Best Grain-Free Treats for Cats 2024

The original human-grade pet food brand, The Honest Kitchen delivers one of the best grain-free snacks for your feline friend. The Honest Kitchen Smittens treats contain three or fewer ingredients — simply a mix of human-grade dehydrated fish, rosemary extract, and sea salt.

Each Smitten variety is high in omega-3 fatty acids, which support skin and coat health. One offering includes cranberries, to give your fur-baby an antioxidant boost. Made with over 70% dry matter protein and at 2.5 calories per treat, Smittens are healthy (and delicious) grain-free cat treats for your couch cougar.

Available flavors: White Fish, Herring, Herring & Cranberry

Viral treat sensation Inaba Churu Lickable Cat Treats will have your cat climbing the walls for another taste. Our top pick as the best lickable grain-free cat treat, Inaba Churu Lickables are made with real cuts of meat and just a handful of ingredients. 

Inaba Churu Lickables contain 91% moisture, helping prevent dehydration. Plus, they're enriched with vitamin E extract and taurine to provide your purring pal with some extra nutrients. At six calories per tube, it's worth limiting your cat's access to these irresistible snacks.

• Available flavors:  Chicken, Chicken with Cheese, Chicken with Crab, Chicken with Shrimp, Tuna, Tuna with Chicken, Tuna with Salmon, Tuna with Scallop

One of the most unique entries on our grain-free cat treats list is Redbarn Protein Puffs. These aerated cat treats have an aerated, crunchy texture and are super low in calories—just 0.3 calories a piece! They're perfect if you're watching your cat's weight or if you can't resist giving your fur-baby tons of treats.

Redbarn Protein Puffs’ ingredient list makes for good reading, too. Each flavor is made with dried milk protein, natural flavors, and fresh cuts of meat—no meat meal here!

• Available flavors: Chicken Salmon

Made with real cuts of meat and with a familiar kibble-like texture cats love, Wellness Kittles are among the best traditional grain-free cat treats. Plus, each treat's rough exterior helps clean your feline's fangs as they chow down.

Each variety contains fish meal and cranberries, providing your feline with antioxidants and omega-3 fatty acids. Peas and chickpeas also act as a source of fiber. The only downside to Wellness Kittles is that they contain some lower-quality ingredients, such as chicken meal.

• Available flavors: Chicken & Cranberry, Salmon & Cranberry, Tuna & Cranberry

Cat-Man-Doo isn't a familiar cat treat brand, but their freeze-dried grain-free Life Essentials range is the real deal. There's not much to say about these treats as they're made from one ingredient — 100% chicken or salmon. 

Cat-Man-Doo Life Essentials are ideal for felines looking to shed a few pounds and cats with food allergies. Each variety consists of over 87% dry protein matter, meaning they're low in calories and make the perfect fuel for your active cats. Your canine companion won't miss out on a tasty treat either—Life Essentials are suitable for cats and dogs!

• Available flavors: Chicken Breast, Wild Alaskan Salmon

Check out American Journey Soft & Chewy Cat Treats if your cat is missing a tooth or two but still loves to be spoiled with a scrumptious snack. Each treat's soft, moist texture means they're a superb choice for cats with dental issues. 

Produced by the folks over at Chewy, these grain-free cat treats are made with real meat and limited ingredients. Free from corn, soy, and artificial preservatives, colors, and flavors, American Journey has crafted a cat treat that includes only the good stuff. 

• Available flavors: Chicken, Duck, Salmon