Lickable Puree Cheese Squeezable Cat Treats
Verified Jun 10, 2026
This is a creamy, lickable cheese-flavored treat for adult and senior cats, meant to be used as a snack or food topper rather than a complete diet. It’s a very low-protein, high-moisture puree that relies on dairy ingredients for flavor, with added taurine and amino acids. At about 15 calories per pouch, it works best as an occasional indulgence alongside a balanced cat food.
Nutritionally, this is a light, high-moisture dairy-based treat rather than a significant source of protein or other nutrients. It can be useful to tempt picky eaters or add some extra moisture and flavor to regular meals, as long as your cat’s main diet is a complete and balanced cat food. Because it’s low in protein and based on milk and cheese, it’s best used sparingly, especially for cats with sensitive stomachs or known dairy issues.
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At a Glance
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Strengths
- Very high moisture content, which can help increase your cat’s overall water intake when used with their regular diet.
- Low in calories per pouch, making it easier to incorporate as an occasional treat without heavily impacting daily calorie intake.
- Contains added taurine, an essential amino acid for cats, along with other amino acids like methionine and glycine.
- Soft, lickable texture can be helpful for bonding, medicating (when appropriate), or encouraging cats that are hesitant to eat to approach their food.
Considerations
- Protein content is very low for a cat product, so this should not displace much of a cat’s regular complete and balanced food, especially for cats that already eat marginal amounts.
- Primary flavor and base ingredients are milk and cheese products, which may not sit well with some cats that are sensitive to dairy.
- Fat comes in part from coconut oil, which isn’t harmful in small amounts but doesn’t provide the same nutrient profile as animal fats cats naturally thrive on.
- Not designed to be a complete and balanced diet, so it should only be used as a supplemental treat or topper.
Full Ingredient List
Ingredients and analysis reflect manufacturer data at the time of our last update and can change without notice. Always check the actual product packaging before feeding.
Ingredient filtering helps identify compatible options but is not a substitute for a veterinary elimination diet.
Top 5 Ingredients Explained
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Water
Water is an essential nutrient and the primary solvent and moisture component in pet foods, especially wet and canned diets, and is also used in processing and to adjust texture and palatability. It is vital for digestion, nutrient transport, temperature regulation and waste removal in dogs and cats; pets must have constant access to clean water as dehydration can quickly lead to serious health issues and requirements increase with activity, heat, or illness, while moisture in wet food can help meet part of their daily needs.
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Milk
Milk is used in pet foods and treats as a source of animal protein, fat, lactose (carbohydrate), calcium and flavor, commonly appearing in dairy-based treats, wet formulas or as a processing ingredient. While it provides calcium and energy, many adult dogs and especially cats are lactose intolerant or may have milk-protein allergies so milk can cause diarrhea or vomiting, add extra calories and fat, and raw milk carries pathogen risks—commercial products are typically pasteurized and balanced to limit these issues.
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Cheese
Cheese is commonly used in pet foods and treats as a palatable source of animal protein, fat, calcium and flavoring, often incorporated into training treats, toppers, or small reward portions. While it provides protein, calcium and certain vitamins, cheese is calorie- and fat-dense and can be high in sodium and lactose, so use sparingly—choose low‑fat varieties for pets prone to pancreatitis or obesity and avoid cheeses containing toxic additives like garlic or onion; many dogs and some cats may also be lactose intolerant.
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Milk Protein
Milk protein is used in pet foods and treats as a high-quality animal-derived protein and functional ingredient (casein and whey) that boosts essential amino acids, improves texture, binding and palatability. It can support growth and maintenance in dogs and cats and supply calcium, but may trigger allergies or digestive upset in lactose-intolerant or milk-sensitive animals and can add calories, so inclusion and portion sizes should be considered.
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Corn Starch
Corn starch is a concentrated carbohydrate used in pet foods primarily as a thickener, binder and texture enhancer for kibbles, treats and canned gravies. It supplies digestible calories with minimal protein or micronutrients, so while generally safe for most dogs and cats it can contribute to excess calories and blood‑sugar increases in overweight or diabetic pets and may be a concern for animals with grain sensitivities.
Nutritional Breakdown
How to read As Fed versus Dry Matter
As fed shows the numbers straight off the label, water included. Dry matter removes the water so you can compare a wet food and a dry food fairly.Product Details & Brand
Product Specs
Brand
Temptations (Temptations Treats) is a Mars Petcare brand of crunchy/creamy cat treats. It is positioned as a highly palatable, affordable treat line available in many flavors and formats, including standard treats, dental variants, and functional or playful formats. It targets mainstream cat owners seeking everyday treats rather than complete nutrition.
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Mars Petcare operates large-scale manufacturing facilities in North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and Latin America with formal quality and food safety systems modeled on human food standards. Facilities follow HACCP-based programs, Good Manufacturing Practices, and are routinely audited for compliance with local regulatory bodies (e.g., FDA and USDA in the U.S., FEDIAF-related standards in Europe). Mars maintains in‑house research and development centers, employs veterinarians and pet nutrition scientists, and conducts digestibility and palatability studies and AAFCO feeding trials for many of its complete-and-balanced diets.
Manufacturing details are compiled from public sources and not independently verified; they may not reflect contract manufacturing or co-packing.
Recall History
Temptations Lickable Puree Cheese Squeezable Cat Treats has no recalls since 2014.
Source: FDA Pet Food Recall Database · Monitored daily
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Frequently Asked Questions
Has Temptations ever been recalled?
We have no recalls on record for Temptations. We monitor the FDA Pet Food Recall Database daily.
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