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That is another reason I wondered if the ingredient list matters a little bit. Extremely picky felines and sick cats may not want to eat without the food topper kind of treat.
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Best and worst cat treats
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I don't buy treats. I'm seriously considering dehydrating some raw meat for treats though, just haven't gotten around to it.
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Greenies and mighty lions here.
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I would love to buy the Greenies pill pockets. When Patricia had ringworm, she was good at spitting out 1/4 of a pill every two days.
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The reason they crave the grain-packed treats is not because they want plant sourced food but because they are packed with artificial flavours as is most poor quality dry foods and some wet. Its the same with human food, we do not eat junk food because were craving the taste of processed grains, corn syrup, salt , were addicted to the artificial flavour, texture, smell that makes us eat them.
Here is a thread on treats I started a few months back. http://www.thecatsite.com/t/244156/beef-lung-cat-treats#post_3204424
IMO treats do not have to be you giving your cat 'junk food', you can find them freeze dried meat or organs, you can give them fish (for omegas), probiotics sprinkled on top, etc. There are healthy treats available that cats love! So why bother getting them addicted to whats bad for them and giving our furbabies junk treats just because we think dessert or junk food is normal for us once in awhile? Cats especially do not go around eating sugar/grains after they've killed an animal. As far as I know eating dessert or junk food once in awhile is a human concept, not something you see in the wild unless an animal is starving.
However, on a positive note, they are great for training cats/dogs because they provide a reward, but there are healthy treats available that cats love so there absolutely no need to feed them junk treats unless its all you can afford and you think its worth it. Again its all at the owners discretion.
Here is a thread on treats I started a few months back. http://www.thecatsite.com/t/244156/beef-lung-cat-treats#post_3204424
IMO treats do not have to be you giving your cat 'junk food', you can find them freeze dried meat or organs, you can give them fish (for omegas), probiotics sprinkled on top, etc. There are healthy treats available that cats love! So why bother getting them addicted to whats bad for them and giving our furbabies junk treats just because we think dessert or junk food is normal for us once in awhile? Cats especially do not go around eating sugar/grains after they've killed an animal. As far as I know eating dessert or junk food once in awhile is a human concept, not something you see in the wild unless an animal is starving.
However, on a positive note, they are great for training cats/dogs because they provide a reward, but there are healthy treats available that cats love so there absolutely no need to feed them junk treats unless its all you can afford and you think its worth it. Again its all at the owners discretion.
My dad has Type 1 diabetes. Growing up, cake was a REAL treat - on birthdays. Snacks were fruit, carrot sticks, or celery sticks. I agree, Violet, absolutely no reason their treats need to be junk food. :dk:
I suspect the attraction is animal digest and as in kibble, the fat sprayed on at the end.
I suspect the attraction is animal digest and as in kibble, the fat sprayed on at the end.
Well - the first one I looked at, Pounce - all have animal digest (most of them have it as the 2nd ingredient): http://www.pouncecat.com/download/pdf/DLM_Pounce_Moist_pli.pdf
Here's chicken flavor ingredients:
WHEAT FLOUR, ANIMAL DIGEST, CORN GLUTEN MEAL, BEEF, WATER SUFFICIENT FOR PROCESSING,CHICKEN BY-PRODUCT MEAL, GLYCERIN, TORULA DRIED YEAST, DRIED EGG PRODUCT, CALCIUM SULFATE,CHICKEN, ANIMAL FAT (BHA USED AS A PRESERVATIVE), CONDENSED FISH PROTEIN DIGEST, SOY PROTEIN CONCENTRATE, POTASSIUM CHLORIDE,SALT, PHOSPHORIC ACID, DRIED CHEESE PRODUCT, SORBIC ACID (USED AS A PRESERVATIVE), NATURAL FLAVOR, GUAR GUM, SOYBEAN FLOUR, TITANIUM DIOXIDE, YELLOW 5 LAKE, BHA (USED AS A PRESERVATIVE).
Here's chicken flavor ingredients:
WHEAT FLOUR, ANIMAL DIGEST, CORN GLUTEN MEAL, BEEF, WATER SUFFICIENT FOR PROCESSING,CHICKEN BY-PRODUCT MEAL, GLYCERIN, TORULA DRIED YEAST, DRIED EGG PRODUCT, CALCIUM SULFATE,CHICKEN, ANIMAL FAT (BHA USED AS A PRESERVATIVE), CONDENSED FISH PROTEIN DIGEST, SOY PROTEIN CONCENTRATE, POTASSIUM CHLORIDE,SALT, PHOSPHORIC ACID, DRIED CHEESE PRODUCT, SORBIC ACID (USED AS A PRESERVATIVE), NATURAL FLAVOR, GUAR GUM, SOYBEAN FLOUR, TITANIUM DIOXIDE, YELLOW 5 LAKE, BHA (USED AS A PRESERVATIVE).
