{"id":8399,"date":"2020-10-11T02:14:45","date_gmt":"2020-10-11T02:14:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cats.com\/?p=8399"},"modified":"2025-09-05T17:37:45","modified_gmt":"2025-09-05T17:37:45","slug":"making-cat-food-homemade","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cats.com\/making-cat-food-homemade","title":{"rendered":"The Complete Guide to Making Homemade Cat Food"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-11052 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/cats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Is-it-ok-to-feed-my-cat-homemade-cat-food.png\" alt=\"Is it ok to feed my cat homemade cat food\" width=\"500\" height=\"458\" \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"toc\"><span class=\"toc-title\">In This Article<\/span><ul class=\"toc-items\"><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#why-make-homemade-cat-food\" data-title=\"Why Make Homemade Cat Food?\">Why Make Homemade Cat Food?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#types-of-homemade-cat-food\" data-title=\"Types of Homemade Cat Food\">Types of Homemade Cat Food<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#what-youll-need-to-make-homemade-cat-food\" data-title=\"What You\u2019ll Need To Make Homemade Cat Food\">What You\u2019ll Need To Make Homemade Cat Food<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#choosing-your-ingredients\" data-title=\"Choosing Your Ingredients\">Choosing Your Ingredients<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#how-to-make-homemade-cat-food-with-recipe-and-photos\" data-title=\"How To Make Homemade Cat Food \u2013 With Recipe and Photos\"> Recipe and Photos<\/a><\/li><li class=\"hidden\"><a href=\"#how-much-homemade-cat-food-should-you-feed\" data-title=\"How Much Homemade Cat Food Should You Feed?\">How Much To Feed?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"hidden\"><a href=\"#how-much-does-homemade-cat-food-cost\" data-title=\"How Much Does Homemade Cat Food Cost?\">How Much Does It Cost?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><button>Expand More<\/button><\/div>    <script>\r\n        document.addEventListener(\"DOMContentLoaded\", function(event) {\r\n            let links = jQuery('.toc ul.toc-items li a');\r\n\r\n            let htmlspecialchars = function (text) {\r\n                var map = {\r\n                    '&': '&amp;',\r\n                    '<': '&lt;',\r\n                    '>': '&gt;',\r\n                    '\"': '&quot;',\r\n                    '\u201c': '&quot;',\r\n                    '\u201d': '&quot;',\r\n                    \"'\": '&#039;',\r\n                    \"\u2019\": '&#039;'\r\n                };\r\n\r\n                return text.replace(\/[&<>\"\u201c\u201d']\/g, function(m) { return map[m]; 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I was afraid of nutrient imbalances, didn\u2019t know what equipment I needed, and wasn\u2019t ready to spend hours of every month preparing cat food.<\/p>\n<p><b>The questions were endless.<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Are there nutritionally balanced recipes out there or is everyone following the one that \u201clooks like\u201d it makes sense?<\/p>\n<p>Is it okay to give your cat raw food that may contain disease-causing bacteria? Can people of modest financial resources afford to make homemade cat food?<\/p>\n<p>This resource is the result of that research. It\u2019s made for someone who\u2019s considering making their own cat food but doesn\u2019t want to kill their cat by feeding them an imbalanced diet. Maybe that\u2019s you. If so, keep reading to get some answers and maybe a little bit of cat food-making confidence.<\/p>\n<p><strong>By the time you\u2019re done reading this article, you will:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Know if homemade cat food is right for you.<\/li>\n<li>Have a better understanding of the differences between homemade and commercially available cat food.<\/li>\n<li>Be familiar with the different types of homemade cat food.<\/li>\n<li>Be able to compile a shopping list for your first batch of homemade cat food.<\/li>\n<li>Have multiple tried-and-true recipes to bookmark or print for future reference.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Why Make Homemade Cat Food?<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-11010 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/cats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Homemade-Cat-Food-Recipes.png\" alt=\"Homemade Cat Food Recipes\" width=\"500\" height=\"368\" \/><\/p>\n<p>When you make your own cat food, you control what goes into your cat\u2019s body. You become the cat food manufacturer, so you can do things your way.<\/p>\n<p>Here are a few types of cats and people who can benefit from homemade cat food:<\/p>\n<h3>Cats Suffering From Allergies.<\/h3>\n<p>Because making your own cat food lets you choose the proteins in your cat\u2019s bowl, homemade cat food is perfect for <a href=\"https:\/\/cats.com\/food-allergies-in-cats\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">cats with food allergies<\/a>. In 2013,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.petfoodindustry.com\/nutrition\/pet-food-ingredients\/article\/15457264\/dna-testing-raises-ingredient-declaration-concerns?v=preview\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">DNA testing found<\/a>\u00a0that most limited-ingredient or <a href=\"https:\/\/cats.com\/best-hypoallergenic-cat-food\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">hypoallergenic diets<\/a> contained proteins that weren\u2019t mentioned on the label. Ironically, the study found that of all the unlabeled ingredients detected in pet foods, chicken was the most common. That\u2019s right\u2014one of the leading cat allergens.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Cats suffering from <a href=\"https:\/\/cats.com\/ibd-in-cats\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">inflammatory bowel disease<\/a>, inflammatory bowel syndrome, or a <a href=\"https:\/\/cats.com\/best-cat-food-for-sensitive-stomach\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">sensitive stomach<\/a>.