We all love special treats, and cats are no exception. Cat treats are wonderful as rewards for taking medicine, to conceal the medicine itself, for special applications such as dental treats or hairball treats, for clicker-training, or for sprinkling on regular food to entice a sick cat to eat.
These are our top picks for favorite treats.
- 01 of 05
Bonita Tuna Flakes
Tuna Flakes Variously marketed as tuna flakes, bonita tuna flakes, and Kitty Kaviar, and referred to irreverently by some of us as kitty krack, these treats are like ambrosia to cats.
Generally sold by pet supply stores in 1/4- or 1/2-ounce containers, they can be purchased in bulk in some Asian food markets.
- 02 of 05
Pawbreakers
Pawbreakers was an ingenious invention. They're high-quality catnip bound into a hard, edible ball, that is both a toy and a treat. Most Pawbreakers come in packs of 1, 4, 8 or 16. Pawbreakers contains no soy, gluten, wheat, animal products or coloring, and they are hypoallergenic. Pawbreakers are available in original, + vitamins and 100% organic varieties.
Cats love Pawbreakers, but the downside is that at just 1.25 inches in diameter, they may often be found cavorting with dust-bunnies under a sofa or refrigerator. Be sure to keep spares on hand.
- 03 of 05
Pill Pockets
Pill Pockets is another marvelous invention. No more trying to mold a crumbly piece of cheese around a pill in the hopes your cat will get the medication along with the cheese. These are cone-shaped, tasty, soft treats with a hole down the center. Just pop the pill inside, pinch the top closed and offer it to your cat.
Be sure to refrigerate them, as they lose shape in very warm climates. They come in chicken and salmon flavors.
- 04 of 05
Halo Liv-a-Littles
Live-a-Littles Halo Liv-a-Littles are freeze-dried treats for cats and dogs, and they come in assorted flavors, including beef, chicken, and codfish. They're great for clicker training treats.
All of Halo’s products are made with quality ingredients that support and help maintain your pet’s immune system. Since they don’t use chemicals, artificial flavors, preservatives, by-products or fillers, you’ll be able to pronounce every item on the label.
- 05 of 05
Greenies Dental Treats
Just like people, cats' teeth need special care. Unfortunately, cats can't brush. Plaque can thus form on teeth, harden to become tartar, and continually build up. By reducing tartar buildup and plaque, you can help keep your cat's teeth healthy. Greenies Dental Treats for Cats aid in preventing plaque and tartar accumulation in cats' teeth. As a treat between meals, feline Greenies work like a little toothbrush to scrub your cat's teeth.
They come in many flavors including tuna, salmon, beef, oven-roasted chicken and catnip. There are 1.25 calories per treat.