Reddit mentions: The best cat snacks
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1. TEMPTATIONS Classic Crunchy and Soft Cat Treats Feline Favorite Variety Pack, (4) 3 oz. Pouches
- Contains four (4) 3 ounce pouches of Temptations Classic Cat Treats Variety Pack: (1) Seafood Medley Flavor, (1) Tasty Chicken Flavor, (1) Creamy Dairy Flavor, (1) Tempting Tuna Flavor
- Your adult cat can’t wait to get their paws on these scrumptious cat food treats that are crunchy on the outside and soft on the inside
- Under 2 calories per cat treat, so you can feel good about rewarding your cat every day
- Temptations Cat Treats are 100% nutritionally complete and balanced for adult cat maintenance and can be used as a treat, meal, or cat food topper
- Convenient, stay-fresh pouch resealable for easy treating and keeping your cat’s paws off when you’re not watching
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Color | Variety Pack |
Height | 4.2499915 Inches |
Length | 12.37497525 Inches |
Number of items | 1 |
Size | 4 Count (Pack of 1) |
Weight | 0.75 Pounds |
Width | 9.12498175 Inches |
2. Vetoquinol Enisyl-F Lysine Bites: L-Lysine Chews for Cats & Kittens - Chicken Liver-Flavor, 6.4oz (180g) Reclosable Bag
- 5 of these tasty, poultry-flavored treats contains 250mg.
- Enisyl-f lysine treats are a palatable source of l-lysine.
- Additionally, routine administration has been shown to reduce the incidence of flare-ups.
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Height | 8 Inches |
Length | 5 Inches |
Number of items | 1 |
Size | 6.34 Ounce (Pack of 1) |
Weight | 0.42 Pounds |
Width | 2.75 Inches |
3. Fresh Is Best Freeze Dried Raw Chicken - Dog & Cat Treats (Chicken Heart)
- These convenient easy to feed pieces can be used dry as a training treat or a between-meals snack.
- Reconstitute by soaking in a dish of tepid water and use as a savory meal topper.
- Because they are simply raw meat, they can be used as a meal replacement when boarding or traveling.
- Each package is approximately a full pound of raw meat before moisture is removed.
- All of our freeze-dried, grain-free meat treats are a healthy snack for both dogs and cats. Made from the same high-quality meats without added hormones or antibiotics, as our pet foods, these treats possess the nutrition and flavor of raw meat, yet there's no need for refrigeration. Keep in sealed bag and in a cool, dry, dark place.
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Height | 4 Inches |
Length | 4 Inches |
Number of items | 1 |
Size | 3 Ounce (Pack of 1) |
Weight | 0.1875 Pounds |
Width | 3 Inches |
4. Delectables Squeeze Up Interactive Wet Cat Treats - Tuna - 4 tubes in each single pack (32 Tubes total)
- CONTAINS: This pack of Delectables Squeeze Ups contains 32 (0.5 ounce eaches) squeezable cat treat tubes.
- INTERACTIVE TREATING: Squeeze Ups provide the purrfect bonding experience between you and your cat – this playful & interactive lickable cat treat gives treating a whole new meaning.
- PUREE TREATS: Each lickable treat tube is stuffed with a thick and creamy puree treat that is made from real poultry and fish.
- MANY USES: This unique lickable cat treat can be fed by hand to bond with your kitty, put in a bowl for a fun cat snack, or as a cat food topper to entice finicky eaters.
- TEXTURE VARIETY: Hartz Delectables Lickable Cat Treats are available in 6 irresistible textures in a wide variety of flavors – bisque, stew, savory broths, chowder, soft pate, and squeeze ups.
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Color | Tuna |
Height | 7 Inches |
Length | 4.38 Inches |
Number of items | 1 |
Size | 0.5 Ounce (Pack of 32) |
Weight | 0.03125 Pounds |
Width | 3.75 Inches |
5. Vital Cat Freeze-Dried Minnows Grain Free Limited Ingredient Cat Treats, .5 Oz Resealable Bag
- LOOKING FOR A LITTLE LOVE FROM YOUR KITTY? Freeze-dried Minnows is the treat for you, a number one pick among our cat families.
- SINGLE SOURCE PROTEIN: fresh, raw, whole, Minnows, a treat your furry feline already knows. No added hormones or antibiotics, no fillers, flavorings or rendered by-products, ever!
- LIMITED INGREDIENT TREAT: the purr-fect treat for your hungry feline! Prepared from pure, raw, Minnows, slow, freeze-drying process, no muss, no fuss!
