We're at the part of the year when various holidays are upon us. I'm thrilled, because we're finally by family members. Since we're a military family, we're usually away from everyone. But this year, we can be with my parents and my Nana Jo.
The holidays can also be an overwhelming time for pets. Suddenly things are moving at a faster pace. Various decorations are brought in and pets are baffled when they are told they cannot play with them. Amazing food is cooked and the cats think they are getting some, and then are completely confused when they aren't served any.
I love my pets and I want to treat them to a happy holiday season.
Temptations® Treats has many delicious flavors to choose from, plus a fabulous Temptations® Snacky Mouse to play with.
You can buy Temptations® treats and the Temptations® Snacky Mouse at Walmart in the canned cat food and treats aisle.
My two cats, Max, who is nearly 10 and Ruby, who is 1, love to get Temptations® treats.
There are times when cats are able to get treats. I want them to know that they are special things to get, because they are, after all, special in our lives. Here are the reasons why cats can earn some treats.
1. When they sit. Seriously, my husband has them sit before they can get their treats. Both cats do this. Tom used to be a dog trainer in the Air Force and he feels all animals can be taught to do tricks.
2. When they are being lovable. It's always nice when they are kind to visitors. And to us, of course.
3. When they don't eat the decorations. Please don't nibble on the centerpiece!
4. When they don't scratch up the furniture so it can stay nice for friends and family who visit.
5. When they don't bite after we are finished brushing them so they look their best for holiday photos. Sometimes Ruby gets offended that we've stopped and will lash out.
6. When they get along because sometimes they can get moody and swipe at one another.
There are such delicious flavors of Temptations® treats so my cats try incredibly hard to behave so they can get some. Sure, sometimes there are naughty moments, but it happens to the best of us. Sometimes a delicious treat is what is needed to get them to cheer up. You can learn more by checking out HappyPetHappyHome.com.
When do you give your pets treats?
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Cats are amazing and they deserve the best treats. Temptations are a great healthy treat.
ReplyDeleteI need your husband to teach my dog some new tricks. He refuses to do any tricks I try to teach him. I think I'm too soft. I have a stocking for my pet that I hang alongside the rest of them during the Christmas season and I always head to Walmart to pack it full of treats and toys.
ReplyDeleteThose hashtags are the best!!!
ReplyDeleteI love that your cats are Max & Ruby! Such cute names. Our dog had a hard time figuring out new decorations for sure (he's got the gist now after many attempts to eat ornaments off of our tree). We need to find some new goodies for his stocking this year.
ReplyDeleteI recently had a stray kitten follow me home and now she has a forever home. I have been giving her all kinds of treats to help her feel loved and special. I really enjoyed reading this.
ReplyDeleteI love this!! Cats most definitely deserve delicious treats.
ReplyDeleteBelle eats the decorations too lol. All pets need treats!!
ReplyDeleteCute kitties. My cat eats weird things. We got some Halloween confetti in a letter & she ate 1 of the moons. omg.
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Cute kitties. My cat eats weird things. We got some Halloween confetti in a letter & she ate 1 of the moons. omg.
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Happy holidays to you, your family and your pets.
ReplyDeleteNo pets here. If we had a pet I would spoil it with treats
ReplyDeleteMy cat loves Temptation snacks! We always give these to her as a way to spoil her for being a great family pet. Thanks for posting this!
ReplyDeleteI used to have a little sock for my pets when I was a kid and I'd fill them with dog treats. I felt like they were being left out.
ReplyDeleteLove their names! My kids love the show! If my kids hear about this I'll have to get cute kittens too!..lol. Your hashtags are super creative!!
ReplyDeleteThis is such a great article and hits so close to home! I love my little kitty and I also think they should be rewarded:)
ReplyDeleteYour cats are SO adorable! For any cat lovers out there: you can never go wrong with temptations as treats! My cat loves them too :) He personally loves the dairy and catnip fever flavor!
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Thank you for this great post! I'm a cat lover and I love reading about them.
ReplyDeleteI don't have any kitties of my own but we love spoiling our pups with treats!
ReplyDeleteI have three cats and I get them the temptation treats too. Only my female cat isn't as into them as the boys
ReplyDeleteAwwwww what cute fur babies you have!!! I always buy my two fur babies gifts during the holiday season. I will have to get them some treats this year!!!
ReplyDeleteI never thought to give a cat treat now I know that I should lol
ReplyDeleteAwww your cats are so cute! Our 2 cats love whiskers temptations and scarf them down so quick they nearly take my hand off as well!
ReplyDeleteYour cats are adorable. I have two cats they are both psychotic quite frankly. I hadn't realized how bad till I had my son lol. I am that pet person who always has something under the tree for my fur babys.
ReplyDeleteThey're so cute!! And yes, they sure do deserve some yummy treats!!
ReplyDeleteMy sister had a calico that would get into the treats whenever he wanted to. He always found where ever my sister hid them.