<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Whether your cat has chronic inflammation or is experiencing acute GI distress, making food at home lets you tailor their diet to work harmoniously with their body.<br \/>\nRemember that while homemade cat food can be a good choice for cats with health problems, no recipe is the right fit for every cat. Cats with chronic kidney disease, for instance, require a unique balance of <a href=\"https:\/\/cats.com\/phosphorus-in-cat-food\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">phosphorus<\/a>, magnesium, and other dietary components. Not every recipe will satisfy these needs.<\/p>\n<h3>Anyone Who\u2019s Frustrated by the Pet Food Industry.<\/h3>\n<p>If you\u2019re outdone by constant recalls and can\u2019t find food that meets your standards, then homemade food might be your solution.<\/p>\n<h3>Homemade Cat Food Isn\u2019t Perfect, and neither Is Commercial Food.<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-11007 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/cats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Homemade-Cat-Food-vs.-Store-Bought.png\" alt=\"Homemade Cat Food vs. Store-Bought\" width=\"603\" height=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Homemade-Cat-Food-vs.-Store-Bought.png 603w, https:\/\/cats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Homemade-Cat-Food-vs.-Store-Bought-600x498.png 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 603px) 100vw, 603px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Homemade cat food can be the greatest gift you\u2019ll ever give your cat or it could be the most harmful thing you can do to them. Most people wouldn\u2019t want to deal with that responsibility. Instead, most of us leave it up to experts to formulate and manufacture our cats\u2019 food.<\/p>\n<p>But the idea that commercial cat food is safer than homemade food is a misnomer. Makers of mass-produced commercial cat food slip up every day. Recalls can hit anyone and they happen all the time, but don\u2019t think that they\u2019re the complete story. If one cat gets sick after eating a bad can of food, who will know?<\/p>\n<p>One day, a production worker drops her gum in the cat food. The next day, someone else doesn\u2019t get the thiamine levels quite right. Human error occurs in food preparation operations on every level.<\/p>\n<h3>A Few Examples of Why You Shouldn\u2019t Put Complete Faith in the Pet Food Industry:<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Even the sloppiest home food maker wouldn\u2019t fill their cat\u2019s food with melamine-tainted \u201cwheat gluten.\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s impossible to know how many cats and dogs died after eating pet food\u00a0laced with toxic melamine in 2007. Those who remember this mass recall know the feeling of betrayal experienced by pet guardians across North America, Australia, and China. This food was supposed to be safe, fun, and healthy\u2014no one suspected that it would\u00a0cause\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/cats.com\/kidney-failure-in-cats\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">acute renal failure<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3>Cat food manufacturers produced taurine-deficient diets into the late 1980s.<\/h3>\n<p>When people warn that deficiencies are common among homemade foods, do they forget that taurine deficiencies weren\u2019t recognized until the late 1970s, long after the pet food industry was well-established and churning out nutritionally inadequate kibble and canned food?<\/p>\n<p>After recognizing taurine\u2019s significance in 1976, the National Research Council\u2019s guidelines were still loose and vague on taurine, allowing more cats to die from heart disease associated with <a href=\"https:\/\/cats.com\/taurine-deficiency-in-cats\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">taurine deficiency<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.latimes.com\/archives\/la-xpm-1987-08-14-mn-805-story.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">A 1987 article<\/a>\u00a0in the Los Angeles Times said that\u00a0thousands\u00a0of cat deaths were caused by taurine deficiency. The affected cats ate food from leading brands like\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/cats.com\/hills-cat-food-review\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Hill\u2019s Science Diet<\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/cats.com\/purina-cat-chow-review\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Purina Cat Chow<\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/cats.com\/9-lives-cat-food-review\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">9 Lives<\/a>, and\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/cats.com\/fancy-feast-cat-food-review\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Fancy Feast<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3>All Dry Food Is Deficient in Water, but Who Seems to Care?<\/h3>\n<p>Your vet may discourage you from making homemade cat food due to its\u00a0potential\u00a0to encourage nutritional deficiencies, but how do they feel about the fact that <a href=\"https:\/\/cats.com\/is-dry-food-bad-for-cats\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">dry cat food<\/a> is outrageously deficient in water\u2014the most important nutrient of all? Dry food is linked to <a href=\"https:\/\/cats.com\/dehydration-in-cats\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">chronic dehydration<\/a> and an increased risk of\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/cats.com\/urinary-tract-infection-in-cats\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">feline lower urinary tract disease<\/a>.