Temptations: http://www.temptationstreats.com/cat-treats/temptations-classics/tasty-chicken.aspx
Ingredients:
Chicken By-Product Meal, Ground Corn, Animal Fat (preserved with Mixed Tocopherols), Rice, Dried Meat by-Products, Wheat Flour, Natural Flavors, Corn Gluten Meal, Potassium Chloride, Choline Chloride, Salt, Calcium Carbonate, Taurine, DL-Methionine, Vitamins (dl-Alpha Tocopherol Acetate [Source of Vitamin E], Vitamin A Acetate, Niacin Supplement, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Riboflavin Supplement, Thiamine Mononitrate, d-Calcium Pantothenate, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Biotin Supplement, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride [Vitamin B6], Folic Acid Supplement), Minerals (Zinc Sulfate, Copper Sulfate, Manganese Sulfate, Potassium Iodide), Dried Cheese.
No "digest," but animal fat is the third ingredient.
Ingredients:
Chicken By-Product Meal, Ground Corn, Animal Fat (preserved with Mixed Tocopherols), Rice, Dried Meat by-Products, Wheat Flour, Natural Flavors, Corn Gluten Meal, Potassium Chloride, Choline Chloride, Salt, Calcium Carbonate, Taurine, DL-Methionine, Vitamins (dl-Alpha Tocopherol Acetate [Source of Vitamin E], Vitamin A Acetate, Niacin Supplement, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Riboflavin Supplement, Thiamine Mononitrate, d-Calcium Pantothenate, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Biotin Supplement, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride [Vitamin B6], Folic Acid Supplement), Minerals (Zinc Sulfate, Copper Sulfate, Manganese Sulfate, Potassium Iodide), Dried Cheese.
No "digest," but animal fat is the third ingredient.
Whisker Lickins Tender Moments Chicken: http://whiskerlickins.com/
Ingredients:
Animal liver flavor, wheat flour, corn gluten meal, water, chicken by-product meal, wheat gluten, animal fat preserved with mixed-tocopherols (form of Vitamin E), glycerin, gelatin, calcium sulfate, phosphoric acid, hydrogenated starch hydrolysate, salt, soy protein isolate, added color (Yellow 5, Red 40, Blue 2 and other color), sorbic acid (a preservative), citrus fiber, tetra sodium pyrophosphate, fish oil, calcium propionate (a preservative), dried cheese powder, ethoxyquin (a preservative).
No animal digest, animal fat not tops on the list - but these do have ethoxyquin.
Ingredients:
Animal liver flavor, wheat flour, corn gluten meal, water, chicken by-product meal, wheat gluten, animal fat preserved with mixed-tocopherols (form of Vitamin E), glycerin, gelatin, calcium sulfate, phosphoric acid, hydrogenated starch hydrolysate, salt, soy protein isolate, added color (Yellow 5, Red 40, Blue 2 and other color), sorbic acid (a preservative), citrus fiber, tetra sodium pyrophosphate, fish oil, calcium propionate (a preservative), dried cheese powder, ethoxyquin (a preservative).
No animal digest, animal fat not tops on the list - but these do have ethoxyquin.
Original Friskies Party Mix: http://www.friskies.com/Cat-Food/Cat-Treats/Party-Mix-Original-Crunch
Ingredients:
Chicken meal, brewers rice, animal fat preserved with mixed-tocopherols (form of Vitamin E), corn gluten meal, animal liver flavor, fish, malt extract, turkey by-product meal, natural and artificial flavors, phosphoric acid, calcium carbonate, dried yeast, salt, choline chloride, crab meal, shrimp meal, tuna meal, added color (Yellow 5, Yellow 6, Red 40, Blue 2 and other color), taurine, L-ascorbyl-2-polyphosphate (source of Vitamin C), zinc sulfate, ferrous sulfate, Vitamin E supplement, niacin, manganese sulfate, citric acid, Vitamin A supplement, calcium pantothenate, thiamine mononitrate, copper sulfate, riboflavin supplement, Vitamin B-12 supplement, pyridoxine hydrochloride, folic acid, Vitamin D-3 supplement, calcium iodate, BHA (a preservative), biotin, menadione sodium bisulfite complex (source of Vitamin K activity), BHT (a preservative), sodium selenite
No digest. Animal fat is 3rd; has BHT.
