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 respond best to strongly-scented, meat-based options and will often flat-out reject anything sweet or grain-heavy. The best cat treats are high-protein and low in additives. That said, you've got a specific challenge here: you need something your Russian Blue will actually go for, without the treat bag unleashing a wave of fishy smell the moment it's opened. Before I point you in a direction — is this for training, enrichment, or just rewarding, and does your cat have any dietary restrictions I should know about?
Mainly just rewarding — she gets one or two when she comes in from outside. No dietary issues. She's pretty food-motivated but I can't deal with the strong fish smell from the ones I've been using.
inparticular.ai
That's a really common problem — fish-based treats can be genuinely overpowering, especially in a smaller space. Russian Blues tend to be fairly discerning eaters but they do respond well to poultry. Can I ask: does she show any preference between crunchy and soft treats? That'll help me narrow this down to one option worth trying.
She seems fine with either, honestly. She's not that fussy about texture.
inparticular.ai
Perfect — that gives you more to work with. I'd go with Natures Menu Freeze-Dried Chicken Cat Treats. They're single-ingredient chicken, freeze-dried rather than cooked or dried with heat, which is exactly what keeps the smell mild when you open the bag. No fishy ingredients, no artificial additives, and the freeze-drying process preserves the protein really well without producing that intense odour you get from fish or heavily processed treats. Russian Blues tend to take well to chicken, and because these are light and small, they're easy to dose out for a quick reward without overfeeding. The resealable bag also helps contain what little smell there is between uses. It's about as low-impact on your nose as a meat-based cat treat is realistically going to get.
That sounds ideal. Are they widely available or do I need to order them in?
inparticular.ai
They're on Amazon UK with Prime delivery, so you can usually get them next day. Worth ordering a small bag first just to confirm she takes to them — most cats do, but Russian Blues can occasionally surprise you. If for any reason she turns her nose up, single-ingredient freeze-dried chicken from any brand follows the same logic, so you'd have options.
Your situation is probably different. Get a specific answer for yours.
