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    feeding raw to cats: resources?

    The transition can be challenging - some cats take to it right away and others may need up to a year to transition if they are really set in their ways. A lot of older cats who have been fed dry food all their lives don't even recognize meat as food. If you look through the archives of the...
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    I've got a finicky eater with wet food

    Have you tried warming the wet food? That can increase the appeal.
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    feeding raw to cats: resources?

    Raw Fed Cats (linked in the opening post) is an amazingly good site - I love it because it gives practical information on doing the transition and it keeps things simple. No supplements or grinding or mixing or recipes or anything else to make feeding raw more complicated or intimidating than it...
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    i could never do raw...

    Before I started feeding raw I never handled raw meat without gloves or tongs - I found the feel of it absolutely vile. But after doing my research and coming to the conclusion that raw was the only appropriate diet for my cats I forced myself to get over it. Knowing you're doing the right thing...
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    eggs and raw diet

    The avidin/biotin issue is way overblown. The study that concluded that raw eggs are bad involved feeding lots of egg white over an extended period of time (18.5% egg white diet for 25 weeks, or a 32% egg white diet for 12 weeks). Yes, egg whites do contain avidin which does bind biotin, but...
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    I've got a finicky eater with wet food

    Be careful with the Evo dry - it's better than the other dry foods out there because it is grain free, but it's also extremely calorie dense, so he may get his daily allotment of calories before he actually feels full (not so much a problem for a growing kitten but not so good for an adult cat.)...
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    Diabetic diet

    Look at the ingredient list for the dry m/d (from http://www.rxpetfood.com/felinemddry.aspx - the Hills website doesn't give any details): Loaded with grains - just what a diabetic cat doesn't need. I'm kind of appalled (but not suprised) that a vet would prescribe dry food to a diabetic cat...
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    Cooked 'raw' or homemade diet?

    Unless you're dealing with a compromised immune system or live in a part of the world where food safety standards are questionable, you're worrying too much. If you live in the US or Canada you can safely feed whole raw meats purchased from your grocery store. To keep yourself safe and healthy...
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