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
A 17-year-old cat with hypersensitive gums needs treats that require zero chewing — we're talking liquid, lickable, or completely melt-in-the-mouth textures. Cats are notoriously fussy at the best of times, and they tend to go for strongly-scented, meat-based options while ignoring anything sweet or grainy. The best cat treats are high-protein and low in additives — especially important for an older cat whose digestion may be more sensitive too. Is this mainly about rewarding her, keeping her interested in food, or something else? And is she on any prescription diet or managing any other conditions alongside the gum sensitivity?
It's mostly just rewarding her and keeping her engaged — she's slowing down a lot and I want to give her little moments of enjoyment. She's not on a prescription diet but she does have early-stage kidney disease, so low phosphorus would be a bonus.
inparticular.ai
That makes perfect sense — at 17, quality of life is everything, and a little treat can do a lot for her mood and your bond with her. The kidney disease does narrow things down slightly, since you want to avoid high-phosphorus ingredients like fish roe or organ-heavy formulas. Can I ask — does she still respond well to strong smells, or has her appetite been a bit flat lately?
She still perks up at the smell of chicken or tuna, so her nose is definitely still working! She just can't really chew anything at all — even soft food sometimes seems uncomfortable for her.
inparticular.ai
Perfect — that tells me a lot. If her nose is still sharp and she's reacting to chicken and tuna, she'll respond well to a lickable liquid treat. My recommendation is Catisfactions Lickable Cat Treats — specifically the chicken variety. They come in small squeeze tubes, the texture is completely liquid so there's no pressure on her gums at all, and the chicken-based formula is relatively low in phosphorus compared to fish-heavy alternatives. They're also free from artificial colours and preservatives, which matters for an older cat. The portion size per tube is small enough to use as a daily reward without tipping her calorie balance. You squeeze a little onto your finger or let her lick directly from the tube — most cats go absolutely wild for them, and the interaction itself is lovely for a senior cat who needs gentle stimulation.
That sounds ideal honestly. Are they easy to find or do I need to order online?
inparticular.ai
They're widely available on Amazon UK and in most pet shops — Zooplus also stocks them. I'd grab the multipack to start so you can test whether she prefers chicken or tuna without committing to a large quantity of one flavour. Given her kidney disease, I'd also mention these to your vet at her next check-up, just so they can confirm the phosphorus level sits within her dietary range. But for a gum-sensitive senior cat who still loves her food, these are genuinely one of the best options out there.
Brilliant, thank you — I feel much better having something specific to try.
inparticular.ai
I'm glad — she sounds like a wonderful cat and it's clear she's very loved. The lickable format really is a game-changer for cats who can't manage texture anymore. I hope she takes to them straight away.
