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Preparation of Better in the Raw for Cats
Better In The Raw for Cats is designed to be combined with water and raw meat in the amounts and proportions stated in our literature. It is not a food for cats on its own nor meant to be a sprinkle-on vitamin supplement. No additional supplementation is necessary when feeding this raw meat based diet. All other cat foods should be removed from the cat's meal plan, including dry food.
The Recipe
to make a 3lb. batch of cat food
• ½ cup Better in the Raw for Cats
• 1 ½* cups water
• 2lb. (900g) raw meat
Larger batches can be made and frozen in portion sizes for convenience.
(* Add more water if desired - especially when preparing the food using ground meat.)
• Pour 1 1/2 cups cold water into a bowl, add 1/2 cup of Better In The Raw powder, and whisk.
• The product will create a semi-gelatinous texture within a few minutes.
• Add 2lbs. (900g) raw meat of your choice, ground or chopped, Stir gently until well mixed.
• Portion into daily servings - 1/2 - 3/4 cup will feed one adult cat. This can be split into two servings
• Freeze the finished product for storage. Thaw as needed.
• Thaw frozen cat food by warming to room temperature in a warm water bath before serving. Remove un-eaten food within 30 minutes to be refrigerated again. Do not leave the raw food out at room temperature.
• Avoid microwaving on a regular basis.
The cat food food will keep fresh for 24 hours once thawed and refrigerated.
When transitioning cats from commercial foods to the raw diet, they can occasionally show some reluctance. If this is the case we recommend that you mix their favorite canned food into the raw mixture. Over the next week or two gradually decrease the canned food until it is eliminated. Dry cat food should be removed from the meal plan.
Choosing the Meat
Chicken, turkey, beef, venison, lamb or pork are all good choices. The meat must be fresh, raw and fit for human consumption. Use ground or cut into small cubes. We recommend feeding a variety of meats and rotating these choices if possible. Meat should be no greater than 20% fat content. When transitioning cats to this raw diet, poultry has proven to be the best option.
Avoid feeding raw fish and mixing different kinds of meat into one meal. The domestic cat is a carnivore and the digestive system is not designed to tolerate the consumption of vegetables or grains.
Feeding Kittens
Kittens do not usually require a transitioning period as they have not been programmed to identify only with commercial foods. They can be fed this diet as young as 4 weeks of age, however this does not replace the necessity of nursing. Kittens should be fed 4 meals per day until 4 months old, and then 3 meals per day until they are 12 months of age.
