Top 10 Treats for Cats

1. Tuna Flakes - Bonita Tuna Flakes

Variously marketed as "tuna flakes, "bonita tuna flakes," and "Kitty Kaviar," and referred to irreverantly by some of us as "kitty krack," these treats are like ambrosia to cats. My cats go absolutely nuts over them, and I have to hide the containers to prevent them from serving themselves. Generally sold by pet supply stores in 1/4 or 1/2 ounce containers, and I'm told they can be purchased in bulk in some oriental food markets.

2. Pawbreakers, the Candy for Cats

Pawbreakers was an ingenious invention: high-quality catnip bound into a hard, edible ball, that is both a toy and a treat. My cats love Pawbreakers, but the downside is that they may often be found cavorting with dust-bunnies under a sofa or refrigerator. Be sure to keep spares on hand.

3. Pill Pockets for Cats

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 pill along with the cheese. These are cone-shaped, tasty, soft treats with a hole down the center. Just pop the pill inside and pinch the top closed, and offer it to your cat. I give them occasionally as plain treats so the cats won't be unduly suspicious when pill time comes around. Be sure to refrigerate them, as they lose shape in very warm climates.

4. Halo Liv-a-Littles

Halo Liv-a-Littles are freeze-dried treats for cats and dogs, and come in assorted flavors, including beef, chicken, and codfish

5. Petrodex Dental Treats for Cats

Petrodex Dental Treats for Cats aid in preventing plaque and tartar accumulation in cats' teeth. Freeze-Dried Fish give a tempting flavor, and a textured outer casing provides cleansing action. Along with brushing and rinsing, Petrodex Dental Treats complete an at-home plan for maintaining sound teeth and gums in your cat.

6. Pet Gold Dried Shrimp Premium Cat Treats

Although shrimp is not quite as high on my cats' list as bonita flakes, these dried treats are nice for a change, and not quite as messy as the tuna flakes.

7. Old Mother Hubbard Crunchy Cat Treats

Made by the manufacturers of the respected Wellness cat food, these cat treats come in Salmon & Turkey, Salmon & Cheddar Cheese, and Chicken & Chicken Liver flavors, and should please even the most discriminating cat.

8. Max Cat Gourmet Kitty Treats

Made by Nutro, these gourmet kitty treats are offered in four different flavors: tuna, salmon, chicken, and tartar-control. If your kitty likes Nutro, he'll love these treats.

9. Kitty Care Hairball Remedy Treat

Although consistent grooming and a diet of high-quality foods will help prevent most hairballs, there's no harm in offering hairball treats now and then to "hedge the bet." These are tasty, and may even help with hairballs.

10. Trim Treats Low Fat Snacks for Cats

Let's face it: even chubby cats like a special treat now and then, and these low fat snacks, with less than one calorie per treat, fit the bill. Offered in a variety of flavors, including salmon, chicken, tuna, and shrimp & salmon.