My cat was throwing up approx 2x a week. I was feeding her organic kibble and canned food-. After eating Darwins for about 2 weeks she stopped vomiting, filled out perfectly, her coat became super shiny- it's been fantastic. The only problem is the bill. So as I know raw cat food works I will be cookin for the kitten. Thanks so much for this recipe- this will cut my expenses tremendously.

@furraticbehavior8494

2 жыл бұрын

That's wonderful!!! I really hope you have just as much success with this recipe as with Darwin's 😻

"Dont make catfood without knowing these ratios" please tell that to the catfood manufacturers!

@furraticbehavior8494

3 жыл бұрын

Preach!

@furraticbehavior8494

3 жыл бұрын

The exact reason I make their food. Big pet food cares more about profit margins than pet health, unfortunately :(

@jonathankingsley3956

3 жыл бұрын

I realize it is pretty randomly asking but do anyone know of a good site to stream newly released tv shows online?

@malikzain2693

3 жыл бұрын

@Jonathan Kingsley I would suggest FlixZone. You can find it on google =)

@yehudamayson2203

3 жыл бұрын

@Malik Zain Yup, I have been watching on flixzone for since april myself :)

THANK YOU for not giving us a demonstration of making food with rice. I've watched SO MANY vids that say "Healthy" in the title and then they add rice.

@furraticbehavior8494

2 жыл бұрын

Oh no!! Just not educated in true feline nutrition, I suppose! Thank you for watching, and I hope you found some value in it. 😺

I saw a video someone else making home made cat food. She said salt and eggs are not good for cats. Plus you're also adding vitamin b or any kind of vitamins or minerals. It's already in meat, because it's already fill with these

So helpful and much easier than buying a noisy grinder. I like to use kitchen shears to cut up meat too (:

@furraticbehavior8494

3 жыл бұрын

That is such a good idea!

I am excited I found your video. I watched one before this that was a cooked cat food (yes there was rice in it) and they didn’t put any of the supplements you have. It was basically chicken, pumpkin, rice and flax seed. So yours first off seems much healthier, and easier AND so happy to learn about Blue Ridge Beef. I never heard of them before. I was ordering raw food for my cats and dog from Darwin’s but that was costing me well over $400 every 3-4 weeks. So I am looking for a cheaper version that my cats will love. This one seems like it. It looked like you put only one package of the Blue Ridge Beef in and you wrote in the recipe 4.5 lbs. do they make it in 5lb rolls?? I only see 2lb and 30lb rolls. So if there are other sizes can you tell me where to look?? Thank you I appreciate it. Can’t wait to make this for my cats. They are back on the crap from the store and I hate that so much. Hopefully by end of the week they can be eating this recipe.

@furraticbehavior8494

2 жыл бұрын

That's actually really scary! I truly hope that people aren't feeding that exclusive to their cats! 🙀😿 Feeding like that is literally deadly. Yes, the price of premade cat food is through the roof! I spend around $100 every six weeks for 4 cats with homemade. Sometimes I splurge and buy them some quail, venison, or duck. So, regarding blue ridge beef, a lot of people are deciding not to go with them, because they were found to have some very questionable practices during an inspection in 2019. I used them for a long time before I knew this, and never had an issue. But it's important to do your own research and make informed decisions. There is a website that I recommend called hare-today.com. They're a wonderful company. They're a bit pricier than Blue Ridge, but if you are able to pay the extra this is what I would highly recommend. They are a more ethical, and smaller company that adheres to higher standards. However, I would choose Blue Ridge Beef over big pet food any day and every day. But to answer your question, Blue Ridge Beef does sell 5 lb chubs. A few of my local groomers carry their brand, and I ordered a box of 6, 5lb rolls about every six weeks. On the Blue Ridge Beef website, they have a store locator, so you can see if any place near you sells them. I totally understand that feeling of knowing you're feeding them crap and wanting to do better. My cats really love this recipe, and have had amazing results! I truly wish you, your cats and dog the best in whatever you decide! 😻

@madkukla2473

2 жыл бұрын

@@furraticbehavior8494 I actually placed an order with Hare (forgot the website lol) I ordered chicken with organ meat and bone for the cats and ground beef with organ meat and bone for my dog. I also bought the salmon oil and another supplement that starts with an A that is for cats only. One of the people from the site recommended it. They said it basically has all the nutrients you would need instead of looking for each separately. So I’ll try it out and see how the animals like it and the. Place a larger order. Wish us luck.

