Charlee Bear Brings Functional Mealtime Nutrition To Cats With New Necessities Toppers

(PRESS RELEASE) ST. FRANCIS, WI — As Charlee Bear makes its long-awaited debut in the cat category, the family-owned brand is introducing Necessities Toppers for Cats, a new line of freeze-dried meal toppers designed to make everyday meals more nutritious and flavorful. Launching alongside Nuggets for Cats, the toppers reflect Charlee Bear’s commitment to bringing thoughtful, functional nutrition to feline families.

Designed to help pet parents personalize mealtime, Necessities Toppers make it easy to support cats’ everyday wellness with targeted functional nutrition. Packaged in a convenient shaker jar, each veterinarian-reviewed, grain-free recipe is crafted in the USA with freeze-dried raw meat, poultry or fish and thoughtfully selected ingredients, including Betaine, a naturally occurring amino acid derivative that helps retain and maintain water within cells to promote healthy hydration.

Available in three recipes, Necessities Toppers for Cats include:

• Salmon & Whitefish Recipe for Digestive + Hydration Support: Combines salmon and whitefish with chicory root (a source of inulin), goat’s milk and beta-glucans to help support digestion and a healthy gut microbiome.
• Chicken Recipe for Dental + Hydration Support: Made with chicken, algal oil, sodium hexametaphosphate and astaxanthin to help support clean teeth, healthy gums and overall oral health.
• Beef Recipe for Healthy Aging + Hydration Support: Features beef, algal oil and beef gelatin, a source of collagen, to help support healthy joints, mobility and overall vitality.

“Our entry into the cat category is about more than introducing new products. It’s about bringing the thoughtful approach that’s defined Charlee Bear for more than 30 years to an entirely new group of pet families,” said Rob Cadenhead, General Manager of Gott Pet Products, parent company of Charlee Bear. “Necessities Toppers for Cats reflect that vision by making it easy to enhance every meal with added flavor and targeted nutrition. We’re proud to introduce a product that helps support cats’ everyday wellness while delivering the quality pet parents expect from Charlee Bear.”

Necessities Toppers for Cats underscore Charlee Bear’s thoughtful approach to entering the cat category. By pairing freeze-dried nutrition with targeted functional benefits, the new toppers provide retailers with a differentiated mealtime solution that reflects Charlee Bear’s longstanding commitment to quality, innovation and pet wellness.

About Gott Pet Products, LLC

As a family-owned company, Gott Pet Products is committed to supporting a healthy lifestyle and ensuring that pets thrive. Their Charlee Bear Grain Free Crunch and Original Crunch dog treats are Pocket Perfect low-calorie training treats that won’t make a mess in an owner’s pocket. Bearnola Bites, Meaty Bites, Necessities Toppers for Dogs and Nuggets for Dogs round out the line of Beary Tasty Treats, offering dogs a variety of delicious and nutritious options. Expanding beyond its dog treat portfolio, Charlee Bear now offers two innovative options for felines: Necessities Toppers for Cats and Nuggets for Cats, designed to provide a flavorful and functional way to support feline wellness. Also included in their portfolio are Hound & Gatos natural diets for cats and dogs, which contain real meat and are available in 12 canned recipes to please all palates.