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@TanyaOwens3 жыл бұрын
So which food brands do you recommend?
@jesscaticles3 жыл бұрын
@@TanyaOwens Check the description for the best of the best. Or this video for reviews list of ALL types of food: kzbin.info/www/bejne/m4PXfWZ9fMZnl9U&t
@jesscaticles3 жыл бұрын
@Colin Eassie Thank you!! Yes, homemade fresh is best! And I most certainly will continue making videos. I recently completed a clinical pet nutritionist certification program so eventually I will have recipe videos. Stay tuned!
@skywa71833 жыл бұрын
@@jesscaticles I wish these people didn't deceive so much😭😭😭
@jesscaticles3 жыл бұрын
@@skywa7183 Unfortunately most are billion dollar companies that are in it to make the most money. The pet food industry is big!
@jusadude7162 Жыл бұрын
These cat food videos are maddening. Not a diss on this video which is a great video, but in general. I searched for cat food tips for my extremely finicky kitty and the shear number of videos that contradict each other is maddening. I just got frustrated and more confused than I already am. I guess I’ll use my own instincts, read the labels and buy what my kitty will eat.
@eviemaddox30382 жыл бұрын
One of our cats vomited a lot, and eventually even the "better" canned food we were using was not staying down. I found a raw recipe online, and started making it for both cats. They were about 3 years old at the time. The sick cat actually GREW in size. Not weight, SIZE. I couldn't believe it. She became loving and more attentive to us, and I hadn't realized how much she was avoiding us because she probably always felt ill. She started sleeping with me, with her head on my shoulder every night. She really appreciated what I'd done for her.
@MegaJuices2 жыл бұрын
Can you please share the recipe?!?!
@stefaniekofalt98282 жыл бұрын
What recipe did you use for your cat food? thank U
@sweeyong77562 жыл бұрын
so raw is the way to go?
@kristinebarbaree26972 жыл бұрын
I had a cat that vomited every time she ate and I was told that she was probably was eating too much but now I wonder if it wasn’t something else
@sweeyong77562 жыл бұрын
i gave some raw quail plus salmon. about 10grams worth to she how she liked it and wherher she would get the runs. she swallowed it, no hesitation and wanted more..whereas df and wf she would take time to ponder first. if her poop is solid today i will add abit more
@Randomsome12 жыл бұрын
I had the completely different take. I'm watching this like "How tf did my cat live for 22 years??"
@profecarrillo64792 жыл бұрын
blessing and loving
@eringarner50312 жыл бұрын
With lots of love!❤
@artysjemplal20092 жыл бұрын
Luck.
@thimble288 Жыл бұрын
Would have made it 23 if you'd quadrupled your cat food budget
@madeforpaper93069 ай бұрын
did you let your cat outside? I was thinking tht maybe some cats hunted to get meat.
@bobbygirl50923 жыл бұрын
I fed my cat Friskies dry food for over 10 years. She developed hyperthyroidism and now she's in congestive heart failure. She's on 3 different meds for her disease and conditions. I changed her foods but it was too late. Take cat nutrition seriously
@jesscaticles3 жыл бұрын
I'm so sorry to hear about your baby ): I learned the hard way too. That drives my passion behind this channel!
@duckzncatz3 жыл бұрын
You should look into adding taurine to her food. It's a non-essential amino acid for us, but essential for carnivores and is responsible for heart, eye, and digestive health.
@Catsanddogshavefun3 жыл бұрын
SO SORRY.XOXOX
@karenoogjenbiserni12013 жыл бұрын
Bobby girl: 😭 Yes, I found out when my cat got sick from cheap dry food and I lost him when I was young.... and then we began feeding incoming rescues a roast chicken once a week that they share with (human) John, mixed with peas simmered in butter, prescription diet Royal Canin (to prevent cystitis in males, but okay for females too, vet said) and cans of better quality wet food (no fish flavor because of cystitis prevention) ...and give them water, warm herb teas that are good choices for cats and some low fat milk. Also, like people need a bit of iodized salt for thyroid health...These ones lived over twenty years...but I'll never get Cocoa kitty back!!!
@karenoogjenbiserni12013 жыл бұрын
Bobby girl; yes, that's happened...😭 Now we feed them a roast chicken once a week that they share with (human) John, with peas simmered in butter, prescription dry food by Royal Canin to prevent cystitis in neutered males (but vet said It's okay for females too) , higher quality wet food (but no fish flavors to prevent cystitis) , fresh water, warm herb teas appropriate for cats, low fat milk and a bit of iodized salt in their diet to prevent thyroid issues (as with humans)...it comes in the food...they also like chickory and coffee (with no sugar, of course) ...John likes to give them some with low-fat milk....Now these have all lived over 20 years, but I'll never get Cocoa kitty back!!!
@paganpines2 жыл бұрын
I don’t know what to think about this. I fed my cats good quality food, and they both eventually developed terminal diseases (small cell lymphoma and some kind of pancreatic issue which we didn’t get a full DX of) and they died at 12 and 13. I visited my aunt recently-I saw she was feeding her cat Friskies and Purina. Her cats have always lived to 20-22 years and she said that is what she always fed them. I think some people feeling guilty because their cats got sick may be putting too much blame on themselves.
@lianabagui Жыл бұрын
I had the same experience. Two of my cats passed away recently, both at the age of 4. These are the cats that I've fed good quality food ever since I came to know about the danger of supposed 'cheap' cat food. But then one day one of them stopped eating and soon got diagnosed with Pyuria, Cystitis, and Megacolon all within the span of a week. The other one started vomiting and showing signs of constipation, but was never given an official diagnosis because all tests showed nothing was wrong. We even did an x-ray in case something got stuck in his gut, but there was none. Meanwhile, the cats I left with my parents, being fed the low-quality, easily accessed, cat food continue to live today ages ranging from 20 - 25 years! At this point, I think some cats are just tougher than the others, have better immunity than the others. 😥
@thehoys9412 Жыл бұрын
@papanpines @@lianabagui Same here. My cat Zoe died last Nov. of cancer/kidney disease. Gave her only the best for her 16 yrs. My friend has 2 persians, gives them Meow Mix, they are now 20-22 yrs.
@whanethewhip Жыл бұрын
There are a lot of factors at play here, diet is just one. I have a cat and I try to feed her the better stuff but she gets tired of eating the same thing so I buy a variety of food for her, some good, some not as good. I also have to consider her preference because like all cats, some things she likes more than others, although I did rescue her as a stray and she's never been overly picky... her first food from me was Alley Cat because that's all they had at the local liquor store which was the only store near me that was open at the time but she was so starved that she was tearing up the bag to get to more after she had already ate an entire bowls worth. Meanwhile I also feed two TNR stray cats that visit me at night and for them I end up buying the larger, cheaper bags of food and every so often I'll mix in something better and once in a blue moon I'll surprise them with wet food. The kibble may be the cheap stuff, but it's better than what they were eating when I first encountered them digging in a trash bin for food.
@alwynsmit3546 Жыл бұрын
I'm sorry, but we fed our guy Friskies. He ended up with kidney issues & passed away a year ago. I won't touch Friskies again or any of the junk sold in supermarkets
@Peekaboo-Kitty11 ай бұрын
Why don't you feed your Cats their Ancestral Diet? Which is Raw Organs and Meats. What do you think Cats eat in the Wild? Canned garbage?
@aiylacarson Жыл бұрын
My grandmother fed her cat Whiskas or something like that for years. Her cat died of urinary stones all due to long term feeding of this cheap horrible food. She didn’t know she was doing any harm. Not her fault. I’m glad there’s more education out there for us to make better and informed decisions for our cats.
@errorASMR3 жыл бұрын
nestle is an evil corporation and all humans and pets should avoid using their products , and if you buy organic supplements don't buy "Garden Of Life" products, that is also nestle trying to capitalize on healthy items, i boycott them 100%
@jesscaticles3 жыл бұрын
Very true! It's unfortunate there are always rebranding of companies and you would have no idea who the parent company is unless you really dig for it.
@iamhis55803 жыл бұрын
Oh no! I have used Garden of Life!! I didn’t know that was a bad product too😩
@fredlast45473 жыл бұрын
Nestle is evil but Nestle Crunch is delicious
@danjones34022 жыл бұрын
Why is Nestle an Evil corporation? Just curious....
@kathyrichards95762 жыл бұрын
@@danjones3402 - They are owned by the Deep State aka Cabal who are heavy into population control. If they hate people and want to kill us - they also hate animals.
@theunwantedcritic2 жыл бұрын
Yeah this is fantastic for somebody with money. I feed a lot of stray cats. Last year it was up to $500 per month. I could not afford to buy gourmet stuff. It was a question of feeding them or letting them starve.
@mendy-36602 жыл бұрын
You know good quality cat food isn't always expensive right? It's mostly marketing. You pay for the brand like Royal Canin or Gourmet. If you look at the ingredients it's ridiculous how much carbohydrates are in there. Cats don't need all those carbohydrates, they're carnivores. I live in Europe so the standards and guidelines on cat-food are probably different from the USA, but I bet there is good wet cat-food out there. Germany has overall very good wet cat-food, for example there is this brand called Animonda Carny, which has 6 tray cans of 800 grams (total of 4,8 kilogram in different protein sources) for € 17,49 like € 3,64 per kilogram. 😊
@mendy-36602 жыл бұрын
I have to say I really appreciate the fact you're feeding all those stray cats! ❤️🙏🏻
@donnahilton4712 жыл бұрын
But, good for those of us paying vet bills for renal failure; $1,000.
