The Best Cat Treats for Training and Bonding
How to use treats effectively to build trust and encourage good behaviour.
Treats aren’t just tasty rewards – they’re powerful tools for training, bonding, and enrichment. But with so many options out there, how do you choose the best treats for your cat?
Here’s your guide to choosing the right treats for training and bonding, and how to use them to strengthen your relationship with your feline friend.
🐾 What makes a good cat treat?
✅ Highly palatable – your cat should love the taste to stay motivated.
✅ Healthy ingredients – choose treats made with quality proteins and minimal fillers.
✅ Appropriate size and texture – small, soft treats are ideal for training, while creamy treats are perfect for bonding moments.
🐾 Best types of treats for cats
✅ 1. Creamy lickable treats
Perfect for bonding, rewarding calm behaviour, or as a tasty food topper. Cats love licking treats straight from the tube or your fingers, building trust and comfort.
✔️ Try: Catit Creamy Treats – made with natural ingredients, high in protein, and free from artificial colours and preservatives.
✅ 2. Small crunchy bite-sized treats
Ideal for training, enrichment feeders, or rewarding good behaviour throughout the day.
✔️ Try: Catit Nuna Treats – irresistible crunchy treats made with sustainable insect protein, providing high-quality nutrition with a lower environmental impact.
✅ 3. Meaty chewable treats
Great for special rewards, interactive feeding, or as a chew to satisfy natural meat cravings.
✔️ Try: Catit Nibbly Jerky, Wraps & Grills – soft, chewable treats made with real chicken or fish, with natural textures cats love.
✅ 4. Dental treats
Support oral health while rewarding your cat. Use alongside, not instead of, regular dental care.
✅ 5. Freeze-dried meat treats
Single-ingredient treats made from pure meat are high in protein and flavour, perfect for cats with food sensitivities.
🐾 How to use treats for training
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Keep sessions short and fun – around 5 minutes to maintain focus.
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Reward immediately after the desired behaviour so your cat makes the connection.
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Pair with praise and affection to strengthen positive associations.
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Avoid overfeeding – treats should make up no more than 10% of their daily calorie intake.
🐾 Using treats for bonding
If your cat is shy or new to your home, treats can help them feel safe around you. Offer creamy treats from your fingers to build trust, or use treats to reward calm behaviour near you.
Treat them to something special
The right treats make training and bonding enjoyable for both you and your cat. Explore our range of Catit Creamy and other healthy cat treats to find your feline’s favourite today.