Wellness Kittles view at Amazon are affordable, meat-based treats that contain no artificial ingredients or wheat. They are palatable to cats, have just over one calorie per treat, and even have added beneficial ingredients.
Some cat treats do occasionally meet nutritional requirements recommended by the Association of American Feed Control Officials AAFCO for cat foods, but this is not something that is required of treat manufacturers.
Wheat, artificial preservatives and colors, and high calorie counts should be avoided in cat treats. Cats are carnivores and do best on a meat-based diet so unless it is a lickable treat that requires more water content, meat should be the first ingredient in the ingredient list.
Look for a treat that matches the ingredients you regularly feed your cat. If you feed a fish-based food, choose a fish-based treat. This will help ensure your cat will like the treats and decrease the likelihood of them causing an upset stomach. Some cats prefer crunchy treats while others like soft or lickable treats.
The shape of the treats can also play a big role in whether or not your cat will want to eat them. If your cat is very particular but eats its own food without an issue, consider using the regular food as treats. Treats with specific textures may also help to deter dental disease like gingivitis.
Soft and lickable treats do not have these same benefits. According to Dr. Cooked is best. Because of this, some cat owners accept the bacterial risks if their cat has a limited amount of things it can eat. Some lickable cat treats have added artificial flavorings, colors, preservatives, and are high in calories. Look for natural ingredients, water or broth, and added vitamins or minerals instead of artificial ingredients.
Limit the amount your cat gets on a daily basis. Lickable cat treats can be a great way to increase water consumption and entice an anorexic cat to eat, but for healthy cats, they can also add unwanted calories to the diet. The average pound cat should consume about calories a day so this would mean it can get up to calories from its food and calories from treats.
Adrienne Kruzer is a Registered and Licensed Veterinary Technician in three states and has been writing on pet and vet topics for over a decade. She is also Fear Free Certified, has a special interest in pet nutrition, and loves researching, learning, and problem solving in order to better help pet owners.
Her years of working in various animal hospitals, alongside her formal college education and elective continuing education classes, have provided her with a wealth of experience and knowledge to help cat owners choose a healthy treat. Kerri Blackburn has been a veterinarian since and her special interests include general wellness care, ultrasound, internal medicine, nutrition, surgery, and oncology. Prior to this, she completed an internship with Affiliated Veterinary Specialists in Florida and has continued to pursue knowledge in ultrasound, endoscopy and advanced medicine through numerous continuing education opportunities through the years.
Blackburn loves the challenges posed by veterinary medicine and truly enjoys working with families to diagnose and treat their beloved pet's illnesses and maintain optimum health in their furry family members. Mata, Fernando. Verbrugghe, Adronie, and Myriam Hesta. What on earth were you folks thinking? KSweets 21 Oct These treats are the ONLY treats my cat will eat!!
I cannot find them anywhere!! Please please please help me cause I have one angry cat who wants her treats!!!!! S Cristaldi 19 Oct Please take pity on all of the poor kitties that are on a special limited diet. Please restock the treats. Please restock these treats!!!!!
My cat has been on the urinary diet most of her life and these are the only treats she can eat. She's now old and this is what she looks forward to!!! Please please restock them!!!!! Bostonluvshistreats 03 Oct Bring back the treats!!!! My cat has a history of urinary issues and the Urinary So treats have been his favorite!
Blackie1 30 Sep Great treats My cats look forward to their treats every day. Contact a vet immediately if your cat displays any serious reactions or worrying symptoms after eating cat treats.
Read packaging labels for serving recommendations and check in with your vet to find out exactly how much to treat your cat. Read packaging labels for serving recommendations and check with your vet to find out exactly how many treats your kitten can have daily. Menu Menu. How many cat treats is too much? Can too many cat treats be harmful? He is a total begger and even will scratch the cupboard door where the treats are. I have created a real monster but I just can't resist him. He is not overweight at all.
My kitty also loves Temptations but I wish they were cheaper. I was thinking about buying cheap cat food he eats Nutro and using it for treats -- he probably wouldn't know the difference. Originally Posted by meow meow I am home all day and my cat gets treats about 5 times a day about 4 pieces at a time. I give them every couple of days when I feel like it, and I give her about 4 pieces each time. She doesn't even notice and doesn't seem to care about treats. I have like 7 different kinds, and she just leaves them on the floor for hours sometimes!
She eats them when she is bored I think. I jave a little treat ball, I pop a few treats in and the cats have to move the ball around in order for a treat to drop out, it keeps them amused. You must log in or register to reply here. Latest Posts.
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