Raw Feeding Cats

  • Raw feeding means feeding your cat uncooked meat, bones and offal, the way nature intended it. A complete raw cat food diet is meant to replicate a natural cat’s diet.

  • The idea behind raw feeding is that it’s very similar to what a cat’s diet would have been if they lived in the wild. Small wild cats tend to hunt & eat rodents and other small mammals, birds, fish, insects, and even reptiles. A complete diet mimics these foods with the real thing or suitable alternatives.

  • As carnivores, their entire system is designed to hunt, catch and digest raw prey, so cats actually need meat to survive. They don’t need vegetables or carbohydrates. Like their wild ancestors they thrive on high-meat content foods that are rich in amino acids like taurine, fatty acids and other essential vitamins and minerals.

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Kitten

Diet is a hugely important contributing factor for the overall health of animals, especially young, growing animals. As they grow, kittens are continuously undergoing physical and mental changes and developments. It is essential that kittens receive all of the high-quality nutrition that they require in order to support and promote this growth.

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Adult Cat

A fully-grown cat should be fed around 2-3% of their body weight, ideally split into two meals per day. Choosing to feed a balanced, easily digestible, nutritious raw diet is the best way to promote health and happiness for your cat.

Available in a wide range of complete foods and minces, but also single proteins, raw meaty bones, muscle meat, offal, fish and a range of supplements.

Our Adult Cat Collection

Senior Cat

Between the ages of seven and twelve, cats experience changes to their metabolism, immune system and body composition. They can also develop various health concerns such as arthritis, obesity, dental problems, intestinal problems, loss of muscle mass and deterioration of their skin and coat. They may develop mobility issues, such as restrictions in movement, they may become less active and they may gain weight. A natural, raw diet packed with proteins and essential nutrients is an ideal way to promote a healthy lifestyle for older cats.

As the raw feeding market is fairly new for cats, senior cat food is interchangeable with adult cat. However when more products specifically tailored to seniors get released, we will have a dedicated section.

Why Raw Food

Better for overall health

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Better for digestive health

Unlike us people, dogs and cats have a very short digestive system which deals with their food intake quickly to greatly reduce the threat of bacteria. Thus, when we feed them heavily processed meat, grains and fillers, the cat’s digestive system is not built to deal with this. The pancreas is then put under a huge strain, working overtime to break down the foods the body is not designed to deal with. Raw food can be quickly and naturally digested the way their bodies intended.

Support oral health and hygiene

Around 80% of cats and dogs suffer from oral diseases requiring veterinary intervention. Your pet should be eating raw meaty bones that they have to chew through, thus scraping the plaque from the teeth and providing a gum massage leading to better oral health and better breath.

Healthier coat and skin health

The difference in your pet’s coat will show within two weeks on a raw diet. It will become softer, shinier and very silky. Animals will often detox through their skin, culminating in a greasy, smelly coat even though we tend to go nose blind to it after a while. However on a raw diet there will be a significant noticeable difference.

Manage allergies and intolerances

It is a sad fact that in recent years, more and more pets are showing signs of skin allergies. The grains, fillers and preservatives in a commercial dry food can culminate in this type of allergy. Pets may also become allergic to different types of proteins, so being able to pick and choose what protein to feed your cats, through our vast selection of products will enable you to manage their intolerances.

Better bone and joint health

Arthritis and bone disease can be caused by genetics, but are largely due to an inappropriate diet, high in carbohydrates and low in essential fatty acids. It has been found that diets high in essential fatty acids and omega fatty acids, decrease the inflammation and ease the pet’s suffering. Raw diets are full of these nutritional benefits.

Its good to get your Kittens started on the right track, with a nutritious raw diet to to help to prevent problems later in life.

Less Visits To The Vets

Feeding a natural diet is the best way for you ensure your pet is in its healthiest state leading to less illnesses and visits to the vets.

Healthier and less smelly poops

Because raw meat and bones are digested easier than cooked grains and meat, this means less waste. The stools will be smaller and fewer, as well as a lot less smelly.

Gradually Introducing A Raw Diet

  • Timescale

    Whilst some cats will tolerate an immediate transition from one type of diet to another, there are several reasons why we recommend a gradual transition over a 7 to 10 day period avoiding any unnecessary stomach upsets for your pet.