- 100% USA SOURCED, MADE AND PACKAGED: freeze-dried, ensuring a fresh, safe, raw, pet treat that is light-weight and delicious for your four legged family member.
- HEALTH AND VITALITY; give your pet the best promoting their health and vitality; protein builds strong muscles and may reduce the risk of injury.
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Color | Silver |
Height | 7.75 Inches |
Length | 4.88 Inches |
Number of items | 1 |
Size | 0.5 Ounce (Pack of 1) |
Weight | 0.03 Pounds |
Width | 1.5 Inches |
6. TEMPTATIONS MIXUPS Crunchy and Soft Cat Treats Backyard Cookout Flavor, 16 oz. Tub
- Contains one (1) 16 oz. tub of TEMPTATIONS MixUps Cat Treats Backyard Cookout, including three of your cat’s favorite flavors: chicken flavor, liver flavor, and beef flavor
- No artificial flavors for an amazing taste your cat will love
- Crunchy outer shell helps to control tartar and support dental health
- Under two calories per treat, these little goodies make the perfect snack or reward that can be given daily
- 100% nutritionally complete and balanced healthy cat treats for adult cat maintenance
- Treat ’em again and again with this value-sized, resealable tub: perfect for keeping cat paws off when you’re not watching
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Color | Chicken, Liver, Beef |
Height | 6.75 Inches |
Length | 4.1 Inches |
Number of items | 1 |
Size | 1 Pound (Pack of 1) |
Weight | 1 Pounds |
Width | 5 Inches |
7. Cat Grass Growing Kit - 3 Pack Organic Seed, Soil and BPA Free containers (Non GMO). All of Our Seed is Locally sourced for pet and pet Lovers.
Natural hairball remedy and hairball control for catsOrganic blend of wheat, oats, barley, rye and flax for a healthy coat and breath freshenerEasy peasy - grow amazing organic pet grass in about 5-7 daysThis cat grass planter 3 pack makes a great holiday gift for friends, girlfriend, mom, dad or an...
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Height | 4.5 Inches |
Length | 6 Inches |
Size | 3 pack |
Width | 4.5 Inches |
8. CATTY SHACK CAT TREAT CHICKEN, 4 OZ
- Cat Treat Chicken 4 OZ (Pack Of 8)
- Pet Supplies > Pet Products
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Height | 1 Inches |
Length | 1 Inches |
Weight | 3 Pounds |
Width | 1 Inches |
9. Bare Bites - 100% All Natural Dehydrated Beef Liver Dog and Cat Treats (6 Ounce Bag)
Single Ingredient 100% all natural beef liver for dogs - Made with USDA beefContain no fillers, additives or preservatives-Made in the USAThin treats with a nice snap - Perfect for trainingContains: One 6 ounce packageNaturally tasty, appeals to even the most finicky dog or cat
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Height | 2 Inches |
Length | 7 Inches |
Size | 6 Ounce (Pack of 1) |
Weight | 0.375 Pounds |
Width | 5 Inches |
10. Hartz Delectable Stew Lickable Treat, Chicken and Tuna,1.4 oz, Pack of 12
- This pack of Delectables Stew contains twelve (12) 1.4-ounce lickable cat treats.
- CATS LICKS THE BOWL CLEAN: These stew cat treats combine tender chicken or succulent fish with a hearty and rich sauce for a cat treat so delicious, even the pickiest cats will lick the bowl clean!
- TASTY TEXTURE FOR CAT TREATS: The meat and sauce are entangled in this tasty wet texture, ensuring your kitty eats the whole cat stew, rather than licking up the sauce and leaving the meat behind.
- MANY USES: These delectable cat treats can be used as a quick cat snack or a cat food topper to entice finicky eaters.
- TEXTURE VARIETY: Hartz Delectables Lickable Cat Treats are available in 6 irresistible textures in a wide variety of flavors – bisque, stew, savory broths, chowder, soft pate, and squeeze ups.
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Color | Chicken & Tuna |
Height | 5.24 Inches |
Length | 0.7 Inches |
Number of items | 12 |
Size | 1.4 Ounce (Pack of 12) |
Weight | 1.05 Pounds |
Width | 3.35 Inches |
11. Delectables Squeeze Up Lickable Wet Cat Treats Variety Pack, 24Count
Squeeze Up is the first gourmet wet cat treat where feeding is interactive - have fun and bond with your cat as she paws at you eagerly, begging you to hand feed this delicious and tasty treat to her! can also be squeezed it into a bowl or used as a savory food topper to entice finicky eatersRich ...
