What's in Dreamies?
Dreamies are a crunchy cat treat rather than a meal, and their own label reflects that: cereals are listed first in the composition, with the named meat — chicken, beef, salmon and so on — declared at a small percentage further down the list, alongside vegetable protein extracts and minerals.
What the composition actually lists
Across the flavours we stock, the declared composition starts with cereals, then derivatives of vegetable origin, oils and fats, and meat and animal derivatives — which is where the named flavour appears, typically declared at around 4%. Vegetable protein extracts and minerals round out the list, and the cheese flavour additionally lists milk and milk derivatives for its dried cheese content.
That 4% figure is worth reading properly rather than assuming a bag called 'Chicken' is mostly chicken. It means chicken is one identified ingredient within the broader 'meat and animal derivatives' category, not the main bulk of the recipe — cereals come first on the list, which under labelling rules means they make up the largest single share by weight.
Protein, fat and how Dreamies are meant to be fed
The flavours we stock share a consistent analysis: 22% protein and 22% fat, with 2% fibre. That is a treat-shaped profile rather than a balanced meal — Dreamies are explicitly a complementary treat, not a complete food, and the packaging says as much.
Because they are calorie-dense for their size, the general guidance is to feed a small number each day and reduce your cat's main meal slightly to compensate, rather than adding them on top without adjustment. That matters more for a cat who is already at or above a healthy weight than for a lean, active one.
Reading a treat label versus a food label
It is worth being clear-eyed about what a treat's ingredient list is for. Dreamies are designed to be eaten a handful at a time as a reward, not measured out as a meal, so the composition is built around palatability and a crunchy shell with a soft centre rather than the kind of complete nutritional balance you would expect from your cat's everyday food.
That is not a criticism of the product — it is simply what a treat is. The useful habit is reading the composition and analysis the same way for a treat as you would for a food, so you know roughly what you are giving your cat, rather than assuming a familiar brand name tells you everything.
From this brand
Everything below is in stock with us, priced with delivery worked out, and packed and posted by hand in the UK.
Dreamies Meaty Sticks Adult Cat Treats with Tasty Chicken
Soft meaty stick treats for adult cats with chicken, individually wrapped, not for kittens
£1.59
Dreamies Cat Treats with Salmon
Complementary Dreamies salmon-flavour cat treats for adults and kittens, 60G
£2.05
Dreamies Cat Treats with Chicken
Dreamies chicken cat treats for adults and kittens, in a 60G pack
£2.05
Dreamies Creamy Adult Cat & Kitten Treats with Tasty Chicken
Creamy chicken treats for cats and kittens, with taurine and no added sugar
£1.59
Dreamies Cat Treats with Tantalising Turkey
Complementary Dreamies turkey cat treats for adults and kittens, 60G
£2.05
Dreamies Mix Cat Treats with Tasty Chicken & Delectable Duck
Dreamies chicken and duck mixed cat treats for adults and kittens, 60G
£2.05
Dreamies Meaty Sticks Adult Cat Treats with Scrumptious Salmon
Soft meaty stick treats for adult cats with salmon, individually wrapped, not for kittens
£1.59
Dreamies Creamy Adult Cat & Kitten Treats with Scrumptious Salmon
Creamy lickable salmon treats for cats and kittens, in a 40g pack with taurine
£1.59
Dreamies Cat Treat Biscuits with Catnip
Dreamies catnip-flavour cat treat biscuits for adults and kittens, 60G
£2.05
Dreamies Mega Pack Chicken Adult Cat Treat
Dreamies chicken cat treats for adults and kittens, in a 350G mega pack
£8.15
Dreamies Cat Treats with Duck
Complementary Dreamies duck cat treats for adults and kittens, 60G
£2.05
Common questions
- Is chicken the main ingredient in Dreamies Chicken flavour?
- No. Cereals are listed first in the composition, meaning they make up the largest declared share by weight, and chicken is declared at a small percentage within the broader meat and animal derivatives category further down the list.
- Are Dreamies a complete cat food?
- No, they are a complementary treat rather than a complete food, and the packaging states this. They are meant to be given alongside your cat's normal complete food, not in place of a meal.
- How many Dreamies can I give my cat a day?
- The manufacturer gives a daily maximum on the pack and recommends reducing the main meal slightly to compensate. As a treat rather than a food, they should stay a small part of your cat's daily intake.
- Do all Dreamies flavours have the same protein and fat content?
- Across the flavours we stock, the declared analysis is consistently 22% protein and 22% fat with 2% fibre, though the named meat or cheese content and its declared percentage varies slightly between flavours.
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Written by Matt Garnett, who runs Giddy Pets and is a lifelong pet owner — not a vet. This is general information, not veterinary advice, and it cannot replace an examination by the vet who knows your animal. How we write these guides.