Ragdoll Cat Treats

Ragdoll owners love to show their cats love with treats. Pet treats have become big business; there are even bakeries devoted solely to pet treats. Take a visit to your pet supply store and you’ll find dozens of choices for your Ragdoll cat treat dollars. Some pet owners even bake homemade treats. With so many choices, how do you know which ones are healthy for your cat?

First of all, there is nothing wrong with feeding your Ragdoll treats. Treats in moderation are excellent training aids and rewards for you pet. Treats can help you bond with a new kitten, and even help keep you cat healthy.

Like any good thing, too many treats can become a bad thing for your Ragdoll cat. The most obvious health problem from too many cat treats is obesity. Did you know that almost 50% of pets are overweight? Obesity can cause a lot of other problems for your cat including heart disease and diabetes.

Keep track of how many treats you are feeding your cat throughout the day. Check the labels for the number of calories per treat. Also pay attention to the ingredients. Treats that are loaded with sugar and saturated fats are no better for your Ragdoll cat than they are for you. Talk to your veterinarian about the number of calories recommended for your cat on a daily basis and try to stick near to that amount.

If your Ragdoll is on the pudgy side, you might consider low calorie treats for your cat. If your cat is already overweight and you are counting calories, avoid feeding table scraps to your cat altogether. Table scraps offer your cat little nutritional value. While they may taste good they are mainly empty calories. Feeding table scraps also encourages your Ragdoll cat to beg at the table.

If you are unsure which treats to feed your Ragdoll, talk to your veterinarian about which treats are best for your cat.

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