This is a specific conversation about Cat treats — what cats actually like — ask about yours and get one honest answer for your exact situation.
inparticular.ai
Cats are notoriously fussy about treats — they tend to go for strongly-scented, meat-based options and routinely turn their nose up at anything sweet or grain-heavy. The best choices are high-protein and low in additives. That said, with a cat who has recurring urinary crystals, the treat question gets a bit more involved, because mineral content — particularly magnesium, phosphorus, and calcium — can directly affect crystal formation. So before I point you anywhere specific: is this for training, general rewarding, or something else, and do you know what type of crystals your Ragdoll has been forming — struvite or calcium oxalate?
It's mainly just for rewarding him — he's a 5-year-old Ragdoll called Monty and he's had struvite crystals twice now. The vet has him on a urinary diet but said small amounts of low-mineral treats are fine. I just want something I can give him daily without worrying.
inparticular.ai
That's really helpful — struvite crystals specifically are linked to alkaline urine and high magnesium, so you want treats that are low in ash and mineral content, and ideally help keep urine slightly acidic. Is Monty currently eating wet food, dry, or a mix as his main diet? And does he drink reasonably well, or is hydration something you're also trying to encourage?
He's on a wet urinary diet — Royal Canin Urinary SO. He drinks okay but not loads. He tends to like quite strong-smelling treats, the ones he's had before have been chicken-based.
inparticular.ai
Perfect — wet urinary diet is already doing a lot of the heavy lifting, which means you have a bit more flexibility with treats than someone feeding dry only. Given Monty's history, I'd point you to Purina Pro Plan FortiFlora Cat Probiotic Supplement Sachets. I know it's primarily sold as a probiotic, but it's widely used as a daily treat or food topper — it's intensely palatable to cats, it's chicken liver-based so ticks that strong-scent box, the mineral content is low and well-controlled, and the probiotic element actually supports urinary tract health as a side benefit. Each sachet is a small, measured daily amount so there's no guesswork. It's available on Amazon UK, vet-recommended, and genuinely one of the few options I'd feel comfortable suggesting for a cat with Monty's history.
Oh interesting — I wouldn't have thought of that. Is it actually low enough in minerals to be safe alongside his urinary diet?
inparticular.ai
Yes — FortiFlora is formulated to complement prescription diets, and Purina specifically designed it with cats on urinary protocols in mind. The ash content is minimal, and because you're only giving one small sachet per day it's a negligible mineral load compared to his main food. It won't undermine the Royal Canin SO. The only thing I'd say is: if Monty's vet wants to review anything, it's worth mentioning you're adding it — not because there's a concern, but because it gives them the full picture. Most vets know it well and will be fine with it.
That makes sense. I'll mention it at his next check-up. Thanks — this is exactly what I needed.
inparticular.ai
Good luck with Monty — Ragdolls are such lovely cats, and it sounds like he's in good hands. One sachet a day, treat it like a ritual, and he'll likely become obsessed with it quickly. Hope the crystals stay well away.
