Best treats for Maine Coon cats still growing

Maine Coons are late developers — males often keep filling out until they're three or even four years old — so getting the protein right at this stage genuinely matters. Cats are notoriously fussy about treats in general: they go for strongly-scented, meat-forward options and tend to flat-out refuse anything sweet or grain-heavy. The best treats are high-protein and low in additives, which lines up well with what a still-growing large breed actually needs. Is this for training, occasional rewarding, or more of a daily enrichment thing — and does he have any dietary restrictions or sensitivities I should know about?

Perfect — no restrictions makes this straightforward. How big is he currently, and is he on a high-protein main diet already, or more of a standard complete food?

8kg at two with more to come — classic Maine Coon. Since his main diet is already grain-free and protein-led, you want treats that complement that rather than undercut it. My recommendation is Purizon Single Meat Chicken Treats. They're made with a very high chicken meat content, completely grain-free, and have no added sugars or fillers — so they're genuinely nutritious rather than just palatable. Single-protein also means you're not loading him with unnecessary ingredients at a point when his body is still building muscle and frame. They're soft enough to break in half for smaller rewards, and most cats — including big, opinionated ones like Maine Coons — respond well to the smell. A small handful a day won't throw off his main diet, and you'll know exactly what he's getting.

Once he's fully grown — probably around three to three-and-a-half — Maine Coon males can put on weight quite easily if treats stay at the same rate while activity dips. Just keep an eye on his waist; you should be able to feel his ribs without pressing hard. If he starts getting rounder, reduce treats before touching his main meals. But right now, at 8kg and still developing, protein-dense treats are exactly what he needs — you're not overindulging him, you're feeding his growth.