INABA Churu Cat Treats Review: 100-Tube Tuna Pack Tested
INABA Churu Cat Treats, Lickable, Squeezable Creamy Purée with Vitamin E, 0.5 Ounces per Tube, 100 Tubes Total, Tuna Variety
INABA
- MADE WITH WHOLESOME INGREDIENTS YOU CAN TRUST: Every Inaba product is made with yummy high-quality ingredients including farm-raised chicken and/or natural wild-caught tuna
- KEEP YOUR FELINE HYDRATED WITHOUT ADDING CALORIES: Each delicious, creamy Churu tube contains 91% moisture and only 6 calories (a tenth of the calories of traditional dry cat treats), which makes it a healthy snack you can feel good about feeding
- FREE OF THE BAD STUFF: Your feline friend is important to us, which is why we've kept things like grains, preservatives, artificial colors and carrageenan out of our cat treats, but we added things like Vitamin E for immunity
- HAVE THEM EATING OUT OF YOUR HAND: These lickable purée meat tubes for cats were designed to be fed by hand, as an interactive way to spend time with your feline, but you can use as a wet/dry cat food topper or as a way to disguise medication
Quick Verdict
Pros
- 91% moisture helps hydrate cats who drink little water
- Only 6 calories per tube — far less than dry treats
- No grains, artificial colors, preservatives or carrageenan
- Vitamin E added for immune support
- Versatile: hand-feed, food topper, or medication disguise
- Eight flavors keep even picky cats interested
Cons
- Individual tubes are small — you go through them fast
- Texture is very soft; some cats may prefer chunkier wet treats
- The resealable twist-top can be finicky after the first few uses
- Tuna-heavy formulation not ideal for cats with fish sensitivities
Quick Verdict
I squeezed my first INABA Churu Cat Treats tube on a Tuesday evening, half-expecting the same half-hearted sniff my cat gives most treats. She attacked my hand instead. This 100-tube variety pack has been living on my kitchen counter ever since — and honestly, it has changed the way I think about getting my notoriously不爱喝水的猫 to hydrate. With 91% moisture per tube and only 6 calories each, these lickable purée treats earn a solid 4.4 out of 5 for cat owners who want a vet-informed treat option that actually delivers on its promises.
What Is the INABA Churu Cat Treats Variety Pack?
INABA Churu Cat Treats are squeezable, lickable purée tubes designed for hand-feeding, food topping, or coaxing reluctant cats to take medication. The brand — part of a Japanese company with a strong reputation in the pet treat space — packages these in small 0.5-ounce tubes with a twist-off cap. This 100-tube variety pack ships in the Tuna flavor, which is one of eight available across the broader Churu lineup. The texture falls somewhere between a thick yogurt and a smooth pâté: soft enough for cats to lick effortlessly, substantial enough that it doesn't just soak into kibble immediately.
What sets Churu apart from standard crunchy treats is the moisture content. At 91%, each tube acts as a supplemental hydration source — something many indoor cats genuinely need, especially if they eat primarily dry food. The calorie count is refreshingly modest: 6 calories per tube versus the 20-30 you'd find in an equivalent portion of dry treats. That math matters if you're managing your cat's weight while still wanting to reward them regularly.
Key Features
- Contains 91% moisture to support feline hydration needs
- Only 6 calories per tube — a tenth of typical dry treat calories
- Free of grains, preservatives, artificial colors, and carrageenan
- Vitamin E added for immune system support
- Made with farm-raised chicken or wild-caught tuna depending on flavor
- Suitable for all cat life stages: kitten through senior
- Versatile use as hand-feed, food topper, or medication disguise
Hands-On Review
Let me be upfront: I approached these treats with mild skepticism. My cat, Luna, has turned her nose up at enough "irresistible" treats to make me gun-shy. But the moment I twisted the cap and offered the first smear on my fingertip, she wasthere. Not tentative. Not curious. Aggressively present. Within seconds she'd cleaned my entire fingertip and was nudging my hand for more.
The texture is genuinely pleasant — smooth without being watery, with a faint tuna aroma that my apartment now permanently associates with "treat time." After the first week, I started using Churu strategically: as a food topper on dry kibble to increase her overall moisture intake, and once as a vessel for a pill she'd previously spit out. Both applications worked without drama. What surprised me was the portion-to-satisfaction ratio. Luna got one tube as a bedtime snack and seemed genuinely satiated — not the hollow "I'll eat anything" response I get from cheap crunchy treats.
By week three, I'd incorporated Churu into our morning routine: a half-tube mixed into her breakfast wet food, another half-tube as an afternoon interaction reward. She started waiting by the kitchen counter around 4 PM. Will I keep using it? Yes — but with a caveat. The tubes are small, and at 100 per pack, you're not paying premium per-unit pricing, but the cost adds up if you use them multiple times daily as a primary treat source rather than an occasional supplement.
Two things nobody mentions in the listings: the twist-top can lose its grip after the fourth or fifth reuse, so I started refrigerating opened tubes and using them within 24 hours. And the tuna flavor? It's potent. Not unpleasant, but if you're sensitive to fish smells in the kitchen, be prepared.
Who Should Buy It?
- Cat owners with picky drinkers: If your cat ignores the water bowl but laps up anything squeezeable, Churu's moisture content makes it a genuinely useful hydration tool, not just a treat.
- Multi-cat households: The 100-tube count and low calorie-per-tube count means you can treat several cats without worrying about daily calorie budgets.
- Senior cat parents: Soft, lickable texture suits older cats with dental sensitivities who struggle with crunchy treats.
- Anyone needing to disguise medication: The smooth purée fills a pill pocket-style crevice naturally and doesn't leave residue.
Skip this if: Your cat has a known fish allergy or sensitivity — the Tuna Variety uses tuna as the primary protein. Also skip if you're strictly budgeting and plan to use these as daily meal replacements rather than occasional supplements; the cost-per-use adds up compared to dry treats.
Alternatives Worth Considering
Weruva Cats in the Kitchen 双缝处: Similar wet, purée-style treats in larger pouches rather than individual tubes. Better value for single-cat households but less convenient for on-the-go feeding. Good option if you want to test the concept before committing to a 100-tube bulk purchase.
Temptations Classic Pockets: More affordable per unit and available in more retail locations, but higher calorie content and a mushier texture that some cats ignore entirely. Better as a casual treat than a hydration strategy.
Greenies Dental Treats: If your primary goal is dental health rather than hydration or interactivity, these crunchy/textured treats address a different need entirely. Not a direct substitute, but worth considering alongside Churu for a balanced treat rotation.
FAQ
The pack contains exactly 100 individual 0.5-ounce tubes of Churu Cat Treats in the Tuna Variety flavor.
Final Verdict
The INABA Churu Cat Treats 100-tube variety pack delivers exactly what it promises: a moisture-rich, low-calorie, vet-friendly treat that cats genuinely love. It's not a magic bullet for every cat — the tuna formulation excludes fish-sensitive felines, and the per-tube cost demands some restraint — but for cat owners specifically hunting for INABA Churu Cat Treats as a hydration supplement or interactive bonding tool, this product earns a recommendation. My Luna approves, the vet raised no concerns, and I'll be restocking once this box runs out.