How To Start Your Kitten On A Raw Diet - The Ultimate Guide

[@Okamisou]

People need to stop sleeping on this channel. Its helped me so much!

[@TrVlogs82]

Right!

[@PawsofPrey]

Aw *(^__^)*

[@lturkovsy]

OMG, I feel like I'd have to quit my job to be able to work this out.

[@ZeLosttOne]

Lol same

[@evermoremystic17]

😂😂

[@TigreJoe1994]

stay at home moms

[@Eric-jo8uh]

Or a Ph D in feline cuisine.

[@beetothebop123]

Why do you have a cat if you don't have time to properly take care of it?

[@wangxiao2019]

😂 i started searching "calming sounds for depressed cats" and ended up in a rabbit hole of understanding my new kitten and i realised I've been doing so many mistakes Now i am here ❤

[@omumacaw754]

this video has PERFECT timing, I'm adopting a kitten on wednesday and I have always wanted to feed raw!

[@PawsofPrey]

Congrats!!

[@jaylynn444]

How is your kitten doing on raw food?

[@vomar23]

I never comment but I have to say this video is amazing. So much clear and concise information with great references and tips. Thank you for making what may seem like an overwhelming approach to feeding a lot simpler.

[@tobaccokitten]

I disagree. I feel like it was really confusing and she didn't get specific enough

[@imdeadbutimalive1940]

Yesss😻 we need more cat video🥺✨

[@PawsofPrey]

More to come for sure!

[@lileva]

YES! Thank you so much, I was waiting on this one since I started my kitties on a raw diet 3 months ago and was not sure about the ratios of wholefood I should provide. I love your videos, they've helped me a lot with the process od meal prep.

[@PawsofPrey]

I'm glad they're helpful for you and your kitten!

[@charlottewarn1905]

i’m currently haven’t trouble figuring out ratios for whole foods at the moment 😭

[@sova1392]

This channel is sooo underrated. Easy to listen to, easy to follow, nice visuals. But most importantly informative!

[@Darling_Decay]

I plan to get a cat someday and I love the idea of having them on a raw diet since it’s much more healthy then dry pellets

[@VermilionNovak]

I’ve watched this video 5 times now I’m so excited because my kitty can finally come home in two weeks! He’ll be only 9 weeks old Edit: I’ve definitely watched it more than 10 times now! He’s coming tomorrow and I’m nervous but ready!

[@mommyshark1124]

How was his homecoming? Are tu in absolute love?

[@rarespiritwendy]

This is by far the BEST kitten/cat raw food diet channel I have ever found! Has a nutrient reference guide been put together, yet? I would love that information. Your voice is so pleasant to listen to as well! Thank you so much for all of your uploads.. they are easy to follow and understand. 💕💕

[@Tantan-1313]

Great info thanks for sharing! I'll say from experience that finding RMBs that provide a good Ca:P ratio is really hard. I've struggled without eggshell powder to reach adequate levels and ratios of Calcium for my cat, same for my dog as Phosphorus is pretty abundant in other meat products. That being said adding eggshell powder is really easy and can be homemade. But like you said you really need to plug all your foods into a spreadsheet with NRC requirements to really see whats going on and how those levels change with different ingredients. Formulating DIY raw for kittens and puppies is difficult so good on anyone who does the research and work to do it!

[@PawsofPrey]

I couldn't agree more!

[@ludmilamudrikova]

Omg this channel is amazing....finally found out how much do i need to feed my little tiger...he's 6m old and on a wet diet from the beginning, now combined with raw...i use the brand Ontario for his can food, from raw it's: chicken, pork, beef, chicken hearts and gizzard. I didn't know i can feed him with bones...so i guess i need some shopping😁

[@caitlinhope3291]

This was very helpful 🙂 definitely need more kat videos 🐱🐾💗💗

[@Su-jk5ve]

0:10 Thank you so much, when I looked up when can kittens be on a raw food diet I read it should be 20 weeks I was genuinely confused since I was thinking then how the Hell do their wild cousins feed their kittens of they should be raw meat when their 20 weeks old, WE NEED more KZbin channels like this, sine this video and every other video is so informative. 7:49 this can also be obtained by walking your kitten when harness and leash training your kitten as well too but it wouldn't hurt to feed them vitamin D though. 12:07 kittens drinking less water isn't a cause of alarm because of how they adapted on getting all their moisture from their prey in fact if your kitten is drinking a lot of water that’s when you take them to the vet to rule out anything medical

[@t.lc.777]

Thank you! Raw diet saved my baby form meds for hypothyroidism for six years.