<\/p>\n    <style>\n        .cats-costs-chart .chart-title{\n            color: #2E365E;\n            text-align: center;\n            font-size: 48px;\n            font-weight: 400;\n            line-height: 1;\n            text-transform: uppercase;\n            margin-bottom: 62px;\n        }\n        .cats-costs-chart .chart-title b{\n            color: #E9673E;\n            background: transparent;\n            font-weight: 600;\n        }\n        .cats-costs-chart{\n            background: #fff;\n            margin: 35px 0 45px;\n        }\n        .cats-costs-chart .line{\n            position: relative;\n            margin-bottom: 95px;\n            height: 34px;\n        }\n     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href=\"https:\/\/www.petobesityprevention.org\/2017\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Association for Pet Obesity Prevention Surveys 2007-2017<\/a>, <a href=\"http:\/\/jarvm.com\/articles\/Vol3Iss2\/LUND.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Lund EM (2005): Prevalence and risk factors for obesity in adult cats from private us veterinary practices. International Journal of Applied Research in Veterinary Medicine 3, 88\u201396.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>More cats live indoors than ever before, and they are for the first time in history virtually reliant on humans for food. They barely exercise and they\u2019re loading up on carbohydrate-laden food and treats. When an obligate carnivore with zero physical requirement for sugars or starches eats dry food, their bodies will <a href=\"https:\/\/catinfo.org\/docs\/DrZoran.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">naturally convert<\/a> the excess carbohydrate to fat.<\/p>\n<h3>Species-appropriate feeding could correct the growing feline diabetes problem.<\/h3>\n<p>Dr. Elizabeth Hodgkins, cat nutrition expert and author of \u201cYour Cat: Simple New Secrets to a Longer, Stronger Life\u201d\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.diabeticcatcare.com\/DCCCOK\/PearlsGleaned.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">describes feline diabetes<\/a>\u00a0as \u201ca human-caused disease that kills cats.\u201d Dry cat food\u2014and some carb-laden canned foods\u2014flood your cat\u2019s system with 500% \u2013 1000% more calories from carbohydrates than they\u2019d eat naturally. A carbohydrate-dense diet may increase your cat\u2019s risk of diabetes and it increases their risk of continuing to suffer from the condition.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Also Read:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/cats.com\/feline-diabetes\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Feline Diabetes: Diagnosis, Treatment, and Remission Demystified<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h3>The ubiquitous \u201ccomplete and balanced\u201d label means less than you might think it does.<\/h3>\n<p>In the United States, cat food is formulated according to the nutrient profiles established by the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.aafco.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Association of American Feed Control Officials<\/a>. These nutrient profiles provide an invaluable guideline for cat food nutritional requirements according to a cat\u2019s life stages (growth &amp; reproduction, adult maintenance), but\u00a0do not\u00a0guarantee that the labeled food is nutritionally flawless.<\/p>\n<p>Foods are tested against nutrient profiles or subjected to a 26-week feeding trial. This trial involves eight cats, two of which are permitted to drop out. If, at the end of the trial, the cats haven\u2019t lost more than 15% of their body weight and their\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/cats.com\/cat-bloodwork\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">cat bloodwork<\/a>\u00a0comes back normal, the food is deemed fit for the marketplace.<\/p>\n<p>Clearly, nutritional adequacy over the course of six months is hardly indicative of lifetime nourishment potential. Cats on nutritionally deficient diets can produce\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.petmd.com\/blogs\/thedailyvet\/ktudor\/2013\/nov\/why-blood-tests-are-not-good-for-testing-nutritional-status-in-pets-31029\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">healthy blood work<\/a>\u00a0until the deficiency has reached a critical stage.<\/p>\n<p>Considering that most pet food regulatory agencies and oversight groups do not account for nutrient bioavailability, nutrient values after cooking, and may not require legitimate feeding trials, there\u2019s no authority ensuring that commercial cat food is appropriate for daily feeding for the life of your cat.<\/p>\n<h3>Again, homemade cat food isn\u2019t perfect. But neither is anything on the cat food aisle.<\/h3>\n<p>I\u2019ve listed out all of my strong misgivings about commercial cat food, not because commercial food is all bad\u2014it can be very, very good\u2014but to help you see that no food is flawless or completely safe.<\/p>\n<h2>Types of Homemade Cat Food<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-10984 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/cats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/cat-raw-diet.png\" alt=\"cat raw diet\" width=\"400\" height=\"361\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Homemade cat food can be as time-consuming or as simple as you want it to be. You don\u2019t need to have endless free time or be a nutrition expert to prepare food for your cat. You can make cooked food, raw food, or semi-cooked food.<\/p>\n<h3>Homemade Raw<\/h3>\n<p>This is the most popular type of homemade cat food. It requires minimal supplementation compared to cooked foods. That doesn\u2019t mean that raw food alone is an adequate diet. You\u2019ll still need to add <a href=\"https:\/\/cats.com\/best-cat-vitamins-and-supplements\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">supplements<\/a> to ensure that the food is nutritionally complete and balanced.