How often should I give treats to my cat? - Cats

I have heard there was a health issue . have you tried giving her some raw chicken bones . most cats enjoy this and will clean up her teeth at the same time.

Cat treats provide plenty of benefits for cats. First of all, since they are given only once in a while, they are a nice addition to the cats' diet. After eating the same food over and over, getting a treat is something cats get excited about. Second, treats are a helpful tool for training cats. When a cat does what it is asked to do, it gets a treat as a reward. Last, treats (dental) help cats clean their teeth by removing tartar and plaque.

By your question I can tell that you're pretty new to the cat growing business. You don't have to give him treat you want to give him because you want your cat to be happy and you want to reward him when he does good things, it is also a very good way to discipline your cat.

Yes absolutely, there are many things you can teach your cat to do with the right reward. For instance you could move the treat over your cat's head and when he will look up for it, he may end up sitting down, you should try repeating it a couple of times until he sits down, just then give him the treat.

The age of your cat does matter. Cats have different nutritional needs at each stage of its life for instance older cats with considerably sensitive teeth are advised to eat softer treats. You should always fit the right treat for you cat at any stage of its life.

The most important rule you'll need to remember is that the treats should never be more than 10 percent of your cat's total nutrition.

Try to avoid giving treats to your cat if possible. Most treats are very poor quality food. Instead, you might want to give them a quality soft can of cat food like Natural Balance as a treat every so often.

It is not advisable to give your cat dog treats as they both have completely different nutritional needs.