[@calmyourcat]

I didn't know raw feeding was a ting until recently! Great video, thanks!

[@rarespiritwendy]

Calm Your Cat…I just subscribed to your music channel! What a great channel..ty!

[@Svea83]

I’m so happy you made this video 😻

[@dlg.studios5649]

Great way to start the morning!

[@nemorafarraige]

my kitten didn't drink at all after changing to raw X'D I usually add water too since I give her powdered multivitamin and probiotic that needs to be watered first. but she peed normally so I didn't worry. every time I put her water bowl she just gonna play with it, knock it over and make a mess HHHH

[@PawsofPrey]

Haha that can happen. It's good you're adding more moisture to the meal!

[@VadimkaMr]

1:10 THAT'S MY KITTEN!!!! 100%.. the way i see it , i don't want my cat to eat raw food all day..... i want to add raw food to wet food and dry food in one bowl ! to have a variety

[@nikaa2282]

Mix wet food and raw food, yes. But if u have high quality wet food, u don’t need kibble. Kibble’s sh*t

[@DestinyHughes2699]

I only work half the week which is part of why I’m so interested. I want my kitty to have variety. I do a mix of kibble, wet, and drag food. I can’t wait till I’m stable and financially able to really think abt what I put on the plate

[@DestinyHughes2699]

Fresh lol not drag. I’m at work and watching these between busy hours

[@TheLittleCarnivore]

Geat video!! And featuring baby Praline

[@PawsofPrey]

Hehe, I loved that video!

[@paramoredirectioner]

I’m so excited for the reference guide! Thank you!

[@nigelkhan9278]

Thank you so much for all your information.

[@Mimi127]

Would it be sufficient to feed cats whole prey items like mice, rats, and birds? Would they have to be pre-killed or can they be frozen thawed from a breeder (and of course thaw them out before feeding). I'm asking because supply is relatively easy to find for mice and rats from reputable breeders.

[@nikaa2282]

That’d actually be so much easier than compiling these hundreds of different cuts of meat together😅

[@christinanoname5773]

Your videos are amazing! Appreciate your diligence and attention to details. Great videos! Thank you!

[@PawsofPrey]

thank you so much!!

[@DanaAshlie]

Yah that was good info but I still have no idea how to do this...

[@maya-wv9gc]

My kitten is 6 weeks old and she was a rescue who started eating solids and dry food from the shelter at just 4 weeks old. I started learning about the raw diet cause I love her so much and want her to grow up healthy and strong. She absolutely LOVES her raw food. Whenever I give her a bit of canned cat food she always leaves bits behind but with this raw meat she licks every drop off her bowl! It’s so amazing to see how much better her stool is forming and how much energy she has. To make sure she’s getting all the nutrition she needs I use the raw meat as a supplement for now and still feed her canned, but I hope with more research I can switch her completely!

[@realredsteel]

This is super helpful! You're such an awesome channel! 🙏

[@asher6163]

I'm a student so I don't know if I can instantly afford this for my baby, but I want to give her as much verity as she needs to be happy and make sure she has everything she needs, so I use the things you list to inspire how I'll feed her

[@patriziamale4038]

Thank you for the informative video. I am going to try raw again. My cats (except the new kitten) hated it. I suspect it was because I bought it from a supplier who pulverised the entire meal into mince and it was all mixed. Possibly one ingredient in there they didn't enjoy and therefore didn't eat the entire dish. I eventually switched back to kibble as the one cat hardly ever ate and became incredibly thin from starvation.

[@saradomim]

I appreciate the video, I share the food with my kitten since I also have been eating raw meat daily for over 2.5 years now. Great to see people who still realize and promote healthy and natural ways to keep your pet healthy.