<\/p>\n<p>While some express concerns about the potential bacteria content of raw meat, it\u2019s important to remember that your cat\u2019s stomach acid is about\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/scienceline.ucsb.edu\/getkey.php?key=1288\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">10 times more concentrated<\/a>\u00a0than a human\u2019s. Cats have been eating dead animals for thousands of years. This is not to say that a cat cannot get sick from eating raw food, but this does not need to be your #1 concern.<\/p>\n<h3>Homemade Semi-Cooked<\/h3>\n<p>Semi-cooked food undergoes a brief baking process, which kills surface bacteria and renders the food safer than a purely raw product. It does, however, introduce some nutritional variables. It\u2019s difficult to know exactly how much nutrient value is destroyed during the cooking process.<\/p>\n<h3>Homemade Cooked<\/h3>\n<p>Homemade cooked food is great for people worried about pathogenic bacteria, parasites, and other organisms that could make them or their cats ill. However, it\u2019s more difficult to get a complete and balanced homemade cooked diet than a raw one.<\/p>\n<h3>How Do You Know Your Homemade Cat Food Is Nutritionally Complete and Healthy?<\/h3>\n<p>Not all homemade cat food recipes are nutritionally complete, nor are they all balanced. When researchers from the University of California, Davis School of Veterinary Medicine analyzed 200 different homemade dog food recipes in cookbooks and online guides,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.baltimoresun.com\/2014\/03\/25\/the-problems-with-homemade-pet-diets\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">the team found<\/a>\u00a0that 95% lacked at least one key nutrient. Only four of the recipes analyzed were nutritionally complete and balanced.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Also Read:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/cats.com\/homemade-cat-food-recipes\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">6 Delicious Homemade Cat Food Recipes (Vet Approved)<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h3>To help you to separate bad recipes from good ones, here are a few nutritional rules.<\/h3>\n<p>Our cats are\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/africageographic.com\/subscribe\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">genetically almost identical<\/a> to African wildcats. Unlike dogs, their dietary needs have not evolved from their ancient roots. Indeed, cats have only been eating commercial human-made food for the last century. Prior to that, they ate what they always had\u2014lizards, rodents, birds, and bugs.<\/p>\n<p>After putting together 27 studies on the diet of free-roaming cats, the authors of\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.cambridge.org\/core\/journals\/british-journal-of-nutrition\/article\/estimation-of-the-dietary-nutrient-profile-of-freeroaming-feral-cats-possible-implications-for-nutrition-of-domestic-cats\/2E0E827469FFC1AF51387E045C06759A\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">an article published<\/a>\u00a0in the British Journal of Nutrition reached some conclusions about a cat\u2019s dietary requirements.<\/p>\n<p>They found that the macronutrient content of a feral cat\u2019s diet, with essentially no access to human food or garbage, was 52% crude protein, 46% crude fat, and only 2% calories from N-free extract, a term that refers to everything that\u2019s not fat, fiber, or protein.<\/p>\n<p>To help you understand how homemade cat food compares to commercial foods, here\u2019s a comparison chart showing the differences between macronutrient values found in several foods.<\/p>\n<h2>What You\u2019ll Need To Make Homemade Cat Food<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-11008 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/cats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Homemade-Cat-Food.png\" alt=\"Homemade Cat Food\" width=\"500\" height=\"458\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>Meat Grinder (Optional, but Recommended)<\/h3>\n<p>If you are cooking your cat\u2019s food, it is okay to feed them pre-ground meat with supplements mixed in. If you\u2019re feeding it raw, grind it yourself the day you prepare the food.<\/p>\n<p>When most butchers grind meat, they know that the meat will be cooked before anyone eats it. This means that ground meat is held to a low sanitation standard compared to meat ground to eat raw.<\/p>\n<p>Ideally, you\u2019ll use a powerful meat grinder to grind your meat with the bones intact. If you don\u2019t have a grinder strong enough to handle bones, you should either upgrade or use a grinder-free method.<\/p>\n<div class=\"su-row card-review\">\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">Best Grinder for Homemade Cat Food: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/WESTON-BUTCHER-ELECTRIC-MEAT-GRINDER\/dp\/B01LX6PYSK\/?tag=wwwallabou001-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"sponsored noopener noreferrer\">Weston Butcher Series #12 Electric Meat Grinder (\u00be Hp)<\/a><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-8410 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/cats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/41ED2eT9CEL1.jpg\" alt=\"Weston Butcher Series #32 Electric Meat Grinder\" width=\"345\" height=\"345\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/41ED2eT9CEL1.jpg 500w, https:\/\/cats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/41ED2eT9CEL1-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/41ED2eT9CEL1-100x100.jpg 100w, https:\/\/cats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/41ED2eT9CEL1-180x180.jpg 180w, https:\/\/cats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/41ED2eT9CEL1-60x60.jpg 60w, https:\/\/cats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/41ED2eT9CEL1-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 345px) 100vw, 345px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a