  • Enzymes

    The enzymes required to break down a high protein, raw meat and bone diet differ to those required to break down a high carbohydrate processed diet such as kibble. The pancreas must adapt to both the amount and type of enzymes that it produces when the diet is changed from one to the other.

  • Gut Flora

    The gut flora is different for cats fed on a predominantly meat and bone diet, compared to a high starch and carbohydrate based diet. It takes several weeks for the gut flora to re-stabilise following a major diet change. These gut bacteria are responsible for the production of certain key nutrients and are also responsible for the production of gas in the bowel.

  • Stomach Acid

    The PH of the stomach is generally higher (more alkaline) in cats that are fed on a high carbohydrate processed diet compared with dogs and cats fed on a predominantly raw meat, high protein diet, which results in a strong acid stomach.

  • Digestion

    It is not only the process, but also the speed in which the food types are digested which differ considerably. Raw meat and bone is digested a lot faster than processed food, which is high in carbohydrates. Whilst we recommend feeding twice a day, you may want to consider feeding smaller amounts three times a day until your cat is settled on the diet.

How much to feed your Cat?

Adult cats are supposed to be fed 2-3% of their ideal body weight. This is only a guide. Some cats may need, more or less to maintain proper weight.. A kitten should be fed 3% of their adult weight.

Take a look at our below chart to help work out the ideal amount to feed your cat. However these numbers are just starting guides. You will need to adjust up or down accordingly, depending on the individual needs of your cat.

Some Confusing Jargon

  • B.A.R.F

    Biologically Approved Raw Food. A biologically approved raw diet is all about feeding dogs and cats ingredients that mimic their natural diet, just as Mother Nature intended!

  • 80/10/10

    80/10/10 is a ratio of raw food that constitutes 80% muscle meat 10% bone and 10% offal (liver, heart and kidneys). However this doesn't constitute a nutritionally complete diet.

  • Complete

    A complete diet needs to meet the nutritional guidelines set out by the EU. It must contain a minimum and maximum set of nutrients deemed essential for dogs, puppies, cats and kittens. Which must also include muscle meat, bone and offal.

  • R.M.B

    Raw Meaty Bones. They are edible bone covered in raw muscle meat and connective tissue. They provide calcium and other nutrients playing a vital role in digestive health. It is however important to make sure to only feed RMB that are safe for consumption.

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Vitamins and Minerals

Vitamin A

Enhances immunity, prevents eye problems and skin disorders. Important in bone and teeth formation. Protects against colds and infection and slows the aging process.

Sources

  • Chicken
  • Pork
  • Egg
  • Salmon
  • Haddock
  • Sardines
  • Liver
  • Kidney
  • Brain
  • Tuna

Vitamin B

There are a lot of types of vitamin B that your pet needs with different benefits for each of them.

Shared sources:

  • Rabbit
  • Chicken
  • Turkey
  • Pork
  • Lamb
  • Goat
  • Ostrich
  • Buffalo
  • Egg
  • Beef
  • Salmon
  • Haddock
  • Sardine

Vitamin B1(Thiamine):

Promotes growth, improves mental attitude, aids digestion, helps strengthen nervous system and prevents stress

Individual B1 sources:

  • Liver

Vitamin B2(Riboflavin):

Needed for red blood cell formation, aids growth and promotes hair, skin and nail growth. Important in the prevention of cataracts.

Individual B2 sources:

  • Liver
  • Heart

Vitamin B3(Niacin):

Essential for proper circulation and healthy skin. Increases energy, aids digestion and helps to prevent migraines.

Individual B3 sources:

  • Tuna

Vitamin B5(Pantothenic acid):

Enhances stamina, prevents anaemia, helps wounds heal, fights infection and strengthens immune system.

Individual B5 sources:

  • Liver
  • Heart
  • Kidney

Vitamin B6(Pyridoxine):

Needed to produce hydrochloric acid. Also aids in the absorption of fats and protein. Helps to prevent kidney stones. Helpful in treating allergies, arthritis and asthma.

Individual B6 sources:

  • Liver
  • Heart
  • Kidney

Vitamin B9 (Folic Acid):

Works to produce red blood cells and helps iron work properly in the body. Important in pregnant females to lower risk of birth defects.

Individual B9 sources:

  • Liver

Vitamin B12 (Cyanocobalamin):

Helps to prevent anaemia. Protects nervous system, improves concentration and aids digestion.

