Okay, this squeezable, lickable, purée treat craze is taking the cat world by storm! And if you haven't indulged your feline housemate in a tube or two... well, it's time to get on board.Loaded into pencil-thin, soft-sided tubes, these highly tasty patés in an ozzy, squeezable format make all those hard, fish-flavored treats, so yesterday. Maybe it's because they tap into something deeply satisfying for cats - that slow, deliberate licking motion - that those crunchy snacks cannot match. Beyond the fun, these luscious lickables are ideal for hiding meds, boosting hydration, and enticing the pickiest of eaters. I've yet to meet one that could resist the lure of the squeeze-tube.So, let's check out some of of my cat's favorites along with a few others:If you're into grain-free, this NABA Churu Tuna & Seafood option delivers the creamy purée texture but focuses on farm-raised chicken and wild-caught tuna. Each tube runs 91 percent moisture and just six calories, so your cat stays hydrated without piling on the calories. Best of all, not only is it grain-free but also free from preservatives, artificial colors, and carrageenan.For older felines, proper digestion can be an issue and this I and Love and You TreatMeow Digestion Support option is a tasty (albeit sneaky) way to get in the nutrition they need. Chicken-based with prebiotics for digestion and pumpkin for fiber and vitamins, this non-GMO source of protein is suitable for cats of all ages. In fact, the recipe was created in partnership with a holistic veterinarian, and the packaging is even recyclable.I love the multi-pack format of this Tiki Cat Stix Wet Mousse because they come in a 40-count (and yes, I could go through that many in a couple of weeks). Use them as a special treat or an enticing topper for that boring bowl of dry food you keep putting out. Loving that they use 100% non-GMO ingredients and no artificial colors, carrageenan, grain, or potato.Finding a tasty product that not only delivers moisture and nutrients but also promotes a healthy coat can be tricky... but not impossible. Enter the Solid Gold Chicken SeaMeal Squeeze with its fiber-rich seaweed for digestive health and immune support, plus that all-important flaxseed for healthy skin and a lustrous coat. Another one that gets the importance of a super-tasty squeezable that's free of artificial colors, flavors, and preservatives. Score!Proteins rule in the world of cats and the good folk who created the Caru Daily Dish Smoothie totally get it. Caru packs its creamy tuna and chicken purées into four substantially sized five-ounce tubes that can be used as toppers or a meal-on-the-run when you're dealing with super-fussy eaters. High in protein and free of GMO ingredients, grains, preservatives, and artificial flavors. Loving that!Multi-cat household or just a serious fear of running out will make this 60-pack ofINABA Churu the one you want. Same formula that cats go crazy for, still made using farm-raised chicken and wild-caught tuna, but in a volume-pack that means no excuses for getting caught short.Did you say salmon?! My cat is all about anything "fish" and this super-flavorful Catit Creamy Salmon is just the ticket. Now, in addition to salmon it comes in a tuna flavor, chicken and liver or chicken and shrimp option and I'm loving that it's made without artificial flavors, preservatives, or grains.Okay, so the grand-daddy of all cat treats has to be Temptations but did you know that in addition to those irresistable little hard treats our cats go crazy for, they also produce their Temptations Creamy Puree Variety Pack It includes eight serving that are dispensed in a "spoon" format rather than a squeeze tube. Perfect for enticing senior or ailing felines where a tube designe may not appeal. It also boasts a higher fat content to help enhance palatability and boost weight gain in cats that need it most.From a brand we know and have trusted for years, comes the Hartz Delectables Squeeze Up Made without fillers or by-products and free from artificial colors and preservatives, these tasty lickables come in a 32-pack format and are ideal for use as a topper, squeezed directly onto a plate for licking up, or as an interactive treat you can hold as your cat indulges.Lickable treats are the ideal way to encourage that oh-so rewarding slow licking that cats enjoy, to add extra hydration to your pet's diet, and to supplement a little extra protein, vitamin, and minerals into their meals. Oh, and sneaking in those meds... they're a game-changer for that!