[@SaraSara00]

Thank you for providing such an amazing quality content. Your videos are so well-made, aesthetically pleasing, so clear and informative. Please keep them coming :)

[@SaraDavis-l6h]

😂 I tried this. All 5 of my cats looked at me like I was crazy and walked off.

[@RickWilliamTV]

Amazing video thank you so much! 🙏 Did you ever create the guide you mentioned in the video?

[@frankieg3296]

Great video. I'm new to the "cat world". Starting my 2 kittens on RAW diet soon. I am looking for recommendations on vitamin supplements; Vitamin B, etc. What are good brands and where I could get them, ty.

[@randaaljoaid6422]

Although I encourage raw food for cats, I reject complexity. Cats in the wild eat much simpler. I think these supplements are a business similar to the dry food business

[@wolffixx4116]

YESS TYYY also tysm like ty ty ty tyyyy omgg ur helped my cat sm ♡

[@PawsofPrey]

I'm glad!

[@anthetamine]

Thanks for all this excellent information!

[@TrVlogs82]

Not sure if I will get a cat but if I do will for sure feed raw.

[@LINATSUNAMI]

I love this channel I haven’t gotten my kitten yet but I’m learning so much here 🥰 Q: how long does the raw food last after being thawed out in fridge ? Thank you 🙏 for what you do here stay awesome 😎

[@PawsofPrey]

If it's fresh I would say maybe 5 days, but you never know. I usually only thaw 1 day and then feed

[@capen76]

If you get fresh ingredients and make the food right away and batch freeze it, then a one cup container can be in the fridge for about three days as you spoon out portions. After that it’s off and shouldn’t be fed to your cat. If you were not able to make the raw food Right away when you get the ingredients, watch out. Always be very careful about the freshness of raw food. It’s easy for your cat to get really sick from it otherwise.

[@nataliaeliam1142]

Goood morning 💕💕 great video!! Thanks for all 💕💕💕

[@jasmine_joyce]

Im vegan but i’ll do this for my kitten 😂

[@KamiloAldama-o2p]

Best vegan ever.

[@citrinehills7131]

do you buy the meats from the everyday supermarket? Do you freeze the meat and then on the day you feed them you thaw the meat before slicing

[@icouldjustscream]

Our kitties love snacking on freeze dried duck hearts.

[@SKBROOSE]

Getting a kitten on Thanksgiving and I already have my pup on raw. I'm excited to get the lil tiger on jt as well

[@mariia4702]

Thank you so much! It was super helpful!

[@Eldor-117]

You know what,f this, I'll just get a human baby.

[@amberboston3154]

Use great caution! Babies may be lacking in essential nutrients your kitten needs in order to grow big and strong :D

[@BlueHorse17]

I don’t have a kitten, but this was a really good video!

[@PawsofPrey]

Thanks!!

[@sulynncho9299]

Muscle meat: - Pork Loin - Chicken Breast - Lean Ground Beef Muscular organ: - Heart - Lungs - Gizzard - Tongue

[@tineri09]

Love your videos, they have been very helpful! I have been feeding my cat raw food for a few months now. He loves it, but eats it too fast and winds up throwing it back up. Do you have any tips on how to slow him him down? He is 11 years old, and in good health.

[@PawsofPrey]

Feed small meals throughout the day rather than 2 larger meals. I'd also get some bloodwork done and rule out any health issues!

[@asddsa-uy9ko]

i have 3 months old maine coon kitten,i started raw feeding slowly, im mixing high quality wet food and chicken brest %50-50% at my kitchen blender ( to make him adjust slowly to raw ) .After 2-3 days later i'll add chicken neck but do i have to put necks in the blender too or do i have to cut the whole neck to 3-4 pieces and put the pieces. im not sure he can chew it but i also afraid that if i use kitchen blender does little bone pieces hurt him? whats the right way to adjust them to the chicken neck? Thanks .Amazing channel btw.

[@yourmomswifipaswordispassw7185]

Yay Finally i can give her a good raw diet

[@adeliashafira]

Could you make a video feeding raw food for nursing & lactating mama cat ♥️love your channel

[@janicetanumihardja808]

Still waiting for the reference guide 😍. Please do update when it is available...

