Cats are picky animals. They select their owners and single out the people they choose to snuggle. If you think that’s enough, better watch them sniff out the food that you serve them. They would rather starve than touch food that doesn’t appeal to their sense of smell. Sometimes, cat food sold by pet stores doesn’t make the grade, in terms of your feline’s preferences and health. When making cat food, you should know what your cat wants and needs for him to enjoy your concoction.
What You Should Know
A cat’s food preference and nutritional requirements have certain standards that should be met when preparing cat food. Your kitty will either ignore what you prepared or get sick of eating it if you don’t base your homemade cat food on these facts:
Cats have a high requirement for protein, even higher than dogs’. Their meals should obviously be protein-based.
Properly prepared homemade cat food is better than anything found on the market. Commercial cat food usually fails to meet the nutritional standards of felines. In addition, these items are pretty expensive, so you’re better off creating meals rather than purchasing them.
Cats love eating fresh meat. Preserved or aged ones fall behind in the taste department, but a hungry feline will have no second thoughts eating them as well.
Cats will eat almost any type of food, as long as it bears a scent that they truly adore. For instance, rice that smells like sardines will be devoured in an instant.
Salmon oil, vitamin B complex, vitamin E, kelp/dulse, organic organ meat, and psyllium are essential elements in a cat’s diet. You can center your cat food’s ingredients on these items.
Cooked meat is healthier for your cat.
Food products like raw eggs, ****, onions may cause ailments to your cat, especially when eaten in large amounts.
A cat’s food preference may vary from another feline’s. When making cat food, think about the products that felines generally like. Fish and poultry are favorites, including their scents, which are important factors.
After reading this list, you can probably already guess your cat food’s components. You can create different sets of feline meals based on these requirements, so your cats will have variety in the things they eat.
The Balanced Cat Meal
This recipe is the most complex to create, but it is also the most nutritious for your cat. The meat will provide much needed protein, while salmon oil fills in the fat content in a cat’s diet. All the other ingredients complete the dish that is considered “The Balanced Diet for Cats.” Make this meal your first choice if you have the time and patience to prepare it.
Materials Used:
Cat Eating
whole chicken
400 g chicken heart
200 g chicken liver
2 cups water
4000g salmon oil
4 tsp psyllium
800 IU vitamin E
200 mg vitamin B complex
4 capsules gland supplement
grinder
mixing bowls
jar (with lid) for storage
knife
spoon
Procedure:
Go to a grocery and purchase the poultry and organ meat. Head to a health store for the rest of the ingredients.
Use the knife to sever the meat from the bones. Get the thinner bones and place them in a bowl.
Cut the meat into small cubes then set them in another bowl. Place the organ meat in that bowl as well.
Store both bowls for now in the freezer.
Get another bowl. Pour two cups of water inside.
Add the rest of the ingredients one-by-one, with the psyllium being last. Stir the mixture thoroughly every time you add an item.
When the mixture is ready, set the two bowls in the refrigerator.
Place the bones and organ meat in the grinder. Grind the components until they are reduced to tiny bits.
Place the ground bones and organ meat in a bowl.
Add the meat and the mixture to the mix. Stir the bowl’s contents.
When your cat food is ready, you can serve it to your pets or store it in a glass jar.
Refrigerate the glass jar when not feeding your cat.
You can interchange the chicken with other poultry items like turkey and rabbit. Just select according to your pet’s preferences, number and appetites. After about half an hour, throw away the leftovers. The raw meat might attract germs and bacteria if it stays for too long in your cat’s feeding bowl.
Beef Liver Cat Food
Beef liver contains a balance of protein and enzymes that are beneficial for your cat’s health. Cats also love the organ’s distinct taste, which makes this meal a good alternative to “The Balanced Cat Meal.” All of the ingredients are abundant, so buying them won’t be a problem.
Materials Used:
1/4 lb beef liver
1 tsp corn oil
1/4 cup water
bread bits
knife
spoon
pan
jar
grinder
Procedure:
Pour the corn oil in a pan then switch on your oven.
When the oil is heated, place the beef liver in the pan. Cook it until it is a bit fried.
Add water and the bread bits to the pan, then stir.
After frying, place the pan’s contents in a grinder.
Grind the ingredients until a slightly liquefied substance is formed.
Place a good amount of cat food in your pets’ feeding bowl.
Store the remaining cat food in a jar. Refrigerate it when not feeding your cat.
This meal is simple to prepare. You can probably create it in about half an hour. Switch the beef liver cat food with the previous dish from time to time, so your cat will not refuse eating other meals.
Mackerel Delight
Fish is a normal part of a cat’s diet, though some species and fish-related conditions may be adverse to kitty’s health. Mackerel comes as a safe and delectable option. Its fresh taste makes it a hit on both the dinner table and pet feeding bowl. It happens to be a key ingredient of a dish well-loved by most cats.
Materials Used:
1 small mackarel
1 tsp corn oil
1/4 cup water
knife
spoon
pan
jar
grinder
Procedure:
Pour the corn oil in a pan then turn on your oven.
When the oil has been heated, set the mackerel in the pan. Fry it to a golden crisp.
After frying, wait for the pan to cool, then add the water. Stir the pan thoroughly.
Use your fingers to cut the fish into small pieces. With your knife, remove the meat stuck to the bones.
Place the fish meat and the corn oil solution in the grinder.
Grind the mixture until the fish and the solution blend.
Serve a portion to your pets and then store the rest of the cat food in a jar.
Place the jar in the refrigerator when not in use.
Cats naturally love fish, which makes this dish a popular creation for pet owners. To make the dish more filling, you can add a generous amount of rice. It will give the meal better texture while your pet will benefit from the added carbohydrates. Just make sure that you spread some fish/corn oil on the rice, or else your cat will only eat the mackerel.
The Meal Rotation
Cats may be picky eaters, but once they settle on a particular dish, they will refuse eating other stuff. That’s normally okay, but if you decide to bring your cat to a different place with limited supplies, he may starve. You should rotate its meals occasionally, so you will have more choices for feeding your cat. Learn how to prepare these three feline dishes and you will never have to buy another pricey can of cat food ever again.