Genuine, homemade cat food

Healthy, nutritious, and affordable: we can make our own cat food. With a few simple recipes, we'll explain what not to feed cats.

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homemade cat food

It doesn't take much to best nourish our beloved ones four-legged friends, without spending a fortune on kibble and canned food. How? Just prepare their food at homeWith a little imagination and the right recipe, preparing delicious, healthy, and nutritious bowls becomes a breeze. Commercially available products, much loved by our cats, may contain preservatives and other ingredients that can trigger allergies or intolerances in some pets. Preparing their food at home will allow you to provide your four-legged friends with a wholesome diet. saving up significantly also on costs.

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Recipes

Here then two recipes To prepare homemade food for our four-legged friends and all the information on foods that our felines should absolutely not eat as they are harmful to their health:

Ingredients

  • 70g lean meat
  • 50 g of rice
  • 15 g of carrots
  • 1,5 g of olive oil

Preparation

All ingredients must be cooked. The portion should be fed in at least two meals a day (preferably three). Don't forget to always leave a bowl of fresh, clean water available for your cat.

Pate for cats

And what do you say about preparing it at home? a tasty pâté? Choose the fish and follow the recipe we propose, step by step. To avoid wasting time and money, prepare a good quantity and store it in jars that you can ration over the months or for "special occasions".

Ingredients

(for 10-12 jars)

  • 400/500 g of fish
  • 3 handfuls of rice
  • 1 courgette (or other vegetable such as spinach)
  • 1 carrot
  • Oil

Preparation

  • Wash the vegetables Then boil them in a large pot. As soon as the water reaches a boil, add the fish. Cook for about half an hour, then add the rice and continue cooking for another 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Remove from heat, let cool and then blend everything finely, adding the oil at the end.
  • With a spoon, fill all the jars and seal them tightly. Place all the jars in another pot with enough water to cover about 3/4 of the jars. Turn the heat to low and bring to a boil. Once the water boils, let it steep for 15 minutes, then turn off the heat. Cover and let cool completely without touching. Once cooled, dry the jars (always making sure they are tightly sealed) and store them in the refrigerator or pantry.

What not to feed cats

What to absolutely avoid to safeguard Health of our beloved feline:

  • Avocado (contains Persin, a highly toxic and dangerous substance for cats. Also, avoid letting your cat come into contact with the avocado shell)
  • Alcoholic beverages (wine, beer, spirits)
  • Garlic (not harmful except in small doses)
  • Raw egg
  • Coffee (both liquid and whole beans: caffeine acts as a diuretic, causing dehydration)
  • Fried foods
  • Spicy, peppery and hot foods
  • Cabbages
  • Raw pork, chicken, and turkey: The only meat your cat can eat raw is beef or veal.
  • Chocolate (of all types and in all forms). It contains theobromine, which is lethal to cats and dogs (dark chocolate is more dangerous because just a few grams are enough to poison a cat or dog. Symptoms can range from general malaise, loss of appetite, diarrhea, to coma).
  • Fatty foods (e.g. cured meats)
  • Candies
  • Cold food from the refrigerator (it is always recommended to heat the food or give it to the cat at room temperature)
  • Dog food (contains different components than those needed for a cat's diet)
  • Spoiled or expired foods
  • Onion
  • Dolci
  • Mushrooms that are unidentified or inedible to humans
  • Potato leaves and sprouts, but even the potato itself is best avoided
  • Aged cheeses (it's best to opt for fresh cheeses or slightly aged Parmesan)
  • Rhubarb leaves
  • Tomato leaves and shoots
  • Pork offal (liver, lungs, and kidney) may contain Pseudorabies herpesvirus
  • Bread yeast (in excessive doses)
  • Milk (cats, as adults, become lactose intolerant. Avoid cream as well.)
  • almonds
  • Macadamia nuts
  • Olives
  • Products sweetened with xylitol (sugar-free candies, etc.)
  • Raw fish
  • Raw potato
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  • Mustard (especially the seeds)
  • Fish scraps (such as bones)
  • Poultry scraps (such as bones or cartilage)
  • Grapes and raisins.

How many times a day should a cat eat?

An adult cat should generally eat no more than twice a day: once in the morning and once in the evening. However, some cats, especially young, very active, or those with special needs, may require 3-4 meals a day. In this case, it's important to pay attention to the portion sizes, which should never be excessive to avoid the risk of obesity.

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