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Color | Tuna, Chicken, Tuna & Shrimp |
Height | 9.75 Inches |
Length | 2.5 Inches |
Number of items | 24 |
Release date | July 2019 |
Size | 0.5 Ounce (Pack of 24) |
Weight | 0.75 Pounds |
Width | 7.5 Inches |
12. Purina DentaLife Made in USA Facilities Cat Dental Treats, Savory Salmon Flavor - 13.5 oz. Canister
One (1) 13.5 Oz. Canister Of Purina Dentalife Salmon Flavor Cat TreatsMore Porous Texture Than Traditional Cat Treats To More Easily Reduce Tartar BuildupHelps Clean All Sides Of TeethScientifically Designed To Help The Tooth Penetrate The Treat To Effectively Clean Cats' TeethMade With No Artificia...
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Height | 6.65 Inches |
Length | 4.4 Inches |
Number of items | 1 |
Size | 13.5 Ounce (Pack of 1) |
Weight | 0.85 Pounds |
Width | 16.5 Inches |
13. Petlinks Nibble-Licious Cat Grass Seeds 5 oz, 1 (49737-99977-024)
Grow Delicious, Nutritious Greens Cats CraveSafe Alternative To Potentially Poisonous Houseplants And Chemically Treated LawnsEasy To Grow Seeds Sprout In DaysOrganically Grown Seeds5 Ounce Package
14. TEMPTATIONS Classic Crunchy and Soft Cat Treats Blissful Catnip Flavor, 16 oz. Tub
- Contains one (1) 16 oz. tub of Temptations Classic Cat Treats Blissful Catnip Flavor
- Your adult cat can’t wait to get their paws on these scrumptious cat food treats that are crunchy on the outside and soft on the inside
- Under 2 calories per cat treat, so you can feel good about rewarding your cat every day
- Temptations Cat Treats are 100% nutritionally complete and balanced for adult cat maintenance and can be used as a treat, meal, or cat food topper
- Treat ’em again and again with this value-sized, resealable tub: perfect for keeping their cat paws off when you’re not watching
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Color | Catnip |
Height | 6.75 Inches |
Length | 4.1 Inches |
Number of items | 1 |
Size | 1 Pound (Pack of 1) |
Weight | 1 Pounds |
Width | 5 Inches |
15. Cat-Man-Doo Extra Large Dried Bonito Flakes Treats for Dogs & Cats - All Natural High Protein Flakes - 4oz. / 112g Bag
Cat-Man-Doo flakes are larger, moister and have a fresher aroma and appearance than other Bonito flakesBonito is a bony fish that hails from the tuna family. Cat-Man-Doo bonito is fished wild off the south east coast of Japan in the waters of the Pacific Ocean. It is used extensively in Japanese cui...
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Height | 3.5 Inches |
Length | 10.5 Inches |
Number of items | 1 |
Size | 4 Ounce (Pack of 1) |
Weight | 0.2 Pounds |
Width | 8.8 Inches |
16. Blue Buffalo Cat Treats, 2 oz, Kitty YumsTuna
- STARTS WITH REAL TUNA: BLUE Kitty Yums cat treats feature delicious real tuna as the first ingredient for a tantalizing flavor no feline can resist.
- SOFT-MOIST CAT TREATS: These cat treats feature a soft, meaty texture for cats that want something to sink their teeth into.
- WHOLESOME INGREDIENTS: BLUE soft-moist cat treats are made with the healthy, wholesome ingredients you’ll feel good about feeding your feline friend.
- HEALTHY CAT TREATS: Every BLUE cat treat carries with it our True BLUE Promise. Each recipe starts with real meat and contains NO chicken (or poultry) by-product meals and is free from corn, wheat, soy, and artificial flavors or colors.
