Amazing Tips on Homemade Cat Food

Nobody will disagree that a cat is an important pet in our homes; a life companion. Taking care of the pet is a priority for everyone. As much as you think about your diet, also remember that your cat also needs something to be happy about-a well prepared meal. Most people don’t know the importance of homemade cat food because the pets can eat anything and never mind. Why? They don’t have an alternative. This article explains the tips of preparing homemade cat food. Read on.

Things You Need To Know Before Preparing Homemade Cat Food

Never feed your cats with too much carbohydrate. This can lead to health complications like constipation.

Be aware of the feeding needs of the cats-the age of the cat determines their feeding needs. Adult cats have different needs from kittens. Kittens usually require to be fed four times in a day while adult dogs need to be fed two times a day. Pregnant cats also have different diet needs.

Be familiar with the dietary composition of the food. Cats have different needs from your own. Be aware of the requirements which will contribute positively to the nutritional value of your cat. Those requirements include;

• Clean water which is accessible and available always

• Adequate fats for energy provision for the cat

•  Vitamins (especially vitamin A) and calcium to maintain strong bones for your cat.

Encourage your cat to learn the new eating ways because cats may be addicted to eat in a certain way. Cats learn from conditioned reflex action.

Before cooking for your cat, be aware of the ingredients you are using. Otherwise they will not enjoy the food. Different cat foods are prepared differently. The best foods cats include;

• Beef- every cat loves beef. However well prepared beef dishes will satisfy the needs that the cats are craving for.

• Chicken- this can be used to increase the appetite of your cat. It can b e combined with Tuna.

• Cat salad- this will satisfy the desire for cats to eat greens.

This is how cooking is done;

A. Beef
Ingredients

1. A cup of grounded beef

2. 1/3 cup of brown rice (steamed)

3. 6 spoons of minced alfafa sprouts

4.   cup Cottage cheese

Method

•  Brown the ground beef. Drain it in a frying pan and allow it to cool completely.

•  Mix the ingredients in a bowl and serve the cat.

•  Refrigerate the waste for three days.

B. chicken (combined with Tuna)

 Ingredients

1.   cup of cooked chicken

2. 1 tablespoon of mashed carrot( cooked)

3. 1 cup of Tuna oil

4. 3 tablespoons of rice( brown)

Method

• Put all the four ingredients in food processor.

• Pulse to blend it all and serve the cat.

• Refrigerate the wastes and discard it after three days

C. Cat Salad

Ingredients

1. ¼ cup of Zucchini

2.   cup of alfalfa sprouts

3.   cup of fish stock

4. 1/8 teaspoon catnip(minced)

Method

•  Put the zucchini, alfalfa sprouts and fish stock in one bowl. Toss them.

•  Serve the meal after sprinkling catnip from the top

•  The remaining food can be refrigerated for a maximum of three days.

Take care of your cat.

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