Diluting Bone-In Grinds

[curleyfro58]

Hello,

I’m new to this space and joined hoping to learn how to dilute the ground meat w/bone. If I add 1 lb of boneless to 2 lbs bone-in will that dilute it enough or is it not that simple? Please help, please! I want only the best for my kitty and the thought of hurting him with his food is making me a little crazy. TY

 

[lucyrima]

Why do you want to use bone-in food?

 

[curleyfro58]

I’m new to raw feeding and it’s what I have. I didn’t realize there were so many things to consider and in my excited state, purchased ground meats with bone & organ in it.

 

[lucyrima]

Oh, ok - it just sounds 'doggy' and I wonder if other cat people think it's a good idea (tho' I think I understand the reasons). I would be very careful though as even tiny bone slivers can really mess up anyone's insides. Don't know if the upsides are worth it, but again, maybe others will know more. Have you looked at the raw food forums here? Thing is (and I'll probably be banned from here now) I've always just used cans or 'trays' from the supermkt (50 yrs' worth) for lots of cats, and most lived happily to ripe old ages. It's one thing for cats to catch prey and eat it, another for us to try and replicate that from our viewpoint.

 

[CHIKITTIES]

Here is the link to Hare-today calculator

Raw Food Ratio Calculator | Hare Today

Hope this helps!

 

[curleyfro58]

Yes, thank you, this calculator told me exactly how much boneless to add to the meat I have.

 

[curleyfro58]

Oh, ok - it just sounds 'doggy' and I wonder if other cat people think it's a good idea (tho' I think I understand the reasons). I would be very careful though as even tiny bone slivers can really mess up anyone's insides. Don't know if the upsides are worth it, but again, maybe others will know more. Have you looked at the raw food forums here? Thing is (and I'll probably be banned from here now) I've always just used cans or 'trays' from the supermkt (50 yrs' worth) for lots of cats, and most lived happily to ripe old ages. It's one thing for cats to catch prey and eat it, another for us to try and replicate that from our viewpoint.

Oh, ok - it just sounds 'doggy' and I wonder if other cat people think it's a good idea (tho' I think I understand the reasons). I would be very careful though as even tiny bone slivers can really mess up anyone's insides. Don't know if the upsides are worth it, but again, maybe others will know more. Have you looked at the raw food forums here? Thing is (and I'll probably be banned from here now) I've always just used cans or 'trays' from the supermkt (50 yrs' worth) for lots of cats, and most lived happily to ripe old ages. It's one thing for cats to catch prey and eat it, another for us to try and replicate that from our viewpoint.

I’m sorry, cans or trays from the supermarket. Can you tell me what you mean, please?

 

[lucyrima]

Sorry, just saw this reply now. I meant regular commercial cat food like Friskies or Fancy Feast, usually in small cans and/or 2-3" trays where you peel the top to open them, like e.g. you would for Cesar dogfood.