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Cat treats come in far more varieties than just hard biscuits. You’ll find crunchy cat snacks, soft cat treats, meat sticks, mousse and liquid cat treats to pour over food. This variety is useful, but it can also make choosing more difficult. Eye-catching packaging does not always tell you much about the ingredients, whether a product is suitable for kittens or how many calories it contains.
Pay particular attention to these common pitfalls:
The packaging will state whether the product is complete food or complementary food. Complementary cat snacks are intended as rewards, treats between meals or toppings. Give them alongside a complete main food and adjust the meal if necessary.
For adult cats, a maximum daily amount is often stated. Whiskas Cat Sticks, for example, recommend a maximum of one stick per day and, according to the product information, are not suitable for kittens. Catisfactions Salmon Flavor, on the other hand, is suitable for adult cats and kittens from 8 weeks old. So don’t just look at the flavour; check the stated life stage too.
The form of the treat determines how you can use it:
When it comes to calories, the amount per piece is often more helpful than kcal per 100 grams alone. The INABA Churu multipacks state that they contain 6 calories per tube. Catisfactions Salmon Flavor contains fewer than 2 calories per piece. According to the product information, Whiskas Cat Sticks contain approximately 351 to 359 kcal per 100 grams; as one stick weighs 6 grams, the portion remains small, but you should still include it in your cat’s daily food intake.
Check that the flavour matches what you’re looking for, such as cat treats with chicken, cat treats with fish or cat treats with salmon. Also be aware of any known sensitivities. The product information for g’woon Cat Mousse With Salmon, for example, states that the product contains fish.
Storage instructions vary by product type. According to the product information for some varieties, an opened liquid treat should be refrigerated and used within 24 hours. Once opened, Catisfactions can be kept tightly sealed for up to four weeks. Wet products such as mousse and tinned food have different storage periods again. Always follow the instructions on the packaging.
Why it suits this profile: Neat packaging with a crunchy exterior, soft filling and salmon flavour. According to the product information, this treat is suitable for adult cats and kittens from 8 weeks old.
The age guidance and portion information make it easier to avoid giving this treat to the wrong age group. It remains complementary food.
Fewer than 2 calories per piece according to the product information; suitable for cats from 8 weeks old.
Why it suits this profile: A soft treat with chicken, heart and liver in a pâté with topping. The pack contains 2 portions of 80 grams.
The composition states the ratio between pâté and topping, so you don’t have to rely on the product name alone.
69% pâté and 31% topping according to the product information; chicken, hearts and liver are explicitly listed.
Why it suits this profile: Ideal for hand-feeding, as a topping for wet or dry food, and for situations where you want to give a small, soft portion.
The portions are individually packaged and, according to the product information, contain 6 calories per tube. This makes it easier to keep track of the amount given each time.
20 tubes; 91% moisture according to the product information; chicken and beef listed as protein sources.
Why it suits this profile: A liquid cat treat for cats from 3 months old. You can give it directly, add it to their main food or freeze it as a treat.
The product information gives a clear upper limit of no more than one portion per day and states that it is suitable from 3 months old.
6 individually wrapped portions of 15 grams; suitable as a topping, snack or frozen treat.
We’ve put together a complete, up-to-date list of products that fully meet these strict selection criteria and the applicable European safety regulations.
Use cat snacks as a supplement, not as a replacement for your cat’s main food. Take the following into account:
A multipack, such as a cat snack multipack, is practical if you regularly give the same snack or want to alternate between different flavours. However, don’t buy a large pack if your cat won’t finish an opened treat within the stated time. Liquid snacks are easy to portion, while soft tins and mousse should be refrigerated after opening.
This varies by product. Catisfactions Salmon Flavor states that it is suitable for kittens from 8 weeks old. According to the product information, Vitakraft Liquid Snack Chicken is intended for cats from 3 months old. The information provided for Whiskas Cat Sticks Chicken and Salmon states that they are not suitable for kittens. Always check the age guidance on the packaging.
A liquid cat treat can be useful as a reward, topping or a way to offer a soft portion. Some Churu varieties state that they have a moisture content of 91% and contain 6 calories per tube. This makes them suitable for owners who want to keep track of portions, but liquid snacks are still complementary food and do not replace a complete meal.
There is no fixed amount that applies to every cat. Follow the guidance on the packaging and take your cat’s weight, age, activity level and amount of main food into account. Some products recommend a maximum of one stick or portion per day, while other snacks allow a certain number of pieces per day. Subtract the calories in the treat from the total daily amount to help prevent overfeeding.
