Treats are more than a luxury. Used wisely, they help you bond with your cat, train it, and make tough moments easier, like giving medicine or trimming nails. But too many can cause weight gain or make your cat refuse its main food.
Types of cat treats
1. Creamy (lickable) treats
Small sachets with a smooth, lickable texture that most cats love.
Ideal for bonding, as your cat licks them straight from your hand.
Add extra hydration for cats that drink little.
Can be used as a topper on dry food to boost appetite.
Useful for hiding pills.
2. Crunchy treats
Small, easy-to-carry pieces, great for training and foraging games.
3. Functional treats
Treats with added benefits, such as hairball treats or vitamin-enriched pastes, that combine fun and function.
How many treats a day?
The golden rule: treats should not exceed 10% of daily calories. In practice, for an average adult cat this usually means one creamy sachet or a limited number of crunchy pieces a day, following the pack instructions.
If your cat is on a weight-loss plan, subtract treat calories from its main meals.
How to use treats wisely
Training: reward the behavior you want right away (such as using the scratching post instead of the sofa).
Tough moments: before and after nail trims, entering the carrier or vet visits.
Getting acquainted: with a new or shy cat, a creamy treat from your hand builds trust quickly.
Appetite boost: a little on top of food for picky cats or during recovery.
Common mistakes
Giving a treat every time your cat meows for one, which teaches it to nag.
Replacing meals with treats.
Giving human foods as treats, such as cheese, milk and processed meats.
At Catu Store
Feline Go creamy treats in chicken, salmon and tuna.
Regalos creamy treats with tuna and katsuobushi.
Lensin creamy treats with chicken and catnip.