class=\"amz\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/WESTON-BUTCHER-ELECTRIC-MEAT-GRINDER\/dp\/B01LX6PYSK\/?tag=wwwallabou001-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"sponsored noopener noreferrer\">View On Amazon<\/a><\/p>\n<p>This powerful grinder has enough muscle to handle bones and large quantities of meat. It costs over $500, so if you\u2019re on a tight budget, you might choose the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Sunmile-SM-G50-Electric-Grinder-Sausage\/dp\/B005EPJAT8\/?tag=making-cat-food-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"sponsored noopener noreferrer\">Sunmile SM-G50<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h3>Making Homemade Cat Food Without a Grinder<\/h3>\n<p>If you have a\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Vitamix-E310-Explorian-Professional-Grade-Container\/dp\/B0758JHZM3\/?tag=making-cat-food-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"sponsored noopener\">Vitamix<\/a>\u00a0or equally powerful blender or food processor, you may use it instead of a meat grinder. Other less powerful blenders won\u2019t be able to handle the bones, so don\u2019t risk it.<\/p>\n<p>If you don\u2019t have a Vitamix or a grinder, you can make your cat food without bones.<\/p>\n<p>Instead of taking the ultra-natural approach and grinding the meat and bones together, you can use boneless meat and a bone substitute like bone meal powder or eggshell powder. One route is to use a food processor or blender to grind the boneless meat and organs. While it will take more time, you can also mince the meat with a knife.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/thewoksoflife.com\/how-to-grind-meat-without-a-grinder\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Here\u2019s a guide<\/a>\u00a0to grinding meat by hand.<\/p>\n<p>Whatever method you choose, I recommend leaving a few chunks of meat for your cat to chew and gnaw. This is good for their teeth and, I believe, emotionally nourishing for your cat.<\/p>\n<h3>Cutting Board<\/h3>\n<p>When dealing with large quantities of raw meat, a large cutting board really makes life more comfortable. Regardless of size, your cutting board should be dishwasher-safe so that you can easily give it a thorough cleaning.<\/p>\n<div class=\"su-row card-review\">\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">Best Cutting Board for Homemade Cat Food: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Smirly-Plastic-Cutting-Board-Set\/dp\/B08LMSG7J1\/?tag=making-cat-food-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"sponsored noopener\"><span id=\"productTitle\" class=\"a-size-large product-title-word-break\">SMIRLY Plastic Cutting Board Set \u2013 Plastic Cutting Boards for Kitchen Dishwasher Safe<\/span><\/a><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-53468 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/cats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/SMIRLY-Plastic-Cutting-Board-Set.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"400\" height=\"345\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a class=\"amz\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Smirly-Plastic-Cutting-Board-Set\/dp\/B08LMSG7J1\/?tag=making-cat-food-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"sponsored noopener noreferrer\">View On Amazon<\/a><\/p>\n<p>After using a small cutting board and constantly worrying about meat sliding onto the counter, I finally invested in this large board. It\u2019s transformed my attitude towards preparing homemade cat food.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h3>Kitchen Scale (Optional)<\/h3>\n<p>These allow you to measure out precise amounts of meat and organs, ensuring that the recipe is balanced. You\u2019ll be weighing large amounts of meat, so be sure to get one that can handle at least 10 lbs. If you don\u2019t have a kitchen scale and aren\u2019t prepared to buy one now, you can ask your butcher to measure specific amounts of meat and organs.<\/p>\n<div class=\"su-row card-review\">\n<h3>Best Kitchen Scale for Homemade Cat Food: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/GreaterGoods-Digital-Kitchen-Multifunction-Measures\/dp\/B01JTDG084\/?tag=making-cat-food-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"sponsored noopener noreferrer\">Greater Goods 11 lb Kitchen Scale<\/a><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-8412 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/cats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/51iTakkNkQL._SL300_1.jpg\" alt=\"Digital Kitchen Scale\/Food Scale - Ultra Slim, Multifunction, Easy to Clean, Large Display\" width=\"232\" height=\"300\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a class=\"amz\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/GreaterGoods-Digital-Kitchen-Multifunction-Measures\/dp\/B01JTDG084\/?tag=making-cat-food-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"sponsored noopener noreferrer\">View On Amazon<\/a><\/p>\n<p>This economical kitchen scale has an 11 lb capacity, so you can weigh a lot of ingredients with it. Some prefer a scale with a built-in bowl, but I prefer the flat top so that I can pair it with my bowls or storage containers.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2>Choosing Your Ingredients<\/h2>\n<p>Once you\u2019ve gone through your checklist of preparation supplies, it\u2019s time to get your hands on some ingredients.<\/p>\n<p>A cat\u2019s prey is approximately\u00a0<strong>83% meat<\/strong>, fat, skin, sinew, connective tissue, and heart, with\u00a0<strong>7% edible bone, 5% liver, and 5% other secreting organs<\/strong>. You\u2019ll need to include muscle meat, bones, organs, and supplements.<\/p>\n<h3>Which Type of Meat Is Best?<\/h3>\n<p>To reduce your cat\u2019s risk of developing food allergies, feed a rotational diet and don\u2019t become reliant on any one animal protein source.