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Can my cat on urinary tract health food have regular treats?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | Domestic Longhair | Male | 3 years and 3 months old | 5 lbs

My cat is on urinary tract health cat food. Is it okay to give him regular cat treats? Also, does the food have to come from the vet or is the food from the pet store just as good?

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Answered By Andrea M. Brodie, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on July 23rd, 2018

As with all treats, moderation is the best approach. You can give Ashton cat treats here and there and they will not mess up his diet, if you feed one or two a day. However, instead of food treats, treat him with cat nip sprinkled on a towel....he will love this even more. Prescription urinary health food usually has to come from the vet.

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