Okay, after talking extensively with my vet and well just doing alot of research online, I have thought of putting both of my babies on a raw meat diet, that is supplemented by well supplements made for cats. can those who have done the switch, tell me how their cats are faring now. Also can those who poo-poo the idea, tell me why.
I have made up my minds but I just want to hear from the general public and those who work with the animals about this.
2007-08-08 17:58:23 · 4 answers · asked by kitten ~ 2 in Pets ➔ Cats
I changed my cats to a raw food about 6 months ago now and I will NEVER go back.
They no longer have horrible can food breath, they no longer do smelly farts, they seem happier, their coats are a lot shiner, and general wellbeing seem to have improved dramatically!
I buy my meat from a specialist pet meat supplier who gets it within hours of it being slaughters & minced up. Once I get it I instantly freeze it into meal sized portions and then defrost as required. I know many many breeders who buy meat from this supplier, and have had many many people ask me for his details once they have brought kittens from me and they too want to continue this diet.
2007-08-08 18:04:18 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
This is a link about raw diets for dogs but the basic ideas should also apply to cats. Personally I prefer my food cooked. A rare steak is one thing but raw chicken and burger is another.
One thing that has never made any sense to me is that if a raw meat diet is so natural and complete for the carnivorous cat, why are so many supplements required?
http://www.woodhavenlabs.com/barf-myth.html
From what I have seen raw feeding of pets is based on anecdotal 'evidence' and faith.
My two cents.
2007-08-09 02:24:22 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I wouldn't do a raw meat diet due to the risk of salmonella and other food borne diseases. Feeding your cats a home made diet is an excellent idea, but I would cook the food to prevent any germs from making your babies sick. My aunt feeds all her pets (three small dogs and one ornery calico cat) homemade food, usually it's a stew-like substance made of chicken, beef and rice and they all gobble it down.
Remember that your babies aren't lions or tigers, they're domesticated animals and don't have the resistance to salmonella that wild animals do. :-)
2007-08-09 01:06:09 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Lots of farm cats live on mice and anything else they catch. The only thing I've noticed is the urine and feces is rather strong smelling.
2007-08-09 01:07:34 · answer #4 · answered by redd headd 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