[@PawsofPrey]

Workin' on it! And many other helpful things - we will definitely let everyone know when they're ready

[@parkfullofroses5505]

yesyseyesyiugfahsigs I've been waiting for this thank you so much!!

[@PawsofPrey]

You're welcome!

[@nickbean5200]

What bones should I feed my kitten he almost chocked on the chicken neck yesterday

[@AhryaVT]

how do i calculate the percentage of what goes into the meal though? like how much of muscle meat, liver, etc.

[@jaybeauvais4311]

My Bengal was a rescue, she was about 2 years old when she came to us. She had been on a kibble diet, we introduced her to wet food but she was really picky. Right now she gets some baked chicken two times a day but she still wants kibbles. I would like to try to switch her but I am not sure how her system will handle it

[@aliciacarpenter504]

Hi! This was an extremely informative video and I'm so thankful I came across it! My question is, can these meats and bones be stored in a deep freeze? My family hunts and we can store a lot of this goodness for our animals, but I'm unsure if the freezer would eliminate anything?

[@ZokiZoki22]

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[@lauraebel2769]

I love your channel! I can't feed my dog raw until I have more storage space but you make it so much easier to understand what I will need to feed for a balanced diet. Definitely subscribing! Thank you for making everything clear and easy to understand

[@PawsofPrey]

Certainly need all the space you can get!

[@kreizix]

bless you for including kg 😭

[@lanovia3838]

so precious

[@michaelchan9836]

Thank you for the video. This is so helpful. I am wondering for power supplements how much I should add to the diet per bodyweight?

[@PawsofPrey]

All depends on what it is you're adding!

[@nickbean5200]

Be good to have a solid list at the end of video vs going thru the video to get % rate and name of food Yet and still great video

[@pepamiin6413]

do kitten and adult cat has different nutrition requirements? can I use the same guide for kitten and cat (with adjustment based on weight)?

[@PawsofPrey]

They're different! Kittens have higher nutrient requirements during growth and development

[@milanidiamond3219]

So my kitten is about 7-8 weeks and is just now eating Sheba garden medley solely with no supplement milk added when should I start sneaking in chicken n other meats? I feel like it’s too early since she still getting used to chewing bigger pieces of meat but I also feel I’m withholding some nutrients by not giving the kitten milk. Please help

[@r3dtig3r]

My friends main coon went through a MASSIVE growth spurt at 5 years old. Was shocking TBH. Having a hard time switching my cats. Would be nice if they were as excited as my dogs are about it.

[@snasndasdnjkas]

You are amazing!! Should I keep giving my kitten as much food as he can eat until 12 months? After the 12 months that's when the gradual percentage of food / body weight should be reduced? That section was a bit unclear. Thanks!!!

[@tivaa.7293]

Is Manganese found in anything other than mussels? Is there an alternative? Thanks for such helpful info!

[@susanagween432]

Your videos have helped so much. I am a new cat mom to two 1yr olds. I am switching them to raw and want to make sure they get everything they need. Question: you mention heart should alway be included in the muscle meat. What percentage of the muscle meat should be heart?

[@mnsvcar9900]

I feed my kitten chopped whole wild farm rats and small birds. She loves it, doesn't even sniff on raw beef anymore. That shows how natural food triumphs.

[@OurSabeel]

i want to feed my kitten raw but i feel overwhelmed where do i start.? im ok with giving fish but how do i know if its gettin all the right vitamins and oils?

[@NerdieRed]

Is that reference guide available yet :D I'm eager :)

[@PawsofPrey]

ALMOST haha, we will announce a lot of things next month ^___^

[@kawaiisenshi2401]

How should we divvy a whole prey animal? Like the skin, ligaments, feet, paws, etc

[@stanncat4344]

I just visited our local Asian market today. Unfortunately its a small area so they dont have many obscure cuts or organs, but they do have some goat meat and whole duck. They also have pork blood, I think with added sodium so i didn't buy it this time, but does anyone know if this would be a good thing to add? And maybe what nutrients this would cover? I did get some green lipped muscles and will likely get goat or duck in the future for the protein variety, but I'm still searching just to tie up a few gaps like a second secreting organ mainly. But I think I know where to go for the rest, just made sure the most convenient places didn't have them. I was also curious if anyone else had noticed alot of places selling gizzard and heart in the same package and how the split might be. The ones I see they're not whole enough to really tell between the 2, but it seems like mainly gizzard even though its advertised to have heart in it to.

