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The Honest Kitchen Smittens Bites Round Herring & Cranberry Cat Treats, 2-oz

The Honest Kitchen Smittens Bites Round Herring & Cranberry Cat Treats, 2-oz

By The Honest Kitchen 4 reviews analyzed Updated Oct 2023 85% confidence
3.5 /10
Quality
3.0
Value
3.0
Design
0.0
Function
3.0
Durability
0.0

In a Nutshell

  • Healthy ingredients, including cranberry for urinary health.
  • Mixed reception: some cats love, others reject entirely.
  • High-value reward, good for training, trick encouragement.

Quick Verdict

The Honest Kitchen Smittens Bites are healthy but taste preferences vary widely among cats. Some cats love them, while others avoid them entirely. The treats are praised for their healthy ingredients, particularly the cranberry, which is good for the urinary tract. However, the texture and taste are not universally appealing, with some cats finding them hard and unpalatable. Users have had to resort to hiding these treats in others to get their cats to eat them.

Quick Stats

Reviews Analyzed 4
Would Recommend 0%
Would Buy Again 50%
Avg Lifespan Unknown

Pet Compatibility

🐕 Dogs
Caution
🐈 Cats
Suitable

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • Health Ingredients (2)

    Contains healthy, natural ingredients like cranberry.

Cons

  • Taste Unappealing (3) major

    Some cats do not like the taste or hard texture.

    Tip: Mix with more appealing treats.

Quality Trend: Declining

More recent reviews indicate a decline in satisfaction.

Older Reviews Said:

Mixed

Newer Reviews Say:

Negative

Who Is This For?

Best For

  • Cat owners looking for healthy treats — Natural and beneficial ingredients.
  • Owners who train their cats — High-value reward for tricks and commands.

Skip If

  • Owners with picky cats — High chance of rejection due to taste and texture.
  • People looking for daily treats — Cats may not eat them regularly.

Durability & Care

Expected Lifespan None mentioned

Cleaning Methods

Machine wash
Hand wash
Spot clean

Floor Compatibility

Hardwood
Tile
Carpet
Vinyl
Laminate

Rating Distribution

2.8
4 reviews
5★
25%
4★
25%
3★
25%
2★
0%
1★
25%
Healthy (2) Good ingredients (1) Not tasty (2)

Common Questions

Are these treats good for urinary health?

Yes, the cranberry ingredient is beneficial for urinary health.

Will all cats like these treats?

No, some cats may reject them due to taste and texture.

Highlighted Reviews

— Naija

"I, honestly, wasn't expecting my cats to be nearly as interested in these treats as they were. As soon as I opened the bag, all three surrounded me and demanded a treat. These treats also work well as a high value reward when requesting my cats to do tricks (high-five and sit) that they normally per..."

— Karen

"I have seven cats and not one of them would eat this treat. They are very hard as well. Maybe I just have finicky cats and your cat will like them....."

Bottom Line

These treats are a good option if your cat enjoys herbal health benefits. However, if your cat is picky, you might want to try a different treat. Consider offering these as high-value rewards rather than a daily treat. They smell good so chances are you cat will get cat curious but finally smelling good doesn't guarantee a sales hit ;) if your cat likes these treats, than good for both, if not then proceed to the basket selector.

3.5 /10
Average