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Height | 4 Inches |
Length | 5 Inches |
Number of items | 12 |
Size | 2 oz |
Weight | 0.01 Pounds |
Width | 2 Inches |
17. Pounce Cat Treats, Moist Seafood Medley Flavor, 6.5 Ounce (Pack Of 5)
- Contains 5 - 6.5 Ounce Canisters
- Made With Real Tuna And Salmon
- Moist, Fish-Shaped Treats
- Flip-Top Canister Keeps Treats Fresh
- Pack of five, 6.5-Ounce (Total of 32.5-Ounces)
- Made with real tuna and salmon
- Shake it up with the flavor impossible to resist
- Contains natural flavor and preservatives
- 6.5-ounce of Seafood Medley Flavor in a glass bottle
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Color | Multi-colored |
Height | 6.4 Inches |
Length | 2.25 Inches |
Number of items | 1 |
Size | (Pack of 5) |
Weight | 2.6 Pounds |
Width | 2.2 Inches |
18. TEMPTATIONS MIXUPS Crunchy and Soft Cat Treats Catnip Fever Flavor, 16 oz. Tub
- Contains one (1) 16 ounce tub of Temptations MixUps Cat Treats Catnip Fever, including three of your cat’s favorite flavors: chicken flavor, catnip flavor, and cheddar cheese flavor
- No artificial flavors for an amazing taste your cat will love
- Crunchy outer shell helps to control tartar and support dental health
- Under two (2) calories per treat, these little goodies make the perfect snack or reward that can be given daily
- 100% nutritionally complete and balanced healthy cat treats for adult cat maintenance
- Treat ’em again and again with this value-sized, resealable tub: Perfect for keeping cat paws off when you’re not watching
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Color | Chicken, Catnip, Cheddar |
Height | 6.75 Inches |
Length | 4.1 Inches |
Number of items | 1 |
Size | 1 Pound (Pack of 1) |
Weight | 1 Pounds |
Width | 5 Inches |
19. Pounce with Real Chicken Treats for Cats
- Power Reserve
- GMT
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Height | 2.5 Inches |
Length | 4 Inches |
Weight | 0.3 Pounds |
Width | 2.5 Inches |
20. Delectables Squeeze Up Lickable Wet Cat Treats Chicken -32 Tubes (8 x 4 packs)
- CONTAINS: This pack of Delectables Squeeze Ups contains 32 (0.5 ounce eaches) squeezable cat treat tubes.
- INTERACTIVE TREATING: Squeeze Ups provide the purrfect bonding experience between you and your cat – this playful & interactive lickable cat treat gives treating a whole new meaning.
- PUREE TREATS: Each lickable treat tube is stuffed with a thick and creamy puree treat that is made from real poultry and fish.
- MANY USES: This unique lickable cat treat can be fed by hand to bond with your kitty, put in a bowl for a fun cat snack, or as a cat food topper to entice finicky eaters.
- TEXTURE VARIETY: Hartz Delectables Lickable Cat Treats are available in 6 irresistible textures in a wide variety of flavors – bisque, stew, savory broths, chowder, soft pate, and squeeze ups.
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Color | Chicken |
Height | 7 Inches |
Length | 4.38 Inches |
Number of items | 8 |
Size | 0.5 Ounce (Pack of 32) |
Weight | 1 Pounds |
Width | 3.75 Inches |
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These are so fun
edit: also all of this is already on my WL, i forgot to say that. EDIT: I stopped being lazy and came back and found the ones I was missing, so they're not on my WL but I specified that by each of them
1. Something grey I guess this is really silver... oops.
2. Reminiscent of the rain Not on my WL
3. Something food related that's unusual
4. Something for someone else - My girlfriend had a stroke last year and when she was in the hospital on all her medication she was telling me she wanted a Pooh Bear pillow pet and her grandma got her a "happy napper" in the shape of a bee or something and she spent days telling me she needed a Pooh Bear pillow pet and I've looked everywhere for one for her since last July but I can't find one!
5. A book you need to read - This is the book A Christmas Story was kind of based on and that's my favorite Christmas movie because it's hilarious.
6. Under $1 Not on my WL
7. Something related to cats
8. Something not useful but so beautiful I must have it
9. A movie everyone must watch - My best friend saw this a few years ago on TV and when she was telling me about it I thought it sounded so stupid but she made me come over and watch it anyway and it's seriously the funniest movie I've ever seen. Anyone who likes movies that are kind of stupid-funny absolutely needs to see it because I laugh so hard every single time.
10. Something that would be useful when zombies attack - An external charger in case your phone dies when you're not around somewhere you can plug it in when you're out fighting or hiding from zombies would be super important so you can stay in contact with people and make sure they're not turned into/being eaten by zombies
11. Something that has had an impact on your life - Highlighting things for school so I can find them later has been more helpful than listening during class. Except I go crazy and highlight the entire page.
