Low-calorie treats for Ragdoll cats

Cats are notoriously fussy about treats — they tend to go for strongly-scented, meat-based options and flat-out reject anything sweet or grain-heavy. The best treats are high-protein and low in additives, which actually works in your favour when you need something low-calorie too. To point you in the right direction: is this for training, enrichment, or just a daily reward — and does your cat have any dietary restrictions or health conditions beyond the weight concern?

That's a really common situation with Ragdolls — they're such gentle, calm cats that they don't burn much off, and those calories from treats add up faster than people expect. With a vet already flagging weight, you want something you can give her guilt-free: ideally under 2 calories per piece, single-ingredient, and nothing that's going to spike her appetite or add unnecessary fat. Does she tend to prefer softer textures or is she happy with something a bit crunchier or chewier?

Perfect — freeze-dried chicken is exactly what I'd point you to then. My recommendation is Natures Menu Freeze-Dried Raw Chicken Cat Treats. They're 100% chicken breast, nothing added, and because freeze-drying removes the moisture rather than cooking the protein away, the smell is intense — cats love them. Each piece is less than 2 calories, so you can give her three or four without it mattering much to her daily intake. They're small enough to break in half if you want to stretch them further. For a docile 8-year-old Ragdoll on a managed diet, these are genuinely one of the cleanest options on the market.

Yes, they're on Amazon UK — search 'Natures Menu freeze-dried chicken cat treats' and you'll find them. They come in small pouches which is actually handy because freeze-dried treats keep their quality best in smaller quantities once opened. Store them somewhere dry and they'll stay fresh for weeks. Given how little you need to give her at a time, one pouch will last a good while too.

That's exactly what she doesn't need. Single-ingredient freeze-dried is the honest answer for a cat in her situation — you know exactly what's going into her, and she gets a treat that actually tastes like something. Hope she enjoys them.