What treats can you please your domestic cat?

Sometimes you want to pamper your pet with something tasty. But human sweets, especially candies, are harmful to cats. Some companies make cat treats. The choice of such products is wide, so every owner will be able to choose not only tasty, but also healthy cat candies for their four-legged friend. If you wish, you can make your own treats for your cat using natural ingredients.

What is a cat treat?

A cat treat is a product that contains ingredients that are especially attractive to a small predator. Very often, dried fortified meat or fish is offered as such. But no matter how much you love to pamper your cat, you cannot constantly feed him ready-made treats. Their composition is calculated based on the condition that such goodies make up no more than ten percent of a pet’s daily diet.

Treats are given to the animal:

• to pamper him;
• to force you to hunt a little by making an impromptu “mouse” out of a tasty treat;
• as a reward for patient behavior during unpleasant hygiene procedures - bathing, ear cleaning, nail trimming;
• as a stimulus for training;
• leaving home so that the pet is not so bored.

When purchasing “goodies” for your cat, you need to carefully study their composition and purpose. Most treats are only suitable for adult and healthy animals and are not recommended for kittens or cats during lactation and pregnancy. Only cats that are constantly on natural feeding, which is poor in minerals and other beneficial substances, may need vitamin treats.

Types of treats

The modern market presents several types of treats, differing in form, composition and purpose:

1. Neutral - suitable for cats of all ages (including kittens), they do not have any special nutritional value, they are attractive to animals due to the presence of sugars. Often produced in the form of biscuits, pillows, and gummies.
2. Vitamin - contain a vitamin-mineral complex, so such treats can only be treated in doses. They are made in the form of large tablets in the shape of circles, hearts, and mice.
3. Nutritious - having increased nutritional value, the packaging with such delicacies is marked snack (light snack). They are usually made from natural products and can be used as food for the animal. The shape can be in the form of small sausages or pieces of meat.
4. Preventative - such treats, in addition to the taste that is attractive to cats, have components that affect the health of the pet. It is advisable to use them on the recommendation of a veterinarian. Available in the form of pastes, pads, tablets.

Treats can be wet (pastes, jellies, purees, cream soup) or hard (tablets and pads of various types, dried meat or fish, sausages).

Photo gallery: delicacy release forms

Treats in the form of tablets can come in a variety of shapes, but the bright color attracts owners, not their pets

Wet treats are packaged in pouches or tubes and usually have a screw cap

Dried pieces of meat - a natural treat for cats

Dry sausages contain a large percentage of natural meat, but may also include other components

What are they made of?

The composition of cat treats is quite varied.

This may include:

• meat;
• fish;
• bird;
• offal;
• dairy products;
• vegetables;
• cereals;
• vitamins and minerals;
• natural grass;
• cat mint.

Depending on the type of product and its purpose, the composition will differ. For example, catnip is often an attribute of neutral treats.

Treats for teeth contain antiseptics and plant fibers, treats for hair removal will include malt paste, and fiber will be added to improve digestion and prevent constipation.

Additives can be dry or wet and have different forms:

• sausages;
• rolls;
• sandwiches;
• tablets;
• sticks;
• whole pieces;
• sushi;
• dry food;
• pads;
• pastes;
• marmalade;
• cream soup.

The choice of the form of the treat does not play a decisive role, the main thing is that the animal likes the treat. However, please note that the release form is often related to the intended use of the product.

For example, cream soups have a better effect on normalizing digestion, and dry pads are more suitable for cleaning teeth.

Important! Marmalade for cats is produced with catnip, inulin or meat. In addition, it necessarily contains a large amount of sugar and gelatin. Therefore, frequent use of this product may be harmful to your pet's health.

In addition to regular cat treats, toy treats are of particular interest. These include the same marmalade that the cat first plays with and then eats in the process. It can also be various objects (balls or mice) that are filled inside with dry food.

They have a special dispenser from which pieces of treats fall out during the game. When the product from the manufacturer in such a toy runs out, it can be filled with other suitable treats.

Popular brands of cat treats

Many companies engaged in the manufacture of ready-made food for pets offer a large selection of a wide variety of cat treats. These products differ not only in purpose, but also in class: just like food, treats have a product line from economy class to holistic.

Sanabelle Bosch

The product is made from poultry meat (at least 20%), contains a large amount of vitamins, minerals and biological additives (including taurine), no dyes are used. It has four varieties, differing in purpose, composition and shape of the pads, and packaging color:

1. SANABELLE DENTAL SNACK - designed for cleaning teeth, has tooth-shaped pads, turquoise packaging.
2. SANABELLE THANKS SNACK - has a taste that is especially attractive to cats (including very picky ones), and helps improve vision. The tablets are shaped like hearts in purple packaging.
3. SANABELLE HAIRBALL SNACK promotes the removal of hair from the cat’s gastrointestinal tract: circles in a green or white tetrahedron.
4. SANABELLE VITALITY SNACK normalizes the condition of cartilage tissue, has a burgundy-colored package, and pads in the shape of triangles.