12. An add-on item
13. Most expensive item - My explanation for this is the biggest "first world problem" in the universe, but oh well. I'm a college student and my current computer is a desktop so I can't take it to class with me or work on stuff before class in the student lounge and I can't lay in bed and watch Netflix and when I move across the country soon after graduation, I'm gonna have to pack it all up and move it with me and it's gonna take up so much space and it's just such a pain. Plus, this computer is getting kind of old and slow and it'll randomly just turn off and it's so annoying and I've tried everything to fix it and everything that people who have looked at it have told me haven't been able to help and I'd really rather just get a new computer because it would be so much easier for the future. Wow, that sounded so whiny.
14. Something bigger than a bread box
15. Something smaller than a golf ball
16. Something that smells wonderful
17. SFW toy
18. Something that would be helpful going back to school. - I have class 3 hours a day, 5 days a week and I get starving sitting there that long so I always try to take something with me to eat, but it's so annoying to try and find something to put it in or have it get crushed in the packaging and stuff.
19. Something related to your current obsession
20. Something so amazing you must see it - IT'S A BIG BOX OF GEL PENS, NOTHING IS COOLER! I remember when they sold them at the store by my grandma's when I was like 8 and they were like $2.79 each so I could never get any, when I finally could get them they weren't cool anymore but I still loved them.
BONUS - Something made in Oregon. *Not on my WL
Fear cuts deeper than words ! :)
My name is Leela!
I would like these treats. I also like this toy, but Mom says it's 50 cents too expensive. Whatever that means.
Viktor, tell your mom to get you this! I would like to play with that and you. Between my good looks (Mom says I have a one-of-a-kind face, which means I am the most beautiful cat) and your hypnosis, I think we would make a great benevolent dictatorship duo. Hanners can come too, I like dogs...but I think Viktor and I will see more eye-to-eye. Or I guess, eye-to-eyes...you have two of them, Viktor? How unusual!
I want to be friends with Hanners and Viktor :)
Not sure what your budget is, but there are a few suggestions I can make.
2. Make grooming easy with bribes! Healthy treats like Catty Shack or Greenies make Brush Time easier for both parties.
3. A lot of professional groomers charge an arm and a leg for cats (because of their arms and legs), so do the grooming yourself! You will need a Furminator, nail clippers, and cleansing wipes. Groom often, and invest in a scratching post.
4. As long as you are using a tool for grooming cats (i.e.: Furminator) you don't have to worry about overdoing it. Brush as thoroughly as you can, and stop when your brush starts coming out clean (or nearly free of loose hairs).
5. General tips: Buy the best food your budget allows. Preferably wet food, or a diet half wet food and half dry food. Go grain free, like Merrick and/or Soulistic. For a healthy, shiny coat I would recommend Pet Naturals' Daily Best; And to reduce hairballs, Hairball. Don't use hairball remedies that contain petroleum jelly, it will give your baby the runs :(
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If your goal is to have all the dogs love you, and this is a great goal, the have more than one kind of treat.
I recommend something both soft and crunchy, since some dogs dislike one or the other.
Soft
Blue Buffalo Wilderness Denali Stix with Wild Salmon, Venison, & Halibut
This flavor is fish based, and a lot of dogs love it because of the strong smell. Your coworkers may not love it, but the goal is for the dogs to love you, not your coworkers.
This is another flavor of the same treat, the smell is less strong but since not many people but alligator & catfish for their dogs, you will have something special for them (if they like the taste)
The sticks are large, so break them into thirds or quarters, for small dogs break those in half so it would be a sixth or an eighth of the full stick.
Crunchy
Bare Bites - 100% All Natural Dehydrated Beef Liver Treats are a popular choice. The pieces are big, so you can easily break them into something more appropriately sized.
I know you've tried Blue Buffalo brand treats, but did you try Blue Wilderness specifically? My cat has never taken treats when she was out in public on her harness, especially from other people, until a nice lady at a little family-run pet store gave us a bag of the Chicken & Turkey treats for free and hand fed her one. I've seen those at about every pet store I've been to, I think, but I know for a fact that they have them at PetSmart.
http://www.petsmart.com/cat/food-and-health/treats/blue-wilderness-grain-free-soft-moist-cat-treat-3072.html?cgid=200008
My cat's favorite treats are probably the weird mushy liquidy ones like these brands, though?
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01KVUABGQ?psc=1
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00T76GKIE?psc=1
The ones in the tubes are great if you want to train him, cause you can just squeeze a little bit out on the tube and let him lick that off and it's about as quick as feeding kibble-like treats.
