Most of the time, when we think of treats for pets, we think of dogs. There are many treats on the market for cats as well. My cat Millie loves her treats and sometimes I think she eats more treats than food!

Make sure that you carefully choose the right treat for your cat. Treats should never amount to more than 10% of the cats diet. Sometimes I think I give Millie more than that. I can’t resist her coming out and meowing for her treats about three times a night. I need to take my own advice!

Cat treats can also be very fatty and you want to make sure that his treats don’t spoil their appetite. Always check the ingredients on the label. Look for treats that are lower in calories. Another thing that you may want to check is the veterinarian-approved AAFCO certification.

The Association of American Feed Control Officials publishes a set of guidelines for cat food and treats, and if the ingredient definitions meet the regulations, you will see, “Formulated to meet the AAFCO Cat Food Nutrient Profile for Kittens/Adults/Senior)” printed on the label of the treats. Watch out for companies that do not provide this information.  Always look for a treat that is nutritionally balanced yet also has flavor that will appeal to your cats. Treats usually come in beef, chicken or fish flavors. Choose a treat that you cat will like best. Millie likes them all.

Don’t ever feed your cat things like cookies or popcorn. Stick will nutritionally balanced store bought cat treats.

Remember, your pets count!

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