<\/p>\n<h3>Chicken<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/cats.com\/can-cats-eat-raw-chicken\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Chicken<\/a> is an economical, easy-to-find meat. Chicken organs are easy to find in most grocery stores, so there\u2019s no need to seek out a butcher shop or go out of your way to find liver and other organs.<\/p>\n<p>Another nice thing about chicken and poultry, in general, is that it has a high meat-to-bone ratio. Bones are an essential part of a homemade diet, but it\u2019s possible to give your cat too much, resulting in <a href=\"https:\/\/cats.com\/cat-constipation\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">constipation<\/a> or over-mineralization. The latter can lead to urinary crystals.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Also Read:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/cats.com\/best-chicken-cat-food\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The 9 Best Chicken Cat Food Formulas<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>You can use either whole carcasses or parts of the birds. If you choose to buy cuts of poultry, feed about 75% dark meat and 25% white meat. \u00a0Dark meat has more appropriate fat levels, is more nutrient-dense, and contains more taurine, but white meat has methionine, which can help to prevent feline lower urinary tract disease.<\/p>\n<h3>Turkey<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/cats.com\/can-cats-eat-turkey\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Turkey<\/a> thighs, breast meat, and organs are usually very appetizing to cats and can be a good alternative to chicken for poultry-loving felines. If you can\u2019t find turkey hearts or livers, you can substitute chicken parts.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Also Read:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/cats.com\/best-turkey-cat-food\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Best Turkey Cat Food Formulas<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h3>Rabbit<\/h3>\n<p>What\u2019s great about rabbit is that it\u2019s a natural part of the feline diet. Some domesticated cats kill and eat wild rabbits half their size.<\/p>\n<p>Rabbit is lean and is skinned prior to processing, so you\u2019ll want to add in additional animal fat from poultry or other animals. Remember, also, that rabbit has a higher bone-to-meat ratio than poultry, so you may want to remove some of the bones before preparing rabbit-based homemade cat food.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Also Read:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/cats.com\/best-rabbit-cat-food\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Best Rabbit Cat Food<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h3>Other Options<\/h3>\n<p>You can feed your cat almost any type of meat that\u2019s convenient for you. Whenever feeding wild game, it&#8217;s important to freeze the meat to kill parasites before preparing your cat&#8217;s food.<\/p>\n<h3>Meats to Avoid<\/h3>\n<p>Don\u2019t feed your cat wild boar, pig, bear, or\u2014if you can get it\u2014walrus meat. These may transmit pseudorabies. Don\u2019t feed your cat squirrel, either, due to the potential for leptospirosis transmission.<\/p>\n<p>Though it\u2019s scrumptious and makes a great snack, ocean fish is contaminated with heavy metals and toxins, making it an inappropriate choice for daily feeding. Cats who consume a <a href=\"https:\/\/cats.com\/best-raw-cat-food\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">raw diet<\/a> comprised primarily of fish are at risk of thiamine deficiency.<\/p>\n<h3>The Importance of Organs and Hearts<\/h3>\n<h3>Liver<\/h3>\n<p>Liver is jam-packed with nutrients. It\u2019s an excellent source of vitamins A and D, along with copper and zinc. Chicken liver is the most commonly available type, but you can get it from almost any other animal. It\u2019s important to note that beef liver has more copper than liver from other animals. If you\u2019re feeding your cat a beef-based diet, be sure to source liver from another species.<\/p>\n<h3>Hearts are muscles. They are a key source of taurine.<\/h3>\n<p>Hearts are considered to be muscle meat, but in contrast to other types of muscle meat, the heart is rich in <a href=\"https:\/\/cats.com\/taurine-for-cats\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">taurine<\/a>. Cats cannot synthesize this amino acid, but it\u2019s essential for good health. Chicken hearts are the easiest types of heart to source, but they\u2019re not as taurine-dense as a mouse heart. For this reason, you can\u2019t rely on hearts alone as a source of taurine. It\u2019s important to add a taurine supplement.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Also Read:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/cats.com\/taurine-deficiency-in-cats\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Taurine Deficiency in Cats: Causes, Symptoms &amp; Treatment<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Note that if you\u2019re feeding your cat homemade cat food occasionally to supplement a nutritionally complete product, you don\u2019t need to worry about following a complete and balanced recipe.<\/p>\n<p>If, however, your cat will be eating raw food every day for a week or more, you must follow a good recipe. You can choose from\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/cats.com\/homemade-cat-food-recipes\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">recipes accompanied by a nutritional analysis<\/a>, which is ideal, or follow one that\u2019s tried and true. Some recipes are neither, and these are the ones you need to avoid.<\/p>\n<p>The following recipes were chosen based on a combination of reputation and apparent quality.<\/p>\n<h2>How To Make Homemade Cat Food \u2013 With Recipe and Photos<\/h2>\n<p>This raw cat food recipe was adapted from one published by the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/hare-today.com\/feline-nutrition\/nutrition\/making-raw-cat-food-for-do-it-yourselfers\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Feline Nutrition Foundation<\/a>, a non-profit organization led by veterinarians and other people who are passionate about feline nutrition.