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If your feline is new to a raw meat diet, transitioning them over can sometimes be a tricky task that requires a lot of patience. Every cat is different and some may take to the raw cat food right away. If this is the case, remove all other foods (dry & canned) and start feeding the balanced raw meal. If your cat is not interested in the raw meat, it may take a few weeks or months to fully make the switch.
*These transition tips can also apply to cats that are switched to a homemade cooked diet.
Here are some tips to make the transition go as smoothly as possible:
1. Eliminate all previous foods, (even remove them from the house) if the cat can smell the dry food, they may hold out for it. They know it's in there!
2. Find a canned food they love. Grain-free is a good choice but in this case, not a necessity because they will only be eating it for just a few weeks. If your cat won't accept the canned food, then feed a little bit of dry with the canned food on top. This way they will be introduced to a change in texture, while still having the familiarity of the dry food.
3. Once they are eating the canned food, slowly add a little raw meat - maybe 1/2 and 1/2. The raw doesn't have much of a smell, so the canned will still give the aroma of processed food. A gradual transition will less likely cause a tummy upset.
4. Over a 2-3 week period, slowly decrease the canned food until the cat is accepting of the raw meat cat food.
MORE CAT FOOD SWITCHING METHODS:
1. Finger feeding - Place a small amount of raw meat on the end of your finger and let the cat lick it off. Being up close gives your kitty the idea that it's more of a treat than a new meal.
2. For those cats that love fish - Use tuna or salmon (or just the water) to give more flavour to the raw meat.
3. Slightly cook the meat to give it more flavour and smell. Over a few weeks or months, cook the meat less and less.
Most cats will identify what is food and what is not by one year of age. New diets can be a challenge because the cat doesn't recognize the new meal as food. With patience and perseverance cats eating habits can change, and the positive health results can be amazing!
While cats can eat raw meat, it is important to ensure that it is fresh and of high quality to avoid the risk of bacterial contamination or foodborne illness. It is also essential to provide a balanced diet that meets their nutritional needs. Cats can suitably digest raw chicken, raw pork, raw turkey and raw shrimp. It is ok to feed your cat these raw meats along with a suitable food additive. There are also cat digestive supplements available that promote a healthy immune system and are very simple to add to your cat's food if your cat has a sensitive stomach.
It is always best to feed your cat a balanced type of diet to ensure that they are gaining all the required nutrients. The amount of raw food to feed your cat will depend on their size, age, and activity level. Take a look at our 'How to Make Homemade Cat Food' blog.
Know Better for Cats is a healthy food option that is designed to provide your cat with essential nutrients and protein for health and longevity. It makes balancing a homemade meat diet at home, easy and convenient. Easy to use, you just need to add raw or cooked meat and water.
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