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Man your videos have blown open my Cat owning mind. You are heaven sent for we oblivious cat owners. Thanks for all your help.

@jesscaticles

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your kind words!! I had 12 cats in my life before adopting Jericho. But when I started working with cats professionally I realized I didn't know anything about cats! lol There is always more to learn (:

Thank you so much for this. One of the best things about a new cat lover and kitten mama is discovering all the professionals and passionate people sharing insight and incredible information for us. Amazing

Thanks for this great video, I am searching for better foods for my new kitten. I subscribed to your channel! Video confirms I am on the right track. It's so tough to read the labels when in the pet food stores, so doing the work before hand with info like this helps.

Thank you Jess. This was very helpful.

These videos are so great, you are helping many kittens and cats being more healthy while being moddest with non-sponsoring affiliate links! Thank you so much for making these videos! (I wouldnt mind letting you have some money from affiliate links)

@jesscaticles

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your kind words!! ♥️

💜💜💜 thank you just got kittens and learning!

@jesscaticles

2 жыл бұрын

You are so welcome!

I have always fed the Instinct kitten to my babies. I like that it has no meals and not quite as long of a list of the vitamins as some of the others out there have! They've always loved it.

@jesscaticles

2 жыл бұрын

Nice!

great video… much appreciated. A neighbor brought over a 5 week old kitten that she found, so I was researching the best wet foods when I start feeding him wet…still just KMR right now.

Thanks so much for posting this and the previous kitten food video! In addition to our cats, an outdoor cat recently adopted us 😻. We are on the county's list for their TNR program for her. However, about three weeks ago, she was in heat and three male community cats got to her so we're probably going to be seeing kittens soon 🤦‍♀️. I'd like to start them on good food so these videos really help! Sadly, we have to keep her outside because she absolutely hates our cats. She tries fighting them through windows and, if one of our cats come out out to sit on the porch with us (the only way they're allowed outside), she will attack them 😱. She is super friendly and affectionate with people so, if we find someone who is willing to give her a single cat home, we might be persuaded to give her up. Also, we live in a rural area and she is great at keeping mice and rats off our property!

@jesscaticles

2 жыл бұрын

I'm glad the kitten videos have been helpful! Introducing cats takes time - most of them don't like each other at first. I have a guide here: www.caticles.com/how-to-introduce-cats-to-cats/ but free pest control is always nice too! That's great she's getting the most natural diet (:

I wanted to ask your opinion on something. With inspiration from you, I set out with the best intentions to feed my new kitten raw. It was going ok but he’s been on/off sick since I got him (persistent URI then digestive upset) and then at 6 months was sadly diagnosed with FIP. We are attempting to treat him and it’s actually going ok BUT feeding him became a challenge. When he started to get sick with FIP, he was refusing all food, which is obviously extremely dangerous for cats. We were syringe feeding him (which is really tricky with raw). In an effort to try to get him to eat we tried everything including human baby food. Though he’d never eaten kibble with us, the one thing, he would reliably nibble on was Orijen kitten kibble. He now completely refuses raw. He will eat feline natural canned food but only from my hand but is happy to feed himself the kibble. We don’t know if we’re going to be able to treat his FIP. He is doing better but is only on day 27 of the 84 day treatment plan. Eating continues to be a concern. If he does recover, I fully plan to try and convert him back to raw. Anyway, long background story and I know your feelings on kibble (I’m worried about it too), I wanted to ask you if you know of anything that is kibble-like, but isn’t actually kibble, that he might eat because it’s kibble like but is more nutritious for him. I’d like to give it a shot to try and point him in the right direction again. Hopefully you’ll have some ideas. Thank you!

Yes, I want to thank you so much for your advice. We just rescued a baby kitten and I'm not liking the food that's out there. Thank you so much, this really helped me. I'm off to buy some new food, thank you.