And I've only gotten these for my cat once while we were on vacation in North Carolina (the only place I've seen them) but she LOVED them soo much.
http://www.catclaws.com/Grain-Free-Grilled-Chicken-Fillets/productinfo/1530/#.WOgIPWnyuM8
http://www.catclaws.com/Grain-Free-Grilled-Tuna-Fillet/productinfo/1531/#.WOgIamnyuM8
I feed my cats natures variety instinct raw boost dry cat food and rotate flavors and a bit of wellness core in case one gets recalled. Also, my cats eat fancy feast classic wet food. It has the appropriate amount of protein. It's also grain free. Many fancy grain free wet foods are 70% fat and 30% protein. Fancy feast classic has much higher protein. It's not the best wet food, but it's the one they will eat consistently. Plus they each get 6 oz a day each so it's 70 dollars a month just for the wet. My vet says they are the healthiest cats she's ever seen. I also brush their teeth ever other day. But I have ragdolls so it's easy to brush their teeth. Very docile.
The best wet food is tiki cat line of food. The sardines are great and so is the chicken. It's packed full of protein.
I also feed my cats raw freeze dried chicken hearts as a treat. They love them, go nuts for them. http://www.amazon.com/Fresh-Best-Freeze-Chicken-Treats/dp/B0036VE3V2/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1410048872&sr=8-1&keywords=Freeze+dried+raw+chicken+hearts
Here's info on making raw food.
http://www.catinfo.org/?link=makingcatfood
Here's a chart on protein in cat food http://www.catinfo.org/docs/FoodChartPublic9-22-12.pdf
This is my cat, Jack. He is going on five years old and he is my little buddy.
My mom found him and his brother in the garden next to her front porch when they were around six weeks old--too young to be without their mother. She waited for mama-cat to come back, but when she didn't my mama took them under her wing and did her best to find homes for them since she had enough pets as it was.
We didn't have any luck finding them new homes and the no-kill shelter was full so I ended up talking my dad (whose house I was living in at the time) into letting me keep one. I really liked Jack's brother, but Jack really liked me and I had heard before to pick the animal that chooses you, so I brought him home. (His brother found a home with one of my friends and became known as Freddie, but unfortunately went missing less than a year after she got him.)
I originally wanted to name him Alexander, but my dad nixed that name. In fact, he didn't like any names I chose--vetoing Jasper and Gerrard before we somehow settled on Jack. He is known as Jack, Jackey, Jack-jack, Jackeroni, and Baxter around our house and actually comes when he's called. Well, he answers to Jack-jack anyway.
He's my buddy; he comes to the door when I get home and follows me around the house. He snuggles up to me when I'm on the computer--he's lounging over my arms right now--and when I go to bed. Earlier this year, he became a lap cat and actually began willing snuggling up on my lap--so happy~
He's got me well-trained, too. When he scratches on his scratching post, he gets a treat. It started out as me giving him a treat as positive reinforcement when he scratches on his post, but he's a smart little guy: he's turned the tables on me! At least he doesn't scratch anything else in the house, so hey, it all works out.
Here's another picture of my Jack-jack Kitty-kat that I just took--he's looking so peeved since I moved my arm--his pillow--to get this shot. Aren't they cute?
All cats are different but in most cases even the picky ones will like wet food. Try heating it up just a bit so the smells come out. Have you tried the new filets they are selling as treats now? Most of them come individually wrapped in with plastic over mostly different variations of fish. It reminds me of the whole fish filets they sell for people. My cats all really like the salmon and tuna ones from fancy feast. Mine are also obsessed with canned whipped cream! It sounds weird but they love it. Be careful though because a lot of cats are lactose intolerant and can cause stomach upset. So just don’t give them a lot and watch for signs of that. If you don’t have the Cat Dancer brand toy you definitely need to get one. Every single one of my cats love that stupid little thing and it’s only like $1.77 on Amazon or Chewy. You can also try these squeeze up treats that have really good reviews on Amazon. https://www.amazon.com/Delectables-Squeeze-Interactive-Wet-Treats/dp/B07TJF6F1Q/ref=zg_bsnr_2975311011_1?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=A5F8Q9NR4G49X9JVJZMX
Out of my 2 dogs and 2 cats, Mary Jane is my favorite. She has so much personality and is such a beautiful cat. I rescued her around 3 years ago and she shows her love by laying on your chest. One of her funniest quirks is that she will only drink fresh running water. It's super frustrating having a cat posted up next to the sink waiting for you to turn it on.
Here is a link to my imgur album containing more pics of my babies.
Here are some things on my amazon wish list for my pets.
Cat Snacks
Glow in the dark collar so I can see my dogs in the dark.
