How do you convince your kitty to keep off the table, cut the cat-titude or stay for snuggles?
Telepathy? Or will it require some treats?
Unless you’re a cat-controlling psychic, chances are they’ll will take a bit more convincing than just a polite request.
Shakes bag of treats
But beyond tabby training and love offerings, treats that pass the health test can also offer nutritional benefits – keeping your feline in fine fettle.
So here they are: the best – and healthiest – treats for your cat.
But first, how many cat treats are too many?
‘Wait, so cat treats are healthy? I’m going to dish them out all the time!’
Hold up. Press paws.
Treats are only healthy when eaten in moderation. Cats should only get 10% of their daily calories from treats. Oop! Better watch out for those leftover table scraps and ham-wrapped medication.
If you’re unsure of your cat’s daily intake requirements, chat with your vet. But as a rule of thumb, cats should eat around 40–45 calories per kilogram of their body weight each day.
Now, let’s put our thinking cats on.
This means an average adult cat (4–5kg) should eat 160–225 calories per day. Which leaves 16–22 calories for treats. Woah! What a feast.
So make sure you dish out their extra calories carefully with the right treat, for the right reason.
Treats for healthy little mouths
Want a treat that deals with your cat’s a-paw-ling breath – and keeps their kitty nibblers healthy?
We recommend flavoured dental cat treats.
Tasty yet nutritious, these vet-recommended treats are fortified with vitamins and minerals to promote the overall oral health of your feline friend.
With their unique shape, these treats work to remove any build-up of tartar and plaque from your cat’s teeth. Too much plaque and tartar in cats can cause gingivitis – a painful gum disease.
So, guard your ginger from gingivitis!
Containing ingredients that are easy to eat – and digest, the path to the purr-fect smile has never been more painless.
Treats for scaredy-cats
Just like people, cats experience stress, anxiety and fear.
Loud noises like thunder and lightning. Stressful environments like vet clinics. Unknown visitors to their home. These situations can leave cats near hiss-terical.
But good news! There’s a treat that can calm your frazzled feline: Vetalogica’s Tranquil Formula.
With natural ingredients to maintain an ideal emotional balance – and no pills or tablets in sight – this treat is the perfect option to keep your cat calm and relaxed. It’s non-drowsy, too (because we said calm not cat-atonic)!
Made with real Australian chicken and duck meat, it’s tasty too! Your cat will forget their fret in no time.
Treats for feline good – inside and out
Is your cat being hassled by hairballs?
If so, these hairball-fighting treats are just the ticket.
Completely grain-free and made from all natural ingredients with a tasty tuna flavour, your cat will love clearing their throat while slurping this sachet.
Noticing some split ends on your glamour puss?
Give these skin and coat treats a try. Carefully crafted by pharmacists, these organic hemp snacks can help improve your cat’s skin and fur.
Looking for a superfood cat treat? Try Absolute Holistic Bisque Treats.
Made with the highest quality ingredients, these treats cover all bases by promoting skin, coat, muscular, immune, nervous system and circulatory system health.
Treats for good kitties
Looking for an incentive for your cat to learn “sit”, “come” and “stay”? With these chicken treats, they’ll be the smartest cat in class.
With no fillers, grain or preservatives, they’re the ideal guilt-free treats.
Another option for cats watching their waistlines, check out TEMPTATIONS' Treats. They’re high in protein, vitamins and minerals – and contain fewer than two calories per treat!
Treats your cat will love you for
Did you know, feeding your cat by hand promotes fur parent-fur child bonding?
So if connection is what you’re after, try pureed cat treats. They’re designed to be fed directly to your cat.
If your tabby likes tuna, Dine's Tuna Flavour Creamy Cat Treats are the way to go. Lovingly prepared with real tuna, these treats will whisker your cat away!
For the chicken-loving cats out there, try INABA's Churu Puree Chicken Cat Treats – they’re available in nine paw-some varieties!
Curious about other ways you can cater to your cat? Check out our Cat-curated Blog.