@jesscaticles

11 ай бұрын

You're so welcome! These brands def aren't THE BEST but for sure better than most. And it's all about taking baby steps. Cats are sensitive to food changes so it's better to upgrade slowly anyway. Check out my transition plan if you haven't seen it already: kzread.info/dash/bejne/nnmeptefl8_Xqpc.html Edited to add: I updated the description with a link to Smalls because it's human-grade and suitable for all life stages (including kittens) plus a $5 off coupon code.

This was so helpful ! I feed my cats and kittens Wellness products for the most part . I'm going to try out the Nulo products . I think they need a change . They all seem less then excited about the Wellness these days . Thank you so much !!

@sandw1ches70

Жыл бұрын

Has nulo been good for ur kittens I’ve been using wellness complete health it’s good but it’s just too pricey for us as they just increase the price

@traciecuso7850

Жыл бұрын

@@sandw1ches70 they really seem to enjoy it !! The 5 ounce case of 24 is about 10$ cheaper then the Wellness . The Nulo chicken and chicken liver is pretty pricey though . We stick with the chicken and turkey and the duck and tuna . They aren't big fans of the beef and lamb so I only give that once in awhile. I'm pretty pleased with it !

I’ve only tried 2 wet foods for my 5 month kitten. She not even interested in ziwi wet food. She loves open farm wet food. Will try these you talked about!

@jesscaticles

2 жыл бұрын

Most cats are picky about food changes. In fact, this is the #1 complaint I get. So you are not alone (: Here is an entire playlist of everything you need to know: kzread.info/dash/bejne/poiKkqiMqKerXdo.html. And check out testimonials from other (picky) cat parents like you: www.caticles.com/testimonials/

My senior cat passed away in June. She had possible lymphoma and cancer. Her kidney was not normal and her intestines were inflamed. She started eating strictly wet food when she was about 14. I was Learning and tried different brands. I feel scared to try different proteins. My vet recommended only one protein and we only do chicken pate for all my cats. I just got my new kitten, should I be more open to different proteins? I don’t understand how all the different proteins doesn’t hurt cats stomach. My cat Coco didn’t do well

Are the nulo minced and shredded wet foods just as good at the pate?

My cats eat Cat Person. It seems expensive but if you add up what you would spend in a pet store, you will spend the same. This is nice to know what other brands I can use in a pinch.

@jesscaticles

2 жыл бұрын

I think cat person is comparable to wellness and instinct. But yes, variety is key! And I'm glad you did the math and see that the long-term investment in your cat's health is worth it!

Thank you for your videos. I've had cats for over 27 years but never really paid attention I just thought if I was spending a little more for a commercial food that it must be good. We are currently cat-free but have two Maine Coon kittens coming home next week And I've been going completely insane looking at every possible diet they can be on lol. I am not fond of what the breeder is feeding them currently and looking for a better options.

I mix wellness core pate with tiny tasters so HoneyBun is always getting TurDuckEn meal. I've never had TurDucken to Thanksgiving my 15yo is spoiled

@jesscaticles

2 жыл бұрын

So good!

My cat loves nulo lol what do you think of the halo or nulo dry food if you can’t afford to fully feed wet I give my cat a tiny bit of dry food with wet food

@jesscaticles

2 жыл бұрын

Check out my cat food reviews in this video: kzread.info/dash/bejne/l4aorpWAd8SakdY.html&t - the list is in the description, 100+ records of all types of food. Including the dry foods you mention. 100% wet is ideal though! Try to think about long-term savings by feeding high moisture food (:

During pivotal periods of growth and development, like kittenhood and pregnancy, cats have increased protein requirements. To support their rapid growth, kittens and pregnant cats usually require food that contains 30% protein on a dry matter basis. This heightened protein intake promotes the development of muscles, bones and vital tissues in kittens and pregnant cats’ future offspring.

Right now I am using Applaws. They only use 3-4 ingredients plus use broth in every can of wet food. Do you know anything about them or have use them before?

@jesscaticles

2 жыл бұрын

That food is likely not complete and balanced. For example, cats eat the entire animal in the wild. Meat, bones, organs.. everything. Not just muscle meat. Most of those applaws are just "complimentary" and "supplemental" meaning it is just a treat or topper and not a standalone meal.

