Welcome to our quick guide on raw feeding cats! Whether you’re just starting your journey or looking to deepen your understanding about raw diets for cats, you’re in the right place. Let’s explore some of our most popular raw feeding articles, to get you started.
Why Cats Need to Eat Meat
Cats are obligate carnivores, meaning their bodies are designed to thrive on a meat-based diet. They require essential nutrients like taurine, arachidonic acid, and vitamin A, which are all naturally found in meat. This is why it’s crucial for cats to consume animal-based proteins to maintain optimal health.
Read more: –> Why Cats Need to Eat Meat: Understanding Obligate Carnivores
Benefits of Raw Feeding
Discover the many benefits of raw feeding, from improved digestion, coat condition and dental health to increased energy levels and overall well-being. With high-quality, natural ingredients, raw feeding can help your cat lead a healthier and happier life. Plus, you’ll notice smaller and less smelly poop in the litter box, since your cat will utilise more of their food. It’s a win-win for you and your cat.
Read more: –> Benefits of a Raw Diet for Cats: Why We Recommend Raw
Types of Raw Food Diets for Cats
Explore a range of raw food diet options for cats, from homemade recipes you prepare in your own kitchen to convenient commercially available products. We’ll walk you through the choices, helping you find the best fit for your cat’s dietary needs and your lifestyle. Plus, we briefly introduce the prey model methods, suitable for more experienced raw feeders.
Read more: –> Raw Food Diets for Cats including Homemade and Commercial Raw
Homemade Raw Food Recipe
Our homemade raw cat food recipe is designed to provide adult cats with a nutritionally balanced diet, and can be easily adjusted for growing kittens. Follow our step-by-step instructions to confidently prepare raw food for your cat, ensuring they get the essential nutrients they need to thrive. We also show you how to make the vitamin supplement mix and where to find the ingredients.
Read more: –> Easy Homemade Raw Cat Food Recipe
Transitioning Your Cat to Raw Food
Follow our gradual step-by-step approach to smoothly transition your cat to a raw diet. We’ll guide you on where to start, what to expect, and how long it may take. Since cats can be picky eaters, we’ll share tips and tricks to keep them motivated, especially if you hit a bump in the road.
Read more: –> How to Transition Your Cat to Raw Food Step-By-Step Guide
Raw Feeding Guidelines
Feeding the right amount of raw food is crucial for maintaining your cat’s health. Our simple guidelines can help you figure out the perfect portion sizes tailored to your cat’s age, weight, activity level and their overall health. We also explain how to adjust their diet to keep them at an optimal weight. Plus, we have tips for feeing energetic, fast-growing kittens too.
Read more: –> Raw Feeding Guidelines: How Much to Feed Your Cat
Is Raw Feeding Expensive?
We’ve done the maths and calculated how much it costs us to feed our cats homemade raw cat food – and it’s not as costly as you might think! We break down the costs of buying raw meat and supplements and compare this with premium canned food. We also share out best tips for saving money while providing your cat with the healthiest diet possible.
Read more: –> How Much Does It Cost to Feed Raw Cat Food?
Safety Concerns
When feeding your cat a raw diet, it’s important to handle raw meat safely. This starts with sourcing quality meat from trusted suppliers and continues with proper preparation, storage, and hygiene practices. Following these steps, helps minimise the risk of foodborne illnesses and ensure your cat’s meals are nutritious and safe.
Read more: –> Is Raw Food Safe for Cats? How to Handle Raw Meat Safely
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