@marthas.44562 жыл бұрын
Thank you for feeding those starving kitties 😻😻😻🐈🐈⬛
@katemiller78742 жыл бұрын
Thanks for feeding them. I listen very little to these people. We all need a bit of junk food once and awhile
@legionairesunny55072 жыл бұрын
The number one problem for me when it comes to buying good cat food is price. With everything going up, I have to buy what I can afford. Which is literally the best I can but I have a decent amount of cats to feed.
@andreacloyd46612 жыл бұрын
Me 2. I do the best I can. I want. 2 treat my cat rite & keep it as healthy as I can, but I hav troub feeding myself. My cat Is my only luxury. I love him & i don't kno how I'd do wo him.i kno this vi was intended 2 b helpful but what can I do.. it made me sick 2 watch this vid & I cudnt. Continue it. Dishertenning
@profecarrillo64792 жыл бұрын
I suggest providing them with chicken broth, you don't need a lot of chicken, you want the unseasoned, unsalty broth. wet the best food you can afford. the thing with dry food, it has a lot of phosphorus and carbohydrates, so you may want to excercise them a bit somehow and increase water intake to flush the phosphorus plus gaining humidity. fish broth also works.
@HennythingIsPossible2 жыл бұрын
Why have so many cats if its costing them their health
@garrykimovich2 жыл бұрын
It's ridiculous when these OCD people on youtube try to make everyone else feel bad about not spending $20/day on cat food. Sometimes it sounds like these nuts would rather let a cat starve than feed him inexpensive cat food, which they seem to think is tantamount to poison. Anyway, many cats would be absolutely miserable without kind people like you, so you have absolutely nothing to feel guilty about. I've seen homeless cats tearing garbage bags just to lick a few drops of something gross inside, so compared to those poor cats the cats you feed are extremely grateful and a thousand times more healthy than they would be if they were starving.
@profecarrillo64792 жыл бұрын
@@garrykimovich that's true, cats that eat in the streets eat a lot of things very damaging for their delicate kidneys
@ErinLaughlin-gu7eu10 ай бұрын
Hi Thank you very much for all of your well-reserched facts I have eleven cats . They are my life. I will continue to listen to you and watch every video you put out. Thank you. I want the ebook also. 11:40
@ashgley50863 жыл бұрын
Thanks for keeping the convo going on an important topic! As a US based vet student, former ER vet tech, and cat owner I just wanted to pop in and clarify some things I'm reading in the comments. Sorry it's so long but I hope I can provide some transparency on why your vets are pushing these "trash" foods. I definitely agree that the pet food industry can and should do much better re: ingredients and regulation and hopefully that and more affordable prices will come with the growing trend of increased pet ownership and a standard for better pet care. I also agree that cats should ideally be eating some form of wet food for weight management and hydration purposes! Obesity is linked to 10+ illnesses and 60% of cats in the US are obese. Calories in 1/8 cup of dry food = 5.5 oz can of wet food so imagine how much easier it is to overfeed with dry food. Also, having them on wet food now ensures they won't refuse to eat it later if they ever have a medical condition that requires them to be eating wet food (urinary/kidney issues). However, wet food can be a lot more expensive, so it's understandable if people aren't able to afford it. I do want to clarify that most vets do NOT get compensated by any of these big name companies to push their foods. If the hospital sells them, there's a markup on them like anything else sold in a store but there's no special commission and the markup usually goes to the practice owner not the vets. As you said, the reason vets recommend them is because of the "hard data" these companies have from clinical trials. I'm referring to prescription diets only, not maintenance diets, but as medical professionals, we can't use anecdotal evidence to form a treatment plan. We can't say "I watched a youtube video to feed this for urinary crystals so you should try this" when a product from Hills/RC/etc. has been tested and proven to help, especially when a urinary obstruction is life threatening and costs thousands of dollars to treat. In these instances, we're more concerned about the composition of the nutrients and electrolytes in the food in relation to the medical condition (ie. low protein/phosphorus in kidney diets) rather than the ingredients themselves. In terms of maintenance diets, I admit a part of why they're recommended is probably due to familiarity. There's no way for a vet to know every brand of food so it's much safer to recommend these brands that have known testing and strict manufacturing and monitoring and is convenient for the client because the hospital sells it. What we're taught in school is that instead of recommending specific brands or buzz words, to have clients focus on picking food that has adequate nutrition (AAFCO), is for the correct lifestage, is in your budget, and agrees well with the individual animal (nice stools, no skin issues, etc.). Also what determines a "healthy" brand? Grain-free brands were "healthier" only for them to now be a huge cause of heart disease in dogs. Without research, no one can factually say feeding this diet/brand/etc. is healthier for cats but vets can say that on this diet, your cat is or isn't in perfect health. This being a hot topic in recent years, hopefully more research will be done so vets can feel more comfortable recommending non-commercial diets. Additionally, I am in a AVMA accredited DVM program and we learned about AAFCO guidelines and how to read food labels in our first nutrition lecture. We have nutrition lectures incorporated into several different courses so I don't think you going through curriculums and not seeing a course called "AAFCO guidelines" entitles you to say vets don't learn about them. However, it's true we tend to focus more on the medical aspects of nutrition so there are board certified veterinary nutritionists (DVM, ACVN) that have more extensive knowledge in nutrition if people need a consult. Also, there is no evidence that spaying/neutering cats leads to any health problems. There is developing research that suggests this may be true in specific breeds of dogs depending on the timing of the spay/neuter but has not been seen or replicated in cats. Spaying and neutering prevents mammary, ovarian, uterine, testicular diseases and cancers and reduces the chance of them getting injured or killed trying to get outside to mate. Streets and shelters are also already overflowing with kittens and it would be a shame for owners to add to that because of misinformation. Veterinary professionals as a whole are chronically overworked and underpaid and currently have the highest rates of burnout and poor mental health so it's disheartening to see so many people in the comments perpetuating distrust in vets or that we're clueless, running scams, or purposely hurting your pets for money. Every vet is different so by all means, do your research or shop around to find one you like and trust! But also try to keep in mind that we're all humans trying our best and have the same goal as you to keep your pets as healthy and happy for as long as possible.
@LS-xy7zt3 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for your perspective! I spent a lot of time for a while researching cat foods and nutrition, and have seen first hand how relative the term "healthy" really is. The love of my life developed kidney disease and we put him on Royal Canin's rx kidney diet. While the ingredient list isn't stellar, his kidney values did improve! He did great for about a year, and then we discovered a sneaky, nasty cancer. I started feeding Tiki Cat's velvet mousse, and he did perk up in his last weeks, but we won't know how he would have done long term. One of my current boys actually doesn't do so well on a low/no carb diet, his poops get really runny and he's just a little lethargic and not as bright. Keeping him on a high fiber diet helps with that, as well as helps keeps the calorie count down because he's fat but just will not shed weight. (That's next on the list with our vet after his upcoming dental surgery.) My other boy is the opposite. He's a lean, mean, crazy teenager, and I have to watch to make sure he gets enough calories because he's not super food motivated. He DOES do better with high protein/high fat, and it keeps his fur softer and shinier. I make as much of my own food as possible, but keep Tiki Cat wet food for when I get behind, and Natural Balance kibble for the days when I'm going to get stuck at work and need to put a meal in their timer feeder. I would rather they get a meal of kibble every now and then instead of get lunch three hours late. If I couldn't afford those anymore, I probably would switch to Friskies because it is affordable, there really aren't that many plant ingredients in the list, and there is a wide variety of flavors and proteins available. I despise Purina as a company, but if that's the best I can afford, and my cats do ok on it, then that's what I'll feed them.
@MP_heehee3 жыл бұрын
Excellent response. 👏👏👏
@CosmicGlitterGoddess3 жыл бұрын
Your response is lengthy, but appreciated. I am glad I have vets that I trust the care of my pets to.
@traceysimmons49133 жыл бұрын
I totally agree!
@ophilianecr3 жыл бұрын
So, i understand that the big food brands have hard data by which nutritional claims can be made. I will say that not every cat will do well on a Paleo/ carnivorous diet. Otherwise it's like people who say natural medicine is "better/ healthy" because it's not processed or mixed with "chemicals" like modern medicine. But that's not the argument, and it's misleading to say these food brands really are beneficial. We are talking about quality of ingredients, and the point remains that low quality of ingredients is used to make this food. The point of contention is that carbs and low meat percentage is used, regardless of what added minerals and vitamins are added that makes food specialized for certain ailments. Companies don't care for quality, they care about results from the least amount of money spent to get those results. And conflating test results with overall health isn't the way. I know someone who believes Hills Science Diet is great; their cat has a sensitive stomach, and kidney issues. The Hills Diet kibble with water slurry she was put on helped with those issues, but the poor cat is now overweight and constantly put on diets. I can't help but think it's due to the amount of carbs in these foods she eats. But it's vet recommended, so it _must_ be good, right? I'm sure if big pet food brands focused on high quality, high meat percentage, a lot of pet issues would be alleviated due to poor, and bad nutrition. (Obviously we cannot get rid of everything). But pets should have a good nutritional baseline regardless, and i doubt carbs + "meat flavor" + vitamins = the way to go.
