Question by fifiluvya: Raw food diet for diabetic cat? ?
I just recently took in my grandmothers 7 year old cat who is diabetic. Ive been considering switching my other cat to a raw food diet for some time now and I often give her a small peice as a treat, when im in the kitchen cooking.
My fiance recieves a “meat bonus” twice a year from his job that packs our freezer full. He also bow hunts wild turkey and deer. We dont have to buy meat and we are constantly giving it away or donating to the food bank. So a raw meat diet would actually save us money! Compared to pricey diabetic food…
if anyone feeds thier animals a raw meat diet some tips would be great. like how much to feed and how to make the switch. ive read so many different things. and mixed opinions im a bit confused. And it seems most vets are poorly educated on nutrients to begin with…
Best answer:
Answer by GoldfishPond
I think raw food diets are great, but hard to balance. In nature, your cat would eat the entire mouse. Fur, blood, bones, organs, feet, everything. It would be fresh with all the enzymes and beneficial bacteria still present.
The raw diets we are able to provide are lacking. We give meat that has been processed and frozen, only a few of the many organs in a body, and it is very hard to get a cat to chew bones. Considering that your family hunts, you probably have access to a better supply of fresh ingredients than most of us.
A good way to start is to use an AAFCO certified raw sold in pet stores. I have seen diabetic cats do amazingly well on these foods. It is a good way to start using raw while you do more research to learn how to properly prepare and balance a home made raw food. I would suggest consulting a holistic vet for this. Look into Natures Variety, Primal, and Bravo for some raw options. There are also dehydrated foods that you can add water and meat to. These include Honest Kitchen, Sojos, and Stella & Chewy’s.
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