Myth or fact mixture of meat is bad

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Today I was reading a flame war about raw and kibble.

Appeantly they said that it's not right to mix different kind of meat together. (for example chicken breast and beef liver)

Cab anyone clarify this for me?
 

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I have NO idea where that came from. Michelle Bernard also recommends feeding "like" proteins in her book. The only time I'm aware of that feeding single proteins makes sense is when one is trying to determine if there is a protein allergy.

I can source chicken and beef liver easily, and almost none of the cats will eat fresh beef liver. So ... I should only feed my cat chicken? I don't think so.

I feed mixed up proteins and organs all the time. Mine not only like variety, they pretty much insist on it. I can't BEGIN to imagine a cat's stomach cares if breakfast is all goat and the next meal is all turkey, vs part goat and part turkey at two meals... :dk: :scratch:
 
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I have NO idea where that came from. Michelle Bernard also recommends feeding "like" proteins in her book. The only time I'm aware of that feeding single proteins makes sense is when one is trying to determine if there is a protein allergy.

I can source chicken and beef liver easily, and almost none of the cats will eat fresh beef liver. So ... I should only feed my cat chicken? I don't think so.

I feed mixed up proteins and organs all the time. Mine not only like variety, they pretty much insist on it. I can't BEGIN to imagine a cat's stomach cares if breakfast is all goat and the next meal is all turkey, vs part goat and part turkey at two meals...
I'm not sure if it was a hoax, but it was on my countries raw fed cats facebook page so i had to come here to get advice. Her arqument was that cats in the wild only kill one animal and eat from there mixing animals would offset their tummy . 

I dont feed kibble ;p so that one is cool lol 
 

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I'm not sure if it was a hoax, but it was on my countries raw fed cats facebook page so i had to come here to get advice. Her arqument was that cats in the wild only kill one animal and eat from there mixing animals would offset their tummy . 
I doubt it is a hoax per se. Most likely just someone sharing something based on nothing but speculation but stating it as fact. I find that happens a lot in discussions of raw feeding. While it is true that a cat in the wild will eat a meal consisting of just one prey type, say a mouse, I know of no evidence that mixing prey types in a meal causes any kind of problem.

It could be another thing I've noticed that happens a lot, people repeating what they have read someplace but either without really understanding it and so not repeating it accurately or else not repeating it fully and so important qualifying details get lost. I have read suggestions that it is a good Idea to feed meat and organs from the same animal type in order to take advantage of the naturally occurring blend of nutrients that animal type provides. But it was stated as being preferable, not that doing otherwise would cause illness.
 
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Phew. I feel reassure now. Thanks you
 

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I read somewhere that if your food contains a mix of animal protein it's possible that a cat could develop an allergy to both type of protein where only one of the types was the initial cause.

Hypothetical example:

Sample 1 contains Rabbit and Pork liver but labeled as Rabbit

Sample 2 contains Chicken and Pork liver but labeled as Chicken

Animal has a undiagnosed allergy to Protein Rabbit.

The allergy shows itself while on Sample 1 and the body develops  an additional allergy to pork.   You switch to sample 2 and the allergy shows up again so now you can't feed either sample.

That being said I rotate proteins as often as possible.
 
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I read somewhere that if your food contains a mix of animal protein it's possible that a cat could develop an allergy to both type of protein where only one of the types was the initial cause.

Hypothetical example:

Sample 1 contains Rabbit and Pork liver but labeled as Rabbit

Sample 2 contains Chicken and Pork liver but labeled as Chicken

Animal has a undiagnosed allergy to Protein Rabbit.

The allergy shows itself while on Sample 1 and the body develops  an additional allergy to pork.   You switch to sample 2 and the allergy shows up again so now you can't feed either sample.

That being said I rotate proteins as often as possible.
 
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Oh that made much sense. I'll rotate and continue to keep a close eye.

Btw since we are on raw.

What type of sardines can I get?

What about can packed sardine. What should I look for that tells me it's okay for a kitty? (ones without oil? Or something?)
 

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Sardines that are packed in spring water, with no salt.

I don't know where you are located. I have found them to be readily available everywhere in the US, even at Trader Joe's and supermarkets in rural areas. They are usually around $1.20 per can, but go on sale for a dollar very frequently.

You don't want to feed them frequently. They do not provide balanced nutrition for a cat, and the total of unbalanced food should be 15% of the diet or below. I use them as a treat once a week. Once I open the can, I take out about half a sardine and freeze the rest in an ice cube tray. That way I can pop out a small portion once a week or when I need to bribe kitty.
 
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Sardines that are packed in spring water, with no salt.

I don't know where you are located. I have found them to be readily available everywhere in the US, even at Trader Joe's and supermarkets in rural areas. They are usually around $1.20 per can, but go on sale for a dollar very frequently.

You don't want to feed them frequently. They do not provide balanced nutrition for a cat, and the total of unbalanced food should be 15% of the diet or below. I use them as a treat once a week. Once I open the can, I take out about half a sardine and freeze the rest in an ice cube tray. That way I can pop out a small portion once a week or when I need to bribe kitty.
such a good idea. I'm from Singapore , its hard to find those without salt here

I'll try and find some and do the treat thing too 
 
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