Sanabelle Bosch cat snacks are enriched with vitamins and minerals

Dreamies

Manufactured by Mars. The basis of the fortified delicacy is made up of vegetable proteins and cereals, and meat ingredients are present in the form of meat or fish flour. Added a complex of vitamins and minerals, as well as taurine and methionine. The pads do not have any therapeutic effect and are intended only for adult animals in a strictly defined dosage. Cats really like them, but according to owners, they quickly become addictive. There are several flavors:

• with Chiken;
• with beef;
• with duck;
• with cheese;
• with salmon.

Dreamies treats come in different flavors

FELIX Party Mix

Manufacturer: Purina. Each package (pouch) contains granules of three different flavors. Compound:

• protein (which one is not specified);
• vitamins and Omega fatty acids.

The product has no therapeutic effect. It is used as a supplement to a cat's daily diet. Several types are offered:

• marine mix (salmon, cod, trout);
• cheese (cheddar, gouda, edam);
• original (chicken, liver, turkey);
• grill (beef, chicken, salmon).

Furry pets like FELIX Party Mix treat

Happy Cat

Treats from the German company Interquell gmbh are offered as a healthy and tasty product as a snack between feedings. They are rich in vitamins, but do not have much therapeutic effect. The product contains the following components:

• cereals;
• meat and meat products;
• oils and fats;
• plant protein extracts;
• fish and fish products;
• minerals and vitamins;
• eggs and egg products;
• dairy products;
• yeast.

Certain types of products have compositional features:

• baked pate “Bird - Cheese” (bird - 9%, dairy products - 5%) or "Salmon - Trout" (salmon - 4%, trout - 5%, sugar);
• crispy pillows, cookies of different flavors: “Catnip” (catnip - 0.5%);
• crispy cookies “Teeth Care”;
• “Beef and Malt” (malt, beef and oat bran 4% each);
• “Salmon” (salmon - 4%, Omega-3 - 0.5%);
• “Chicken - Cheese” (chicken - 10%, cheese - 4%).

Happy Cat treat can be used as a snack

Orijen

The delicacy from the Canadian manufacturer NorthStar is made only from fresh meat, poultry or fish that has undergone sublimation (first, rapid freezing to very low temperatures, and then evaporation of the water). It does not have any additives and does not have a therapeutic effect. Has great nutritional value. The following range is offered:

1. ORIGINAL, consisting of:
   chicken and turkey liver - 30% each;
2. chicken and turkey - 18% each;
3. flounder - 4%.
4. SIX FISH, ingredients:
   flounder and sardines - 22% each;
5. two-line flounder - 19%;
6. sea ​​bass - 18%;
7. mackerel - 15%;
8. hake - 4%.
9. TUNDRA, it includes:
   wild boar meat and liver - 24% each;
10. meat and liver of goat and deer - all components 12% each;
11. arctic char - 4%.
12. ROMNEY LAMB is made entirely from lamb:
    liver - 55%;
13. meat - 35%;
14. scar - 10%.
15. WILD BOAR - meat delicacy, its components:
    wild boar liver - 45%;
16. domestic pig liver - 35%;
17. wild boar meat - 15%;
18. pork - 5%.

Orijen is a cat treat that belongs to the holistic class

Sanal

Treats from the Dutch company Nederma BV are products that are varied in purpose and composition. All types are fortified, some have a healing effect on the body. Offered range:

1. Tender sticks with added vitamins A, D3, E, minerals and sugar. Available flavors:
   lamb and rice (lamb - 10%, rice - 4%);
2. salmon and trout, 6% of these components in the composition;
3. poultry and liver, these ingredients - 20% each.
4. Calming agents for kittens and adult animals:
   Relax tablets based on the amino acid L-tryptophan, contain vitamins and microelements;
5. Catnip tablets are based on catnip and contain a complex of vitamins B and minerals.
6. Malt Bits are a crunchy treat to help prevent the formation of hairballs in your pet's gastrointestinal tract. Compound:
   malt;
7. meat components (4%);
8. vitamins A, C, D, E and taurine.
9. SurprisePack treat for animals of all ages. Four types of pads are produced, differing in taste and shape. They contain vitamin B complex and minerals.
10. Treats for kittens and cats with a therapeutic effect:
    Vitamins - with a complex of vitamins B and minerals, designed to improve the condition of the coat;
11. Seaweed - contains seaweed, vitamins and minerals, promotes pigmentation of skin, eyes and coat;
12. Salmon with salmon flavor (4%), its complex of vitamins and minerals is designed to improve the condition of the coat, and also has a positive effect on the functioning of the heart and brain;
13. Seafish with the taste of sea fish (4%), its vitamin and mineral supplements are aimed at adding shine to the animal’s coat and improving the functioning of the cardiovascular system and blood circulation;
14. Club Cocktail with seafood (4%) – its composition is designed to improve the condition of the coat;
15. Tuna Fish with tuna flavor - this delicacy has a low fat content, its use helps combat constipation;
16. Cheese with cheese flavor (4%), the vitamin and mineral complex it contains helps to increase the cat's activity and care for its fur.
17. Double-flavored treats for kittens and cats, containing vitamin B complex and taurine:
    Duo's chicken/turkey - with turkey and chicken flavors (4% each);
18. Duo's salmon/trout - salmon and trout (4% each).
19. Multivitamin treats are a mixture of tablets of different shapes and flavors, containing B vitamins and minerals:
    Topmix - stars, balls and hearts with beef, chicken and salmon flavors (each ingredient makes up 1% of the total composition;
20. Fantasy - contains chicken and salmon meat (1% each) and wheat germ (5%), tablet form: hearts, stars and fish;
21. Multivitamins - contains wheat germ (5%).
22. Fortified treats for cats of a certain age:
    Senior Lecithin with increased lecithin content, intended for older cats;
23. Kitten (salmon flavour) – can be given to kittens from six weeks of age.
24. Crispy pillows with pate inside, containing vitamins A, C, D, E and taurine, for picky cats:
    Cheese Bits - cheese and chicken flavors (4% each);
25. Fish Bites - salmon and poultry flavors (4% each).

Sanal treat is available in the form of pillows

"Mnyams"

International delicacies (Austria). Crispy pillows, which include:

• cereals;
• meat and animal products;
• fish and fish products;
• oils and fats;
• vegetable protein;
• egg;
• yeast;
• vitamins A, D3 and E;
• minerals and antioxidants.

The following varieties are available:

• "Healthy Teeth" - a treat with a hard texture that helps clean teeth;
• “Wool removal”, this delicacy contains oat fiber (4%);
• “Healthy Skin and Coat” with poultry (18%) and beef (12%), these pads contain hemp oil and salmon oil (1% each); wheat sprouts and flax seeds (0.5% each);
• “Health and Activity” with chicken (10%) and cheese (cheese powder - 4%), the delicacy contains taurine (1000 mg/kg).
• “Health and Beauty” with salmon (4%), Omega-3 fatty acids (0.5%) added to the pads.

The treats are drops in a plastic box resembling the silhouette of a cat. They include:

• protein of plant and animal origin;
• plant and algae extracts;
• vitamins, minerals, taurine;
• fatty acid.

Varieties offered:

• for dental health;
• for beautiful coat;
• with catnip;
• with salmon (hypoallergenic).

Tasty sticks for kittens and cats (three sticks of 5 grams in individual packaging) contain a large percentage of meat and its derivatives (up to 90%), and also contain yeast, sugar and vitamins A, E, D3, taurine. There are several flavors:

• chicken and liver;
• turkey;
• duck and rabbit;
• beef and liver;
• salmon and trout;
• turkey and lamb.

Tidbits for cats in a curly shape (fish, ducks, hearts), containing natural meat ingredients, vitamins (A, D3, E) and taurine. Available in varieties:

• salmon;
• chicken, lamb, duck.

Mnyams tidbits are enriched with vitamins

Delicacies "Village delicacies"

The Russian company produces several varieties of cat treats made from natural meat. All products have a minimal amount of additives, including no fortification. The market offers the following delicacies:

1. Puree, which includes meat or fish, broth, vegetable oil, starch, taurine (four sausages of 10 g each in a package); Flavors offered:
   chicken;
2. shrimps;
3. tuna;
4. salmon.
5. Chicken, tuna or duck fillet in its own sauce, enriched with taurine.
6. Juicy meat delicacies (without additives):
   duck straws;
7. beef slices;
8. chicken pieces;
9. lamb slices;
10. rabbit slices (with added starch).
11. Meat sausages (meat, cornstarch):
    from beef;
12. from lamb;
13. from chicken;
14. from duck.

Village delicacies - products of a Russian manufacturer

Edel Cat

The German manufacturer's treats are presented in three types, differing in composition:

1. Delicacy sausages with meat and meat products:
   beef and salami (4% each);
2. veal and liver sausage (4% each);
3. trout and malt (4% each);
4. with duck and cheese (duck - 4%).
5. Chewable sausages (meat up to 95%, minerals, sugar):
   lamb and turkey (6% each);
6. hare and liver (6% each);
7. chicken, turkey (6% each) and yeast (4%);
8. salmon and trout.
9. A liquid treat with a slight medicinal effect. It includes meat, meat products, milk and dairy products. The following types of cream soup are offered:
   with liver sausage (4%) and herbs (0.1%) – has a preventive effect against urolithiasis, improves intestinal motility;
10. low-calorie salmon soup (4%), contains added taurine, inulin and Omega-3 - helps improve kidney function and vision;
11. low-calorie soup with poultry and liver (4% each), enriched with taurine and biotin - normalizes heart function and has a positive effect on the condition of the coat.