@debbieshomes6984

2 жыл бұрын

@@furraticbehavior8494 Hi! I would like to cook food for my cats. They love turkey cold cuts and rotisserie chicken. I dont give it to them all the time & no greasy chicken & no chicken skin & no cooked bones either. What would the ingredients be to cook homemade cat food: Chicken thighs Chicken hearts & chicken livers Ground flaxseed Egg or just ehlgg yolk? Bone powder Would I need to still add in extra taurine? & vitamins? I saw the video of the woman using rice added into her cooked cat food. She also uses pumpkin as well. Rice is a definite no no! Cats need meat, not carbs. I have a multi cat household. The vitamins and taurine go with one pound of meat, correct? Pls kindly advise. I dont want to try raw right now. Maybe later I will go that route, I dont know? Should I look into Hare Today too and cook the meat? Getting confused. Pls kindly advise Thank you

Amazing job 👏 🙌 👌 you make it look so easy

@furraticbehavior8494

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! 😺 Once you get hang of it, it really becomes routine.

hello just wanted to ask how much gram is one portion ?

I don’t know if you’re still reading these comments, but I recently learned that mammals get their Vit D from the sun, only in the case of cats it’s in their fur then they lick it off. If cats aren’t outside getting sunshine they’re not getting Vit D. I’d like to add it to the mix any idea how much they need?

@furraticbehavior8494

2 жыл бұрын

There seems to be a lot of conflicting information on this topic. I will say that liver and egg yolks are rich in vitamin D, and are both in this recipe. If you're concerned about it, and want to expose them to the sun, I suggest a hammock or kitty shelf in a sunny window. If you want to take them outside, harness training is the way to go! 😺

@susanresig8452

2 жыл бұрын

@@furraticbehavior8494 yes, outdoors is best. Can’t make vit D through glass. I’m glad to hear liver and egg yolk contains D, I didn’t know that as I follow a plant based diet.

@furraticbehavior8494

2 жыл бұрын

@@susanresig8452 yes, there is enough vitamin D in this recipe. Salmon oil also contains vitamin D. Cats can get vitamin D toxicity, so I definitely don't recommend adding in any supplementation. (Just in case you're were considering it) No cat on this homemade recipe has ever been reported as having any kind of nutrient deficiencies, or overdoses. My cats have been on it for two years now, and I've truly only seen benefits from it.

@susanresig8452

2 жыл бұрын

@@furraticbehavior8494 that’s great. I went to the link to calculate how much to give my kitty but it was only the recipe. Did I misunderstand?

@furraticbehavior8494

2 жыл бұрын

@@susanresig8452 other people are having trouble with that as well. I'm going to be making a calculator in the future. But you should be feeding between 2 and 4% of your cat's IDEAL body weight per day. So if their ideal weight is 10lbs, multiply that by 16 (to convert it to ounces) then multiply that by 0.02, 0.03, or 0.04 depending on what percentage you decide to feed. I typically feed around 3% of their body weight, but you can experiment and find what's best for your cat! 😺 To portion, just split the daily amount up into however many meals you feed per day. This should be at least 2x per day. I fed my cats 3x per day. They get 4.8oz each for the entire day. I hope that all makes sense!!!

With all those hearts, do you really have to have the taurine powder as well?

@nomadicroadrat

2 жыл бұрын

That's an very good question. Hopefully you will get a reasonable answer. I too would like to know.

Great video! Very helpful Thank you!

Can you please tell me what is a portion size and how much raw do you feed a cat. Thank you

@furraticbehavior8494

2 жыл бұрын

I'm going to be making a calculator in the future. But you should be feeding between 2 and 4% of your cat's IDEAL body weight per day. So if their ideal weight is 10lbs, multiply that by 16 (to convert it to ounces) then multiply that by 0.02, 0.03, or 0.04 depending on what percentage you decide to feed. I typically feed around 3% of their body weight, but you can experiment and find what's best for your cat! 😺 To portion, just split the daily amount up into however many meals you feed per day. This should be at least 2x per day. I fed my cats 3x per day, and they get 4.8oz each for the entire day. I hope that all makes sense!!!

