My cat only eats Temptations treats. How do I introduce new ones?

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!

Thank you for submitting your question regarding Smores. If she is interested in the canned food, I would continue to offer that to her. If she will eat the treats, offer these as well. I wouldn't worry about over feeding her at this point, I would just offer her so much as she will eat. Most cats will need to eat around 200 calories per day. I hope this information helps!

Too much human food adds extra calories a cat doesn't need. In addition, it can make them picky, as they tend to like human food better and then won't eat their cat food. It's fine to give as an occasional treat, but I actually never give my cats human food at all. For a treat for them, I give them Temptations or canned food. I hope this helps!

You may try giving him commercial cats treats (there is a brand called Temptations that most cats seem to love). Greenies are treats that are actually good for their teeth and come in many flavors as well. Any type of meat you give Pelly needs to be lean and free of fat and cooked. You may try a small amount (like a pinky finger nail size) of beef or turkey. Remember this should only be in moderation. These foods could upset his tummy if he is sensitive or they are given in excess. I hope this helps.

Ha Ha! Temptations are cat crack!!! I'm always saying this! It is probably partly both. Did your vet give you a special bland diet to feed Shadow? If not, I would try one. I'd pick Purina EN or Royal Canin GI. Either dry or canned - whichever he prefers. https://worldtails.securevetsource.com/itemView/view/198944_HomeDelivery.pml?productId=113553 https://worldtails.securevetsource.com/itemView/view/198944_HomeDelivery.pml?productId=113551 https://worldtails.securevetsource.com/itemView/view/198944_HomeDelivery.pml?productId=114751 Don't force feed him. Typically that just causes a food aversion. I suggest that if he doesn't start eating on his own that you ask your vet about putting in a feeding tube. It sounds drastic but it really isn't. It is an easy way for you to "force feed" him without forcing him..... They can keep the tube in for months.

Hello and thank you for reaching out to Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach. Yes, Dusty will be OK even if he only eats a few bites of food for a day or two. Cats can be picky when they are stressed or anxious because of a new environment, so I would not be concerned if he is not a great eater while you are traveling. I do not recommend altering his diet too much just to get him to eat, because this can cause some GI upset and lead to diarrhea or vomiting. I recommend trying to get him to eat his regular food, and if he is not interested, offering him a few treats and plenty of water. I hope this is helpful - best of luck traveling with Dusty!

As with all treats, moderation is the best approach. You can give Ashton cat treats here and there and they will not mess up his diet, if you feed one or two a day. However, instead of food treats, treat him with cat nip sprinkled on a towel....he will love this even more. Prescription urinary health food usually has to come from the vet.