Edel Cat treats for cats are varied in composition, taste, and release form.

Meat sausages B&B Allegro Cat

The percentage of meat and meat products in this delicacy, according to the manufacturer, is up to 95%, 5% of which is accounted for by each flavor component. In addition, the composition includes: minerals, preservatives and antioxidants. Several types of this product are offered:

• chicken and liver;
• lamb and turkey;
• trout and salmon.

B&B Allegro Cat meat sausages contain up to 95% meat products

Cat cookie shape

You can use a pastry syringe to shape the cookies. Dough of this consistency will pass better through the star attachment.

Unscrew the barrel and press the dough into the syringe bulb, but do not overfill it as this will make it too difficult to squeeze out.

Take 2 baking sheets and line them with parchment paper. Now press firmly to force the dough through the small opening of the attachment. Pipe strips of dough directly onto the baking sheet. The length of each of these strips does not matter, since you will cut them later. From this amount of dough you should have approximately 9 strips for 2 baking sheets.

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Now you should sprinkle dried catnip (if your cat likes it) or finely grated Parmesan cheese. You can also make one tray of each type.

Using a pizza cutter, cut each strip diagonally into sections. This will be the final shape and size of the cookies.

You can also use baking molds. To do this, you need to divide the dough into two equal parts. Then roll out each part into a layer 1 cm thick. Squeeze figures onto the surface of the dough using molds. Place each cookie on a baking sheet that has been greased or lined with parchment paper.

Table: popular brands of cat treats (product class and price)

When and how to treat your cat with “goodies”

The main condition when treating a pet is moderation. The treat should not become a habit, otherwise it will turn into regular food. This should not be allowed, because one of its purposes is to encourage correct behavior.

The choice of treats is determined by the pet’s health status and preferably on the recommendation of a veterinarian. It is necessary to take into account the features of different types of this product:

1. Neutral treats do not have much of an impact on your cat's diet. They can be used at any time to relieve stress (travelling, visiting a veterinary clinic, participating in exhibitions) or as a reward. But such treats may contain sugar and should be given to overweight animals with caution.
2. Cats with a diet low in protein need high-nutrient treats (pieces of fish or meat). This treat can be given once or twice a day as a supplement to food. The nutritious product has a calming effect on animals, and pieces of meat are often used as a training stimulus.
3. Fortified treats are given when there is an insufficient amount of vitamins in the daily diet (with natural feeding), as well as to support the body during the rehabilitation period after illness or surgery. But vitamins cannot be taken constantly, this can lead to hypervitaminosis.
4. Preventative treats with a therapeutic effect can be taken constantly, but taking into account the characteristics of the pet’s health condition.

Cooking method

To make these tasty treats, combine canned cat food and the egg-butter mixture in a food processor and add enough water to make 3/4 to 1 cup.

Mix all dry ingredients in a bowl, including cheese. Add them to the bowl and mix by hand. If the dough is too dry, add more water to soften it. Add water gradually, the dough should be soft and elastic.

Preheat oven to 135 degrees.

How to make your own healthy and tasty treats for your cat

There are many recipes for making your own cat treats. Having a little free time, you can please your pet with such a dish. The undoubted advantages of homemade treats include their completely natural composition and increased nutritional value. But it’s still difficult to make treats at home with a medicinal effect or containing a mineral-vitamin complex. It's easier to buy ready-made ones.

Your cat will like this homemade treat just as much as store-bought treats.

Dried pieces of meat

You can make your own treats for your cat using meat. Operating procedure:

1. Take any lean meat or poultry.
2. Separate the bones and cook them into a rich broth.
3. Soak the fillet, cut into small pieces, in the broth for two hours.
4. Throw the pieces of meat soaked in broth into a colander to drain off excess liquid.
5. Place the meat on a baking sheet and dry in an oven preheated to one hundred degrees for an hour.

Offal straws

Thinly slice beef or lamb offal (tripe, heart, lung), place on a baking sheet and dry in an oven preheated to 100 degrees for an hour and a half. It is better to store such delicacies in the refrigerator in a closed container. The shelf life and taste will improve if the straws are slightly greased with vegetable oil.

Liver cookies

Ingredients:

• chicken or beef liver - 200 g;
• oat flakes - 150 g;
• egg - 1 pc.

Operating procedure:

1. Twist the liver in a meat grinder and mix with the remaining ingredients.
2. Leave for thirty minutes for the oatmeal to swell.
3. Form small cookies and bake in the oven for twenty minutes at 200 degrees.

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