Dog Treats
i brush my cats teeth, sometimes daily but sometimes i get busy and skip a couple of days. we use CET toothpaste and i think it probably tastes good for them. i started with my finger and moved up to a 360 toothbrush which i think she kinda hates but tolerates. i might switch toothbrushes soon, to something even smaller. my vet was super impressed by her teeth, she's going on 5 and hasn't needed anything done to them. by this age many cats have to be put under to get teeth cleanings.
i would not feed dental food. feeding kibble in general just isn't worth it, health wise. pick a product from the Veterinary Oral Health Council's approved product list. anything else is not proven and therefore questionable. the one i picked out was Purina Dentalife treats.
hope this helps!
On top of what /u/UnrulySupervisor said make sure your treats are attractive enough. The small training treats that we use at home work perfect in that environment, but my dog is completely unresponsive to them if we're out and about. You'll have to try different things to find out what works, mine is really responsive to freeze-dried chicken hearts, he'll choose that (and therefore me) over anything going on around him which is really useful.
http://www.amazon.com/Fresh-Best-Freeze-Chicken-Treats/dp/B0036VE3V2
looks like Majesty to me. while google search says they are non-toxic to cats i would urge you to get a plant that your cat can satisfy it's need to crunch leaves on safely. plus you will help protect your palm. Wheat Grass/oats on amazon often sold as "cat-grass" is cheap and quick grower that cats love. many pet stores sell it as well.
Not literal cookies but my cats love Temptations cat treats . That link is for the catnip flavor but they have others like seafood, salmon, chicken, etc. They’re also available at stores like Target & Walmart and also comes in smaller pouches, but the larger tub is a better buy for my greedy kitties :)
She's a beauty. I hope you and your vet can figure out what's going on with her.
As for trying to get her to eat, have you tried warming the canned food a little before giving it to her? 5-10 seconds in the microwave should be more than enough, A cat's appetite is typically driven by their sense of smell, and warming up the food helps make it smell stronger.
You can also try something like Bonito flakes. The same thing as warming the food, they will make it smell more appetizing.
My cats were originally a litter of stray kittens I took in, and though I tried to make them indoor only, they love being outside and I gave in. 6 years later, I'm happy to say I don't regret my decision (so far)
pros:
-they don't scratch on furniture because they get their scratching done outside on trees and in the yard.
-they get more exercise being outdoors, less likely to be overweight
-less litter box usage, if any
cons:
-a lot of scary things out there; other cats, dogs, wild animals, cars, owls, snakes, people, poisonous plants/contaminants, bad weather
-fleas/parasites
-all of my kitties' injuries and subsequent vet visits have been from outdoor causes (scrapes that end up getting infected or hurt paws from climbing things)
-not always knowing where your kitty is/possibly getting lost or running away or being picked up by someone!
The best compromise I've found is
*cat collar with ID/phone number. prepare to replace it fairly often. I buy a pack of inexpensive easy-release cat collars from amazon and get cheap tags made at wal-mart.
*teach them to respond to treats/sounds. since my cats first started going out, i trained them to come with me when they hear the sound of treats shaking around in a treat container (like this one), but I use high quality treats like these for best results. While your kitty is inside, shake the container and reward them when they come to you. Keep this up, move to doing so outdoors, and ideally, if your cat is out and about and hears you calling / shaking the container, they will come right away!
Man's best friend - Kitty treats! I have a chihuahua and two cats, I love to spoil them. :)
:D Aww - this is so sweet. I love kitties too and have two of my own.
I think this is pretty cool. My kitties would love it at least, they always want somewhere warm to lay :)
And something for under $10 that my kitties would like would be these temptations cat treats
I recently adopted a kitty with feline herpes. My vet said that most kitties HAVE the virus in their bodies, the same way most humans have the human papilloma virus in their bodies - it just doesn't always "express"/flare up. Only about 20% of kitties will have flare-ups, and usually they aren't severe.
My vet recommended giving my cat lysine treats. He said it's similar to a human who gets cold sores (caused by, you guessed it, a herpes virus!). Lysine can help control/prevent flare-ups in kitties with the herpes virus. You can either buy lysine capsules meant for humans and stir it into canned food, or you can buy lysine treats. These are the ones my vet recommended:
https://www.amazon.com/VETOQUINOL-Enisyl-F-Lysine-Treats-Re-Closable/dp/B004U4P1RY
You'll want to give your cat the equivalent of around 250 mg of lysine/day. You actually probably want to give the treats/capsules to both Ernie and Barney, since, if Barney didn't carry the feline herpes virus before, he does now.
