How are cat treats different than dry cat food?
What would make them different? Same size, same flavors (Chicken Delight, Ocean Fish, Whisker-Lickin' Tuna), same texture...
My cat acts like it's Christmas when I open the Feline Greenies bag, though.
Does he just *think* it's something better because he gets it less frequently than the cat food, which is available regularly? Or is it really different?
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July 5th, 2010 at 11:07 am
I think treats are more based on flavor than nutrition. Cat food is just…vitamin mush
July 5th, 2010 at 11:07 am
They’re usually a lot higher in fat, which cats find irresistible.
July 5th, 2010 at 11:07 am
Like the other two said they’re not exactly healthy. Some cats treats come with tartar control and veggies, but they’re still just treats. That’s like feeding your kid cupcakes and Mcdonald’s everyday and calling it food. Cats like humans need a healthy balance of food otherwise they will develop health issues in the future and become overweight.
July 5th, 2010 at 11:07 am
I’m not exactly sure what the difference is. We always got pounce. It was softer than dry cat food. Maybe it’s flavor is a little more richer? My cats went crazy for it.
July 5th, 2010 at 11:07 am
one guess is that it tastes better
July 5th, 2010 at 11:07 am
I think this might be a good comparison:
There are real strawberries and strawberry flavored candy. One is real food and one is delicious, bad-for-you candy! Both are good… but most kids probably prefer the candy.
July 5th, 2010 at 11:07 am
The same thing is with my cat. I learned that it tasted better for the cats/kittens. My cat was in a place called catnap and he was a cat that was found on the streets and they took care of him. They always fed him that. When we got him and we didnt give him that he was a little wierd but got better. When i rarely give him that he goes crazy and licks it all gone. It is sorta bad for him cause that makes his teeth rot and the other stuff doesnt thats why i rarely give him that.
July 5th, 2010 at 11:07 am
Perhaps it’s a little of both. If you look at the ingredients of something like Pounce treats, you’ll find that it’s not all that different from many dry foods. It’s just got even more bad stuff, so of course cats love it. Who doesn’t love sugary goodness?
But I think they also know that it’s a special treat.