Best treats for muscle development in Abyssinians

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 choices are high-protein and low in additives, which actually lines up well with what a young, active cat needs for muscle development. To point you in the right direction: is this mainly for training, enrichment, or just rewarding your Abyssinian — and does she have any known dietary restrictions or sensitivities?

A 9-month-old Abyssinian — that's basically a furry tornado at that age. They're still physically developing at this stage, so what goes into her treats does genuinely matter. Can I ask: is she indoor-only or does she go outside and get a lot of active running and climbing? And roughly how many treats a day are we talking — occasional or fairly frequent?

That's a really good amount — enough to matter nutritionally without tipping her daily intake out of balance. For a cat like her, you want something with a named meat as the first ingredient, minimal filler, and ideally high in taurine, which is critical for muscle and heart health in cats. I'd go with Natures Menu 100% Natural Freeze-Dried Chicken Cat Treats. They're single-ingredient — just freeze-dried chicken breast — so the protein content is genuinely high and there's nothing diluting it. Freeze-drying also keeps the smell intense, which Abyssinians tend to go mad for. At 5–6 treats a day they'll contribute meaningfully to her protein intake without adding unnecessary carbs or preservatives.

Yes, completely fine for a 9-month-old — by that age her teeth and digestion handle them easily. Freeze-dried treats are actually gentler on the system than many baked or extruded treats because there's no cooking, so the protein structure stays largely intact. Just make sure she has access to fresh water as normal, since freeze-dried food has very low moisture content. Other than that, you're good to go.

You're welcome — she sounds like a brilliant cat. The Natures Menu freeze-dried chicken is a solid long-term choice too, not just a short-term fix. If you ever want to add variety, freeze-dried turkey or rabbit follow the same logic. Enjoy the chaos.