Cats love snacking, but they are more sensitive to the food they eat. So, it is important to ensure that the treats you buy for your feline are healthy and safe before you feed them. Here are some tips for buying healthy cat treats:

• Keep a check on the quantity
  Ensure that the amount of treats you feed your cat is moderate. According to a study, 57% of cats are obese or overweight, which can cause numerous health problems for them. Most treats don’t add any nutritional value to their diet, so ensure that the treats you pamper your cat with account for no more than 10% of your cat’s total dietary intake for the day. The other part of your cat’s diet should consist of healthy, nutritional cat food.
• Decode the labels
  Understanding the information on packaged cat treats is important to ensure that you get good-quality products. Unfortunately, the labels of cat treats aren’t very descriptive and can often be puzzling. Calorie count and most nutrients aren’t listed on the labels, so contact the company of the cat food product for this information. If you’re unable to acquire this information, ask your vet for recommendations of a trusted brand.
• Offer less human food
  You can occasionally treat your cat to a little piece of fish or cheese from your plate, but don’t make it a habit. Cat treats should be a very small part of your pet’s diet, as there are many ingredients in your food that may not agree with your cat’s system. Check your cat’s intolerances before you feed them common food products. Lactose intolerance is common in cats, and consuming foods with lactose can cause diarrhea. Food items like raisins, grapes, alcohol, salt, and onions can be toxic to cats. If you’re unsure of which foods are toxic to your cat, check with a vet.
• Reduce fiber and carb intake
  Cats that aren’t domesticated often hunt their prey, and the only fiber content they receive is from their prey. Also, cats and carbs don’t go well with each other. So, try to reduce cat treats that contain ingredients like wheat, corn, and soy.
• Avoid sweeteners
  Check for added sweeteners before purchasing a cat treat, as most products contain sugar or added sweeteners. There are zero benefits to these sugars, and they cause diabetes and pave the way to obesity. Diabetes in cats is one of the worst nightmares of a loving pet owner and must be prevented at all costs
• Avoid added sodium, preservatives, added flavors, and dyes
  Salt causes dehydration in cats, and some cats are already prone to dehydration, so avoid added sodium in cat treats. Artificial preservatives are used widely in treats, but studies prove that they are carcinogenic to cats. On the other hand, artificial dyes are just ornamental to the eye and provide no real nutrition. Additionally, it is more attractive to the owner than the cat itself, so avoid dyed cat treats as they are carcinogenic to your cat.