The most common problems with cats on commercial diets are reoccurring bladder and kidney problems, especially if they are fed dry food. Cats normally do not drink a lot of water, they need moist food to digest meals properly, and to eliminate digested byproducts via the kidney and bladder. Commercial cat food is full of processed foods, by products and synthetic ingredients not to mention the numerous recalls on pet foods. #vetapprovedcatfood #catfoodhomemade #catfood #cathealth #diy
all dry foods are dangerously low in water which wreaks havoc on your cat’s urinary track
Check with your vet. before starting any food change.
Watch your kitties weight when beginning this or any food change and adjust as needed.
1lb ground turkey or chicken 85%
2 T sunflower or coconut oil
1 t flax seed per lb of meat
1 eggs complete protein
1/4 cup pumpkin
1/4 cup carrot about 1 carrot grated or in your food processor
1 cups Bone broth or water
1 pk plain gelatin
1/4 cup ground Organ meat liver heart
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon basil
1/4 can wild caught salmon
( salmon Bone included ground) check sodium level and adjust salt added if needed.
Bone broth or water, salmon and pumpkin end
Emulsify for pate
For avg 10lb cat 130 grams animal proteins per day
Gelatin help to restore joint health, improve skin, fur and teeth health, too
Organ meat are also excellent sources of important vitamins such as Vitamins A, B12 and C, and amino acids. Cats like chicken liver better than beef liver.
E muscles, circulation
A bone skin vision
K blood health
D bones
Tauren and other aminos for vision, heart, digestive
B12 and C
Vitamins A,E eggs
K liver and egg
D liver, fish and eggs
taurine ˈtôrēn it's an amino acid dark meat Chicken or turkey, beef, organ meat. Or supplement
Omegas
Flax omega 3, Antiinflammatory properties of flaxseed can help ease symptoms of arthritis, lower blood pressure, improve kidney function, and maintain healthy skin and coat
Fish oil supplement or
Salmon omega 3's, Salmon is packed with protein, omega3 fatty acids, potassium, selenium, and B vitamins such as niacin, B6, and B12, all of which play crucial roles in your cat's health
Sunflower oil omega 6
Vitamin B turkey and organ meat
Salt is a source of essential minerals needed for maintaining good health and the right metabolism in both cats and dogs. Only a small amount as salt can be dangerous.
Plain 100% pumpkin (not pumpkin pie filling) is safe for cats and can even be useful as a treatment for gastrointestinal issues. It contains several healthy ingredients, such as potassium; phosphorous; calcium; vitamins A, C, and K; and lots of fiber.
Carrots Potassium, Vitamin C, Calcium, and Iron –
Salmon is rich in healthy fats such as Omega3 and Omega6, which are great for your cat's eyesight and heart health. A
If not using other calcium use egg shell powder.
Egg shell calcium powder (in this recipe we used the soft salmon bones, completely broken up. Do not put fish bones that could splinter in cat food)
Remove any egg white from the shells but leave the membrane as it contains valuable nutrients. Dry them by baking at 300°F for 10 minutes. Grind them in a clean coffee grinder or food processor or place in plastic bag and using rolling pin crush to powder. Wait for 10 minutes before opening the grinder to let the powder settle and avoid a cloud of powder coming out. One large egg will make about one teaspoon of powder. Store the powder in an airtight glass jar.