Best cat treats, graded

Eight of the best-selling crunchy, lickable and freeze-dried cat treats. Scored out of 100 on safety and recall record (40), owner ratings (40) and value (20). Prices and ratings checked October 2026.

Our picks

All 8 ranked

  1. TemptationsClassic Crunchy & Soft Treats, Tasty ChickenSafety40/40Owners36.3/40Value19.2/20$0.50 per oz
  2. FriskiesParty Mix Original CrunchSafety40/40Owners35.6/40Value20/20$0.42 per oz
  3. DelectablesSqueeze Up Lickable Treats Variety PackSafety40/40Owners38.7/40Value16.1/20$0.94 per oz
  4. InabaChuru Lickable Purée, Tuna & Chicken VarietySafety40/40Owners36.3/40Value14.5/20$1.32 per oz
  5. Blue BuffaloBursts with Paw-Licken ChickenSafety40/40Owners28.5/40Value17.3/20$0.75 per oz
  6. ShebaMeaty Tender Sticks, ChickenSafety40/40Owners25.3/40Value10.9/20$2.79 per oz
  7. PureBitesChicken Breast Freeze-Dried TreatsSafety40/40Owners25.1/40Value7.7/20$5.43 per oz
  8. Vital EssentialsFreeze-Dried MinnowsSafety37.6/40Owners21.8/40Value4/20$11.59 per oz

Value is per oz, compared within this category. How we grade.

How to choose cat treats

Keep treats to 10%

Vets suggest treats make up no more than about 10% of daily calories. Our cat food calculator subtracts them for you.

Check the recall record

Jerky and chew treats have had more safety problems than most pet products. Every recall we count links to its source.

Size matters

Pick a size your pet has to chew rather than swallow whole, and supervise with anything hard or long-lasting.

Questions

What is the best cat treat in 2026?

Of the 8 best-selling cat treats we graded, Temptations Classic Crunchy & Soft Treats, Tasty Chicken scores highest at 96/100 (grade A). Runners-up: Friskies (96), Delectables (95).

What is the cheapest cat treat we graded?

Friskies Party Mix Original Crunch, at $0.42 per oz. It grades A (96/100).

Which cat treats have had recalls recently?

None of the brands we graded had a recall of this kind of product in the last five years. Each product page lists the recalls with links to the notices.

Brands in this list: Blue Buffalo, Delectables, Friskies, Inaba, PureBites, Sheba, Temptations, Vital Essentials.