INABA Churu Bites chicken, tuna and salmon, 30 g is a treat for adult cats in the form of soft pillows: baked chicken paste outside and creamy Churu filling inside. The pack holds three 10 g sachets. Ingredients: chicken 41.6%, tuna 32.9%, dried tapioca, egg white powder, sodium caseinate, salmon 0.9%, chicken extract, yeast, tuna extract, green tea extract. The analysis: protein 28%, fat 5%, fibre 0.3%, ash 1.8%, moisture 63%, energy 1500 kcal/kg. No grains, preservatives or artificial colours. The brand is registered in Japan; it is made in Thailand.
What the manufacturer claims
INABA calls Churu Bites a natural chicken treat with natural flavourings, green tea extract and vitamin E. According to the description, the soft centre is ideal for hiding pills or supplements. Individual 10 g sachets keep it fresh. After opening, refrigerate and feed within the next day; fresh water should always be available.
Key specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Type | treat, soft filled pillows |
| For | adult cats |
| Base | chicken 41.6%, tuna 32.9%, salmon 0.9% |
| Protein / fat | 28% / 5% |
| Moisture | 63% |
| Energy | 1500 kcal/kg |
| Pack | 3 sachets of 10 g |
| Made | in Thailand, brand from Japan |
Pros
- Meat and fish base. Chicken and tuna make up almost three quarters.
- Soft texture. Suits cats with sensitive teeth.
- Filling for pills. Handy for hiding medicine.
- Energy stated. 1500 kcal/kg makes calories easy to count.
- Portioned sachets. 10 g each, no dried-out leftovers.
- No grains or colours.
Cons and what to watch
- Almost no salmon. Just 0.9%, although it is in the name.
- Egg and milk protein. Egg white and caseinate are possible allergens.
- Contradictory description. "Wild tuna raised on farms" is not possible; vitamin E is mentioned in the text but not in the ingredients.
- Translation error. "Feed as a side dish" means as a treat or food topper.
How to hide a pill
A soft pillow with creamy filling is an easy way to give a cat a pill. Put the pill inside or break the pillow and wrap it around the medicine. Offer an empty pillow first and then one with the pill so your cat is less suspicious. If the medicine must not be given with food, check with your vet.
How much to give
Treats should not exceed 10% of daily calories. One 10 g sachet is about 15 kcal. For a 4 kg cat that is a noticeable but acceptable extra; several sachets a day mean reducing the main food. More in excess weight in cats.
How it differs from other Churu Bites
The basic version is INABA Churu Bites chicken and tuna. The salmon version differs only by a tiny amount of salmon (0.9%), so the two are very close in taste and recipe. Choose whichever your cat eats more eagerly.
Storage
Keep unopened sachets in a dry place. Put an opened sachet in the fridge and feed it within a day, as the manufacturer advises. Let the pillow sit at room temperature before serving.
Who it suits
The treat suits adult cats without allergies to chicken, fish, egg or milk protein — for rewards and hiding pills. It is not a main food. What cats can and cannot eat is covered in treats for cats: which are healthy and what not to feed a cat. All snacks are in cat treats.
Verdict
INABA Churu Bites chicken, tuna and salmon are soft pillows with Churu filling: 41.6% chicken, 32.9% tuna, 28% protein, 5% fat, 1500 kcal/kg, handy for pills. The downsides are only 0.9% salmon, egg white and caseinate in the recipe, and a contradictory description (farmed "wild" tuna, vitamin E not confirmed by the ingredients).
FAQ
What is in it?
Chicken 41.6%, tuna 32.9%, tapioca, egg white, sodium caseinate, salmon 0.9%, chicken, tuna and green tea extracts, yeast.
How much salmon?
0.9%.
How many calories?
1500 kcal/kg, about 15 kcal per 10 g sachet.
Can I hide a pill in it?
Yes, the soft filling is designed for that.
Does it contain dairy?
Yes, sodium caseinate is a milk protein.
How should I store an opened sachet?
In the fridge; feed it within the next day.
Is it a main food?
No, it is a treat.
