“MADE WITH REAL CHICKEN” *
These were in the NEW PRODUCTS sections and when I saw this package I couldn’t resist getting it for my felines Aspen & Kuro to “guest review”. This package is just too cute and makes you want to buy it.
As far as my Guest reviewers, Aspen and Kuro, all I can tell you when I opened up the bag both immediately went bonkers and tried to rip the bag out of my hands. They loved these and went crazy, even trying to tear the bag right out of my hands! To be honest though, they pretty much will eat anything. Your cat’s mileage may vary.
The package boldly has “Made with real chicken”. Yeah but… Be honest Trader Joe, the *first ingredient listed is “chicken meal“. Down the list, it does list “chicken”.
Ingredients… “Chicken meal, potato starch, rice flour, bone marrow, chicken, chicken fat….”
So ingredient wise I don’t think these treats equal the other treats I regularly buy at Trader Joe’s, the really good Bench & Fields HOLISTIC CAT TREATS (round plastic jar with a red top) Which do cost more than these.
Still if you want to give your cats a different treat they may love these, especially if they don’t like the B&F treats which are fishy. My cats love both brands. These treats come out to 4 calories per treat. With 19% protein (B&F has 32%) . These treat are $2.99 a bag (5 oz)
These treats are way better than another cat treats TJ’s once sold a few years back and thankfully dropped. That one listed potatoes as the first ingredient!
I hope TJ’s plans on keeping the Bench & Fields treats and not replacing them with these. Over the last few years Trader Joe’s have really screwed us pet owners, especially us cat owners with. They stopped carrying any canned cat food, and dropped TJ’s brand of dry cat food. Most maddening to me, they discontinued their TJ Pine Kitty Litter which was so convenient for me to buy at TJ’s for a reasonable price. ARGH!!!#$! All of these were around Covid when supply chains and prices went nuts. At least they still are carrying bags of B&F Natural Dry Cat food which is an excellent dry food. Though price has gone way up.
Trader Joe’s Rants & Raves (mostly raves, a few rants) 
Jul 17, 2023 @ 08:57:11
The packaging on this is the cutest! And we’re so glad you didn’t personally try them out. Glad the kitties enjoyed, though.
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Aug 01, 2024 @ 02:19:28
The chicken flavor is a hit, and I love that they’re made with real ingredients. My pet is from Petzlover.
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Mar 08, 2025 @ 03:56:07
I have two cats. One of them believes that her sole purpose on this earth is to get more kitty treats. The other one believes that uneaten cat food is a personal insult to her.
The treat cat ate these the first two times I put them out. Then she started ignoring them. The last time I put a few out, to see if things had changed, she gave me this look that clearly read, “Excuse me, if you’re going to get something out of the Treat Closet, I want them to be treats. Not whatever these are.” I eventually relented and got some different treats out and put them on her busy board. She immediately devoured them.
Her sister, apparently equal-opportunity when it comes to anything edible, finished off the Trader Joe’s treats. So, it’s a mixed bag, but since I get treats mostly for the first kitty, I’ll stick with the brands she really likes. TJ’s struck out with these and with the kitty treat advent calendar I got them one year.
(Now, on the other hand, they both adore the Trader Joe’s Just Chicken freeze-dried chicken for pets.)
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Mar 08, 2025 @ 12:19:43
Loved this story, Thanks. Mine do love these treats but really go bonkers for the Bench and Field treats TJ’s sells (in the red topped round bottle).
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Feb 20, 2026 @ 03:15:34
My cat goes crazy for Trader Joe’s “HERE KITTY KITTY!” treats! The chicken flavor is a big hit and you can tell it’s made with quality ingredients. Great snack for happy, purring kitties!
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Feb 20, 2026 @ 03:16:14
My cat goes crazy for Trader Joe’s “HERE KITTY KITTY!” treats! The chicken flavor is a big hit and you can tell it’s made with quality ingredients. Great snack for happy, purring kitties!
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Feb 23, 2026 @ 14:06:24
Mine two cats love them too. As well as the BENCH and FIELD (red plastic top), which cost a bit more 😉
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Apr 13, 2026 @ 03:54:03
Trader Joe’s Here Kitty Kitty! Cat Treats are a fun and tasty option for cat owners looking to spoil their furry friends. Many pet parents love their simple ingredients and affordable price, making them a popular choice. However, like any treat, they should be given in moderation as part of a balanced diet.
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May 16, 2026 @ 20:30:25
I bought these and both cats wouldn’t eat it. Even the young boy kitty who eats everything!!!!
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May 18, 2026 @ 13:51:51
Try the Bench and Field ones in the round jar with red top. First ingredient is anchovies. My cats go nuts over those, though they will eat the Here Kitty treats too.
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