Best treats for a muscular Ocicat

Ocicats are a naturally athletic breed — that lean, muscular build isn't just aesthetic, it's part of how they're put together, and the wrong treats can quietly work against it. Cats generally respond best to strongly-scented, meat-based treats and tend to reject anything sweet or grain-heavy. The best options are high-protein and low in additives. Before I point you toward something specific: is this for training, enrichment, or just everyday rewarding — and does your Ocicat have any known dietary sensitivities or health conditions I should factor in?

That's exactly the right instinct. Post-play rewards are actually a great time to treat because she's already in an active metabolic state. For a cat like this, you want something that's essentially just meat — no added fats, no cereals, no mysterious 'derivatives.' How active is she day to day? Does she free-roam, or is she more of an indoor cat with structured play?

Two to three sessions a day is solid — she's burning real energy, which means her body is actually using protein rather than storing it. That makes your treat choice easier, not harder. For an active indoor Ocicat focused on lean mass, I'd go straight to Applaws Natural Cat Treats — specifically the Chicken Breast variety. It's literally one ingredient: cooked chicken breast. No binders, no flavour enhancers, no fat padding. The protein content is extremely high and the calorie load per treat is low, so you can reward generously without worrying about creep in body composition. They're also strongly scented, which most cats find irresistible, and the texture holds up well for tossing during play.

Because they're so low in calories and pure protein, two to four small pieces per session is plenty as a reward without it registering meaningfully on her daily intake. Applaws does recommend treats make up no more than 10–15% of daily calories, but at their size and composition, you'd have to go quite heavy to hit that ceiling with an active cat. Just keep an eye on her overall body condition every few weeks — you want to feel her ribs easily but not see them. For a well-muscled Ocicat that's the sweet spot.

Happy to help. Applaws Chicken Breast treats are one of those rare cases where the ingredient list is genuinely as clean as it sounds. Your Ocicat sounds like she's in great hands — enjoy the play sessions.