# Cultured Meat Cat Treats The Harmless Hunt Mouse Cookies for Cats are Cruelty-Free By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2021-08-17 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/meat-cat-treats References: [fastcompany](https://www.fastcompany.com/90665457/there-are-now-lab-grown-mouse-meat-cookies-for-cats) & [becauseanimals](https://becauseanimals.com/pages/harmless-hunt-mouse-cookies-for-cats) The Harmless Hunt Mouse Cookies for Cats feature cultured meat for pets and they are the first [cookie for cats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/halloweenthemed-cat-treats) that's made with a cat's native protein source. Thanks to the use of cultured meat, Because Animals underlines that "not a single mouse was harmed for its meat." The cultured mouse meat is blended with other nutrient-dense ingredients to create a pet-pleasing formula with tempeh, miso, nutritional yeast, flaxseeds, pumpkin puree and more. With all of these ingredients, the cookies for cats are said to have a blend of satisfying [umami flavors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/umami-bioworks-1). With these innovative cat treats, the brand is on a mission to remove animals from the pet food supply chain, reduce the impact of animal agriculture and relieve strain on the environment. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.5/10 - Popularity: 10% | Activity: 25% | Freshness: 10% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Pets](https://www.trendhunter.com/pets) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Cultured Meat in Pet Food:** Introducing cultured meat in pet food products can address concerns regarding animal agriculture and promote cruelty-free options. - **Native Protein Sources:** Incorporating a cat's native protein source into pet food products can provide a healthier diet for pets. - **Sustainable Pet Food Ingredients:** The use of sustainable and nutrient-dense ingredients in pet food products can reduce the environmental impact of the pet food supply chain. ### Who This Affects Most - **Pet Food Manufacturing:** Pet food manufacturers can explore using cultured meat and sustainable ingredients to meet the growing demand for cruelty-free and environmentally conscious pet food products. - **Meat Cultivation:** Meat cultivation companies can expand their market by exploring the use of cultured meat in the growing demand for cruelty-free pet food products. - **Agriculture:** With the increasing demand for sustainable and cruelty-free pet food products, the agriculture industry can explore alternative protein sources to meet this demand. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Cultivated Mouse Cat Foods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/biocraft-pet-nutrition.md) - [Cultivated Cat Treats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/marina-cat.md) - [Ethical Protein Cat Treats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ten-lives.md) - [Cultivated Seafood Cat Treats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/friends-family-cat-cultivated-ocean-fish-cat-treats.md) - [Vegan Cat Treats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vegan-cat-treats.md) - [Cultivated Canned Pet Foods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cultivated-canned-pet-food.md) - [High-Protein Cultivated Treats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/friends-family-pet-food.md) - [Plant-Powered Cat Treats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vegcat-pure-bites.md) - [Cultivated Pet Foods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/meatly.md)