@mzchyn

2 жыл бұрын

@@furraticbehavior8494 this great thanks so much!

I'm giving raw to my cats for almost 2 years and now all of them have tarter and bad teeth i don't know what to do i tried to give them chop up chicken instead of ground mince which they refuse to eat 😢 and occasionally they throw up their food I don't know what I'm doing wrong 😢

Taurine powder where to get them

Your cat has gorgeous eyes.

Just what I was looking for. Thank you👍🏼

do you recommend using any kind of steamed veggies mixed with a raw food diet?

@TheMabes69

3 жыл бұрын

@David S. that's cruel...cats are carnivores, they need meat.

@furraticbehavior8494

2 жыл бұрын

It's up to you if you want to seek out a recipe that contains fruits or veggies. Just make sure to do your research and be sure that's it's coming from a reliable source. Hope that helps! :)

@mariabarker2036

2 жыл бұрын

No. Cats can't digest vegetables, steamed or otherwise.

Really fantastic video! So helpful thank you. I will try this recipe

@furraticbehavior8494

3 жыл бұрын

Awesome, I hope your furry one(s) like it! 😻 Let me know what you think!

Does the Blue Ridge Beef - Chicken with Bone come frozen or fresh? If it’s frozen I see you thawed it but wouldn’t it be dangerous to refreeze it?

@Gingerblaze

11 ай бұрын

I had that concern as well.

Thanks for this. It's getting harder and harder to find cat food here. Or at least the brands he likes. After spending way to much at the pet store for food my cat probably wont eat. He's a picky eater, I thought I'd look into making my own.

Thank you. I am planning on switching my cats food to raw. I have 4 cats and a kitten. I don’t know how much should I make for a month for my 5 cats. Help me please

@furraticbehavior8494

2 жыл бұрын

How old is your kitten?

@BMerinoC3

2 жыл бұрын

@@furraticbehavior8494 it’s four months old. Thank u for answering my question

@furraticbehavior8494

2 жыл бұрын

Well, I asked that first because the age of your kitten is going to influence how much and how often you feed them. For the adult cats, feed between 2 and 4% of their IDEAL body weight. To do this, just multiply their ideal weight in pounds by 16 (to convert it to ounces). For instance, if your cat's IDEAL weight is 10lbs, it would be 160 oz. Then multiply that by either 0.02, 0.03, or 0.04, depending on the percentage you want to feed. I usually feed around 3% but you can always experiment to see what works best for your cats. I feed each of my cats 4.8 oz for the entire day. Feed your cats at least twice per day. I feed mine 3x per day. I just split 4.8 oz into 3 meals for each of my cats every day. Kittens are different, because they're growing. They can require twice as much food per pound of body weight as an adult cat. You should also feed them a lot more often, because their stomachs are too little to take in too much food at one time. I would feed a four month old at LEAST 3-4x per day. Until they're around 6 months, then you can back down on the amount and frequency. Personally, I would probably start with 6% of their body weight, and see how they do. You can always give them more, or feed a little less. It's almost impossible to overfeed a kitten. I hope that all makes sense!! I'll leave you to calculate the monthly amount, because I don't have all of the necessary info or know what percentage you plan to feed.

@BMerinoC3

2 жыл бұрын

@@furraticbehavior8494 thank you so much for your help.

We have chicken, turkey, fish flavored cat food. Why not mouse/rat flavored. They could use the NYC rats make them into food- problem solved...am I wrong?

Thank you for your messages 😉😃

Could you give a replacement for salmon or krill oil ;( its not available here where I live and online orders will take atleast a month or two!

Thank you! I enjoyed that!

Hi! I have a male cat who is suffering from cystitis and having crystals in his urine. I’m super skeptical about canned foods and my cat barely drinks water. I’m thinking of switching to a raw or cooked diet for him purely protein as you doing here. Would you highly recommend for him? Do you think this would help?