@jenynz53342 жыл бұрын
My brother used to work at one of the labs for Natural Balance. They were the only type of lab to test the food thoroughly, after production. They were bought by Smuckers, who closed the lab. There have been quite a few reports of contaminated food lately, but how many pets are getting sick from the ones not tested correctly?
@relaxmycat3 жыл бұрын
This is actually such an important video! I bet most people aren't aware of these facts about their pets food - thanks so much for sharing this!
@jesscaticles3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for your kind words!
@keikosan13543 жыл бұрын
It's too easy to go to a supermarket and get everything at once. The industry is rubbing their hands and the vets are waiting patiently. Let's squeeze them all !
@imkitti19422 жыл бұрын
I have owned a grooming shop for 30 yrs. First a domestic pet is not a Fur baby! 2nd w/ all the information out there I can't believe that humans don't know wtf to feed their cats. I didn't finish this video but do cats eat grain in the wild, nope! By products & Any meal should be known is bad by everyone now! Avoid like the plauge... By products ANY Meat meals BHA, BH,BHT and ethoxyquin Blue 2, Red 40, and Yellows 5 and 6 are examples of artificial colorings Artificial flavors Carmel, Corn anything! & Soy Wheat and wheat gluten wheat flower, SNYTHING WHEAT! Cellulose, Powdered,cellulose Rice Rendered fat & Propylene glycol Do yr homework, wet & frozen food is better than dry! Still feed dry but I order my cat food from New Zealand. I use the 75% rule!
@feeblenarwhal61632 жыл бұрын
@@imkitti1942 what food do you feed you cat?
@ozzmary4202 жыл бұрын
@@imkitti1942 Yes, what do you feed your kitty?
@soxfanization2 жыл бұрын
Right now I have 2 17 year old brothers, 18 in December, and I give them Friskies Pate and Friskies Dry Food daily. Nothing with "indoor cats" on the labels. Their parents, Sox and Kitty Mama both lived to be almost 19. They were given the same. Before them, my cat Sam passed away 4 weeks from 20. She was given the same for the most part. I must be doing something right.
@brittneylyncker52122 жыл бұрын
this is the perfect example of ignorance is bliss. Im sure you mean the best but just because an animal can live on something doesn’t mean they’re thriving and loving your cat means doing the proper research on the brands not looking at the cats who manage to do well on it. I can live off ramen my whole life but is it really healthy? no.
@paganpines2 жыл бұрын
All of my aunt’s cats live to be 20-22 and she only feeds them Purina and Friskies.
@digicat3322 жыл бұрын
@@brittneylyncker5212 Personally, i think the best way to feed your cat is 1) try lots of different foods to find out what cat likes, and 2) try and have a balence between the good stuff and the junk, like us humans, sure home cooked meals are healthiest, but having mcdonalds and ramen every once in a while ain't gonna kill us
@robertkeller593010 ай бұрын
Besides 4D Meats, there is PPL Meats-Planned Parenthood Leftovers.
@GoldenSun322 жыл бұрын
I can't believe these brands are trying to make a quick buck in exchange for your pet's health. What a disgusting practice
@bane28862 жыл бұрын
Bastards
@RichardSamul2 жыл бұрын
First experience with capitalism?
@profecarrillo64792 жыл бұрын
most thiings are like that, even modern medicine
@annb33762 жыл бұрын
When my cat started pooping blood as a kitten I started doing my research on food. I was food conscious for my family but had to pay attention to my kitty too. As soon as we changed his diet to healthy brands he got better and his fur began to lose its dullness and became silky again.
@unrealsimon932 жыл бұрын
May I ask what brand did you feed the kitten before and what are you feeding him now (the healthy brands you mentioned)?
@LordKreiden Жыл бұрын
You have the coolest voice and should be a singer! My family and friends have been feeding our animals some of the products you mentioned for years and our pets lived way past their calculated expiration dates , with practically no visits to the vet or illness. So , perhaps, some of those mystery ingredients are beneficial. The speculation that the companies use dead and sick rescue animals ,as part of their “mystery broth” is huge ,and you need to “show your proof” before engaging in this kind of KZbin Gonzo Journalism. Like everything , there is exceptions to the rules, and maybe we had super pets , that were able to live through the harmful products that we were feeding them.
@TheLiquidheat26433 жыл бұрын
So basically every single cat food is bad for my cat what the hell am I supposed to feed her mice LOL
@jesscaticles3 жыл бұрын
I feed my cat mice (: There are better quality foods in the description. And even more in my review list: kzbin.info/www/bejne/m4PXfWZ9fMZnl9U&t - there are over 100 records.
@zoyatereshkova13463 жыл бұрын
@@jesscaticles I feed my cat regular cat food, but then she goes outside and eats mice, chipmunks and squirrels :(
@ArualCrisp3 жыл бұрын
Basically only expensive brands 100%meat.. you are fine off with friskies and many other brands.. we had many cats eating cheapest food and they lived very long lives without any problems.
@helaineburch49672 жыл бұрын
@@jesscaticles Yes, I, too have given my cats "pinkies" - or pet store mice - which are always gobbled up immediately. (I admit that I feel bad for them occasionally, because they are so totally unaware of the fact that predators actually exist in their world). BUT - this has always been the way of animals, naturally preying on what is best for their nutritional needs since the beginning of time. Still, I'd like to feed the best available dry food to fill in the gaps each day, so I'll be looking at your site, thank you.
@SachelleCambria8 ай бұрын
Lol.
@susangibson90092 жыл бұрын
My cats were healthy and happy,and lived for many years on the food I fed them and not yours,but thank you for all your research,and concern,I might add your cat is just beautiful,thank you again.
@tty8632 жыл бұрын
I agree, I'm extremely picky on what I feed my cats, and all of my cats have ate iams for over 10 years, they're extremely healthy and 4 different vet's recommend Iams
@vinodhinij1912 жыл бұрын
Very helpful content! I used to feed my adult cat Hills (Chicken or Lamb) but soon realised that my cat’s coat was looking dull. Switched his dry food to Wellness Core (Salmon) initially and noticed a massive change. However as I started paying attention to food labels, I realised that Ziwi Peak and Orijen were much better so I now feed my cats food from both brands. No regrets.
@dynastygirl29123 жыл бұрын
I only feed raw to my cats, your Pets are your family and my motto is: if I wouldn’t eat it I won’t feed it to my cats. Cats might be carnivores so they can’t eat EVERYTHING I do but they get the QUALITY that I eat. It’s just part of being a good cat owner.
@jesscaticles3 жыл бұрын
Absolutely! Anyone inspired by this comment and want to go raw, check out my raw playlist here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/iX6riniDe9KdjJY
@littlelamb68043 жыл бұрын
Did you vaccinate your cat? Is that part of being a good cat owner? Just wondering.
@dynastygirl29123 жыл бұрын
@@littlelamb6804 of course my cats are fully vaccinated
@melodystrong21143 жыл бұрын
I started feeding my baby a raw diet about six months ago, and she has been happier, and healthier ever since. I make it fresh at home, so I know exactly what goes into it, and she loves it!
@dynastygirl29123 жыл бұрын
@@melodystrong2114 I have 3 fur babies, two boys and a girl
@winstonsmith12223 жыл бұрын
I fed my kitty Champion Pet Foods, Orijen kibble. Pricey, but no carbs and you can read what you get. I also share any meal I made with liver, salmon or kidney (beef, lamb or pork) with my cat. Cat lived to 21
@jesscaticles3 жыл бұрын
You def get what you pay for! And some fresh food is better than none (:
@meemraaa34443 жыл бұрын
do u cook the liver etc or give them raw?
@ophilianecr3 жыл бұрын
@@meemraaa3444 to my knowledge, cats who are used to eating canned food, or kibble won't like raw food. You have to slowly transition them to it, there's videos on how to get them into an all raw food diet. If your pet doesn't eat raw, then cook it. I would look into how much liver they should eat, too. Liver is super rich in vitamins and minerals and you can't feed them a whole bowl of liver, or they can get seriously ill. It's usually mixed in small amounts with something else.
@lancepheng3 жыл бұрын
I also give my bengal orijen. Her alergies went away
@meemraaa34443 жыл бұрын
@@ophilianecr the reason i asked this bcoz a vet told me that i cant feed raw food to cats bcoz store bought liver ,heart etc are contaminated with micro organism eg: salmonella etc
@DarkShadowHawk7202 жыл бұрын
I immediately looked at the labels when i got my first cat and avoided the popular brands and thought of combining the dry and wet food. Constantly seeking better dry & wet foods and never settle with whatever i end up getting her. Want her to be in the best health possible. She’s somewhere around 3-4 months old the vet guessed as i found her as a stray.