Ingredients:
Chicken meal, brewers rice, animal fat preserved with mixed-tocopherols (form of Vitamin E), corn gluten meal, animal liver flavor, fish, malt extract, turkey by-product meal, natural and artificial flavors, phosphoric acid, calcium carbonate, dried yeast, salt, choline chloride, crab meal, shrimp meal, tuna meal, added color (Yellow 5, Yellow 6, Red 40, Blue 2 and other color), taurine, L-ascorbyl-2-polyphosphate (source of Vitamin C), zinc sulfate, ferrous sulfate, Vitamin E supplement, niacin, manganese sulfate, citric acid, Vitamin A supplement, calcium pantothenate, thiamine mononitrate, copper sulfate, riboflavin supplement, Vitamin B-12 supplement, pyridoxine hydrochloride, folic acid, Vitamin D-3 supplement, calcium iodate, BHA (a preservative), biotin, menadione sodium bisulfite complex (source of Vitamin K activity), BHT (a preservative), sodium selenite
No digest. Animal fat is 3rd; has BHT.
Friskies Natural Sensations (chicken): http://www.friskies.com/Cat-Food/Cat-Treats/Natural-Sensations-With-Real-Chicken
Ingredients:
Chicken meal, brewers rice, animal fat preserved with mixed-tocopherols (form of Vitamin E), corn gluten meal, natural flavor, chicken, malt extract, phosphoric acid, calcium carbonate, brewers dried yeast, salt, choline chloride, sunflower meal, dehydrated seaweed meal, dried carrots, dried peas, Vitamin E supplement, taurine, zinc sulfate, ferrous sulfate, niacin, manganese sulfate, citric acid, Vitamin A supplement, calcium pantothenate, thiamine mononitrate, copper sulfate, riboflavin supplement, Vitamin B-12 supplement, pyridoxine hydrochloride, folic acid, Vitamin D-3 supplement, calcium iodate, biotin, menadione sodium bisulfite complex (source of Vitamin K activity), sodium selenite.
:lol3: Looks almost exactly like the crunchy party mix - only the flavor is "natural flavor" instead of "animal liver flavor," and chicken instead of fish. And NO BHT.
Ingredients:
Chicken meal, brewers rice, animal fat preserved with mixed-tocopherols (form of Vitamin E), corn gluten meal, natural flavor, chicken, malt extract, phosphoric acid, calcium carbonate, brewers dried yeast, salt, choline chloride, sunflower meal, dehydrated seaweed meal, dried carrots, dried peas, Vitamin E supplement, taurine, zinc sulfate, ferrous sulfate, niacin, manganese sulfate, citric acid, Vitamin A supplement, calcium pantothenate, thiamine mononitrate, copper sulfate, riboflavin supplement, Vitamin B-12 supplement, pyridoxine hydrochloride, folic acid, Vitamin D-3 supplement, calcium iodate, biotin, menadione sodium bisulfite complex (source of Vitamin K activity), sodium selenite.
:lol3: Looks almost exactly like the crunchy party mix - only the flavor is "natural flavor" instead of "animal liver flavor," and chicken instead of fish. And NO BHT.
Greenies chicken: http://www.greenies.com/cats.aspx#/products/cat-dental-care
Ingredients:
Chicken meal, ground rice, ground wheat, corn gluten meal, poultry fat (preserved with mixed tocopherols), oat fiber, dried chicken, natural flavor, vegetable oil (preserved with mixed tocopherols), calcium carbonate, poultry flavor, sodium gluconate, brewers dried yeast, potassium chloride, citric acid, choline chloride, taurine, Vitamins: [vitamin A supplement, d-activated animal sterol (source of vitamin D3), dl-alpha tocopherol acetate (source of vitamin E), niacin supplement, d-calcium pantothenate, thiamine mononitrate (vitamin B1), pyridoxine hydrochloride (vitamin B6), riboflavin supplement, menadione sodium bisulfite complex (source of vitamin K activity), folic acid, biotin, vitamin B12 supplement], Minerals: [zinc proteinate; copper proteinate, manganese proteinate, iron sulfate, sodium selenite, ethylenediamine dihydriodide], mixed tocopherols (a natural preservative), rosemary extract, dl-methionine, chlorophyll.