[@anajanko6132]

i’m adopting a kitten in 2 weeks and i’ve already done research for about a month. i couldn’t find a lot of info on raw feeding kittens in particular and i’m afraid of causing deficiencies. so right now i’m debating on maybe just feeding a high quality wet food

[@rubiirae]

I have the same thought! I think with kittens being young and curious as long as we can consistently expose them to a variety of raw food in small amount while still putting them on wet food can still help them to transition fully to raw once we feel ready! Just enjoy bonding with the kitten for now because they grow fast!

[@nikaa2282]

What I do with my kitten is basically this, I feed her high-quality wet food, and a couple of times per week I give her a raw meal (chicken liver, hearts, breasts). That way I don’t have to be meticulous about the raw food nutrient requirements because I know she’s getting all she needs from the store-bought wet food. But I’m still happy coz she gets to eat raw meals almost every day as well which shows in how beautiful her coat is. The best of both worlds, I guess:)

[@piacachola6761]

Thank you so much!

[@dipabara]

Hi, I just got my cat 3 days ago, he’s only 9 weeks old. He was eating royal canin mother and baby dry food but I switched his diet to raw food (he’s only been eating raw for 2 days). However, I just saw he’s been scratching himself around he’s face so I’m afraid he got an allergy from it. I feel really bad. I gave him mostly chicken to the exception of lamb heart since I couldn’t find chicken hearts. I don’t know if I just switch him back to his dry food or what should I do? Has this happened to anyone! ?

[@meileflood6167]

Hi Diana, how is your kitten doing now? Did you go back to dry food? Getting a kitten on Saturday and wanted to start him on raw food but worried 🙈

[@dipabara]

@@meileflood6167 Hi Maile, I took him to the vet and they said the itching was nothing to worry about. I did tell them about the raw diet though and they were EXTREMELY against it, I even left the clinic feeling like a bad cat mom so I started feeding him his usual dry food but if I'm honest this only made things worse, he not only hates the dry food, but his poop smells really bad and sometimes he has diarrhea. This NEVER happened when I fed him raw. Now, I am in this limbo where I feel that a raw diet is better, but I am too scared to undernourish him if I prepare the raw food myself.

[@scorpionfire2518]

@@dipabara try wet food

[@T-London]

@@dipabara vets hate raw food for cats

[@xFirebird925x]

@@dipabara Just do what you think is best. It's like parenting a young child. If your kid ate what you cooked for them and was fine, but switching to whatever foods the doctor recommended gave them diarrhea, would you still give your child the food the doctor recommended? After all, the vet doesn't live at your place and doesn't know your cat as well as you. If your cat was doing better on the raw diet you were feeding it, then I say keep going.

[@evezolotareva4808]

What is a risk of parasites with this diet? Do you have to deworm the cat regularly?

[@T-London]

Great video. You mentioner starting at 10% of their weight and then reducing, what age do you start reducing, is it when they get to adult, ie 12mths?

[@snasndasdnjkas]

I had the same question!

[@Antonio-PT]

Thank you for the great work put into this! How long do theese organs keep fresh in the fridge? I''m afraid they ll go bad and I don't think I can shop every 2 days.

[@zaha867]

you can just freeze them and they'll last indefinitely

[@barbarajaszczuk4426]

Hi! My kittens are 10 weeks old and they still have baby teeth. They happily eat raw but only blended stuff. I'd like to start serving them chunks of meat and meaty bones. When should I start giving them chunks? How to smoothly transition from blended food?