@furraticbehavior8494

2 жыл бұрын

Actually, the original reason for my looking into raw feeding was because two of my cats were having persistent UTIs. My boy was even having sticky blood in his urine. No matter what I did, I couldn't resolve the issue. As soon as I started making this raw recipe, the UTIs went away almost immediately! I was absolutely amazed and incredibly relieved. They've been on raw food for over 2 years now, and haven't had any recurrence 😺 I highly recommend it!!! Is he currently eating dry food? Dry food causes chronic dehydration (among many other issues, because it is not species appropriate). They can't drink enough to offset the damage caused by dry food. Urinary trouble will happen first, and then serious strain is put on the kidneys. I can also link a product in here from a company that I really love. You may want to consider adding it in to help with the crystals, and build up his immune system.

@YssaRebe

2 жыл бұрын

@@furraticbehavior8494 Wow! I am so happy you’ve made the switch and saved your fur baby’s life! My cat would eat wet food (purina and friskies). I wasn’t knowledgeable about how processed these foods we’re along with the unnecessary wheat and gluten in the food! Yes! Please do share with me! I would love if you can! I was crying my eyes out because I had my cat since I was 14 and I am now 23. He never had any health issues until now and it seems as if it’s a spiraling down quickly. I can’t imagine him becoming any sicker!

@YssaRebe

2 жыл бұрын

@@furraticbehavior8494 the vet at the hospital he went to wants to keep him on antibiotics for one month because she said she wants to deplete of any infection. He was catheterized and hospitalized for three days with meds. If we can kindly exchange emails I’ll provide you with further info from my vet! Should I stop the meds/antibiotics and immediately switch to raw foods or would this be harmful?

@furraticbehavior8494

2 жыл бұрын

@@YssaRebe Oh my gosh, I am so sorry that you are both going through this. I know how difficult and stressful this must be for you, and my heart goes out to you both ❤️😿 you can definitely shoot me an email, and I will provide you with all the information I can to help you make an informed decision about his health. My email is furraticbehavior@gmail.com

@YssaRebe

2 жыл бұрын

@@furraticbehavior8494 thank you thank you!

And bcomplex ??

Are u still feeding the same recipe and can you give an update on the cats most recent vet check to see how healthy they are? Thx!!

@furraticbehavior8494

Жыл бұрын

The only thing I tweaked in this recipe since I made this video is the iodized salt. I no longer add that. I give them kelp daily instead, for the iodine content and additional nutritional value. I also add in a small amount of wild blueberries and spinach that I blend together before mixing in. All four of my cats are extremely healthy, and even my cat who has a heart condition had bloodwork, a urinalysis, and fecal test a few months ago and they said everything looks great. I also switch between beef and chicken hearts now. Sometimes I'll add both. And I just started giving them additional supplements recently because I'm a fanatic. lol. Anything to keep them healthy.

@hammypie

Жыл бұрын

@@furraticbehavior8494 I REALLY appreciate your response, so helpful!!! 🥰

I’m gonna try this since I have 4 cats also! My cats are various sizes but I’d like to help them reach around the same weight. I have one under weight and 2 over. What amount do you give each of yours? Are they all around the same size?

@furraticbehavior8494

3 жыл бұрын

I definitely recommend it! It's a bit of work with a lot of cats, but so so worth it 😻 3 of my cats are very close to the same size. The other one is about 8 months, so he isn't full grown yet. But I think he's going to be around the same size as well. Because of this, I feed them all the same. But with underweight or overweight cats, the trick is to feed according to the weight that they should be, not the weight they are. I highly suggest using this calculator: feline-nutrition.org/html_pages/Recipe_Calculator.html It does all the math for you, and gets rid of the guesswork! 💕

@madkukla2473

2 жыл бұрын

@@furraticbehavior8494 Calculator doesn’t seem to work. It goes to a page that has the ingredients listed and the amounts. That’s all. At bottom there is an update and reset button.

