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  • 1.  Really struggling to find good homemade wet food for cats

    Posted 10 days ago

    My issue is, my cat is getting older, and cannot eat dry food anymore due to health issues also, my financial situation is less than ideal so I am trying to find a more affordable alternative. That's why i am trying to consider homemade wet food for cats. Any suggestions for affordable, nutritious options or any receipe that I can try?


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    Amelia Brooks
    Animal Welfare Coordinator
    Happy Tails Animal Rescue
    CA
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  • 2.  RE: Really struggling to find good homemade wet food for cats

    Posted 3 days ago

    A simple option that works for many older cats is boiled chicken or turkey mixed with a bit of the cooking broth so it stays soft. Some people add a small amount of pumpkin or mashed sweet potato for fiber. It helps to blend everything lightly so it is easier to eat. Rotating in canned sardines in water once in a while gives extra flavor and usually keeps picky cats interested.



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    Daniel Burr
    Operations Manager
    Little Ones
    MA
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  • 3.  RE: Really struggling to find good homemade wet food for cats

    Posted 2 days ago

    Hi Amelia:

    I don't want to discourage you from making homemade food, but please realize that it's important to have a diet balanced in vitamins and minerals, especially if this is something that your cat may enjoy long-term. At the very least, that includes incorporating a vitamin and mineral supplement; I used to use one called Rx Essentials, if that company is still in business (it was a powder that was very easy to mix into soft food). I don't know if you can access a veterinary nutritionist via the Internet, but that's also worth looking into. Best wishes to you and your cat! 



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    Kirsten Cianci, VMD
    Palmetto Animal League
    Ridgeland, SC 29936
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  • 4.  RE: Really struggling to find good homemade wet food for cats

    Posted 2 days ago

    Virtually all "recipes" for homemade diets available on the internet have been found to be nutritionally deficient, if not dangerous, so I would strongly caution against moving away from commercial diets. Cats are not tiny people! Plus, by the time you purchase all the fresh, high quality ingredients and supplements required to prepare a balanced diet, I would expect the cost would be higher than for most commercial diets.

     In addition to pet food pantries that typically offer both wet and dry food when available, many shelters get prescription diets donated regularly by owners whose pets have passed away from their ailments. Often those prescription diets are not appropriate for the general population of pets in the shelter. If you have a diagnosis of a specific health condition or recommendation for a prescription diet from your veterinarian, you might reach out to your local shelters and see if they have those products available through their pet food pantries or other programs.



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    Rachel Powell DVM
    Director of Surgery
    Greenhill Humane Society
    Eugene, OR
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