Organic cat and kitten food is easy and simple to make. It requires a recipe that
is formulated by a Veterinarian who is a pet nutrition expert and a professional
cook. The following recipe meets these criteria and is safe for healthy cats and
kittens.
First assemble all the ingredients. You will need: 2-1/2 eggs, 20 oz. wild caught
tuna, and 5 T of olive oil. Now assemble the equipment. You will need a
two quart saucepan with a lid, a rubber scraper, a small bowl, a measuring cup,
a plastic air tight container with a lid, and a food processor.
Prepare the ingredients. First poach the tuna. In a saucepan put 3 c. of water
and bring it to a boil. Turn the heat to low so that the water is only slightly rippling
on the surface. The temperature of the water should be about 180 degrees.
Lower the tuna into the water then cover. Poach for six minutes then remove
the tuna, flake it apart and remove any bones. Next, boil the eggs. Place
three organic eggs into a saucepan and add cold water until the eggs are
just covered. Over medium high heat bring the eggs to a boil, and boil for
two minutes. Remove the pan from the heat and cover for 12 minutes.
Take the eggs from the pan and place them in an ice filled bowl to cool.
After cooling, peel the shells off the eggs and cut one of them in half
Now measure out 5 T of olive oil into a small measuring cup.
Make the cat food. In a food processor put the poached tuna, 2-1/2 eggs,
and the olive oil. Blend until smooth and creamy, scraping down the sides
of the bowl once. Store the cat food in the air tight container in the refrigerator
for up to three days. Half of this recipe can be frozen in a seal-a-meal
vacuum bag or a freezer storage bag and thawed before using in the
refrigerator. If you have 1 or two cats, you will need to freeze half of the
food. If you have 3 or more cats, you will use this food within three days
most likely.
Feeding your cat organic cat food. Most cats are eating some form of
processed, commercial food. When you begin feeding the homemade
cat food, leave some of this kibble in a bowl for snacking. Feed your cat twice
daily about two ounces of this cat food on a separate plate. For kittens feed 1/2 to
1 oz four times daily.
Feeding tips: Never warm the food in the microwave in a plastic con-
tainer or covered with plastic wrap. The plastic off-gasses toxic
chemicals which can harm your cat. Use a stoneware or Corelle dish
and the reheat cycle to warm the food. Test the food temperature before
feeding to avoid burns. Most cats will eat this Organic cat food at a cool
refrigerator temperature, so try that first, before opting to warm it.
To thaw the frozen food, place the bag in the refrigerator overnight,
than if necessary rewarm it as described above. When feeding real
food such as this, remember to pick it up after one hour to avoid
spoilage, cover it with plastic wrap and refrigerate until the next feeding
time. A good method to keep the food fresh is to fill a bowl about the
size of the feeding plate with several cubes of ice, then balance the
feeding plate on top of the bowl. This keeps the food cool and reduces
the chance of bacterial growth in the food.
Supplements. If your cat has arthritis or stiffness of the joints you may
add Cosequin or Dasuquin to the recipe, 3-5 capsules. For senior
cats you may add one multi-B vitamin, crushed to the food. This promotes
health and stimulates the appetite. Give your cat or kitten a liquid vitamin
supplement daily.
Additions to this recipe. Other than noted above, do not add additional
ingredients to this recipe. It is formulated to be safe and nutritious as is,
and many foods commonly consumed by people are unsafe to feed
cats and kittens. See my other articles for additional information.
My cat watches me prepare this food, waiting patiently for her meal.
She knows the sound of the food processor, the smell of the eggs, etc.
Such a smart cat! She has been eating homemade organic cat food
for several years now, what a lucky cat! My Angel.
Source: http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/544891/organic_cat_food.html
Thursday, January 8, 2009
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