Treats and Memories of New Zealand

Kia Ora as they say in New Zealand...it's a Maori greeting that has made its' way into New Zealand English.  It means literally to be well/healthy and translates into an informal hello, farewell and thank-you.  Having visited New Zealand I could not help but try a new cat treat product by ZiwiPeak imported from Mt Maunganui New Zealand.  It is being offered by ww.Chewy.com and is discounted this month.  Sabu, my Tonkinese imported from Thailand is definitely intrigued....he has just turned one isn't he a beauty?

Mt Maunganui, a coastal resort town with drop dead beautiful beaches  is located on the North Island  and is where ZiwiPeak, a family owned company is located. This company is founded on the belief that there is no better pet food than raw natural meat, in short, they believe in natural feeding for cats --  and dogs too. Cats are descended from big cats that survive on a diet of high levels of protein and fat from raw meat and organs. ZiwiPeak uses a unique air-drying system that reduces moisture in raw meat and organs that make up their dry food and treats. This method of air-drying preserves nutrients in this product.

 Farms are a big part of life in New Zealand, with sheep, cattle and dairy farms being the most popular.  On my drive from Auckland to Wellington I lost count of the number of farms I passed.  While the coastline of New Zealand is mostly pristine, the interior of New Zealand seems to be an endless patchwork of lush open pastures, colorful orchards and sun dappled vineyards.  Farm to table dining is a way of life; and knowing this, ZiwiPeak Good Cat Treats Jerky Lamb and Liver  seemed to be a must have treat for my tribe of cats -- two Thai Tonkinese, Sabu and Mocha and three Himalayans -- two seal points  TheMaxx and Zoey and Ziva, my little silver lynx point.

There was a great deal of excited sniffing (and begging) going on when I first opened the package of Lamb and Liver Jerky Cat Treats.   Zoey, my 4 month old Himalayan was really quite interested in trying the Jerky Treats... and she gobbled them up... this was taken just before she knocked the bag over and started to try them...

Not to be outdone by her half sister, Ziva, my silver lynx Himalayan was also curious...and loved them as well...she is more cautious than Zoey so she ate just three!  The cat treats are made with 90% natural New Zealand ingredients with 10% comprised of  vitamins and minerals plus select herbs like parsley to keep your cat's breath fresh...I like that idea!  I also like the fact that there are no nasty additives like sugar, glycerine, antibiotics, growth promotants, fillers, grains, or potatoes.

ZiwiPeak comes in a resealable package and is good for adult cats and kittens --- obviously -- but, more to the point, these treats  are easy to digest because they mimic a cat's natural diet.  New Zealand is known for raising the best lamb in the world so in my book, it really is a treat to be able to give my cats this jerky cat treat made of New Zealand Lamb and Liver.

As always, patient Mocha, Sabu's half brother is waiting, patiently for his turn to try the Jerky Treats...if he likes them as much as Sabu does... then I think I shall have to get another bag!  Thanks http://www.chewy.com/

www.chewy.com sent this for review.