<\/p>\n<p>The recipe makes enough to feed one cat for about two weeks.<\/p>\n<h3>Ingredients<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>2 kg or 4.5 lbs bone-in chicken thighs, with 20-25% of the bone removed OR 4 lbs or 1.3 kg boneless dark poultry meat, \u00bd of the skin removed<\/li>\n<li>200 g or 7 oz raw chicken liver<\/li>\n<li>400 g or 14 oz raw chicken hearts<\/li>\n<li>.24 liter or 8 oz water<\/li>\n<li>4 raw egg yolks<\/li>\n<li>2000 mg taurine<\/li>\n<li>4000 mg salmon oil<\/li>\n<li>200 mg vitamin B complex<\/li>\n<li>200 IU vitamin E<\/li>\n<li>8.4 g or 1 \u00bd tsp lite salt<\/li>\n<li>IF USING BONELESS MEAT: 2 \u00bc tsp eggshell powder<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Instructions<\/h3>\n<h3>1. Set up your workspace.<\/h3>\n<p>Making cat food is so much easier when you\u2019re prepared! I\u2019ve found that covering the workstation with newspaper or another disposable covering is a great way to minimize cleanup time after you\u2019re done making the food.<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re particularly worried about bacteria and infection, wear gloves. Remember to change the gloves throughout your process to avoid cross-contamination.<\/p>\n<h3>2. Weigh, count, and measure your ingredients.<\/h3>\n<div id=\"attachment_18090\" style=\"width: 610px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-18090\" class=\"wp-image-18090 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/cats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Meat-and-Egg-Ingredients.jpg\" alt=\"homemade cat food\" width=\"600\" height=\"307\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-18090\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Mallory Crusta \/ Cats.com<\/p><\/div>\n<h3>3. Use a sharp knife to chop about a quarter of the muscle meat into chunks.<\/h3>\n<p>Chunks give your cat something to chew on, which helps to minimize tartar buildup and encourages good oral health. Start with small chunks or strips and work your way up to larger pieces for your cat to gnaw on.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_8406\" style=\"width: 710px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-8406\" class=\"wp-image-8406 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/cats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Chunking-Chicken.jpg\" alt=\"Chunking Chicken\" width=\"700\" height=\"394\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Chunking-Chicken.jpg 700w, https:\/\/cats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Chunking-Chicken-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/cats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Chunking-Chicken-624x351.jpg 624w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-8406\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Mallory Crusta \/ Cats.com<\/p><\/div>\n<h3>4. Grind the rest of the muscle meat with the organs.<\/h3>\n<p>Again, you have a few options here. Unless you have a very high-powered blender, you\u2019ll need to use a grinder to break down the bones.<\/p>\n<p>You want the bone pieces to be fairly small. Larger bone pieces could puncture and damage the lining of the GI tract. Any bones remaining in the grinder should be discarded.<\/p>\n<p>Those preparing a boneless interpretation of the recipe can use a food processor or blender to break the meat down to a soft, mixable grind.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_18093\" style=\"width: 710px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-18093\" class=\"wp-image-18093 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/cats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Blended-Organ-and-Muscle-Meat-2.jpg\" alt=\"homemade cat food\" width=\"700\" height=\"394\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Blended-Organ-and-Muscle-Meat-2.jpg 700w, https:\/\/cats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Blended-Organ-and-Muscle-Meat-2-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/cats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Blended-Organ-and-Muscle-Meat-2-624x351.jpg 624w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-18093\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Mallory Crusta \/ Cats.com<\/p><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>5. Whisk the vitamins, egg yolks, and water together in a medium-sized bowl.<\/h3>\n<p>If you\u2019re using boneless meat, this is where you\u2019d mix in the eggshell powder. If you\u2019re grinding in the bones, just use taurine, fish oil, vitamin E, B-complex, and lite salt.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_8403\" style=\"width: 710px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-8403\" class=\"wp-image-8403 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/cats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Supplements-1.jpg\" alt=\"Supplements (1)\" width=\"700\" height=\"359\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Supplements-1.jpg 700w, https:\/\/cats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Supplements-1-600x308.jpg 600w, https:\/\/cats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Supplements-1-624x320.jpg 624w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-8403\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Mallory Crusta \/ Cats.com<\/p><\/div>\n<h3>6. Mix everything together in the biggest mixing bowl you own.<\/h3>\n<p>This stage can get messy, so choose a huge bowl to minimize spillage. Use a large spoon to incorporate the vitamin slurry gently and thoroughly into the muscle meat and organs. It\u2019s very important to mix well\u2014you don\u2019t want your cat to have one nutritionally deficient meal and another that\u2019s excessively supplemented. The idea is for everything to be fully incorporated for a balanced diet.<\/p>\n<h3>7. Transfer the food into your storage containers.