Ingredients:
Chicken meal, ground rice, ground wheat, corn gluten meal, poultry fat (preserved with mixed tocopherols), oat fiber, dried chicken, natural flavor, vegetable oil (preserved with mixed tocopherols), calcium carbonate, poultry flavor, sodium gluconate, brewers dried yeast, potassium chloride, citric acid, choline chloride, taurine, Vitamins: [vitamin A supplement, d-activated animal sterol (source of vitamin D3), dl-alpha tocopherol acetate (source of vitamin E), niacin supplement, d-calcium pantothenate, thiamine mononitrate (vitamin B1), pyridoxine hydrochloride (vitamin B6), riboflavin supplement, menadione sodium bisulfite complex (source of vitamin K activity), folic acid, biotin, vitamin B12 supplement], Minerals: [zinc proteinate; copper proteinate, manganese proteinate, iron sulfate, sodium selenite, ethylenediamine dihydriodide], mixed tocopherols (a natural preservative), rosemary extract, dl-methionine, chlorophyll.
BTW, you can transfer anything into a different container. :dk:
I keep the whole life treats in a plastic bottle, not the bag it comes in.
Whole Life chicken treats: http://www.wholelifepet.com/page.php?PageID=398&ImageID=231&PageName=Pure+Meat+Chicken
Ingredients:
Chicken Breast
Ingredients:
Chicken Breast
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There is one small problem with the Whole Life treats: According to the list of stores that sell them, they are not sold in Gainesville. Does that mean they are not at Petco or Petsmart?
IDK. I don't shop in pet stores, I order online. I get them from amazon.
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If you feed grocery level treats look around for clearence treats at petsmart or petco for sure and others must do the same. On 50% off with coupons you can score these at a greatly reduced price. Some places mark it down month of experation others mark it a few months sooner.
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You know what sucks?
Only one company makes pill pocket treats and it is not Whole Life Pet Products.
According to Greenies, veterinarians made up the recipes for pill pockets. I find that hard to believe when the treats have things called corn syrup and wheat gluten.
Only one company makes pill pocket treats and it is not Whole Life Pet Products.
According to Greenies, veterinarians made up the recipes for pill pockets. I find that hard to believe when the treats have things called corn syrup and wheat gluten.
I used to feed temptations because they were cheap and my cats adored them, but when I realized my boy cat could possibly get crystals from them I stopped.
Now I feed My Little Lion treats, I find them at Petsmart and they contain:
Ingredients: salmon, dried potato, vegetable glycerine, chicken liver, animal plasma, whey protein, dried pumpkin, natural chicken flavor, carrageenan, yeast extract, phosphoric acid, lecithin, fat product (a source of DHA from algae), citric acid, potassium sorbate (a preservative) and mixed tocopherols (a preservative)
I put animal plasma in bold because that is a brand new ingredient for me, I have never seen that in anything I have ever given my kitty crew. However, my picky girl LOVES them and she never touches 'healthy' treats. I also have fed the brand new Blue Buffalo cat treats and they like those as well and they contain
Ingredients: chicken, whole ground brown rice, oatmeal, maple syrup, vegetable glycerin, whole ground potato, gelatin, natural flavor, salt, fish oil, brewer's yeast, phosphoric acid, sorbic acid, ascorbic acid, taurine, citric acid, mixed tocopherols (source of vitamin e) and rosemary
Now I feed My Little Lion treats, I find them at Petsmart and they contain:
Ingredients: salmon, dried potato, vegetable glycerine, chicken liver, animal plasma, whey protein, dried pumpkin, natural chicken flavor, carrageenan, yeast extract, phosphoric acid, lecithin, fat product (a source of DHA from algae), citric acid, potassium sorbate (a preservative) and mixed tocopherols (a preservative)
I put animal plasma in bold because that is a brand new ingredient for me, I have never seen that in anything I have ever given my kitty crew. However, my picky girl LOVES them and she never touches 'healthy' treats. I also have fed the brand new Blue Buffalo cat treats and they like those as well and they contain
Ingredients: chicken, whole ground brown rice, oatmeal, maple syrup, vegetable glycerin, whole ground potato, gelatin, natural flavor, salt, fish oil, brewer's yeast, phosphoric acid, sorbic acid, ascorbic acid, taurine, citric acid, mixed tocopherols (source of vitamin e) and rosemary
Pill pockets aren't a treat, exactly. . .they're a way to get a pet to take a pill willingly. So probably even someone who doesn't want to feed their cat junk might be willing to use pill pockets as a necessary evil. I've always just used a cube of cheese (cut a slit in it and insert pill). It doesn't always work, but neither do pill pockets! :lol3:
Plus I think you're overestimating vets' nutritional knowledge. My mom got a magazine in the mail---the kind some vets send when your pet is due for shots---and there's an article about pet food in there that is pure and utter propaganda. I've never seen a worse article on pet food. In a magazine that comes from a vet! I'm going to make a thread about it tomorrow, when I have the magazine with me. It's just egregious.
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