@nikhuckaby22423 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this! I lost my Frost of 14 years thinking I was feeding him the best available food, Iams. His teeth got so bad he could no longer eat, his kidneys started failing and eventually his body just shut down. The vet could not find anything wrong. We did tons of research trying to find answers, and the only thing we could deduce was that it was from years of poor nutrition. He suffered for years, on and off with weight loss/gain, feeling fine, then sick. Never knowing that the food I was feeding him was slowly killing him. I have two other cats, who are still grieving over him. He was their Papa Frost. Like you, I started looking at labels, started trying to figure out what to do to keep this from happening to my other furbabies in ten years. It’s expensive, but worth it. Any brands you can buy in a Grocery store/Per Store are all the same. Read the labels! It’s the equivalent of feeding you and your family fast food three times a day. If you can go Raw or Natural do it! If not, do the research and find a good brand of food that suits your cat’s needs. The more we just buy from these manufacturers and let them continue putting garbage in our pet foods is just green lighting then to keep doing it, and killing off our pets!
@jesscaticles3 жыл бұрын
I'm so sorry for your loss!! You're absolutely right. I'm glad that you compare this to fast food. People don't think about how it's every meal for every day. For weeks and months and years! My cat Jericho eats raw now too!
@lindasmith55543 жыл бұрын
Thanks for ur sharing! I will stop giving my Georgie, IAMS!
@spark_67103 жыл бұрын
I am so sorry for your loss !! I had been there ,so I do understand !! The truth is commercial cat food brands or even prescription cat / dog foods ,even vets are not thinking of dog's & cat's health at all & not nutritious at all ,almost a joke & even evil !!! Fancy Feast turkey & giblets was decent ! We need to calculate it into " dry matter " to see the balance !! You can read it in a book called " Your cat " written by an American vet . I studied a lot & spent so~much time & money for my cats ,they're no longer with me very very sadly. 💜🥁🎤🐉💞
@4SunnyinMiami23 жыл бұрын
I have noticed too much dental disease in many of my cats over the years. I only feed wet food and one brand. These cats come from different family lineage so it is not a specific family deficiency. Have you any cats with dental disease? What is your opinion on this?
@spark_67103 жыл бұрын
@@4SunnyinMiami2 Dry foods cause cavities ,though !! Once they believed dry foods would prevent dental issues. But,no longer that's the case .As dry foods stick to teeth & gum with cat's / dog's saliva. 💜🥁🐉🎤💞
@gsadventures6783 жыл бұрын
Very interesting stuff. You have a Peppermint Patti thing going with your voice. I like it!
@jesscaticles3 жыл бұрын
LOL! Thank you (:
@soo_zee_q2 ай бұрын
Vocal fry. Yikes. 🤣
@itsamand44 ай бұрын
This made me want to die of guilt. I'm an anesthesiologist and money is definitely not a problem. The problem is the fact that I live in Brazil and we have way less cat food options compared to the US and they're all trash. I used to feed my oldest Farmina's N&D (grain free, but full of carbohydrates) because it was the "best" option compared to the rest, but she developed a reaction to it. Her urea and creatinine levels skyrocketed, thankfully it was caught in time before she developed any symptoms or permanet damage, and I was forced to start feeding her Royal Canin. Since then I got two more cats and have been feeding them the same thing + tons of wet food (same crappy brands). I take them to the vet at least every year for routine medical exams and I knew I was just waiting for disaster to struck. It just did. Oliver, my THREE-YEAR-OLD male british shorthair started vomiting everything he ate this last week. I got very startled and took him to the vet immediately. Around 10.000 dollars (just converted it, but it feels way more expensive in brazilian currency), an endoscopy, days of hospitalization and a bunch of IV meds, we're one biopsy result away to finding out which terrible gastrointestinal condition he has developed. He's currently eating Farmina's Vetlife Gastrointestinal wet and dry food, on injectable nausea/vomit medication, anti-inflammatory and prokinetic drugs. He was discharged from the hospital today, he's currently laying in bed with me grooming himself, and I've never felt so guilty in my entire life. I studied everything about feline nutrition before I got my first cat, I knew I wouldn't be able to offer them the bare minimum living here and I still went through with it... Now I'm going through the consequences. (I just wanted to clarify that a raw diet isn't an option. We don't have decent cat nutrition specialists, reliable sources for a variety of fresh meat and all the supplements and other stuff that's usually added.)
@denisemiller53412 жыл бұрын
So can you please give us a video with the best canned cat food….I am so confused after watching different videos looking for the best for my casts…thanks so much I enjoyed watching this video…very informative.
@maryjodeblasis44842 жыл бұрын
YES PLEASE
@jesscaticles2 жыл бұрын
Check the description (:
@KeniteSlayer2 жыл бұрын
Another channel recommends the following brands that are high in protein and lower in carbs: Raws, Ziwi, Open Farm, Koha for sensitive stomach, Weruva for seniors. I mix Tiki brand with my cats prefered food, they aren't crazy about it but get a little better quality into them.
@hanniedee87942 жыл бұрын
I think her main recommendation is to feed raw.
@cristinitaandco8 күн бұрын
Is it healthy to add nouled chicken? As a topper for my cat that onlywants dry food?
@pensivelyrebelling2 жыл бұрын
Hmmm…we just switched to Blue Wilderness from Iams. My cats just stopped eating their food one day about a month ago. Going with a higher quality dry food wasn’t working. So, the pet food store recommended Blue Wilderness canned as a first step toward a higher quality canned food. I’m curious whether you would advise doing this stepped transition when switching. Thanks for putting this together! It’s all really helpful info.
@brendanjames10802 жыл бұрын
It takes a while for a lot of cats to get used to different foods, I’d recommend serving your cats canned and dry together for a while to get used to the new product
@pensivelyrebelling2 жыл бұрын
@@brendanjames1080 they loved the canned food. We did mix it for a few days but they were eating more of the wet food than the dry. They’ve been getting all wet food for weeks now and no issues!
@pinknoisegaming2 жыл бұрын
My 18 year old cat has renal failure, so she's on Royal Canin Renal Care Vet Food, are there any alternatives? I'm switching my 11 year old cat to raw right now. Thanks for all your videos!
@Briael3 жыл бұрын
Yes, many cats get most of the moisture from wet food. Unfortunately, this is because their humans view their drinking needs as similar to human drinking habits and nothing could be further from the truth. I have 8 cats, 3 water stations. None of my cats are dehydrated, have kidney issues or diabetes. All of my cats will drink plentifully from each fountain in a 24 hour period. It's about understanding when they drink and what constitutes a good location. Sometimes it takes a couple of weeks for a location to click with a cat. The simple tips:- 1. Do not put water near food or litter trays - food residue and pee/poop contains scent that lures predators. Cats do not drink where they are vulnerable. 2. Do not put water near busy footfall areas - again, they like to feel safe before they drink. When their heads are lowered their visibility is reduce and they feel vulnerable. 3. Do not put water in locations where there is only 1 exit or poor all round visibility - a cat values being able to make a safe escape if anything unexpected pops up (in this house it's another cat chasing a moving tail). Cats in the wild drink from streams. Moving water. They drink from natural surfaces that are wide and shallow. If you use a plastic water fountain, or have a disused ceramic fountain that is deep, try adding some smooth pebbles to give a natural surface and to raise the drinking area and give your cat more line of sight vision. Cats do not like their whiskers touching the sides of dishes or fountains. Getting cats to drink is easy if you stop thinking like a human. :)
@swati21sharma3 жыл бұрын
Thanks a ton
@jesscaticles3 жыл бұрын
You're right that water and food should not be in litter areas or heavy traffic areas. Ceramic is much better than plastic since plastic traps bacteria. But my point is that people that feed dry food only think their cats drink plenty of water, even with the right sources. But this is not true. Prey is 70-80% moisture so yes cats do drink from streams. But most of their water intake comes from food. Dry food is only 10% moisture. So the average cat eating dry food only would have to drink more than 8 ounces daily just to stay hydrated. Cats do not drink like humans do, as you said. They are designed to get their moisture from food.
@Briael3 жыл бұрын
@@jesscaticles I understand, Jess, but people who can only afford kibble need a way to increase hydration so their cat doesn't suffer. I am merely offering an alternative perspective that most people don't consider. The difference is assuming that a cat will get its needs met by canned food, and knowing that it's needs are met with actual measurable water consumption. I only use ceramic dishes, but I know that most people do not have the luxury of dropping $70-$100 for a cat's fountain, so I wanted to offer a solution to people who may already have a plastic fountain that their cat is not using. PS I forgot to thank you for your video. It's great, and I've shared it with family and friends. I'm ever hopeful that one day we will have great food options available for our pets. :)
@courtneycherry55823 жыл бұрын
It's not water fountains but I got my cat cups of water I refill threw out the apartment, she also drinks out of the sink if it's on. 😂
@jadedallion81073 жыл бұрын
@@Briael : Much appreciated on the alternatives and have learned a little more on options.
@KarinaSelfmade3 жыл бұрын
Jess, I can't thank you enough for this amazing video and all the links you posted!!! I adopted the sweetest 7yrs old kitty three months ago and already had THREE visits to the emergency room, including an entire night at ICU. I started thinking she might be hopelessly ill and already considered the scariest options but now that I found your channel I realize that I must have introduced too much too soon (I was trying out all kinds of high-quality wet foods on her without smooth transitions - she's picky that way because she has no teeth) and that must have upset her stomach and led to hairballs indigestion which then triggered her asthma on top of that (it was so scary!) But now I have hope that I can fix this by slowing down and keep her by my side for years to come, I hope. I am so so grateful for all the work you're putting in your channel - it is truly PRICELESS. I learnt more than from all the emergency room veterinarians!
