Smart Tips on Cat Treats and Food
The treats you choose for your cat can be an asset or the bane of your existence. On one hand, most felines come running from whatever corner of the house their hiding in at the tiniest shake of a cat treat bag. On the other hand, you can literally be terrorised by a treat loving cat for a nibble everytime you go into the kitchen. As pet owners, we want to ensure we’re feeding our pets food and treats they like, yet ensuring both are actually healthy choices for them. So before you opt for a bag of tasty vittles off the pet store shelf, ask your vet about what some guidelines around cat food and treats. You’ll likely hear the following advice: 1. Treating frequency Many pet owners use treats as a form of training in that pets are rewarded for good behavior with a treat. With cats this can be a little more difficult, however, you can use treats to reinforce good behavior (i.e., if she comes to you when you call) or to modify negative behavior (i.e., staying off counters). Your vet will tell you to choose your rewards carefully. While you want to treat a cat right at the moment they display good behavior so there’s a link, don’t treat too often or you’ll end up with an overweight cat.