Firstly, dog treats and cat treats are specifically formulated for each pet, not both.
Cats are naturally carnivores, so they tend to be meat-centric and require a lot of protein in their diet. On the other hand, a dog’s diet typically includes more than just a meaty protein, like grains, fruits, vegetables, and nuts.
Take our treats for example. Our Catnip N Chill Cat Treat was specifically designed for a cat’s palatability. Meat is the number one ingredient, and it has the catto’s favorite ingredient: catnip. The crunchy shape of these are also great for removing plaque in cat’s teeth. While you could find another chicken-forward flavor, like Chick’n Colada Dog Jerky or Clucken Carrots Soft Baked Biscuit, these treats were made with our pups in mind, making sure the ingredients included vegetables and fruits for a more balanced, nutritional treat that appealed to our dogs.
Just because your cat doesn’t need other food groups in their diet, doesn’t mean it’s necessarily bad for them. After all, treats are meant to be a fun reward, or a just-because-they’re-so-cute snack. Our treats are not meant to be a full diet that they can or should rely on, and our dog and cat treats differ in the amount of protein, vitamins, and calories.