Many commercial cat food brands contain very high levels of preservatives and additives. The meat used in some commercial cat food may not always be of

the quality you’d expect. In fact, you might find many brands are often made up of dubious contents that might not always be in your cat’s best interests.

For these reasons, many cat owners begin making their own cat food at home. Unfortunately, they don’t always research deeply enough into what will be best for a cat’s digestive system and health needs before they begin. This is why many veterinarians voice their concerns about homemade cat diets.

Yet it is very possible to improve your cat’s health, remove artificial colorings and flavourings, and still prepare nutritious, balanced food that will be good for him or her. Cats do require good quality animal protein source, but they can also have a little good quality carbohydrate, such as a little rice or pasta, and a small amount of some green vegetables. Ideally, the ratio of protein should always be a little higher than other ingredients.

You should also find that homemade cat food is far more economical than buying commercial f Read more…

Cats are natural carnivores. They need far more animal-based protein in their diet than dogs – or even humans – do. This means overloading your homemade cat food with grains or vegetables simply won’t do your cat as much good as you hope it will. 

When making your own cat food, there are specific foods you should avoid feeding your cat. These include: 

Chocolate 

Chocolate contains a substance that can be toxic to cats, causing damage to the heart and the central nervous system. 

Garlic 

Garlic contains enzymes that can potentially damage red blood cells and cause anemia.  Read more…

Vets report seeing many of the same common cat health issues that could be easily prevented. In most cases, these can be addressed by altering the food your cat eats and including ingredients that are more optimal to good health. 

Feline Diabetes 

Diabetes in cats can be notoriously difficult to treat well and can definitely be life-threatening. Yet studies have shown that cats that have their dietary carbohydrate levels decreased also require a greatly reduced level of insulin to help them cope with the disease. 

In order to reduce the onset of feline diabetes or to help in controlling and existing diabetic problem, it may be wise to check what ‘fillers’ are included in the commercial tinned food you feed your cat. Many brands will contain high levels of cornstarch, grains, cereals as these are cheaper than meat. You may also want to cut dry kibble from the diet completely as well.  Read more…