@KarinaSelfmade3 жыл бұрын
And all the links are SO HELPFUL. I went through every single one and took notes of what to try and when. And your comparison doc with reviews is just AH! As a Product Manager, I have to say you PM'ed your cat feeding like a BOSS!!! Bravo and thank you!
@jesscaticles3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for your kind words!! I'm glad the video and links are helpful. This is exactly what I want - everyone to do their own research!! I love that you're looking into the resources. Before I worked in pet care I was a project manager for marketing/content at a tech startup. So I've got those organization skills down lol
@KarinaSelfmade3 жыл бұрын
@@jesscaticles omg I could totally tell haha!!!! So glad we found you 😻
@acs50083 жыл бұрын
I cannot have an Indoor Cat because of allergies, but I have been feeding several outdoor feral Cats. Because they are feral i am sure they eat elsewhere but I feed them very early in the mornings or very late at nights and supply clean water. They seem very respective of each other and share their meal, they line up for food, and move up when a cat moves away. Sometime they get impatient and leave, so I now have 3 or 4 paper plates with food. Can you recommend a dry and wet brand that might be best for feral. I cannot afford expensive types, i do want to feed healthy, i am currently feeding Purina but now know this might not be the best.
@jesscaticles3 жыл бұрын
Check out my cat food reviews in this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/m4PXfWZ9fMZnl9U&t - the list is in the description, 100+ records of all types of food.
@rogerwroten71012 жыл бұрын
Please explain to me what other products a company make has to do with the cat food they produce?
@susanh14473 жыл бұрын
My hair stylist and I were talking about all the ailments our pets have had, and got to talking about how our cats and dogs were fed scraps from the table and ate mice and birds outside…then lived to be in their twenties. We both now make our own pet food once a week at home.
@jesscaticles3 жыл бұрын
That's great!! Fresh food is best!
@mairwaugus52033 жыл бұрын
I've been making my own for a year 👍
@maryjojouwstra38603 жыл бұрын
@@mairwaugus5203 I want to do this, but what meat or seafood is best!
@mairwaugus52033 жыл бұрын
@@maryjojouwstra3860 use lean ground beef, chicken. I make a "pet loaf". It has can salmon, tuna, sardines in it. Everybody likes it. You could use a can of mackerel too. Anything homemade is better than canned/bag. They will eat brown rice & veggies. I use my hot pot to make up batches.
@beckywebb19163 жыл бұрын
@@mairwaugus5203 But ingredients like garlic would be poisonous to cats. So a definitive ingredient list would be good.
@baileydelgado69323 жыл бұрын
How is Fussie cats market fresh chicken and turkey dry food? And tiki cat grill variety dry food? We feed our 3 cats these
@jesscaticles3 жыл бұрын
Check out my cat food reviews in this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/m4PXfWZ9fMZnl9U&t - the list is in the description, 100+ records of all types of food. both brands you mention are included and more if you decide to offer more variety (:
@baileydelgado69323 жыл бұрын
@@jesscaticles Thank you so much!
@hendrikje59523 жыл бұрын
My freezer is packed with high quality raw meat and fish for my furballs. Pure, honest, healthy food for happy healthy cats.
@jesscaticles3 жыл бұрын
Same with my freezer!! lol
@christinebeames23113 жыл бұрын
Please do you give beef or pork or chicken , I need advice please
@Catsanddogshavefun3 жыл бұрын
I am just starting. Have you got any good recipes you could share. We have 25 cats, mostly special needs 🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰 please x
@hendrikje59523 жыл бұрын
@@christinebeames2311 don’t give pork to cats.
@lisamcdonald28773 жыл бұрын
@@hendrikje5952 Why?
@alrovera90062 жыл бұрын
I dont know if anybody has told you this... But thank you for this information. It makes me feel like crap that my little pokemon have not been properly taken care of. From the food to the litter. Let the strategy for better health begin.
@jaynesegman784711 ай бұрын
AGREE. no regulations on them from usda or fda❗️on pet food ingredients. spread the word. nobody knows this❗️
@whenypoo2 жыл бұрын
I've been using fromm for my cat and dog for the last 6 years. Their poop has never looked better. Sure it's a lil pricey but for me it's worth it. They have never had wet food, and they eat whenever they want. They are both grazers not gorgers. I just leave their food out. Yorkie is 6yrs old & 5 1/2 lbs, my cat is 9yrs old & 11 lbs and very tall. They go to the vet once a year for shots. Never have they been sick. I'm thankful for that. Thanks for this great and informative video. I appreciate it
@jesscaticles2 жыл бұрын
You're very welcome! Although I would add that wet food is still better than dry. Also, leaving food out all day is unsanitary. Bacteria, mold, and rancid fats are increased as the food sits out longer. Kibble is not impervious to these things (:
@deanchartier26633 жыл бұрын
I feel like such a failure as a cat dad, now I’m lost as I want the best for my babies (15) . Now what I’m on disability what can I afford
@duckzncatz3 жыл бұрын
You can often feed raw for less than even some of the cheaper foods just by getting some of the stuff on sale. Some of my cats' meals get as low as 15cents per meal with stuff like pork. You can also get creative with getting free goodies if you know anyone who hunts, etc. I have saved birds, etc for my cats in the past after they died from hitting windows, etc. The only thing w/ wild animals is that you need to leave them in the freezer for 30 days to kill any parasites they may have had. Also, some of the better food makers give away free samples! I got some in the mail.
@jesscaticles3 жыл бұрын
Please don't feel like a failure! It took my family and me many years and many cats to kick the kibble to the curb. Check out my cat food reviews in this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/m4PXfWZ9fMZnl9U&t - there are 100+ records of all types of food. At the end of the day, any wet food will be better than kibble. Cats need moisture from food. As Lahoma mentions, a balanced raw diet will be the cheapest. You just have to pay more up front because of shipping frozen goods. But that list covers everything (:
@jesscaticles3 жыл бұрын
Raw is definitely cheaper! Jericho eats some whole prey too but I buy from a breeding facility.
@rockymntain3 жыл бұрын
Despite the slight against Rachael Rays' Nutrish dry cat food, I believe it is still better than most and it isn't very much more in cost that cheap cat foods. I can afford to pay $5-6 more a bag for something that my cat enjoys and she doesn't get an upset stomach with it. The cheap stuff was making her sick, but now she seems to be thriving on the Nutrish. Wmart has it in some stores or you can order online.
@petraberger38942 жыл бұрын
Thank you we have trouble in Canada to get Royal. Do some one know what is going on with that ccompany
@petraberger38942 жыл бұрын
@@trevorjennings35Gmail do I miss here something what have the virus with the shortness off Royal cat food to do!🤔
@petraberger38942 жыл бұрын
@@trevorjennings35Gmail sorry for you I am already for more than 35 years been booked and I hope for many years to go. Good luck looking for a notice person in your life
@community19493 жыл бұрын
This all makes me sick - so what am I supposed to do? Buy steak, chicken, and pork and smoosh them all up and make my own wet cat food? That would cost hundreds of dollars a month and I can't afford that.
@donnaleveron65113 жыл бұрын
No, it doesn't. Real meat goes further than you think. I also make gravies to go along with from the fat and broth.
@bobysuryayuliavera3 жыл бұрын
I agree with you. I can't afford that too
@lulu65573 жыл бұрын
Nancy, I'll bet you buy what you can afford for your kitty. Don't worry about a thing. Love and give your cat a happy, comfortable life, that's the best thing you can do and don't worry about nitpicking his/her diet. Our cat basically will only eat the cheaper foods, she refused raw and some higher priced foods. She's 16 yrs old and has a very comfortable life and enjoys (we assume!) what she does eat.
@jesscaticles3 жыл бұрын
Check the description (: Keep in mind fresh food will always be cheaper because you do not need to feed a lot of it since it is more nutritious. Fresh food toppers are great! But keep in mind homemade cat food is more complex than that. For example, a mouse is more than just muscle meat and predigested plant matter in the stomach. There's also the heart, eyes, brain, kidneys, spleen, thymus, bones, cartilage, ligaments, etc. Cats also eat 5-7 different proteins to complete their diet. Check out my raw playlist here if you want to start feeding fresh food: kzbin.info/www/bejne/iX6riniDe9KdjJY
@jesscaticles3 жыл бұрын
Most cats are picky about food changes. In fact, this is the #1 complaint I get. So you are not alone (: Here is an entire playlist of everything you need to know: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qoW5YXmJral4Y9k - The first video is a complete guide on how to switch food, specifically formulated for picky cats. Next is my cat food reviews video which includes 100+ records of all types of food. And the remaining videos cover healthy treats, FAQ, and supporting help.
@rgee51762 жыл бұрын
I serve raw, freeze dried cat food softened with a lot of water. He also gets hormone-free raw beef. It's expensive as hell, but not as expensive as what vet visits and prescription medication would be.
@SongBird9502 жыл бұрын
My cat vomits every day. I took him to the vet and after a 300.00.bill found out he has Hyperthyroidism. I tried the medicine you put on the ear, he still vomits and even on the Hills digestive id vet recommended diet. He's losing weight and hates the food. I just went to Blue Buffalo. Any suggestions would be appreciated. Thank you
@williamforsyth84753 жыл бұрын
I thank you very much for all of the important information! Much appreciated!
