Also, I can't find anything like this for dogs...is it because it isn't necessarily needed? Can anyone recommend a pre-mix of quality for raw diets for dogs?
Does anyone have any recipes for making a healthy dry kibble, as I would still like to free feed my cats throughout the day, or any other recommendations for switching my cats (and soon to be dog) to a raw diet?Switching Cats to Raw Diet?
A raw diet is great if executed properly. Don't attempt it until you've researched extensively. It's very easy to throw the diet off balance if you don't know what you're doing. It would be best if you could find a vet who specializes in raw feeding to guide you. The prepackaged diets are good but you'd also need to supplement with raw meaty bones and some organ meat I'd think. Here's a really good website on raw feeding, written by a vet who specializes in it. It covers pretty much everything.
http://www.catinfo.org/makingcatfood.htm
Would be very interested to know Tema's qualifications as a "cat expert". I haven't been impressed yet.Switching Cats to Raw Diet?
I don't know about switching cats to the raw diet but 2 weeks ago I switched my bulldog to a raw diet(bravo pre-mix) he has major allergy issues and I could never find a dry food that he wasn't allergic to. So far he is doing excellent on the food and acts like a totally different dog. He will be 6 this month and is acting like a puppy again! I did notice on the bravo package that it says that cats can eat it. The only bad thing about the bravo is it is really expensive...For 2 weeks of food for my 55 pounds bulldog it cost right at $100 but so far it has been worth it not seeing him scratch his self half to death.Switching Cats to Raw Diet?
Healthy dry kibble is an oxymoron. Dry food isn't healthy-period
Dogs are omnivores cats are carnivores. They are different. Dogs can eat cat food. cats should not eat dog food
Canned foods can be left out all day
You would need a grinder to make your own cat food. try catinfo.org for rrecipes
Try nature's variety for pre made raw for both
It is not right to get a dog when the cat is already there and has not been around dogs before. If you have had a previous dog with your cat then that is different. Is it worth the risk to change your cat forever?Switching Cats to Raw Diet?
You don't say what you feed them now. For what purpose are you changing their diet? Yours? Or for their welfare to due health issues? I would never change an animals diet unless it was health related! If they are doing fine, why change. This can cause serious health issues if they are fed a good diet now.
If you insist on changing their diet, do it gradually, not spontaneously! You don't want to shock their system and cause digestive issues. I fed my cats in a separate room from the dog. The dog is not allowed in this room. And she knows it!
Not what you wanted to hear, sorry! Experience is my teacher!
This is definitely not a good idea. As you have probably found out through your research, that cats have VERY sensitive liver and kidney systems - you should think long and hard before proceeding this way. Cats do not respond well to diet changes, and there's a good chance a change like this could lead to your cats refusal of food. Also, raw meat can be dangerous since it can contain many parasites, and other dangerous microorganisms. The raw meat you would purchase at a store is NOT the same as meat a cat would hunt down himself on a farm, and eat straight away. Be aware that the processing of raw meat is unsanitary, and rife with contamination of various sorts. The next bad news I must deliver is that your puppy WILL most certainly eat kitty's food. Kitty will become intimidated and taunted by the dog every time his food is presented, or he wished to eat. It is likely he will develop food anxiety and instinctively stop eating. When your kitty stops eating (which usually happens suddenly, and the owner doesn't notice right away), he is likely to develop fatty liver disease - it's very ugly. As a self-proclaimed cat expert, I highly recommend against taking this action. Your cat will suffer for your own desires in the end. If he's enjoying a healthy food right now, then why rock the boat? It simply isn't worth it. Just my two cents for what it's worth.
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