Ah, the world of dreamies cat treats! Gone are the days when one flipped their feline companion some sort of stale biscuit. We’re getting to the stage now where delicacies put before our whiskered companions are starting to almost rival what ends up on our plate. Duck confit for Tibbles, tuna tartare for Mr. Whiskers-lavish perhaps, but it’s the direction the market is taking.
Take a tour down the pet aisle at a store, and one’s likely to become overwhelmed at the options, which all start sounding like the dishes on the menu of some sort of five-star restaurant: stuff like wild-caught salmon, organic chicken liver-even the ethically sourced quail. And, quite frankly, some of these dishes do sound drool-worthy to a human. Compared to the generic flavors from yesteryear, this is quite a leap.
But not all excesses are about indulgence; many of those tasty morsels promise improved health, shining fur, and pointed claws. Companies maintain these treats address a slew of feline health issues. But is this shift of fortunes any good for our furry friends, or another marketing gimmick dressed up in feline disguise? A penny for your thoughts, right?
While some claim these goodies have a positive impact on the diet of your kitty, others suggest only minimal consumption would be apt. Too much can give extra weight to your feline friend. Just as the human system is, too much of anything good is a headache. And here comes our superhero-balance. Balancing rich treats with regular cat food will help to keep off excessive calories and avoid gaining unnecessary weight.
Ever tasted a gourmet cat treat yourself? No? Let me describe it to you: once, my neighbor mistook his cat’s gourmet treat for a health bar. For the simple reason that he could not fathom why it tasted so bland. Well, that’s just it-tastes may differ, but priorities remain!
