Health & WellbeingCan cats be addicted to treats? I fear that my cat is addicted to treats like temptations and canned cat meat. I was wondering if they're safe to consume for cats and if their addictive, what's a safe way to detox them with out the cat suffering or b
Cats certainly do love treats, but I wouldn't say they can become addicted to them. They can prefer them over their normal food, and giving them too many isn't good for Jimmy's health. It can lead to him being overweight, which in turn can lead to joint problems, diabetes, and cardiac disease. You can simply stop offering them to Jimmy, you don't need to detox him from it. He shouldn't have treats more than once a week. I hope this helps!
Updated on August 12th, 2025
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