09

• Gelatine 5 g → $0.08
  Total ≈ $4.67. Cooked yield about 450 g
  Cost per 100 g ≈ $1.04
  Cost per 25 g serve ≈ $0.26
  If thighs are on special at $6.50/kg, batch cost drops by about $0.60.

Why it works
Moisture plus soft shreds that mix well into regular food. The tiny amount of pumpkin adds fibre without changing the taste much.

If you want full DIY meals

To feed only homemade food you need a cat-specific premix or a custom recipe from a veterinary nutritionist that meets AAFCO or FEDIAF. Expect home costs commonly in the $1.40 to $1.80 per 100 g range depending on meat and premix pricing, plus your time to weigh accurately.

The simple alternative

Prefer fresh food without balancing supplements at home. Louis meals are gently cooked, portioned, and formulated to be complete and balanced. Start with a trial box, then use the toppers above for variety.

FAQs

Can I use beef or turkey instead of roo or chicken
Yes for toppers. Keep liver amounts small and avoid seasoned meats.

How long do these keep
Fridge up to 72 hours. Freeze up to 2 to 3 months. Defrost in the fridge.

How much topper is ok
Aim for 5 to 10 percent of daily calories. If your cat eats less of the main food, reduce the topper.