@furraticbehavior8494

2 жыл бұрын

@@madkukla2473 The calculator isn't my link, but I'm going to be making my own calculator in the future. Sorry about that, though! You should be feeding between 2 and 4% of your cat's IDEAL body weight per day. So if their ideal weight is 10lbs, multiply that by 16 (to convert it to ounces) then multiply that by 0.02, 0.03, or 0.04 depending on what percentage you decide to feed. I typically feed around 3% of their body weight, but you can experiment and find what's best for your cat! 😺 To portion, just split the daily amount up into however many meals you feed per day. This should be at least 2x per day. I fed my cats 3x per day. They get 4.8oz each for the entire day. Personally, I freeze the 4.8 oz portions, put them into the fridge to thaw overnight, and then put their initials on each package/container in the morning and take out 1/3 of the portion per meal. It cuts down on portioning time. I hope that all makes sense!!!

@madkukla2473

2 жыл бұрын

@@furraticbehavior8494 Thank you so so much!!!

SO! I clicked on all the links to Amazon, and the entire bill including shipping came to $120.37. Above and beyond the costs of the meat and eggs. So, NO?

Thanks!!!!!!🥰

I'm curious to know why we need to add iodized salt, wouldn't it cause fur to drop?

@furraticbehavior8494

Жыл бұрын

Iodine is a trace mineral that's essential for cats. If they're not getting it from iodized salt they need to be getting it another way. The correct amount, of course, you cannot just give iodine freely.

Hye! If i give my cats raw meat will they get salmonella? How to avoid them getting it

Why did you add taurine when chicken hearts have it? And why did you add vitamin a when chicken liver has it? Thank you for your video!

@furraticbehavior8494

Жыл бұрын

Taurine is something that cats cannot synthesize, like us or dogs. So, it's incredibly important that they get enough. The supplement is just insurance, and it's water soluble, so having a bit extra won't hurt them. I do not add vitamin A to this recipe. The recipe is from feline-nutrition.org

@fragrantbloom

Жыл бұрын

@@furraticbehavior8494 thank you so much!

I accidentally got beef with the bone instead of chicken with the bone! Can I use it?

@furraticbehavior8494

2 жыл бұрын

Yes, definitely! It's good to mix it up, and if it's the same brand it'll be the same bone:meat ratio. Just know that beef can be a little richer for a cat who is used to poultry.

Should it be frozen in the freezer or is the freezer side of the refrigerator sufficient?

@furraticbehavior8494

2 жыл бұрын

If you're going to use it within a day or so, you can keep it in the fridge. Otherwise, definitely freeze it. The longer it's kept without being frozen, the more time bacteria has to proliferate.

Where to buy Chicken Ground with the Bone In (raw) (Blue Ridge Beef)? Can you please recommend anything similar? Thank you

@furraticbehavior8494

2 жыл бұрын

I recommend checking out hare-today.com

Blue ridge's website is very confusing. Do you get yours shipped to you?

@furraticbehavior8494

2 жыл бұрын

I buy mine at a local groomer. People are a bit iffy on blue ridge now, due to some questionable practices in their factory. You can check out hare-today.com it's a great company, and they'll ship to you.

hi. I have 3 cats. but one of them has a digested problem would this help for him. thank you for sharing. have a nice day. stay safe.

@furraticbehavior8494

2 жыл бұрын

I can't say for certain, because I have no clue what his condition is, and I have no clue what you're feeding currently. He could have parasites, food sensitivities, etc, etc. All I can really say is that I have had absolutely amazing results feeding this recipe to my cats. It has improved their fur, skin, energy levels, hydration, teeth and gums, digestion, completely stopped UTIs, and more. It's been quite a miracle in my personal experience. You can check out the full detailed post in the description to read more about it. If you want to give it a try, you can always add a little bit to his current food and see how he does. If he seems to do well slowly add in a little bit more, with less of his current food over 7-10 days. But that is totally your call! Some cats are pickier and it takes a bit more work to get them transitioned. *Disclaimer: I am not a vet. Any advice you do or do not take is done so at your own risk.*

How many degrees do we need to store raw meat?

@furraticbehavior8494

2 жыл бұрын

I always freeze it after I portion it out. Just your regular freezer temp is fine. I don't recommend keeping it in the fridge for much more than a day.

