With countless cat treats out there to choose from, finding the right ones for your cat can be tricky. How can you tell if a cat treat is high quality? Which cat treat ingredients should you look out for, and which should you avoid? 

For every monthly meowbox of cat goodies, our team sources treats with texture, flavour, quality and nutrition in mind, focusing on quality and variety. Not all cat treats are created equal, and our goal is to make discovering the best cat treats easier for you... and snacktime more exciting for your cat!

Here’s what we look for when sourcing treats for our cat goodie boxes.

Interesting textures

Cats are very sensory animals, craving textures and "mouth-feels" that may mimic the experience of eating prey.

In meowboxes, you’ll often find:

• Crunchy kibble-like treats
• Soft, chewy treats 
• Freeze- or air-dried treats 
• Crumbly food toppers
• Creamy treats that can be offered as-is from the tube, served on top of food, or used to more easily administer medication

Cats explore with their noses and mouths, and varied treat textures give them a safe, tasty way to satisfy their curiosity—that doesn't involve chewing your houseplants!

Variety of flavours

Each meowbox surprises your cat with a delicious flavour, keeping snacktime exciting and opening up their preferences to new foods, which can benefit their long-term health. 

meowbox treats have included flavours such as:

• Chicken
• Turkey
• Seafood (e.g. salmon, tuna, lobster or herring)
• Cranberry
• Novel proteins, such as insects
• Pumpkin
• Cheese
• Catnip

Different cat treat flavours can also provide different nutrients; for example, salmon is packed with omega-3s for a healthy coat, and cranberry supports urinary tract health.

Easy to eat

Of course, treats should be easy for your kitty to chew and swallow, so they can enjoy them safely.

We choose cat treats that are:

• Easy for kitty to chew or break apart
• Suitable for different ages and dental needs
• Versatile (can be offered to your cat on their own, in treat puzzles, or as food toppers)

Firmer treats, like freeze-dried treats, can be easily broken into smaller pieces if needed.

Minimal ingredients

We believe less is more when it comes to ingredients in cat treats. 

When sourcing treats for meowboxes, we look for:

• Single-protein treats
• No unnecessary fillers or artificial additives
• Whole-food ingredients that are healthy and safe for kitties 

Nutritional benefits

The best treats are delicious for your cat and secretly healthy! 

meowbox treats often provide nutritional benefits such as:

• Skin and coat support
• Digestive health support
• Dental support
• Heart and vision support
• Added hydration

With added vitamins and minerals, healthy fats and essential amino acids, you won't feel too bad about giving your kitty that extra treat... or three!

Brand reputability

We carefully source treats from reputable brands we trust. Most treats in meowboxes are made in the US or Canada, with some from Thailand.

Brands we partner with often include:

• Shameless Pets: focuses on sustainability through their packaging and food waste initiatives
• Catit: offers many minimal-ingredient treats and exciting textures, like jerky or meat tubes
• Yappetizers: known for their innovative food toppers and freeze-dried treats
• Loving Pets: satisfyingly crunchy treats with a soft inside
• Emerald Pet: support specific health concerns, such as urinary care or hairballs

Sustainability

In an effort to minimize our environmental paw print, we try to select sustainable treat options as much as possible.

This might look like:

• Partnering with treat companies with food waste programs like Shameless Pets
• Treats made with upcycled ingredients
• Treats with recyclable or low-waste packaging

Bringing it all together in every box

Each monthly meowbox includes fun, themed toys and tasty treats that:

• Keep your cat mentally stimulated, especially if they are indoor-only
• Encourage natural hunting behaviours 
• Add variety and novelty to their everyday routine
• Support their overall physical and mental health

Just like with toys, introducing new high-quality treats to your cat regularly offers healthy enrichment and opportunities to explore.

Ready to treat your kitty?

Monthly or every-other-month cat box subscription, meowbox

With a monthly or every-other-month meowbox subscription, you’ll discover new treats and toys every month, thoughtfully designed and curated to bring more variety, enrichment, and joy into your cat’s life.

And if your cat is a picky eater? Select the "No Food" option at checkout to replace the treats in each meowbox with an extra toy.

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