Homemade Diets for Cats

Because diet plays such a large roll in treating many physical ailments I receive many questions about homemade diets. Homemade diets are a great way of making sure your cat receives optimum nutrition, but also allows you to manipulate it for special diet restrictions.

Here is some information that I found in a book called Natural Health Bible for Dogs & Cats by Shawn Messonnier D.V.M. Please remember that I am not a vet. This is just added information for you to make a more rounded decision on the options open to your cat.

Note: Before you start to feed your cat a home-prepared diet, it is strongly recommended that you discuss your decision with your veterinarian. It is essential that you follow any diet's recommendations closely, including all ingredients and supplements. Failure to do so could result in serious consequences for your pet.

Basic Diet for Cats

1/3 to 1/2lb of ground meat (turkey, chicken, lamb, beef)
1/2 to 1 large hard-boiled egg
1/2 ounce of clams chopped in juice
4 teaspoons chicken fat or canola oil
1/8 teaspoon potassium chloride
100 mg taurine

If kidney failure is present, the diet is adapted to offer lower protein and phosphorus with increased potassium. High quality protein (1-2 hard-boiled eggs) is used as the protein source (2-3 ounces salmon or tuna can be substituted).