Question. I am gonna get a kitty soon and I would like to know if it's really expensive to feed them raw food. I know it's worth it because they live longer, but I'd like to know the how much it costs to feed them every week like this.
@bl0gmOnKeY78 The expense in feeding your cat raw food comes from the supplements that go in the food, but the expensive ones (bone meal, lecithin granules, animal essential calcium, vitamins...) usually last about a year or less. The meat can vary on where you purchase it. I get mine from the butcher down the street, they do not have "organic, grass fed" meat, but the meat is processed there, it is affordable, they have a lot of variety, & it is fresh.
Dry food is not recommended for cats due to the fact it will cause them to tank up on water. They have very small kidneys to process all that water. Cats are designed to hydrate themselves through the meat they eat. That is why I use 1 cup of water for every pound of meat. The bone from raw poultry is a way for them to clean their teeth. Please check the articles at celestialpets com for additional information. I follow Dr. Yarnall's regime outlined in her books. Thank you for you comment.
Kidney problems in cats is typically caused by pure dry food diets where the cats do NOT drink enough, not the other way around.
The benefit of wet diets, besides being lower in carbs, is that they force the cat to consume more water through regular feeding, since cats don't have strong thirst drives compared to most animals.
QUALITY dry food is fine though if you have plenty of water fountains around.
Regular chicken off the shelf. I look for All Natural and the freshes I can find. Celestial Pets has over 10 generations of Tonkinese cats on the raw meat diet with their supplements. Thank you for your comments.
I didn't think dogs could eat raw bones because they lack the enzyme to break the bones down. Cats have that enzyme. I could be wrong, but I thought it was bad for a dog to eat the bones because they can splinter and tear a hole in the dog's intestine. Like I said though.. I don't know for sure. Just what I heard.
who ever told you that? dogs are pretty much just a modified wolf. Wolves don't spit bones out when eating prey like rabbits,and mice. Sure they can't quite crack the bones of a moose but they consume softer bones without a problem. The only reason they warn you so much about chicken bones is because the only bones ever fed to dogs were cooked, from the owners plate, the raw ones don't splinter nearly as easily.
What you're thinking of is boiled/cooked bones, which is the way most people think to give their dogs bones. After you're done eating a rib, give it to the dog. This is a no no, as cooked bones can splinter. It's the same with a cat. However, raw bones are more easily digested and don't splinter. I give my dog a small raw hambone at christmas and he's a happy camper ^_^
Raw chicken? Eeeeeeew.
2079423644 1 year ago
Question. I am gonna get a kitty soon and I would like to know if it's really expensive to feed them raw food. I know it's worth it because they live longer, but I'd like to know the how much it costs to feed them every week like this.
bl0gmOnKeY78 2 years ago
@bl0gmOnKeY78 The expense in feeding your cat raw food comes from the supplements that go in the food, but the expensive ones (bone meal, lecithin granules, animal essential calcium, vitamins...) usually last about a year or less. The meat can vary on where you purchase it. I get mine from the butcher down the street, they do not have "organic, grass fed" meat, but the meat is processed there, it is affordable, they have a lot of variety, & it is fresh.
personista 1 year ago
my tonki does not eat dry (hard) food.
is that normal?
he's only 3.
przrbl182 2 years ago 2
Dry food is not recommended for cats due to the fact it will cause them to tank up on water. They have very small kidneys to process all that water. Cats are designed to hydrate themselves through the meat they eat. That is why I use 1 cup of water for every pound of meat. The bone from raw poultry is a way for them to clean their teeth. Please check the articles at celestialpets com for additional information. I follow Dr. Yarnall's regime outlined in her books. Thank you for you comment.
sysprime 2 years ago
thanks!
przrbl182 2 years ago
@sysprime Thats not really correct.
Kidney problems in cats is typically caused by pure dry food diets where the cats do NOT drink enough, not the other way around.
The benefit of wet diets, besides being lower in carbs, is that they force the cat to consume more water through regular feeding, since cats don't have strong thirst drives compared to most animals.
QUALITY dry food is fine though if you have plenty of water fountains around.
DumbDuck44 1 year ago
@przrbl182 Dry food is not even natural for the cats. BARF is the best.
MishalMooreLover 9 months ago
Ah so cats can eat chicken bones safley?
monstersparkler 4 years ago
As long as they are not cooked.
sysprime 4 years ago
So this is raw, off the shelf chicken?
Or just expensive cat food?
monstersparkler 4 years ago
Regular chicken off the shelf. I look for All Natural and the freshes I can find. Celestial Pets has over 10 generations of Tonkinese cats on the raw meat diet with their supplements. Thank you for your comments.
sysprime 4 years ago
Cats,dogs,and ferrets can eat RAW poultry bones without a problem.
dogsarebetter 3 years ago 2
I didn't think dogs could eat raw bones because they lack the enzyme to break the bones down. Cats have that enzyme. I could be wrong, but I thought it was bad for a dog to eat the bones because they can splinter and tear a hole in the dog's intestine. Like I said though.. I don't know for sure. Just what I heard.
DixieRected 2 years ago
who ever told you that? dogs are pretty much just a modified wolf. Wolves don't spit bones out when eating prey like rabbits,and mice. Sure they can't quite crack the bones of a moose but they consume softer bones without a problem. The only reason they warn you so much about chicken bones is because the only bones ever fed to dogs were cooked, from the owners plate, the raw ones don't splinter nearly as easily.
moobalina 2 years ago
What you're thinking of is boiled/cooked bones, which is the way most people think to give their dogs bones. After you're done eating a rib, give it to the dog. This is a no no, as cooked bones can splinter. It's the same with a cat. However, raw bones are more easily digested and don't splinter. I give my dog a small raw hambone at christmas and he's a happy camper ^_^
Flufferz626 2 years ago
my new "rescued"(flu)3 mth old F I swear has a smidge,tint of lilac in her ultramarine eyes.
Chicken necks i was told to get.I'll get anything she desires or needs,wow
Chillart 4 years ago
Your right! Chicken necks cut up are great for them to clean their teeth. I wish the best for you and your new kitty!
sysprime 4 years ago
Great Tonks. Thanks for the information. I guess cats are immune to salmonella.
You can see my Tonk at - Caturday Night Fever
jsheringo 4 years ago
Thank You! Celeste Cats is one of the best catteries. All Natural Tonkinese.
celestialpets com
sysprime 4 years ago
Awesome Tonk.
forsakic 4 years ago