I realize that my question isn't about wet food or kittens but i forgot where the info was so going to go with it in hopes you will see my question. I finally found organic chicken wings and cut the tips off and although my cat is still not on wet raw food yet he has been eating raw paws freezed dried raw and commercial wet till i get more freezer space etc. Anywho, I tried to offer him a raw wing tip and he just looked at me like I was cray, cray. Should i try gently cooking it first and if so, what is the best method to keep the most nutrients intact? I am almost sure you covered this somewhere but i forgot what you said. I gotta take better notes. Many thanks once again Jess!!!

@jesscaticles

2 жыл бұрын

Hey! So you should never feed cooked bones. The transition to raw meaty bones will take some time. You'll have to introduce chunks of muscle meat first. Then gradually work toward raw meaty bones. Bones should also only be ~10% of the diet so offering bones should be planned specifically.

@nighthawk_predator1877

2 жыл бұрын

@@jesscaticles Thanks. Yea, I realized after i messaged you that cooked bones is a no no. Ok, I will do that. Introduce muscle meats first. Appreciate the info Jess!

I would love to know your opinion on european wet foods like Mac's, Mjamjam and Catz finefood

@jesscaticles

2 жыл бұрын

Check out my cat food reviews in this video: kzread.info/dash/bejne/l4aorpWAd8SakdY.html&t - the list is in the description, 100+ records of all types of food. There are brands outside the US in that list. I will take a look at the brands you mention and try to add them this week!

I have two kittens. Feeding them Nulo kitten canned food along with merrick kitten canned food and Orijen kitten kibble.

@jesscaticles

2 жыл бұрын

Variety is key!

I feed our boys wellness chicken formula because they didn’t like the Turkey one sadly. I also really wanted to feed the instinct but I can never find it at our local pet stores :\ it’s also super super expensive!

@jesscaticles

2 жыл бұрын

Well at least they are eating wet food! You could always add some fresh food toppers to upgrade the nutrition: kzread.info/dash/bejne/rJdlx6Wxe7a2ms4.html

@hayankitty6134

2 жыл бұрын

@@jesscaticles they eat raw 90% of the time! We just give them can food whenever the raw is still frozen or we run out of raw :)

Currently feeding wellness Turkey and chicken, but my cats don't like it, which one you would suggest to move to?

@kevinn00001

Жыл бұрын

If you notice your cat eat more on a freshly open can but don’t eat much after you feed them from the stored can in the fridge from the left overs, it might be that they prefer a wetter consistency. My kitten would leave his food on the bowl at times but once I started mixing warm water with his food he started finishing everything. It’s been 2 months with no eating problems and he seemed to stop being picky with his food 😆

do you have to feed kittens kitten food?

could you do a video of the animonda canned foods? i want to feed them to my dog and cat but i havent seen any other reviews

@jesscaticles

2 жыл бұрын

I've looked at this brand before but haven't added it to my list. It looks like there are some mystery ingredients "by-products" they don't list which actual ingredients are used. For example, it just says "poultry" - is that chicken or turkey?

@Pinkdovesss

2 жыл бұрын

@@jesscaticles i was talking specifically about the carny and gran carno cans which are mostly meat with clear names

Which would you pick for a Maine Coon: Instinct vs Core?

@TheRonZombie

3 ай бұрын

Looking for the same. Have 2 Maine Coon babies coming home next week.

We’ve been feeding our two kittens wellness Core turkey and chicken liver pate since they were 8 weeks old. They are now 8 months old and super healthy with beautiful fur coat. Question: When is a kitten no longer a “kittten” and now a cat?

@cringesh1t427

Жыл бұрын

A year

@cassandrapham1301

Жыл бұрын

For bigger breeds like ragdoll and maine coon, they will stop growing at 2 years old. For other smaller breeds, they will stop growing at 1 year old. If you are unsure about their breeds/their ages, you can feed them food for "all life stages"

In the wild, kittens eat the same food as the adults. What is the need for "kitten" food? Thank you.