@jesscaticles3 жыл бұрын
I appreciate your feedback!!
@rainbowsunshinekitty39533 жыл бұрын
I spent hundreds of dollars on fancy cat food and couldn't figure out why my cat was sick. Turns out he had many food allergies and all the Grain Free foods were making him seriously ill. We ran out and my neighbor gave us Iams and it worked! So relieved that I don't have to spend $30 on 4 oz of food. We have 3 greedy cats! Trying to do "better" I was harming my baby.
@jesscaticles3 жыл бұрын
Keep in mind that grain free does not mean carb free. Many of those foods use inappropriate ingredients like legumes and peas to bump up the protein content rather than using more meat ingredients. $30 on 4 ounces of food? I spend around $2/day on my cat's 4 oz of raw food...
@mushusmom12393 жыл бұрын
I have used Iams and Diamond for years, for my cats and dogs. They have always done fantastic on these foods. I don't have vomiting pets or stool issues. Nor are they overweight. My cats and dogs live to 18+.
@rainbowsunshinekitty39533 жыл бұрын
@@jesscaticles Peas was one of his allergies. And I think he was probably allergic to other ingredients that they don't actually list. Only some generic name that did not tell you what was really used. He is also allergic to salmon. Go figure.
@aiai-j7i3 жыл бұрын
@@rainbowsunshinekitty3953 Cats are carnivores, they should eat meat, not fish. Check out Jackson Galaxy's videos.
@_Clipper_2 жыл бұрын
@@aiai-j7i since when is fish not meat?
@raekay84602 жыл бұрын
I have had 2 male cats that develop crystals in their urine. The vet prescribes S/O royal canin, only problem is this stuff is getting outrageously expensive. Is there something else I can feed him that's not more than my groceries a month?
@PeaceLoveAndEternalGrooviness3 жыл бұрын
I have tried to many of the better foods and usually not one cat likes them. Just trying to get something they all like is a problem. I have 6 so that is another issue, the cost. All from the shelter I volunteered at, forever fosters that never were adopted and now they are mine to care for.
@jesscaticles3 жыл бұрын
Most cats are picky about food changes. In fact, this is the #1 complaint I get. So you are not alone (: Here is an entire playlist of everything you need to know: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qoW5YXmJral4Y9k - The first video is a complete guide on how to switch food, specifically formulated for picky cats. Next is my cat food reviews video which includes 100+ records of all types of food. And the remaining videos cover healthy treats, FAQ, and supporting help.
@pilarq78862 жыл бұрын
📢 you guys better listen to this lady. I was blessed that one day a lady was bawling in my face at petsmart saying theyre garbage brands killed her pet. I researched and switched immediately and never looked back. My malamute lived to 11.5 years old my 17 year old cat has the psysiology of an 8 year old cat. 📢 Dont Be Cheap with Your Pets Diet -its Rude !
@jesscaticles2 жыл бұрын
I'm so happy you saw a positive improvement with diet changes!
@khloelove60762 жыл бұрын
What brand did you end up buying?
@ericabertagnoli54692 жыл бұрын
Rude lol
@joannemckenzie88082 жыл бұрын
Is this just for people in the USA? Or across the world too?? Just to be clear x
@stuffnuns3 жыл бұрын
Pet owners need to make our own food for our furry family members. Looks like these companies don’t give one eff about our animals. your kitty looks damn healthy, btw.
@jesscaticles3 жыл бұрын
Thank you! Jericho eats raw and whole prey. Homemade cat food is best but most people don't know how to formulate. And nutritional deficiencies can cause just as much harm as processed foods.
@jesscaticles3 жыл бұрын
Hello! I just published my homemade cat food complete guide here: www.caticles.com/homemade-cat-food/. The video guide comes out next month (:
@angelapietras12352 жыл бұрын
All my cats have reached the ages of 18 19 21 all my cats were fed on fresh meat ,chicken,lamb, beef,liver,and fish.Not dried food.
@silvrfox2uBooboo2 жыл бұрын
I really wish I could feed my 3 like that. One is a stray who's now 12 and doing good. The other two are brothers, 2 yrs. old, born outside, but made inside quickly. None of the 3 eat any fresh meat whatsoever! I HAVE tried. But they all love one particular dry food and only one brand of can food Purina Essentials White Meat Chicken and Vegetables. So.....we doin' da best we can. I'm so happy for your cats: they have a good mama!
@cullensistah2 жыл бұрын
I have had my cat for 15 years and we guesstimate she was about 2-3 years old when I adopted her. She refuses to eat any sort of fresh or wet food. She is strictly a dry food cat. We just went to a new vet and before he asked me asked me how old she is, he guessed her to be about 10 years old.
@NeffyCat2 жыл бұрын
It's nice to meet you, friend. Thank you SO much for sharing this information. Neffy is 2 and I want to make sure he is fed right! I really appreciate the heads-up on so many of these products. I've been feeding him Temptations often, as an example, and now I need to rethink that. Purina is a brand (as is Friskies) that I've fed him too and now it is time ot reconsider. I really appreciate your sharing. Have a wonderful weekend.
@duckzncatz3 жыл бұрын
ALSO - we are now finding out now that grain free is bad b/c the legumes used in place of grains act as taurine blockers.
@jesscaticles3 жыл бұрын
Great point! Manufacturers should add more MEAT!
@enasbitch69883 жыл бұрын
Meta moment; so basically Grain free should also be kitniyot free. Kitniyot means légumes in Hebrew and is used as a category in examining kosher for Passover food.
@duckzncatz3 жыл бұрын
@@enasbitch6988 Well, they're in there -_- and shalome.
@VSE4me13 жыл бұрын
I tried to get my cats off Friskies. I bought a high end, wild caught, no grain replacement. I tried mixing it, giving a little bit next to their regular food, etc. after my cats refusing to eat for days I caved and went back to Friskies.
@jesscaticles3 жыл бұрын
Most cats are picky about food changes. In fact, this is the #1 complaint I get. So you are not alone (: Here is an entire playlist of everything you need to know: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qoW5YXmJral4Y9k - The first video is a complete guide on how to switch food, specifically formulated for picky cats. Next is my cat food reviews video which includes 100+ records of all types of food. And the remaining videos cover healthy treats, FAQ, and supporting help.
@chulalachannel3 жыл бұрын
Friskies also made my cat addicted to gluten and their cheapo food and almost not interested in real food. Their company is every definition of evil corporate greed
@edstevens44392 жыл бұрын
They top dress those kibbles so they taste good . So the animal is addicted to that taste.
@lorraine92422 жыл бұрын
@@chulalachannel Meow mix is like kitty crack. My cats refused to eat the new food, Core Wellness for four days. They cried and carried on. I now work from home 4 days a week so it was a lot to take. I almost caved in. Then they started eating the new food. They lost weight, and are much more energetic. So I went on a high protein low carb diet too. I have lost weight, and I more energetic. Human and cats score a bit win!!!
@isabelbarroso33812 жыл бұрын
My cats all eat Friskies and they are all over ten years and in good health.
@budgetwithstephaniern30162 жыл бұрын
Are greenies okay to give to cats for teeth cleaning ?
@hallusination37352 жыл бұрын
Have you done any videos on new-age cat food brands that have been popping up lately like Smalls or Cat Person? I'm really interested to see how "good" these brands really are
@TheSathandra3 жыл бұрын
Whenever switching a cats diet, do so gradually by taking some of the new food, and adding it to their regular meal and increase over time. Cats could get nausea when switching too suddenly, causing them to refuse new foods. For kibble junkies - take a coffee grinder, grind some dry, and sprinkle a little of it in or on top of the wet food, after a few days your cat should be ok with their wet diet.
@jesscaticles3 жыл бұрын
Yep! I already covered a transition guide right here 😻kzbin.info/www/bejne/oIe5mIpna9h3sJo
@parisbest1052 жыл бұрын
SO TRUE!!!... THANK YOU!!!
@NatashaWarden3 ай бұрын
Or you can get a really good kibble like scrumbles mixed with really good wet food if your cat can't have raw (mine can't )
@NatashaWarden3 ай бұрын
Scrumbles is 77% chicken btw
@ivangranger84942 жыл бұрын
You show Hills metabolic prescription food under the Colgate brand. Is Hills part of Colgate?
@uktalvitie69282 жыл бұрын
Yes. I mostly agree. But as our cat was 14 years old, she got kidney problems and lost weight. With starting Hills she got her appetite back and her kidney stats got better. She was euthanized 2+ years later because arthritis that she had had for about 5 years and medication was not helping anymore. But Hills food had significant positive effect to her health. Would have I fed this food to a young cat, no. But as meat heavy diet was not working, I think this special food for these last years was ok. You should always weigh pros and cons.
@scottwyckoff54832 жыл бұрын
Thank you for bringing this out for awareness.I appreciate it and yes it is an acculturated health issue when cats aren’t having proper nutrition
@Alexandriaxxanime Жыл бұрын
What is your opinion on Lilys kitchen dry food for adults cats. The chicken casserole and the Fish one?