<\/h3>\n<p>Pull out your storage containers, place them close to the bowl to avoid messiness, and start transferring the finished homemade food into your storage containers. A food scale is helpful here. Without a scale, you\u2019d either have to get your measuring cup dirty or rely on guesswork to give your cat daily portions of raw food.<\/p>\n<p>A food scale allows you to measure the homemade food in the container\u2014no need to wash more dishes or wonder if you\u2019re giving your cat the right amount of food.<\/p>\n<h3>8. Freeze what you can\u2019t use within the next 48 hours and then clean up after yourself.<\/h3>\n<p>I usually use sanitizing wipes to clean up small messes while I\u2019m working and then use soap and water to thoroughly clean the counter, sink, and any other soiled areas once I\u2019m done. If I\u2019m feeling particularly worried about sanitation, I\u2019ll use a solution of water and bleach on top of everything else.<\/p>\n<p>I realize that many readers won\u2019t want to use these toxic cleaning products around their cats. If you\u2019re worried about your cat ingesting these cleansers, a vinegar and water solution will also work.<\/p>\n<h3>Additional Homemade Cat Food Recipe Directory<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rawfeedingforibdcats.org\/balanced-raw-food-recipe-with-nutritional-analysis.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Balanced Raw Food Recipe with Nutritional Analysis \u2013 Raw Feeding for IBD Cats<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/hare-today.com\/feline-nutrition\/nutrition\/making-raw-cat-food-for-do-it-yourselfers\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Easy Raw Cat Food \u2013 Feline Nutrition Foundation<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/catinfo.org\/making-cat-food\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Semi-Cooked Homemade Cat Food \u2013 Lisa Pierson, DVM<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rawfeedingforibdcats.org\/balanced-recipe-for-use-with-raw-or-cooked-proteins.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Balanced Recipe for use with Raw or Cooked Proteins \u2013 Raw Feeding for IBD Cats<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/catnutrition.org\/recipes\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Homemade Raw Cat Food Recipe \u2013 Cat Nutrition<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>How Much Homemade Cat Food Should You Feed?<\/h2>\n<p>Most adult cats need around 200 calories per day. This usually translates to 6 oz of homemade cat food, but of course, the amounts will vary based on your recipe. The above raw cat food recipe from the Feline Nutrition Foundation contains about 35 calories per ounce.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Also Read:\u00a0<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/cats.com\/cat-feeding-guide\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>The Complete Feeding Guide From Kittens To Seniors<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<h3>Feeding Kittens<\/h3>\n<p>Ask your veterinarian or a respected veterinary nutritionist to evaluate your homemade diet for kitten-appropriateness. Remember that your kitten\u2019s food requirements are calculated on their predicted adult weight,\u00a0not\u00a0their current weight. They\u2019ll need to eat about 5% of their predicted adult weight each day.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Also Read:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/cats.com\/when-do-kittens-start-eating-food\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">When Do Kittens Start Eating Food?<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Also, kittens have specific nutritional requirements to support healthy growth and development. Your veterinarian or a veterinary nutritionist can help you formulate an appropriate homemade diet for your kitten.<\/p>\n<p>If you think your kitten will grow up to weigh a healthy 10 lbs, they\u2019ll need to eat about 8 oz daily. A large-breed kitten like a young Savannah might need 13 oz or more.<\/p>\n<h2>How Much Does Homemade Cat Food Cost?<\/h2>\n<p>The answer to this question is extremely variable. It depends on the price of meat where you live, which types of meat you use, and what recipe you rely on.<\/p>\n<p>Here\u2019s a price comparison chart to help you understand how homemade cat food compares to other types of food. 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Granted, this is on the low end of the homemade food price spectrum. By including organic novel proteins, you could easily ratchet the price up closer to the premium end.<\/p>\n<p><strong>There is more than one way to feed your cat a great diet. It doesn\u2019t have to be all raw, all cooked, or even all homemade. And it can change over time.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Don\u2019t feel any pressure to go \u201call in\u201d right now. There\u2019s no moral dichotomy between raw, cooked, and commercial food. It\u2019s fine to feed your cat a mix of all of those. In fact, feeding your cat a varied diet is a great way to ensure that they remain healthy and adaptable throughout life.<\/p>\n<p><strong>For those afraid they won\u2019t get things right, there are some great options that are less prone to imbalances and human error.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>You might use a premix from companies like <a href=\"https:\/\/cats.com\/tcfeline-cat-food-review\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">TCFeline<\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.foodfurlife.com\/#\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">EZComplete<\/a>, and\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.knowwhatyoufeed.com\/shop.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Alnutrin<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>These supplement blends take some of the fear out of making your cat\u2019s food. 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