I love this ❤️❤️

Salt is not advisable, from what I've read, because eggs and meats contain plenty of sodium for the cat.

@furraticbehavior8494

2 жыл бұрын

If you decide not to use salt, just make sure to use an alternative source of iodine. That's the only reason it is included in this recipe. It is iodized salt.

Sorry if you already stated this, but how long have you been feeding this to your cats? (how many years?)

@furraticbehavior8494

2 жыл бұрын

About 2 years. So sorry for the delay. I never saw this comments!

@littleczbear9102

2 жыл бұрын

@@furraticbehavior8494 it's ok! :)

Great👍🇺🇸whit the high prices now of cats and dogs food make very much sence to make their food at home and also healthy for our pets.🥰😻❤️

I read you can't or shouldn't refreeze meat...research that yourself...you can put it in a blender too to cut it smaller if it is too hard.

@furraticbehavior8494

2 жыл бұрын

Refreezing meat is only an issue when it comes to taste, and I'm pretty sure my cats don't mind that! As long as you use basic food safety guidelines, you're good. I discuss this in my blog post linked in the description, and I responded to another commenter who asked about this as well. I like to use bigger chunks of meat, because the more you can get your cat to chew the more it will help clean their teeth. If you want to use a blender, go ahead. I just do not recommend it for livers, because I ruined mine that way. Lol

Where do you buy chicken hearts?

@furraticbehavior8494

2 жыл бұрын

I typically buy them at Publix. I've also gotten them at Mexican meat and produce markets. I've called every butcher shop in my area! Lol. But you can also find them at hare-today.com

Why all the additives ,They don't get them in the wild?

@furraticbehavior8494

3 жыл бұрын

Hi Robert! The additives are absolutely essential, due to the fact that they are not getting fed whole prey. In the wild, they would be eating every part, including the head, eyes, brain, stomach, etc. Feeding without the additional vitamins will have detrimental consequences for a cat, and can even result in death. So, I cannot stress it enough. There are ways to feed whole prey (Humanely, do not ever feed a cat live prey, please) but research should be done first, or work with a clinical pet nutritionist, to ensure there isn't nutrient loss, and they're getting enough of everything they need.

@nuttybar9

3 жыл бұрын

@@furraticbehavior8494 Even canned sardines?

@furraticbehavior8494

3 жыл бұрын

@@nuttybar9 Canned sardines as a snack/treat? Or as daily meals?

@nuttybar9

3 жыл бұрын

@@furraticbehavior8494 To mix in with canned food

@Artbug

3 жыл бұрын

Im still new to this and just in the research phase but youre right, at least from what ive found out about taurine: The most abundant source of taurine is raw heart and raw liver... No need to add an artificial supplement of it

Hi! I still haven't tried this yet. Wanted to get the blue ridge brand but it looks like they got a bunch of recalls. But it's also the fda which is the most crooked group of people to look up to as they are boughten out all the time

@Mia-yt8cb

2 жыл бұрын

So I'm wondering if another brand is good also and if you would ever be willing to talk me through this some more. I have my cat on this stupid prescription diet that I just read the vets are bought out by on which I believe cause it's actually not helping my cat at all

@furraticbehavior8494

2 жыл бұрын

What is the prescription diet for? That may influence the kind of food you should make. I recommend going with a different brand of meat. You can check out hare-today.com they have a lot of great choices and are much more ethical. I have been meaning to do a new video with some other meat and a different recipe, but my mom passed away recently so I have had to take a step back for a bit. I do believe most vets are doing what they believe is best, they are just indoctrinated into the world of processed pet foods and many of them fear raw diets, because they are not educated in nutrition. As far as me helping you through it, I have a friend who is a clinical pet nutritionist that created a course on switching to raw food. I could refer you to her if you are interested.

@Mia-yt8cb

2 жыл бұрын

@furraticbehavior the vet said she had crystals... it's what happens before the can become stones so I've had her on this for months now and she's still peeing everywhere and they even said now that her last urine sample was cleared and to just keep her on this diet regardless. It's the hills science diet (prescription) which isn't working. And now I'm stumped cause I'm bring her to the best cat vet around here. So I feel I need to do something else.