@christofrip17233 жыл бұрын
I wish veterinarians would advocate good food brands instead of pushing crap food like Hills and Purina. I went to my local butcher today and ordered cattle liver and lung. I have given my cat pig heart mixed with wet food every morning and night since the raw food we have here at the moment is not a complete raw food. She used to eat mostly wet food before and then suddenly only wanted kibble, but now it's only once a day and I want to transition fully to raw or a mix of wet and raw and I hope this will be OK for my best buddy. Thanks for video Jess :)
@jesscaticles3 жыл бұрын
Hi Chris! You're very welcome for the video. I'm glad your baby is enjoying some raw treats. Some fresh food is better than no fresh food! As for vets, we expect them to study nutrition in school, but they don't. In the US anyway. I checked through 31 AVMA accredited DVM curriculums and only about 2% is focused solely on nutrition. And most of those courses are introductory. Their focus is on medicine, not nutrition. After all, DVM stands for doctor of veterinary medicine! I found zero courses that cover AAFCO labeling requirements. So vets rely on the pet food manufacturer to tell them what's good. Obviously the billion dollar companies that own the "vet recommended" brands can pay for clinical feeding trials. And that's what vets care about: the hard data. But unfortunately, those feeding trials typically take the "prescription" diet and a much lower quality (if that's even possible) food. So one of them has to be better. But that doesn't mean it's the best. I'd like to see these companies test against a properly balanced raw diet! But that would be detrimental to their business. More and more vets are coming to realize that fresh food is better. I'm very hopeful that we're moving in the right direction!
@christofrip17233 жыл бұрын
@@jesscaticles Wow, above and beyond with the reply :) thank you so much. It is the same here in Norway sadly. The excuse I hear all the time is salmonella poisoning, but I buy local and salmonella is pretty much non existent here. And furthermore I know cats have lower gastric acid PH and a much shorter way for food to travel to the stomach, so the benefits far outweigh the micro risk in my opinion. Glad to see more and more people waking up to the pet food industry and being more aware of what is healthy and what is not. It's people like you who make great contributions to our furry friends and I am truly grateful, thank you so much :) :) :)
@jesscaticles3 жыл бұрын
@@christofrip1723 Yea here in the US salmonella is the biggest objection to raw too. Meanwhile, this year alone there were over 130 kibble product recalls due to salmonella. And for raw, only 9 products. There is also the raw feeding veterinary society. I hope more vets see their info and get with the times! Thank you so much for your kind words 😁
@christofrip17233 жыл бұрын
@@jesscaticles That's crazy, the evidence speaks for itself :) Dr. Karen Becker woke me up, now that is an amazing Vet. Have a great day you two and take care
@jesscaticles3 жыл бұрын
@@christofrip1723 Dr. Becker woke me up too!! Enjoy your weekend (:
@amsedelm3 жыл бұрын
I have never, ever, fed my cats "cat food." And they lived well into their 20's. They evolved to eat raw stuff. Mice, birds, bugs, plants, etc... Do you see Friskies or Treats running through the forest? No. So don't feed them it. All my friends cats were fat, urinary tract infections, poopy problems, had tumors, growths, weird diseases and my cats never had any of that. Pets are a responsibility. You have to provide healthy food and exercise. It's a lot of work but they are living, breathing, feeling beings. Enjoy them. 8)))
@Ellerion23 жыл бұрын
True... But bobcats and pumas do run through the forrest, as well... Do you really wish for your cats to become someone's snack?
@amsedelm3 жыл бұрын
@@Ellerion2 I don't understand your point. How is feeding them commercial cat food going to keep them from being eaten by bob cats? It has nothing to do with what I'm saying.
@jesscaticles3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for your wise words!!
@trishr.39863 жыл бұрын
Indoor/outdoor is my preference, but I live in a community with lots of traffic. One of my cats crossed over at 21 (indoor/outdoor), and I have a 16 year old who has eaten grocery store cat food, wet and dry (indoor). The 21 year old also ate kibble and occasional canned cat food. Ok, so if someone is on the band wagon to feed raw, well I don't eat raw meat. No, I'm not feeding it to my cats. I have never seen a housecat eat a cow. Fish don't run through the forest either. Just sayin'. I get your point though. People (mostly) have good intentions for their companions and do the best they can with that. I appreciate informative videos. The judgmental people should lobby and use their words to improve home pets care products at the core. I have, however, seen the cat that lived to be 21 kill a rattlesnake and drag a jack rabbit like a puma would drag a deer. Pretty impressive...
@amsedelm3 жыл бұрын
@@trishr.3986 Who said cats eat cows? I never said that. But they can eat some beef. Chicken. It's all protein. They eat birds, mice, bugs, plants. Humans and cats are different. Yes. But our cuisine can overlap. Sure. But they need raw food. It's in their genes. If you can't understand that then you need to do more research.
@PISQUEFrancis2 жыл бұрын
IS THIS A WORTHWHILE THOUGHT? As 5oz cans of cat food approach one dollar(for Friskies, etc.), and $0.75 for 9-Lives, would one be better to buy cans of Tuna, Ham, Chicken or Turkey and add a healthy filler? If so, how about larger cans?
@phoenix41652 жыл бұрын
I feed my cat on tuna with spring water. I buy them in the aisle for humans!!!
@PISQUEFrancis2 жыл бұрын
@@phoenix4165 My parents were "depression", veterans, and all our meals were loaded with fillers or meal extenders(Hamburger Helper, etc.), Chili was made quite watery and with elbow/pasta ... meals served the purpose of giving us needed energy, fillers/extenders, kept our stomachs from gowling. A can of Tuna or Mackerel for a cats is nice, but a decent extender means 5 cats, instead of 2 cats, can be fed ... I need to find a cost efficient way to make really good, wholesome, cat food, that doesn't break the bank ... . ... . ... . ... . ... . ... . ... . ...
@planetag3103 жыл бұрын
Help! My cat wouldn't eat wet food from the healthy brands I was buying for him. I wasted a ton of money - he turned his nose up at everything. Then I started giving him the grocery store wet junk food and he eats some of that. Once a week, I give him raw chicken, leftovers from my chicken cooking sprees. My cat is so picky, I don't know what to do.
@MaoMao_Naeva3 жыл бұрын
Do you want to try my recipe? I don't know that my recipe can help or not but I just thought that maybe can helps you a little bit...
@MaoMao_Naeva3 жыл бұрын
Buy goat milk powder, fish, egg, meat or beef. Egg yolks mixed with goat milk powder and fish (make sure no bone and torn pieces of fish) use steam cook. Fish, egg yolks, meat or beef mixed together (use blender) then microwave oven cook (u can buy blackhawk band grains free dried cat food mixed in).
@MaoMao_Naeva3 жыл бұрын
Srry my English a bit weird but at least I tried to help.
@jesscaticles3 жыл бұрын
Most cats are picky about food changes. In fact, this is the #1 complaint I get. So you are not alone (: Here is an entire playlist of everything you need to know: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qoW5YXmJral4Y9k - The first video is a complete guide on how to switch food, specifically formulated for picky cats. Next is my cat food reviews video which includes 100+ records of all types of food. And the remaining videos cover healthy treats, FAQ, and supporting help.
@duckzncatz3 жыл бұрын
You need to mix a little of the good stuff w/ the cheaper stuff and keep increasing the good to bad ratio every day until he is eating what you want. This process took me two weeks to get my shelter cats from dry, to canned, to raw. Keep in mind that grain free food contains legumes which have recently been found to be taurine blockers. If you are trying to switch to grain free, add powdered taurine or see if he will eat raw chicken hearts as a separate meal a few days of the week.
@wailingalen3 жыл бұрын
I love how your cat interrupts your video multiple times. Instantly subbed. Thank you for your work
@jesscaticles3 жыл бұрын
He reminds me to smile and keep the energy up lol thank you for your support!!
@karencrecco29222 жыл бұрын
I use Fancy Feast. How is that?
@KeithMillerMarketing2 жыл бұрын
My cat is a very fussy eater and will only eat the tasty chicken flavor cat treats you mentioned. I've tried numerous other brands and different foods, but she still chooses the treats over anything else. Any ideas about what we can giver as an alternative? She's already starting to gain weight and is starting to decrease her activity.
@zztop4996 Жыл бұрын
Only for special treats, I get something called Dr. Marty's Nature's Feast freeze dried poultry (chicken, duck, goose, and quail) bits. I had never heard of it before but it was on sale in my local Pet Supplies Plus store. While some people apparently use it for food, there's no way I can afford that. I can't really afford it for treats, either, but all other treats I've tried just add to the dark gunk coming out of her eyes. I guess I use it for special treats.
@georgedistel12032 жыл бұрын
My vet told me that Hill's science diet was the best food for my cat .
@Tim1968-l9l Жыл бұрын
i'm so glad I came across your channel - clearing out all the rubbish cat food and restocking with the good stuff !
@waldo26352 жыл бұрын
Friskies can food was what my cat was eating, went into kidney failure at 3.5 years. Changed foods, she got better eating organ meat and lasted 4 more years. A vet's assistant ended up moving in next door to me...she said they see more cats come in with health problems on Friskies than any other food.
@jesscaticles2 жыл бұрын
Oh no! I'm glad you found a solution that worked for your baby for her last years (:
@lorraine92422 жыл бұрын
You are so right, Wal Do. I think if I kept feeding my senior striped tabby cats Friskies it would have killed them both. I switched to Core wellness for my cats. They lost a lot of weight. What a difference in their energy level and playfulness too.
