Best chicken treat replacement for Bengal cats

Losing a treat your cat was genuinely enthusiastic about is really frustrating — especially with Bengals, who tend to have strong opinions and don't easily accept substitutes. Cats are notoriously fussy, and they respond best to strongly-scented, high-protein options, so if your Bengal was hooked on a chicken treat, the good news is we're working with a clear flavour profile. Before I point you toward a replacement, a couple of quick questions: was the treat a dry crunchy type or more of a soft/moist texture? And does your Bengal have any known sensitivities or dietary restrictions I should factor in?

That makes sense — the moist, chewy texture is actually a big part of the appeal for cats, not just the flavour. A lot of replacement attempts fail because people switch to a crunchy treat thinking chicken is chicken, but the texture is half the equation. What was the treat she loved, do you remember the brand or name? Even discontinued products can help me narrow down exactly what she was responding to.

Good to know — and actually Lick-e-Lix aren't fully discontinued, though the availability has been patchy and certain variants have disappeared. That said, I'd point you toward something better as a permanent replacement: Encore Cat Treat Toppers in chicken. They're a soft, lickable pouch format very similar to what she was used to — high-moisture, real chicken as the primary ingredient, and notably free from the grain fillers and flavour enhancers that make a lot of treats hit-or-miss with fussy cats. Bengals in particular seem to respond well to them because the scent is genuine rather than artificially boosted. They're widely available on Amazon UK and reasonably priced per pouch. I'd grab a small multipack first rather than committing to a bulk order, just to confirm she approves.

Honestly, I'd move on. Even if you find old stock, you'd be setting yourself up for the same problem again down the line — and Encore is a cleaner product ingredient-wise anyway. Less sugar, less starch, more actual chicken. If she takes to it, you've solved the problem properly rather than just delaying it.

Perfect approach. Fingers crossed she gives it the enthusiastic response — Bengals are a tough audience but when they commit to something they really commit. Let me know how she gets on if you think of it.