Homemade Cat Treats

Wouldn’t you agree that we all enjoy a yummy treat now and then? Feeding homemade cat treats to our companions are no exception. No doubt, you love sitting down to a treat and you probably enjoy giving your cat a healthy morsal as well.

When it comes to giving cats treats, you'll find that there are two different types you can give them. You can either give them the grocery store bought variety or you can make some healthy, holistic homemade cat treats.

Wondering which one is the best option? Here is a look at homemade and store bought treats to help you choose the best one for your cat.

The Problem with Grocery Store Bought Treats

First, let's take a closer look at the store bought cat treats that are available. While it's convenient to simply pick them up when you're at the store, they do come with several problems. Here are a couple problems to consider.

* The Ingredients - One of the big problems with the store bought cat treats happens to be the ingredients that are in them. Most commercial treats you'll find have high calorie ingredients that have low food value. Often they have preservatives, artificial colors, and even "unknown" food parts in them.

* The Quality - Another problem with grocery store bought treats happens to be the quality. You might pay a lot less for store bought treats but consider the junk that is going into them. You are getting what you pay for.

* Weight Gain - Last, since these treats include high calorie ingredients that have a very low food value, it puts your cat at risk for weight gain. While you want to treat your cat, you don't want to make them gain weight, which can lead to serious health problems.

Advantages of Holistic Homemade Cat Treats

On the other hand, instead of purchasing cat treats at the store, you can make them at home. In fact, you'll actually find that it's pretty easy to make some great treats for your cat with ingredients that are easy to find. Check out a few advantages of the homemade cat treats.

- Advantage #1 - Healthier for Your Cat - One of the main advantages of homemade cat treats is that they are healthier for your cat. You know exactly what is going into them and you can ensure that every ingredient is healthy for your cat. You can avoid contributing to weight gain in this way too.

- Advantage #2 - Cheap to Make - Another big advantage to treats that you make yourself is that they are cheap to make. In most cases, you'll pay a lot less for the ingredients you need than you would for those store bought treats.

- Advantage #3 - Easy to Make Large Batches - You'll also find that it is easy to make large batches of these treats at one time. You can freeze treats and keep them stored for some time, so the treats will last for weeks, or even longer.