There's not much else you can do, but feline herpes virus is NOT fatal. Flare-ups are usually very mild and cause little pain/discomfort. Your kitties probably won't rack up huge vet bills from it. If you keep your kitties in good health/happiness, you probably will not see any bad "attacks" of the feline herpes virus.
Cats don't get cold sores, but the most common effects of a FHV flare-up are runny/watery eyes, sneezing, and congestion. You can help ease the discomfort of these symptoms by putting the cat in a room with a humidifier (or a bathroom with the shower running for a bit).
I think you need to buy one of two things for your kitten:
Not sure the brand, but it's a treat that's pureed meat in a tube (basically like gogurt for cats). My cat really likes these.
https://www.amazon.com/Delectables-Squeeze-Interactive-Wet-Treats/dp/B01KVUACDS
Kim Jong Undead.
This thing is my cat's favorite toy. He loses his mind whenever we get it out.
These are his favorite treats. He LOVES them.
Good nutrition is very important to fur health. Feed him good food. Maybe supplement with Lisine. We have a six year old rescue that had bad fur and "hot spots". We got him on Hill Science Diet and started giving him the Lysine treats and he's a silky boy now.
That's my answer too. I know that humans have the ability and consciousness to control their mouths when eating, ie MANNERS, but animals do not have the same awareness of themselves, so it's excusable. I love feeding my cat a tube treat and hearing his little licks and smacks, but so help me gods, if I hear a human chew with too much saliva in their mouths I lose my cool.
You said he likes prank gifts, so what about this majestic pooping dogs calendar? Or you could get him this cat grass and planter for his feline friends?
They are Temptations "Backyard Cookout" flavor. He likes the other flavors, but this one will actually draw him out of curl mode. :-)
Temptations MixUps Cat Treats BACKYARD COOKOUT Flavor, 16 oz. Tub https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00M0FK8V4/
I have these in my Pets list on Amazon. My cats are fiends for them and we have a hard time keeping a supply in the house for more than a few days, so they are always handy!
Thanks for the contest!
So actually, heres an amazon link!
https://www.amazon.com/Vital-Essentials-Freeze-Dried-Minnows-Ingredient/dp/B01B78II02/ref=mp_s_a_1_5?keywords=freeze%2Bdried%2Bminnows%2Bfor%2Bcats&qid=1569820310&sr=8-5&th=1&psc=1
Sorry idk how to do the fancy link thing lol
Yup herpes.
Also, if your cat has a lot of eye issues like watery discharge and stuff; give them lysine it does wonders!
On Amazon Cat Grass Growing Kit
Freeze dried meat of any kind. The current business favorite are these freeze dried minnows. My oldest would eat nothing but these if I let her! My youngest is past the age of taking new foods though and the only treats he'll eat are the crappy ones for dogs so I keep a separate kibble flavor on hand for him that function as treats!
This is Oliver
He goes nuts over "snacky times"
Thanks for the contest! Aren't they cute?
Since everyone is asking for the sauce, it's similar to this: https://www.amazon.com/Delectables-Squeeze-Interactive-Wet-Treats/dp/B01KVUACDS?th=1
9:30PM: Shut down all electronics.
9:35PM: Give the cats their cookies.
9:40PM: Brush teeth, wash hands and face.
9:45PM: Get into bed with wifey. Depending on our moods, time for reading or sex.
10:30PM: Lights out. Cats are curled up at our feet. Time to sleep.
6:30AM: Wake up. Smell the napalm.
Yeah it might be, poor thing. In my experience, managing the flair ups is pretty doable, I just feel so bad when they're stuffed up. I've used the following three brands - if you have a picky cat, the Vetoquinol Enisyl-F is the one all 3 of mine have consistently liked, and was given to us the first time by a vet. Problem is it tends to run more expensive than the others. I've also used the Vetriscience lysine treats, only word of warning are these are sort of big and 'chewy' so the two of my cats who like these prefer them broken down into smaller pieces. This last one I know I've used before, but I can't remember anything about it and I haven't kept using it. One of my cats is very picky though so that's probably why.
Have you tried wet treats (link below)? My cats go crazy for wet treats and we use them eaten the kitties need their claws trimmed.
https://www.amazon.com/HARTZ-Delectables-Squeeze-Interactive-Treats/dp/B01KVUABGQ
Yup, pet store or Amazon--I wouldn't use human-type ones from the Asian market for fear that they'd have extra salt, though I do have The Tale Of The Spicy Squid Snack from my old cat...
Amazon