@furraticbehavior8494

2 жыл бұрын

@@Mia-yt8cb The main reason I ended up switching my cats to a raw diet was actually due to persistent UTIs, so I am a big advocate of it for urinary health. If her crystals have cleared and she is still going outside of the litter box it could be more than just a medical issue. Why don't you send me an email, and we can talk more in-depth. My email is furraticbehavior@gmail.com

Why can't cats have egg white and what can be done with the whites than i wouldn't want to waste them

@furraticbehavior8494

3 жыл бұрын

Good question! The reason cats shouldn't eat raw egg whites is because they contain a protein, called avidin, that interferes with the absorption of biotin, which is a B vitamin. You can cook them and feed them to your cat if they like cooked eggs. You can also cook them for yourself, or dogs, or use them in a recipe that calls for egg whites. I typically give them to my boyfriend to cook for himself, or I cook them and feed them to the dogs, because my kitties aren't crazy about them, and I don't personally eat them. Just make sure that you're following proper sanitation methods, therefore ensuring there is no cross contamination between the raw meat and eggs, so no one gets sick. If you have questions about proper handling and preparation check out my homemade cat food post, here: www.furraticbehavior.com/homemade-cat-food-the-art-of-feeding-your-cat-for-optimal-health-and-longevity/ These are just a few of options, you're at liberty to get as creative as you'd like 😊 Please let me know if you have any more questions, or are in need of more suggestions! ❤️

@denisemackkane7648

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you

Don't add salt please. .

Salt????

@furraticbehavior8494

Жыл бұрын

The salt in this recipe is iodized salt, which is the purpose of it here. I don't currently include this in their food, because I have started giving them kelp every day in order to provide the iodine they need.

Hі! During my research on cat raw diets, I stumbled upon a feline-nutrition recipe, but I was confused by the fact that it uses chicken thighs with bone. As I know these bones are not safe for cats, even grinded. So I don’t know if this recipe can be trusted, especially the amount of supplements .After all, I cannot check them. What do you think ? PS Your video is one of the best I've seen on this topic❤ Sorry, my English is not very good, so there must be a lot of mistakes)

@madkukla2473

2 жыл бұрын

Cats can have bones as long as they are grounded up and they can’t choke on them. The bones are good for them. I don’t know where you read that they are dangerous even when grinded.

@furraticbehavior8494

2 жыл бұрын

@@madkukla2473 This is true to an extent. They can only digest RAW bones. They should never be fed cooked bones, because they can splinter and cause serious problems. So, ground raw bones are good!

@furraticbehavior8494

2 жыл бұрын

I'm glad you're doing your research, that's so important! 😺 So, cats can actually digest RAW bones. They should never eat cooked bones, as they can splinter and cause serious issues. But raw bones are actually an extremely important aspect of this recipe. They provide calcium, boron, magnesium, glucosamine, and chondroitin, the list goes on. Some recipes trade bones out for ground egg shells. It's totally up to you if you want to find a recipe like that. But just know that ground raw bones with the appropriate ratio of raw meat and organs is not going to cause your kitty any harm 😊

@furraticbehavior8494

2 жыл бұрын

And also, thank you, that means a lot! 😻

@madkukla2473

2 жыл бұрын

@@furraticbehavior8494 I should have said that in my post. Yes I meant raw bones not cooked. I guess I was expecting everyone to know that. Thanks for correction.

I wish you would’ve explained the measurements instead of playing that stupid music.

Would you say this is the same amount cost wise too?

@furraticbehavior8494

3 жыл бұрын

Hey! Sorry, can you please clarify? Same amount as what? Kibble? Canned?

@Mia-yt8cb

3 жыл бұрын

Well I guess canned an kibble combined. And would you still leave out dry food too

@furraticbehavior8494

3 жыл бұрын

@@Mia-yt8cb it honestly depends on the type of kibble and canned/wet. The prices just vary so much. I will say that making my own raw food is 1/3 of what I would be paying for premade. And a higher end canned food can be more expensive than homemade raw for sure. As far as feeding them kibble along with raw, I personally would advise against this. For a few reasons: 1) I don't recommend feeding any kibble whatsoever. This is mainly due to the high carb content. In a nutshell, it predisposes cats to a myriad of health problems including kidney disease, UTIS, dental disease, diabetes, and obesity. 2) The carb content in dry food reduces their ability to fully digest the raw food, and can make them vulnerable to bacterial infections.