Individual B12 sources:

  • Liver
  • Heart
  • Kidney

Vitamin C

Helps with calcium and iron formation, enhances the immune system, helps to prevent cancer, aids in production of ant stress hormones. Its also an antioxidant required for proper tissue growth and repair.

Sources:

  • Liver
  • Kidney
  • Heart
  • Fish

Vitamin D

Dogs cant get vitamin D from sunlight like humans can so it will need to come from their diet.

Essential for calcium and phosphorus utilization, prevents rickets, needed for normal growth of bones and teeth, helps regulate heartbeat, prevents cancer, enhances immune system, aids thyroid function and blood clotting.

Sources:

  • Egg
  • Sardine
  • Liver
  • Kidney
  • Salmon
  • Tuna

Vitamin E

Your dogs body cannot create its own Vitamin E, so it is important to make sure you feed your dogs foods that give them the right amount as too much can also be detrimental.

Vitamin E is an antioxidant which helps prevent cancer, prevents cell damage, reduced blood pressure and promotes healthy skin and coat.

Sources:

  • Ostrich
  • Buffalo
  • Egg
  • Haddock
  • Sardine
  • Kidney
  • Liver
  • Brain

Vitamin K

Promotes healthy liver function, helps and repairs bone function.

Sources:

  • Egg
  • Halibut
  • Haddock
  • Sardine
  • Liver

Zinc

Promotes growth and mental alertness. accelerates healing, regulates oil glands, promotes a healthy immune system and healing of wounds.

Sources:

  • Rabbit
  • Chicken
  • Turkey
  • Pork
  • Lamb
  • Goat
  • Ostrich
  • Buffalo
  • Egg
  • Beef
  • Salmon
  • Haddock
  • Sardine

Calcium, Phosphorus & Magnesium

Calcium and Phosphorus help in bone formation and protection, whilst helping with heart rhythm. Whilst Phosphorus in addition helps with Kidney function.

However too much of these minerals can be detrimental which is where magnesium comes in, preventing calcification of soft tissue also reducing and dissolving calcium phosphate kidney stones. Magnesium also helps to prevent birth defects and improves the cardiovascular system.

Shared sources:

  • Rabbit
  • Chicken
  • Turkey
  • Pork
  • Goat
  • Ostrich
  • Buffalo
  • Egg
  • Beef
  • Salmon
  • Haddock
  • Sardine

Calcium and Phosphorus exclusive sources:

  • Lamb
  • Beef

Manganese

Minute quantities of this mineral are needed for healthy nerves, blood sugar regulation, normal bone growth and thyroid hormone production.

Sources:

  • Rabbit
  • Chicken
  • Turkey
  • Pork
  • Goat
  • Ostrich
  • Buffalo
  • Egg
  • Beef
  • Salmon
  • Haddock
  • Sardine

Iodine

Trace amounts needed for a healthy thyroid gland and helps metabolize excess fat.

Sources:

  • Salmon
  • Haddock
  • Egg

Iron & Copper

Iron is essential for metabolism and production of haemoglobin.

Copper converts iron into Haemoglobin and protects against anaemia. Its needed for healthy bones and joints.

Shared Sources:

  • Chicken
  • Turkey
  • Pork
  • Lamb
  • Goat
  • Ostrich
  • Buffalo
  • Egg
  • Beef
  • Salmon
  • Haddock
  • Sardine

Iron only sources:

  • Rabbit

Omega-3

Vital for brain development and growth. Eye health, heart health, reducing inflammation and so much more.

Sources:

  • Eggs
  • Salmon
  • Sardines
  • Mackerel

Potassium

Regulates water balance and muscular function. Important for nervous system health and a regular heart rhythm.

Sources:

  • Rabbit
  • Chicken
  • Turkey
  • Pork
  • Lamb
  • Goat
  • Ostrich
  • Buffalo
  • Egg
  • Beef
  • Salmon
  • Haddock
  • Sardine

Selenium

Selenium is an important trace element for male cats prostate glands. It also protects the immune system and helps to regulate thyroid hormones.

Sources:

  • Rabbit
  • Chicken
  • Turkey
  • Pork
  • Lamb
  • Goat
  • Ostrich
  • Buffalo
  • Egg
  • Beef
  • Salmon
  • Haddock
  • Sardine