Best liver cat treats for fussy Burmese cats

Ten brands in and liver is the only winner — that tells you a lot about your cat, and honestly it's really useful information to work with. Cats are notoriously fussy about treats: they're driven by scent and protein, tend to ignore anything sweet or grain-heavy, and liver in particular hits a strong savoury note that a lot of cats find irresistible. The best treats are high-protein and low in additives. Before I point you in a direction — is this for training, general rewarding, or something like hiding medication? And does your Burmese have any health conditions I should know about, like kidney issues or weight concerns?

That's helpful, thank you. With a history of kidney issues, you want treats that are low in phosphorus and sodium, and kept as a small part of his diet rather than a regular top-up. The good news is that pure, minimally processed liver treats are actually a cleaner option than a lot of commercial treats that bulk out with fillers and salt. Given the kidney history, I'd still recommend mentioning it to your vet if you haven't recently — but a single-ingredient freeze-dried liver treat is about as straightforward as it gets. What's his current weight roughly, and is he indoor-only?

Perfect — 4.5kg for a 9-year-old Burmese is a healthy weight, so you've got a little room for treats without worrying. Given everything you've said, I'd go with Thrive Premium Freeze-Dried Chicken Liver treats. They're single-ingredient — just chicken liver, nothing else — freeze-dried to lock in the scent and flavour, which is exactly why cats like your boy respond so well to them. No fillers, no added salt, no grain. The pieces are small so you can keep portions sensible, which matters with the kidney history. They're widely available on Amazon UK and consistently well-reviewed by owners of fussy cats. Given he's already told you liver is the only thing that works, a pure liver treat with no distractions is the logical endpoint.

Chicken liver is generally considered lower in phosphorus than beef liver, which makes it a slightly better choice when kidney health is on your radar. The key is moderation — a few small pieces a day as a reward is fine for most cats with mild or historical kidney concerns. If his kidney values were notably elevated last time he was tested, that's worth a quick check with your vet before making it a daily habit. But for a cat who's currently well and being monitored, Thrive Chicken Liver treats used sparingly is a sensible, practical choice. I'd start with a small bag to confirm he likes the Thrive version specifically — most cats with a liver preference do, but your cat has already demonstrated he has opinions.

Good luck — I hope he approves. With a cat who's been that consistent about what he likes, you're probably just one ingredient list away from something that finally sticks.