ReplyDeleteAdorable!!! And great to remember for any pet! It's my puppy's first Christmas this year, and I definitely need to treat him extra special with all the hustle and bustle. I looooooove that your cats are called Max and Ruby, how cute! <3
ReplyDeleteOur cats deserve some holiday treats as well! These sound like awesome treats to give them. Love that little mouse too. I'm definitely checking these out.
ReplyDeleteMy three cats get treats as a reward for their patience and cooperation during the dreaded nail trimming sessions. Regular nail trimming is the humane alternative to de-clawing, and saves the furniture too!
ReplyDeleteAw, your kitty is so cute! I wish I had a pet but, unfortunately, our apartment complex doesn't allow for it. It's for the better because, at this time in our lives, we probably aren't going to be able to care for one the way they deserve!
ReplyDeleteI hate when people get pets and don't take care of them and leave them neglected. It breaks my heart!
aw our cat is just the same shes part of the family so of course she needs treats too
ReplyDeleteOur cat was such a huge part of our family, too. He would always get treats just because he was so darn cute!
ReplyDeleteWe don't have cats (I'm allergic), but pets deserve holiday treats, too!
ReplyDeleteI'm not a huge cat fan but yours are adorable!!!
ReplyDeleteThis is such an adorable post. I have to pick some up for my fur niece.
ReplyDeleteAww, you are such a doll! I don't have pets but I can't stress enough on the importance of giving pets a lot of TLC. You have a very cute little kitty, by the way :)
ReplyDeleteYour cats are so adorable! I try to give treats to my cat that also help with a help concern, either oral care or hairball control. I often have to give him treats to get him out when he's hiding under the couch, lol! He also gets them when we have a very good dinner and he gets excited about our food.
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We had a cat pet and always give her Temptation snacks! And those hashtags are so creative!
ReplyDeleteWe don't have pets here but I wanted to have one if I have a chance.
ReplyDeleteAhh, they are so cute! Do they ever run from you? Juniper is young and friendly but I find that the older she gets, sometimes she's skittish. Like when I'm wearing boots. So then I try to be gentle and give her a treat then she doesn't associate my dumb winter boots with fear!
ReplyDeleteI love this! Our dogs totally get treats and Christmas presents too!
ReplyDeleteWe love our kitty and he loves his treats! This is great, thanks for the head-up :)
ReplyDeleteFirst let me say your cats are adorable. Our cats go crazy for Temptations and our cat Jeff has started doing tricks so he can get more:) Have a wonderful holiday season with your family
ReplyDeleteMy cat gets treats just because he's super spoiled. He's thebest though, doesn't scratch furniture and has been my second child for 11 years now. Lov ethispost. Btw...George (my cat's) favorite treats are Temptations too (in all flavors).
ReplyDeleteMy cats pretty much get treats on demand by decree to their residential servants. lol
ReplyDeleteI miss having Kitties around our landlord doesn't allow us. Your sweet babies are so sweet!
ReplyDeleteI dont have pets but I can imagine that if I had one I would all over the treats.
ReplyDeleteSo cute, I love having the animals in on the holiday fun as well!
ReplyDeleteI have always been a cat momma too and they are apart of the family! They love those treats too!
ReplyDeleteYou cats look very happy and loved! It's so cool that they know what sit means.
ReplyDeleteMy cats LOVE temptations. My parents give our cats treats right before they go up to bed... At about 9 pm EVERY DAY they come to the kitchen and wait for treat time. <3
ReplyDeleteAwwww, that photo of your two cats together made my heart melt! So cute!
ReplyDeleteYour cats look super cute!! Made me want to get one :)
ReplyDeleteAwww that is so cute. Yvor cats are adorable!! xx
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Yes, cats deserve treats too. I used to have cats bUT it's been a few years.
ReplyDeleteYour kitty is so pretty. I have two cats and I think they would love these treats!
ReplyDeleteYour cats are adorable! My kids keep asking for one so I think we are getting a kitty soon!
ReplyDeleteYour cats look so sweet. That's the same brand of treats I get my cat.
ReplyDeleteCats are so sweet and deserve treats! Yours are so sweet and look very content.
ReplyDeleteyour cats are so beautiful
ReplyDeleteThey get treats simply for being cute! I always give my cat some treats especially for good behavior but most of the time, I just want to make him feel loved.
ReplyDeleteI have a dog, but these treats looks good for cats
ReplyDeleteSo strange - only one of our cats likes treats! The other two hate any treat of any kind. We've never tried these though - maybe these will work!
ReplyDeleteMy cats LOVE these treats, like, they jump up on the counter and attack the bags, that's how much they love them.
ReplyDeleteWe dont have any pets but we love cats, we always keep temptation pack handy for our neighbor's cats.
ReplyDeleteThat snacky mouse is too cute. :-)
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ReplyDeleteYour cat is so cute
ReplyDeleteI am a cat breeder like you, now I have a lot of soulistic cat food
You can buy them for your cats to eat