{"id":13769,"date":"2023-04-05T08:36:05","date_gmt":"2023-04-05T07:36:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/petpedia.co\/blog\/?p=13769"},"modified":"2023-03-28T18:55:58","modified_gmt":"2023-03-28T17:55:58","slug":"what-raw-meats-can-i-give-my-cat","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/petpedia.co\/blog\/what-raw-meats-can-i-give-my-cat\/","title":{"rendered":"What Raw Meats Can I Give My Cat?"},"content":{"rendered":"
Cats are <\/span>natural<\/span><\/a> carnivores. In nature, their diets mainly <\/span>consist of meat<\/span><\/a> and other meat-based products. This means that their nutritional needs will vary from those of other animals. Raw foods can help<\/span> supplement nutritional values<\/span><\/a> not found in ordinary, commercial cat food and provide benefits that aid in both cognitive and physical health<\/span><\/p>\n To know more about raw meats in cat diets, here are some that you can give your cat and the benefits of raw meat for their diets.<\/span><\/p>\n This refers to meat that is not cooked or processed. A raw food diet usually has raw meat, organs, and occasionally, raw and ground bones. The most common natural raw food served to cats is chicken, but cats can also eat other <\/span>raw foods<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n Raw food diets are low in carbohydrates and high in protein. It also provides cats with physical benefits, such as;<\/span><\/p>\n Cats need a lot of protein in their diets than other animals; they get most of their energy from protein rather than carbs. Arachidonic acid, vitamin A, vitamin D, and numerous B vitamins must also be present in cat diets in appropriate quantities, as a few specific amino acids, most notably taurin. A balanced diet of raw, canned, and dry food can provide the proper nutrients and vitamins a cat needs.<\/span><\/p>\n There are a lot of raw meats that cats can eat. It may be cheap steak cuts, free-range, locally butchered meat, and organic. The general rule for feeding raw meats to cats is to choose human-grade meats, as these will provide proper nutrients. Here is a table of common raw meats to serve to cats, their nutritional value, and how often you should give and serve them.<\/span><\/p>\nRaw Meat for Cats, and How Does It Benefit Them?<\/b><\/h2>\n
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Raw Meats Suitable for Cats\u00a0<\/b><\/h2>\n
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\n Type of Raw Meat<\/b><\/td>\n Nutritional Value<\/b><\/td>\n How Often in a week<\/b><\/td>\n How to serve<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Salmon<\/b><\/td>\n Contains omega three fatty acids (for cat fur and coat, and immune system), potassium, Vit. B, Selenium, and Niacin<\/span><\/td>\n 1-2\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n Remove head, tail, slice, and debone.\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Chicken<\/b><\/td>\n Contains protein, selenium, niacin, phosphorus, and Vit. B6 and B12. Protein from chicken aids cats’ muscle and tissue repair<\/span><\/td>\n 1-2<\/span><\/td>\n Cut breast or thighs and remove bones\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Duck<\/b><\/td>\n is High in protein and a good source of Vit. B, Zinc, and Iron<\/span><\/td>\n Occasionally<\/span><\/td>\n Cut breast or thighs \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 and remove bones, skin, and fat<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Lamb<\/b><\/td>\n Has heme-iron (for proper iron absorption) and Vit. B12 for neurological support and brain growth<\/span><\/td>\n Occasionally<\/span><\/td>\n heart, kidney, and flesh in small servings. Remove fat<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Turkey<\/b><\/td>\n High in protein and low in fat<\/span><\/td>\n Occasionally<\/span><\/td>\n Breasts, wings, and legs, and cut into chunks.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Beef<\/b><\/td>\n High in protein<\/span><\/td>\n 3\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n Fresh beef only, cut into chunks<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n