A nutritional treat for cats, sustainably made with renewable ingredients.
Product details
All-natural, tasty cat treats made with renewable ingredients. Bug Bites™ are artisanally baked to a crunchy texture and are naturally preserved. Zero waste, growth hormones, or cheap fillers. Made in Canada.
Feeding instructions
Feed up to 10 treats per day for an average-sized indoor cat. Fresh water should be available at all times while treating. Adjust according to your pet’s needs and activity level. Bug Bites™ are intended for intermittent or supplemental feeding only.
Tips for use
Bug Bites™ are simple cat treats for many occasions! For best use, treat your kitty with Bug Bites™ when:
Applying flea and tick treatment
Teaching them tricks
Training for obedience
Snuggling and loving on your cat
Important information
The input material of our cat treats (insect food) is all organic food waste that would otherwise go to landfill. This includes food waste like:
Agricultural trimmings
Grain from breweries
Damaged fruits and vegetables
All-natural cat treats
A mouth-watering treat
Cats love Bug Bites™ for their crunchy texture and yummy (and healthy) ingredients. Bug Bites™ are the perfect high-reward treats for your kitty. Plus, they are great for trick training and applying monthly flea and tick treatments.
Made from sustainable ingredients
This sustainable cat treat replaces animal-based ingredients that consume resources, with insect-based ingredients that prevent waste from going to the landfill.
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Frequently Asked Questions
About Bug Bites™ for Cats
Want to learn more? Explore our commonly asked questions about our delicious and sustainably made, natural cat treats.
What are Bug Bites™?
Bug Bites™ are all-natural, tasty cat treats that kitties love. Made with renewable ingredients, Bug Bites™ are sustainably sourced and artisanally made to crunchy perfection.
What's in them?
Bug Bites™ contain the following ingredients:
Corn
Wheat flour
Soybean meal
Cane molasses
Black soldier fly larvae
Hydrolyzed yeast protein
Canola oil (preserved with mixed tocopherols)
Sodium bicarbonate
Rosemary Extract
Why black soldier fly larvae?
Using a unique and sustainable cultivation process, dried black soldier fly larvae (well-known for their nutritional properties) are grown under controlled conditions.
The larvae feed off of unconsumed fruits and vegetables that would otherwise go to waste. Then, the larvae are dried and mixed with essential amino acids and minerals to offer a nutritional daily diet.
Are there any health benefits?
Black soldier fly larvae give cats an abundance of dietary benefits — far more than those found in beef and chicken. Bug Bites™ contain no growth hormones or cheap fillers. They’re made with zero waste and taste delicious!
What is the nutritional value of your baked cat treats?
Bug Bites™ are made from sustainable ingredients and have health benefits for cats and kittens. Each treat has 3320 kcal me/kg, or 1.32 kcal/treat.
Guaranteed analysis:
Crude Protein (Min): 22.0%
Crude Fat (Min): 5.0%
Crude Fiber (Max): 4.0%
Moisture (Max): 10.0%
Where are the cat treats made?
Bug Bites™ are made in Canada and shipped from Omaha, NE!
What is the size of the bag?
Our Bug Bites™ come in two sizes. Subscribers receive free snack-size bags in their monthly boxes. 1 oz bags of our all-natural cat treats can be purchased once, in a 6-pack, or subscription.
Are they healthy cat treats?
Bug Bites™ are made with healthy, simple ingredients and are safe for cats and kittens. To limit the possibility of gastric upset, keep your cat’s consumption of Bug Bites™ to just a few pieces per day.
What about pets with sensitive stomachs?
Bug Bites™ are all-natural treats for cats. However, excessive use of this product can cause gastric upset. If your cat has a sensitive stomach, schedule a check-up before adding Bug Bites™ to their diet.
Can these be used as a training treat?
Yes! Bug Bites™ are a great option for a high-reward training treat for cats. For younger kitties, break up the cat treats into smaller pieces to use as a training treat.
How long are these good for?
Bug Bites™ are shelf-stable for 18 months at room temperature. Once opened, store in an airtight container in a cool, dry place.
Are they organic cat treats?
Bug Bites™ are not organic cat treats. But, these crunchy treats are made with all-natural ingredients that are healthy for your kitty.
Are they homemade cat treats?
While they aren't homemade, you can feel good as a cat owner feeding your cat Bug Bites™. Most cats enjoy these nutritious treats! If you prefer DIY cat treats, you can also add Bug Bites™ to your ingredient list in other homemade cat treat recipes.
Here's a homemade cat treat recipe to try with Bug Bites™:
Rehydrate your Bug Bites™ in water for 5-10 minutes
Use a stand mixer or food processor to mix the treats with:
1 1/4 cups of flour (grain-free, coconut flour, or whole wheat flour)
3 tbsp of olive, coconut, or vegetable oil
1 whole egg
1 tsp of dried catnip
1/3 cup of mashed banana or shredded carrot
3/4 cup of one (1) as your main ingredient for taste:
Tuna fish
Canned salmon
Organic chicken (cooked)
Water (as needed)
Roll out the dough on a parchment-lined baking sheet
Using a fork, prick the dough, without cutting through the parchment paper
Cut into small, bite-sized pieces with a pizza wheel
Bake for 10-12 minutes at 375°
Take out and allow the treats to cool before serving
Place treats in an airtight container to store
Explore other homemade cat treat recipes here.