I have two male cats - orange one who is approx 6 lbs. And a dark gray one at 8 lbs.
Since Thanksgiving, I've switched my cats over from dry kibble to 100% wet canned in a matter of days. No problems except my orange cat was iffy for the first couple of days, but we're good now.
About 2-3 weeks ago, we bought our first package of commercial raw. It was the Stella & Chewy's frozen morsels, rabbit flavor.
As of last night, they CAN eat 100% raw without needing to mix it in with the wet food like I was previously doing. They don't FINISH it though so I do, in the end, sprinkle some treats on top so they can continue to eat some more. They do eat a good amount; just not as much as they usually eat or as much as I'd like them too.
That was the last of the raw food. So, of course, this morning I went on a spending spree, lol. Got myself a 1lb bag of NVI Raw Boost Kibble (with the coupon I found here ) chicken flavor. I also found a local raw pet food place here. They make their own raw pet food and sell it and it's a whole lot more affordable for me than other commercial raw by 50%!
I had my kids with me so I couldn't take my time and ask questions and etc. So since I'm a newbie (and I'm just reading tons of info everywhere and everything is just mush inside my brain now), I'm wondering, how should I prepare this raw food? It's currently in the fridge to thaw. It's just ground meat (it says complete balance so they added all the supplements and etc) in a 1lb big paper cup with lid ... do I thaw the whole thing and then spoon estimated amount of one feeding into a baggie or baby jars or something? I did buy some bonita flakes too just in case they get picky or hesitant.
Also, I read somewhere but can't find the specific forum now, about plain raw frozen anchovy or sardines - not salted or seasoned or anything - from the Asian market being okay for treats. This person does Frankenprey though. Can I still give my cats some as treats? Like 1 or 2 a week.
I looked like a crazy person taking pics of all the types of livers, hearts and etc. they had at the Asian market. I'm hoping to do 50% commercial raw and 50% homemade raw one day so .. getting prices on the meats and organs, lol.
And switching flavors and meats and types of raw food shouldn't be a big deal, correct? Not like it is when it's dry kibble...?
Thanks
Since Thanksgiving, I've switched my cats over from dry kibble to 100% wet canned in a matter of days. No problems except my orange cat was iffy for the first couple of days, but we're good now.
About 2-3 weeks ago, we bought our first package of commercial raw. It was the Stella & Chewy's frozen morsels, rabbit flavor.
As of last night, they CAN eat 100% raw without needing to mix it in with the wet food like I was previously doing. They don't FINISH it though so I do, in the end, sprinkle some treats on top so they can continue to eat some more. They do eat a good amount; just not as much as they usually eat or as much as I'd like them too.
That was the last of the raw food. So, of course, this morning I went on a spending spree, lol. Got myself a 1lb bag of NVI Raw Boost Kibble (with the coupon I found here ) chicken flavor. I also found a local raw pet food place here. They make their own raw pet food and sell it and it's a whole lot more affordable for me than other commercial raw by 50%!
I had my kids with me so I couldn't take my time and ask questions and etc. So since I'm a newbie (and I'm just reading tons of info everywhere and everything is just mush inside my brain now), I'm wondering, how should I prepare this raw food? It's currently in the fridge to thaw. It's just ground meat (it says complete balance so they added all the supplements and etc) in a 1lb big paper cup with lid ... do I thaw the whole thing and then spoon estimated amount of one feeding into a baggie or baby jars or something? I did buy some bonita flakes too just in case they get picky or hesitant.
Also, I read somewhere but can't find the specific forum now, about plain raw frozen anchovy or sardines - not salted or seasoned or anything - from the Asian market being okay for treats. This person does Frankenprey though. Can I still give my cats some as treats? Like 1 or 2 a week.
I looked like a crazy person taking pics of all the types of livers, hearts and etc. they had at the Asian market. I'm hoping to do 50% commercial raw and 50% homemade raw one day so .. getting prices on the meats and organs, lol.
And switching flavors and meats and types of raw food shouldn't be a big deal, correct? Not like it is when it's dry kibble...?
Thanks