Homemade Cat Food
Due to recent pet food scares, you may be considering alternatives to store-bought food. Homemade cat food may be an option.

Cats do not tolerate preservatives well which can pose a challenge when creating your own food. You will want to use natural ingredients that are free from additives. Before you begin, ask your veterinarian for advice as your pet’s needs may differ due to weight and medical considerations.

Generally cats need vitamins, minerals, carbohydrates and fat. Because kitties require high amounts of protein, they will need ground chicken, ground turkey, or ground beef to get enough of this nutrient. Occasionally, give them a hard-boiled or scrambled egg. While cats love fish, mercury is a consideration, so you may want to limit tuna or use types that are mercury-free. Dietary supplements such as flaxseed oil, vegetables and very small amounts of salt may also be helpful.

You can find many cat food recipes on the web. Experiment to see which one your feline prefers. You may find that your cat likes homemade cat food recipes better than the store-bought variety!

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Dry cat food has many advantages. Unless your veterinarian recommends another type of food for your cat due to health reasons, usually dry cat food is the best cat food.

Dry cat food is less expensive than moist cat food. A twenty pound bag of premium cat food can run about twenty dollars and feed two adult cats for about one month. An equal amount of premium canned food would cost more than twice as much for a one-month supply. Also, cats will get full on a lesser amount of dry cat food than canned cat food, which means that your food supply will stretch even further.

Your cat’s dental health will benefit from dry food. The chewing action required to eat dry food helps clean your cat’s teeth which reduces tartar buildup and also helps to exercise the cat’s teeth and gums.

Storage is much easier with dry cat food. As long as the food is kept in a covered, airtight container, dry cat food can be kept indefinitely, but do be sure to observe the expiration date listed on the package. An opened can of cat food needs to be refrigerated and eaten within 24 hours.

Free-feeding is possible with dry cat food. Since dry cat food doesn’t spoil, food can be left in bowls all day, and you have the option of using automatic feeders. Canned cat food must be eaten soon after it is opened, so your cat will not be able to have continuous access to food. This can become an issue if you aren’t always available for your cat’s mealtimes such as if you must work extra hours.

Cats that eat dry cat food don’t produce as much poop. This will be appreciated by the pooper scooper at your house, and by you when you don’t have to purchase as much litter.

If you do decide to feed your cat dry food, be sure to get a premium brand. Cheap brands often use questionable ingredients, so you could very well be gambling with your cat’s future health. Be sure to leave water out for your cat at all times since the cat won’t be able to get enough water from eating the dry cat food. While a premium canned food can be used as an occasional treat, dry cat food is the best cat food for most cats.