Baby Cat’s New Favorite Treat: Fancy Feast Puree Kisses

Hi, I’m Nicole! Read my introduction to learn more about me and my distinguished Burmese, Mr. Baby Cat.

It feels weird to say that our geriatric cat has a new favorite anything, but I honestly cannot believe how much he loves these treats. It’s true that life does not end with retirement, it begins!

Baby has never really been a treat man; he’s always been happy to save his appetite for eating what feels like 200 meals/day, but little tiny treats were almost offensive to him. “I want the real deal,” I could hear him saying when a crunchy treat was offered.

We give the dogs dehydrated lamb lung as treats and Baby Cat won’t eat them if we offer them to him exclusively, but if the dogs are having them, he also wants to be involved.

I first heard about the pureed cat treats from a friend of ours who used them as a tool to get cuddles from her uncharacteristically aloof Ragdoll cat, but since Baby has always been snuggly, I never thought to try them.

But while we’ve been managing his kidney disease, we’ve always been open to trying new things to keep him happy and comfortable.

What are Puree Cat Treats?

Puree cat treats have become quite popular among cat owners, and for good reason. They are soft, easy to lick, and offer several benefits for cats, their parents, and their family members. One key advantage to the puree treats over the dry treats is that they provide hydration, which is especially important for cats who have hydration issues, like in our case, kidney disease. The moist texture of puree treats helps support kidney health and prevent urinary issues.

Puree treats are also an excellent way to bond with your cat. Most cats love the rich flavor, and they can be used as a special reward or to encourage shy or anxious cats to come out of their shell (this worked for our friend). Puree treats also serve as a great option for older cats or those with dental issues, as they are easy to consume without needing to chew.

Puree Kisses for the Win

Since we were on holiday I thought it was the perfect time for us to reward our little man. I bought a jumbo pack at the supermarket (they came in packs of 3 or 18, nothing in between).

These treats are super cute, you rip off the top corner and then gently squeeze out the puree and the cat will lick it out of the top, so you can engage with them as they have the treat. The eco-warrior in me doesn’t like the use of single-use packaging, but the cat lover in me was able to hush that for a few moments.

Baby Cat was instantly interested when I brought out the packs, and he’d only had one or two before. He’s quite blind and doesn’t pay attention too much, but he knows the sound the Puree Kisses make.

It was awesome for us to see him eating something other than his raw food, and he devoured them. Our daughter was even able to feed him some, and he loved it.

For the purposes of writing this, I gave him two, back to back, and he ate them no issue. He actually had a decent poop afterward, too, so I think they must have been healthy enough!

These treats are now a part of his routine, he’s getting one a day (sometimes two). It’s a good balance between all of the raw food he is consuming, which is quite hard on the kidneys, but we are in the stage of keeping our old boy comfortable so he can live his best life. We don’t know how long we have with him but we want to make sure that however long it is, he’s enjoying his time.

And, it feels good knowing that we gave him a new favorite treat even in his senior years. They say you can’t teach an old dog new tricks, but you can tempt an old cat with new treats, at least with Baby Cat.