Every month I purchase a new cat toy for our boy Romeo. He’s a 4 year old domestic short hair cat that we rescued when he was only 3 months old. It’s important as cat parents (pet owners) that we provide plenty of physical activity for him. This keeps him healthy and happy! We want him to be a part of our lives for as long as we can have him!

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I purchased the SPOT Shaggy Plush Ferret Rattle and Catnip Cat Toy from Amazon. Our boy is picky about his toys, so it can often be a hit or miss with the items that we buy for him. I’m happy to report that this was a HIT! This cat toy is designed to appeal to your cat’s natural instinct to play and exercise.

They call the “animal” a ferret but in all honesty it looks more like a furry rodent with a long tail to me. I think it looks the same way to Romeo too! It’s furry and fuzzy with a rattle inside to stimulate him with noise. It’s not a loud rattle…just loud enough for those who are close by to hear it. From tip to tail it measures just under 11″ in length.

Like all toys the smell of the catnip wears off pretty quickly. We solve that problem by spraying his toys once a week with a catnip spray that we also purchase from Amazon. The spray rescents them with that highly intoxicating catnip smell. Romeo goes WILD for it!!! Both products are available on Amazon for a really affordable price.

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Our boy Romeo is really picky about the food that he eats. That includes his cat treats. He likes wet food with a lot of broth or liquid and when it comes to his treats…they’ve got to be soft. He won’t touch hard-as-a-rock cat treats! He’s a big boy but not overweight. We try to keep him as healthy that we can. Feeding your furry friend healthy cat food and treats is important and something that shouldn’t be over-looked.

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One of Romeo’s favorite soft cat treats are made by Vet One and are called Neat Treats. They’re high protein and gluten free. Made with real chicken, veterinarian endorsed and are bite-sized. They’re a “healthier” cat treat due to the high protein and low fat. They’re made by combining real chicken, potato flour and molasses, plus added taurine to support heart and eye health. These are cat treats, not food!

So, where do we purchase them? We buy them from our veterinarian’s office. Make sure you ask your vet for them. They’re not expensive either!

His second favorite cat treats are the Hartz Delectables Squeeze Up Lickable Cat Treats. They come in a variety of different flavors. To keep things interesting for him we buy the variety pack which includes the chicken, tuna and the tuna & shrimp flavors. They’re America’s #1 wet cat treat. Cats go crazy for it….at least Romeo does!

The Hartz Delectables don’t contain any fillers, no grains, no added by-products and contain no added preservatives or colors. Each treat provides up to 90% moisture, so a great way to help your pet stay hydrated especially during the hot summer months. If you have a cat that is 10+ years old, they offer special pack just for felines in that specific age group. Yes, their dietary needs are different!

We use cat treats in our home to reward good behavior and to supplement his food. Your cat should never rely on treats for their daily caloric needs. As always, you should talk to your vet about your cat’s specific needs.

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