[@Sam-fk6ux]

Hi! I have so many doubts on the amounts of the missing nutrients needed for a growing kitten :( Everything else that is not muscle, bone, liver, and organ. Like the amount per day for zinc, manganese, epa/dha, vit E, iodine, vit D. How much of each ingredient is needed daily for a kitten? :( I can’t figure out a precise number with online research, your videos or your cheat sheet. Please help ❤️😭

[@AhryaVT]

SAME HERE

[@fridafromm6140]

I have a question. Count fish to muscle meat? Awesome video 😍👍❤️

[@707-g7z]

Can I give my dog salmon every single feeding? If so how much should I give him? He is a 1 year old 65 pound German Shephard.

[@erinatherton7554]

Most people recommend feeding fish 1-3 times a week depending on your dogs size, so less for small dogs and more for big dogs

[@T-London]

Also, you mentioned to start with one meat first to see how they adjust, how long do I do that for? How will my kitten get the daily nutrients if I am only initially giving chicken for wxample? Thanks

[@safffzz3636]

Did you finish the reference guide?

[@灰原宝]

Thanks very much for sharing and it’s really helpful!! My kitten is not tolerant of blue mussels. Is there anyway that I can make up manganese in his diet? ♥️♥️

[@razlizardo5660]

Hi. How do I split my prep meal once it’s thawed for the first meal of the day? Do I put the container with the reamaining meal back in the freezer, body of the fridge or room temp? Thanks

[@Laigaa]

Hi, If I follow the 55% muscle meat 25% muscular organ 8% secreting organ 4% liver 8% raw meaty bone If I were to substitute the bone for bone powder what would I increase to fill the missing 8%? The muscle meat? Any suggestions? I can’t find chicken neck in any butchers even Asian makerts I’m looking online but I have to buy minimum of 5kg and I don’t have the freezer space as one now so would it be ok to use raw bone powder instead?

[@NA-vt6mz]

My kitten is 3 months old . She is already having chicken mince raw . Should I start adding liver and chicken wings ( pulverised) . How many grams of liver and heart chicken is ideal now

[@PrettyOnMe]

I’m not going to lie. I’m getting my kitten on Friday and want to try raw but I feel a little intimidated, because I don’t want my cat to miss out on crucial vitamins. But I’m determined to do it

[@kmokatz]

Is there a commercial raw cat food available where you live? I just found a kitten a few weeks ago...he's about 10 weeks old now. I decided to keep him and I definitely want to feed raw but I do NOT have the time or patience to do all of this at home, plus I am also nervous about not meeting his nutritional needs on my own. I home-made raw food for my dog in the past and it was so much time, work and effort! I'm not gonna lie, I didn't miss that after he passed...and I swore I'd never do it again. BUT, I still love the idea of raw feeding and all the health benefits, of course, so I decided to try a combination of commercial raw frozen meals and freeze dried raw meals (reconstituted with water) and he absolutely loves it! It is balanced and meets AAFCO nutrient profile for cats of all life stages. I just have to make sure he eats enough! I am very grateful to have commercial raw cat food available where I live!

[@samf2812]

so i have a few questions, if i cant source any of those mussels can i use a manganese supplement? and how much? my kitten is 6-8months old, how many times a week should i give oyster?

[@samf2812]

and if the kitten needs to start on single proteins how will 8:45 be achieved? i cant find all pork meat and organs

[@anajanko6132]

@@samf2812 i was wondering the same thing. also, if you should only give one source of protein in the beginning, how will the meals be balanced?

[@chasityfelix5054]

So I tried to have my cat (not kitten) eat a couple pieces of raw chicken breast. I was happy to see she ate it all! Buuuut about 5 minutes later she vomited it all out. Giving her kibble now. But it's a slow transition. Should I try ground beef next tmr?

[@annstewart1451]

My kitten is 7 months old now. He doesn't seem to like raw food. He doesnt touch it. By the end of the day I end up feeding him wet food or kibble. I dont know if I should stop offering commerical foods at the end of the day and push the raw food on him or just wait til he's a little older to try again. 😮‍💨

[@DajJednego]

What's the consensus on raw eggs? Can they eat them? I see them in your bowls and reading up on Salmonella and E.Coli, I don't know anymore.

[@catsatdusk6710]

How do you go about getting something like chicken spleen or kidney if you don't have access to international or other markets? I don't live near a big city, just a small town.