Low-calorie treats for overweight cats

Cats are notoriously fussy about treats — they tend to go for strongly-scented, meat-based options and turn their noses up at anything sweet or grain-heavy. The best treats are high-protein and low in additives. That said, since your Scottish Fold has had a vet flag on their weight, we need to think about this a bit more carefully than usual. Is this for training, general enrichment, or just the occasional reward — and has the vet given you any specific guidance on calories or ingredients to avoid?

That's a really common situation — treats become part of the bond, and cutting them out entirely feels harsh. The good news is you don't have to stop, you just need to be smarter about portion size and calorie density. Can I ask how often you're treating her roughly, and what you've been giving her up to now?

Dreamies are genuinely tasty for cats, but they're quite calorie-dense for their size — five or six sessions a day does add up meaningfully on a weight-management plan. The format I'd switch to is Dreamies Creamy Snacks, the tube style. Each tube is only about 10–15 calories, she gets to lick rather than crunch through a pile of biscuits, and the interaction lasts longer so it feels more rewarding for both of you. You can give one tube per reward session instead of a handful of crunchy treats and cut the daily treat calories by roughly half without changing the ritual. They're meat-based and she'll almost certainly accept them without any fuss if she already likes Dreamies.

Yes, they're widely available on Amazon UK and in most supermarkets. I'd suggest picking up a multipack — they come in chicken, salmon, and beef varieties, so you can rotate flavours and keep things interesting for her. Given she's a Scottish Fold and the breed can be prone to joint issues as they age, keeping her weight managed now is genuinely worth the effort, and this is a low-friction way to do it.

Good luck with her — it sounds like she's well looked after. If her weight is still creeping up despite the switch, it's worth going back to the vet to check whether her main food portion also needs adjusting, but starting with the treats is exactly the right move.