What is the difference between dog treats and cat treats?
Firstly, let’s look at where the best dog treats and cat treats differ. Of course, there are lots of different types of treats on the market for both species, but the range tends to be greater for dogs.
Dog chews, dried natural treats, and bones tend to be created for dogs alone – cats have no equivalent. This is because cats aren’t natural chewers – they tend to eat freshly killed prey, of a small enough size that their teeth can quickly crunch through bones. Whilst dogs often prefer long, chewable stick-like treats, cats prefer something they can eat quickly and move on.
Dog training treats, on the other hand, are similar in size and content to the best cat treats. They’re often meat-based, although many cheaper brands will include plant materials and grains to produce a kibble-like treat.
If you look at the ingredients in dog training treats and cat treats at the supermarket, you’ll see they’re pretty similar. Cat treats are slightly more likely to contain chicken and fish rather than beef and lamb, and they’re also often smellier than dog treats. Dog treats are often larger than cat treats and may contain more calories per treat. Lastly, cat treats tend to be more expensive than dog treats when you compare similar products.
The Benefits of Temptations Cat Treats
Temptations Cat Treats are a delicious way to show your cat how much you care. Made with real chicken or fish, Temptations are healthy and nutritious, as well as being low in calories and fat. And, because they’re so low in calories, they’re the perfect treat for kitties who are watching their weight.
Don’t make a habit of it!
It’s not a good idea to feed cat treats to your dog on a daily basis. After all, they are different species with different nutritional needs. Cat treats are often too small to be interesting to most dogs – many will be happier with one of the best longest lasting dog chews.
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