Wild cats also do not brush their teeth, but we are asked to do so. 🤷‍♀️

@jesscaticles

2 жыл бұрын

Wild cats get teeth brushing from chewing through meat, bones, tendons, cartilage, etc. but most indoor cats do not get this type of diet. So that's why brushing is necessary. Better than dealing with dental disease!

Hey sis I just wanted to drop a comment about natural flavors in cat food. Natural flavors can be a single natural ingredient mixed with over a hundred synthetics flavors and chemicals to get the cat hooked. But the food you mentioned is way better than a lot of stuff out there. Keep up the good work! ❤️

What about American journey? That one is for kittens too, is that comparable to wellness kitten?

@jesscaticles

2 жыл бұрын

I included that brand in my best cheap wet foods video: kzread.info/dash/bejne/o4x53LOyeMbTnJs.html&t

@hammypie

2 жыл бұрын

@@jesscaticles thx!!!

Every time my cat eats anything with fish in it, she gets UTI problems. Even the Purina UTI formula. She never has a problem with the beef chicken and turkey stuff. If it has any fish in it, she gets peeing problems

@jesscaticles

2 жыл бұрын

I always suggest avoiding fish-flavored foods for multiple reasons. Fish can cause picky eating because cats often develop an addition to it. Clean label project tested pet foods for mercury, lead, etc and found that fish-flavored foods were the worst. That's why my top suggestion is always homemade. But people ask me to review commercial food so there we go! Fish oil (very small amounts) is necessary for the essential fatty acids in these products.

@debbieshomes6984

2 жыл бұрын

@@jesscaticles Hi Jess! Hi Jericho! I have been buying Weruva wet cat food, 2 fishy ones. Mideast Feast has big chunks of tuna fish & tilapia. Looks like ppl food. Polynesian grill, with tuna fish and 2 other fish. My cats love the chicken too. Haven't made the move to homemade yet. Figured a combination of both homemade & commercial wet and some dry is good. I say some dry only if I go out, they have something to munch on, but my cats drink alot afterwards, so leaning against dry altogether. Is it still ok to offer the Weruva fishy ones?

I read pate is not good for teeth, which need uncooked bone to clean plaque

Feed your cats as close to their natural diet. No fillers, no thickeners, low sodium, all the nutrients should come from the meat , organic chicken, organic chicken liver, small oily fish, sardines, mackerel, mix in a organic egg from time to time , a straw berry, a few blue berries, a bit of broccoli and a few pieces of carrots. Not to knock your food list but I do not like most of them. Fillers are bad no matter what they are, pate is out its crap, only buy a high quality shredded food and do not be afraid to add the above.

👍😻🌟❣🙏👈

@jesscaticles

2 жыл бұрын

😻

I can’t find a complete canned cat food that my cat will eat. I want to feed a complete wet food. My cat loves the toppers with the real chicken and juice. Will not eat pate :(

@juliavitale8033

2 жыл бұрын

My cat was also equally picky at first with the same preferences. I bought American Journey Landmark (sold on Chewy), which is basically shreds of meat (chicken) in broth with the added minerals/vitamins. She really loved this food and would gobble it up instantly. I also know that Tiki Cat (After Dark brand) sells many shreds in broth flavors which your kitty may like. My cat preferred Landmark, but Tiki is a good brand to try as well. Good luck!

@jesscaticles

2 жыл бұрын

Most cats are picky about food changes. In fact, this is the #1 complaint I get. So you are not alone (: Here is an entire playlist of everything you need to know: kzread.info/dash/bejne/poiKkqiMqKerXdo.html - The first video is a complete guide on how to switch food, specifically formulated for picky cats. Next is my cat food reviews video which includes 100+ records of all types of food. And the remaining videos cover healthy treats, FAQ, and supporting help.

@jesscaticles

@yafri7965

8 ай бұрын

I have a 4 month Scottish fold kitten that loves the wellness core kitten wet food. I slowly introduced the food but he starred vomiting and having diarrhea. Which of these brands do you recommend for sensitive tummies?