REVEALED: WHY FOOD IS HIGH ON YOUR CAT'S LOVE LANGUAGE
- Bella Star
- 22 hours ago
- 2 min read
Cats may still pretend they are emotionally unavailable, but new research suggests food is very much their love language.
Delectables, America’s number one wet cat treat brand, has officially launched in Australia, now available at Woolworths with its Squeeze Ups and Lickable Cat Treats.
To mark the arrival, the brand surveyed Australian cat owners to uncover how the nation’s most mysterious pets actually show affection.
The result? Eighty per cent of Australian cats display increased affection towards their owners during treat time. Aloof, meet motivated.
Yes, cats do have love languages
Delectables ambassador and Bondi Vet Dr Kate Adams says the findings come as no surprise to anyone who truly understands cats.
“Absolutely, cats have love languages, with food being high on that list!”
Dr Adams, a mum to three cats, says treats are not just indulgent extras but powerful tools for bonding and behaviour.
Delectables Squeeze Ups and Lickable Cat Treats, she says, are ideal for strengthening connections with existing pets or easing the awkward early days with a new feline arrival.
One of her own cats, Puddy, apparently communicates exclusively in snacks.
Not just treats, but training tools
Dr Adams says while her own cats “go wild for Delectables", the benefits go well beyond indulgence. The treats can be used to support training, build trust and even help with less glamorous routines like taking medication.
They are also positioned as a healthier alternative to many traditional treats, doubling as hydration support in a country where feline dehydration is more common than most owners realise.
The dry food dilemma
While biscuits remain a staple in many households, Dr Adams warns that an all-dry diet can quietly cause significant health issues, including dehydration and Feline Lower Urinary Tract Disease, one of the most common conditions affecting cats.
“We call the cats that love dry food ‘Cookie Monsters’,” Dr Kate says.
“They’re often the ones desperate for water, which can lead to urinary problems and even diabetes.
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One visible warning sign is when cats seek water from unusual places.
“If you see your cat drinking water from the kitchen tap or from the shower, it’s a sign they need more moisture in their diet. Adding a Delectables cat treat can help by contributing up to 14% of their recommended daily water needs.”
Snack science meets supermarket aisles
With Delectables now stocked nationally through Woolworths, treat time just became easier to access. And if the survey is anything to go by, it may also be the fastest way to win back affection from Australia’s most emotionally complex household members.
Because while cats may rule with quiet confidence, it still turns out snacks run the kingdom.