@furraticbehavior8494

3 жыл бұрын

@@Mia-yt8cb I have a couple of articles about feeding raw that may help you. I also know some other really good resources. Let me know if you want me to send you the links. ❤️

@Mia-yt8cb

3 жыл бұрын

Yes that would be great! I'm new to all this an I definitely don't want to hurt my animals doing it wrong

Why you adding salt it’s not good for feline.🙄🤷‍♀️

If the liver or the hearts where already Frozen, you can Not freeze It in again.!!

@furraticbehavior8494

3 жыл бұрын

As long as you follow safe food handling guidelines (which I discuss in the blog post that is linked in the description) it is actually safe to thaw and refreeze. Thawing and refreezing may result in a slight loss of quality as far as TASTE goes (because it can lose a bit of moisture when thawed) but I assure you, your cats will not care about that :)

Do you know the richest source of taurine? Raw heart and liver. Its also abundant in red meat. Adding a synthetic taurine supplement to this is unnecessary and overkill

@furraticbehavior8494

3 жыл бұрын

This recipe takes into account the taurine content in the liver and hearts. Taurine is absolutely vital for cats, because they cannot synthesize or produce it. Without a sufficient amount, cats can experience retinal degeneration, weakening of muscles in the heart, leading to dilated cardiomyopathy, less bile production, leading to digestive issues, and more. It can take months for taurine deficiency to show up in cats. Furthermore, there are no cases of overdose in cats due to taurine supplementation. So, please be safe and ensure you are giving your kitties enough ❤️ this recipe has an amazing track record, and has never been known to cause deficiencies or over supplementation.

@dorothydonahue4604

2 жыл бұрын

taurine is water soluble so if the cat gets more than is needed it will just pee it out. Because it is so important it is better to err on the side of too much than too little

I did not know cats could eat raw food. I give mine all there food cooked and mushed.

@DL-rp4lu

2 жыл бұрын

Hmm, wow, cats being carnivores are designed to eat raw meat and organs. Mice, rats, birds, rabbits aren’t made from grain or sweet potatoes or cooked food inside their bodies, now are they? 🙄

I just,can't afford this. I have a 15 year old kitty who's never even had a respiratory infection, or a cold. She hunts, regularly, at 15. And plays every day like a kitten. She was born outside, and all of my cats for 60+years have been free. I suspect that, you have been sold a self fulfilling bill of goods.

@furraticbehavior8494

2 жыл бұрын

I'm really happy that your cat is doing so well, that is absolutely amazing. Hunting helps so much, because this is their natural diet and it helps to keep them hydrated and nourished with high protein. That's the main purpose of this raw diet, to mimic their natural diet. Unfortunately, most cats that are fed kibble all of their lives don't have the same amazing outcome. Whatever you do for your kitty is your choice and I have complete respect for that. We are all just doing the best we can with the information we have. I will say that my cats had chronic health issues until I switched to this food. I pay about $100 every six weeks for four cats, which is way less than I would pay if I were feeding wet food. You can buy cheaper versions of some of the supplements I listed, I just included the ones that I use personally. Once you buy the supplements they last a long time, and if you were only feeding one cat you'd be paying closer to $20 per month to make this food for them.

I just read all the recalls with Blue Ridge..no thank you

@furraticbehavior8494

3 жыл бұрын

That actually came to my attention recently, and I have been meaning to update this video, I just haven't had a chance yet. You can use the same exact recipe with a different brand of meat. A very good source is hare today. And to answer your other question, thawing and refreezing is not dangerous as long as you're using proper food safety handling methods. I talk about that in my blog post linked in the description. Thawing and refreezing is more about taste. Here is the link for hare today: hare-today.com/

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My cat is domestic & I am sorry but in todays world I would never feed bateria full uncooked home made food & humanVits dumped in it.

Why you no cook meat well. Give them eat raw meat no good

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