Sheba’s creamy, lickable cat treats are low-calorie purees: about 9 calories per tube in the US version, and roughly 6 to 12 calories per sachet in the European one. They are meant as a treat or topper, not a meal, and they work well for cats that love to lick.
Same idea, different names
The treats go by different names depending on where you shop:
- Sheba Premium Puree Lickable Cat Treat is the US version. PetSmart lists a 4-count box of 0.49-ounce tubes in tuna and roasted chicken.
- Sheba Creamy Snacks is the version sold in the UK and Europe, in 12-gram sachets in chicken, salmon, and beef.
The two products are not identical, so read the label on the one you buy. The numbers below come from retailer listings.
Ingredients and nutrition
| US Premium Puree (tuna) | European Creamy Snacks (chicken) | |
|---|---|---|
| Main ingredients | Chicken bone broth, tuna, chicken, tapioca starch, sunflower oil, natural flavors, guar gum | Meat and animal by-products (including 4% chicken), vegetable by-products, oils and fats, milk and dairy products |
| Protein | 8.5% min | 3.5% |
| Fat | 1.0% min | 3.5% |
| Moisture | 84.5% max | 88.5% |
| Calories | 9 kcal per tube | about 54 kcal per 100 g, roughly 6.5 kcal per 12 g sachet |
Most of what you are feeding is water, which explains the low calorie count. The European chicken sachet lists only 4 percent chicken and includes milk products, so cats that react to dairy may do better with the US tuna puree. The listing for the US product says it is grain-free with no corn, wheat, soy, or artificial flavors.
How much to feed
The US label suggests 1 to 2 tubes a day per 10 pounds of body weight, served straight from the tube or mixed into regular meals. The European listing says up to 1 sachet per day and to reduce other food accordingly. Vets generally suggest keeping treats under about 10 percent of a cat’s daily calories, and since each tube or sachet is only around 6 to 12 calories, that is easy to stay under. Use opened packs within the time on the label.
Pros and cons
Pros
- Very low in calories per serving.
- Smooth texture that most cats lick right up, and it can make a dry meal more appealing.
- Adds a little moisture to the day.
Cons
- Not complete and balanced. It cannot replace a meal.
- Low protein compared with most food, since it is mostly water and broth.
- Single-use tubes and sachets cost more per ounce than a regular can.
Giving medicine
Some owners use lickable treats to make a pill or liquid medicine easier. Ask your vet first, because some medications should not be mixed with food. Never change a medication routine on your own.
Similar treats
If you want to compare, see our review of Ciao Churu, another lickable treat with calories listed, and our guide to salmon cat treats. For Sheba’s meal-sized foods, read our Sheba wet cat food review, or try the soft Meaty Tender Sticks.
Bottom Line
Sheba’s creamy treats are a low-calorie way to reward a cat or tempt a picky eater. Keep to the label amount, count them in the daily total, and check the ingredient list if your cat has allergies. If your cat has a health condition, talk to your vet first.
This article is general information, not veterinary advice. Call your veterinarian about any change in your cat’s diet or health.
