Homemade Cat Food Recipes

Many cat owner choose to make cat food for their cats. Others may have heard of a raw food diet for cats or homemade cat food and want to know how to make cat food. This is especially true for cat owners who are curious about the benefits of homemade cat food. There has been some concern about dry cat food and its lack of moisture that cats need in their diets.

Homemade cat food recipes are available on the Internet. Even cat food recipes books can be found. Cat owners should know what ingredients are toxic to cats before they begin. Garlic, raw eggs, onions, pork, raw fish, and chocolate are examples of ingredients that should not be added to a homemade cat food recipe. Too much tuna can cause problems related to mercury. Many cats cannot tolerate milk. The veterinarian may provide more information on what foods should be avoided.

A basic homemade cat food recipe includes red meat and fish, finely chopped carrots, and grains such as wheat germ, oats, rice, or barley. The red meat and fish are high in protein, which should constitute the bulk of the cat food. For example, four to six ounces of meat, one to two tablespoons of chopped carrots, and one third cup cooked rice could be considered a basic recipe for homemade cat food. The meat always needs to be thoroughly cooked before giving the homemade cat food to the cat.

Another homemade cat food recipe uses vegetable baby food instead of chopped carrots. It also calls for ground beef, one egg, and a tablespoon of olive oil. In many homemade cat food recipes, all the ingredients are mixed first and then fried or sautéed until the meat and eggs are thoroughly cooked.

Though some people turn to making cat food in an effort to cut household expenses, homemade cat food may not be as beneficial to the budget as the cat owner thought. If the meat is not expensive, than homemade cat food may be cheaper than store bought. Many times, the cost of meat and other ingredients is much more than commercial cat food. If the cat has any health concerns, including obesity, the cat owner should consult the veterinarian on the best diet for the cat’s health.