@realrosesforever38472 жыл бұрын
@@lorraine9242 Well, I'm DONE with Friskies!
@waldo26352 жыл бұрын
@Max Larson How long have your cats been eating Friskies? How long have these "millions of other cats" been eating it?
@waldo26352 жыл бұрын
@Max Larson If you ever come across someone's cat, especially young, that's having kidney failure ask the owner what kind of food the cat eats. In my experience & a vet's assistant I knew it's usually Friskies.
@MacTechG43 жыл бұрын
I got a kitten a few months ago, and was given a bag of “kitten chow”, after reading the ingredients, I saw it was basically junk food for kittens, I did a bit of research and found the Rawz brand (made down the road from where I grew up in York Maine) and switched him to the Rawz all life stages, the difference is amazing, his coat has a nearly iridescent shine, his fur is angora soft (I believe he’s a Maine Coon/Siamese mix, all black, with MC bushy tail and ear floofs, and Siamese facial profile) and he’s too smart for his own good, already figured out how to open cabinet doors, has amazing jumping/catching ability, and fetches toys like a dog… I’m going to bring in some Rawz wet/shredded food into his diet as well, it’s nice to have a high end pet food company that’s independent and local as well…
@jesscaticles3 жыл бұрын
I'm happy to hear your cat's doing better! Rawz is definitely one of the better quality brands I've found.
@bethotoole65693 жыл бұрын
I had a kitty that was part Maine Coon,,,, absolutely smart and wonderful temperament! Enjoy your new kitty!!
@bluejay64703 жыл бұрын
Love Rawz, just 2 out of my 4 will eat it, but need to get them off Purina pro plan.
@bluejay64703 жыл бұрын
@@traceysimmons4913 rawz hasn't, not yet knock on wood.
@duckzncatz3 жыл бұрын
So glad you read the back of the Kitten Chow bag! Also, I have a Siamese too and we had to baby-proof the kitchen for her until she was about 2yrs old! She was like a little monkey when she was young.
@ardala39222 жыл бұрын
Do u have a video recommending the *best* cat foods? Both dry bag and wet?
@Everstranger2 жыл бұрын
Your cat VERY clearly adores you~
@i5263sweets3 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much Jess, I knew there was something wrong with the foods, I was giving my cat 10 yrs ago, he began to get sick…I switched his food to wet only then found some better choices that were out there thank you for animal lovers like you too help , paw parents to find the best food choices we can afford to feed our precious pets. My baby is 14 now pretty old and has some health issues ( know doubt from the bad foods brands from before) but we are loving him caring for him the best wet food we can now.
@jesscaticles3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for your kind words! Glad to hear the switch to wet went well (:
@majorwedgie81668 ай бұрын
I have learned that there is no substitute for hand making the food my kitty eats. It's definitely not cheaper than low end cat food but it is much cheaper than the best of the best of canned food.
@malicahamilton8 ай бұрын
What do you feed your cat ? ☺️
@majorwedgie81668 ай бұрын
@@malicahamilton I grind up and cook white meat chicken, add some half cooked oatmeal and some fully cooked rice all mixed up. I change it up by grinding up and cooking white meat turkey and beef or gizzards.
@m.pixley84133 жыл бұрын
I actually had to switch to a common brand food because the homemade gourmet brand (ma's) had chickpeas as the top ingredient. My cats abdomin kept twitching due to the gas . I switched her to Purina beyond wild caught white fish and she is fine and happy. It may not be perfect but I believe it's better than the "healthy" chickpea one. If you look up chickpeas for cats online there are warnings not to feed. What is good for humans is not necessarily good for cats. I fed my cat on friskies back in the 1980s because there was no other choice and he lived 20 years.
@jesscaticles3 жыл бұрын
Of course I agree that chickpeas are not for cats. However, there are still plenty of wet food options that are better. I'd suggest offering a variety of proteins and not relying on fish only. Cats often form an addiction to fish and this can cause picky eating. Also, some fish are high in thiaminase which destroys b vitamins. Check out my cat food reviews in this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/m4PXfWZ9fMZnl9U&t
@glenellbandy26703 жыл бұрын
I've been using Purina cat chow for many years. My cats show a strong preference for it and are living an average of 20 years. This video is very good info but I'm nervous about change.
@jesscaticles3 жыл бұрын
@@glenellbandy2670 Everyone is nervous about change (: I have a full guide specifically made for picky cats here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qoW5YXmJral4Y9k if you do decide to change. Every cat is different, and I'm glad to hear that your cats have lived a long life. But unfortunately this is not the case for everyone.
@haleyrichardson88183 жыл бұрын
@@jesscaticles Hi Jess. Are cats still able to get Taurine from wet foods? 🤗
@cliftonmcnalley84692 жыл бұрын
One thing everyone should realize, just because a brand of pet food allowed your pet to live 20+ years, 20 or 30 years ago, just like people food almost all food manufacturers have severely decreased the quality of their products over the last 20 years. We and our pets are being fed questionable garbage.
@CRINKMEN2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for all the research work that went behind this! I recently rescued a young cat from the harsh winter here in Québec and I'm still very new to this so having someone to explain "how to read" these labels as you brilliantly said (cause you sure need more than to know how to read!) is a HUGE help. Again, thanks so much ^^
@jesscaticles2 жыл бұрын
You're very welcome!! I'm glad it was helpful. The manufacturing laws may be different in CA, but the product name rules and % are the same.
@jakobtaillon-rodrigue34122 жыл бұрын
I'm also in Quebec. What have you fund thus far? I like oven baked but it can get pretty expensive. I do like that it's made in St-Hyacinthe though.
@carcar59112 жыл бұрын
I have 3 cats. 1 will only eat dry. He's on the prescription weight management dry food from vet. 1 will only eat wet. And he will only eat fancy feast seafood flavors. 1 eats wet and dry. Can you recommend some healthy wet food and healthy dry food cause now I have no idea what to feed them
@adc23273 жыл бұрын
I haven't had a cat for years. Good info for those who have cats. That kitty is so cute I enjoyed watching him.
@jesscaticles3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@MeagainIA20113 жыл бұрын
I used to feed my cats walmart brand. Until one day I noticed my eldest cat was losing weight. I switched brands, a more expensive brand. Worked okay until my job situation changed. I used to feed them dry cat food from a feed place back home. My cats did well on it. Very little vomiting, no diarrhea, shiny coats. I started to research cat nutrition, then looked for cat food accordingly. I found Purina Naturals, they liked it, vomiting was reduced considerably, and I also keep oat grass growing for them to munch on too. I feed them friskies canned cat food as a treat. All those canned stuff with peas and stuff, they won't even touch it! So Friskies canned cat food it is. Its not given as their main source of food anyway. I have two, the female will be 19 come December 24th. And the male will be 17 in the Spring. So we're growing old together.
@MoreCoffeePlease.3 жыл бұрын
Hi! Would you mind explaining how you grow oat grass? I’ve grown wheat grass before but am unsure what type of oats are required to get them to seed. Thanks in advance and best wishes for you and your furry babies. 💛
@animaladvocate89382 жыл бұрын
I feed ferals and they don't even want Wal Mart brand canned cat food!
@waldo26352 жыл бұрын
I'd stay away from Friskies, I had a cat go into kidney failure at 3.5 years on that. Vet said more cats with health problems on Friskies than any other food.
@wintersprite2 жыл бұрын
@@waldo2635 I’m sorry to hear about your kitty. Our cats have Friskies and Fancy Feast canned food, however they don’t have it every day and only have a little at a time (it’s one way I can get my almost-13 year old to take her Prozac).
@TruckingRonny10 ай бұрын
I can't get my cat off of Fancy Feast. I have tried many different premium foods like Weruva and Arcana and so forth. But he sniffs them and walks away. HOW can I get him to eat Good foods? He is a long hair and 6 years of age. He gets hairballs a lot even though I brush him every other day for 20 minutes a time. Hairball remedies I've tried do nothing.
@beecaldero2 жыл бұрын
I appreciate this so much. I’ve been feeding my cats junk for so long. Just started to pay attention to their needs.
@Peekaboo-Kitty11 ай бұрын
Why don't you feed your Cats their Ancestral Diet? Which is Raw Organs and Meats. What do you think Cats eat in the Wild? Canned garbage?
@beecaldero11 ай бұрын
@@Peekaboo-Kitty thanks for that insight. 🙄
@calicoc13352 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for this video. I’d been using temptations and greenies as treats. I’d been running low and considering replacing them
@butterflikissies2 жыл бұрын
My cat got extremely ill with greenies treats. She vomited and had diarrhera for 4 days. I finally realized it was her greenie treats and threw them in the garbage. Her stomach is so messed up from them that she lost tons of weight. I had to bring her to the vet just yesterday and ran a bunch of tests. I'll be finding out tomorrow when her labs come in. I've been having to feed her baby food because thats the only thing her stomach can handle right now. Please don't ever buy greenies.
@katemiller78742 жыл бұрын
My girl loves temptations.
@cbfarber50642 жыл бұрын
Hills is the only vet recommended prescription kidney support food, but they do not list proportions of ingredients, and all choices seem to include some chicken. What do you suggest?
@jesscaticles2 жыл бұрын
I published a video today on CKD: kzbin.info/www/bejne/q3TdgWuFZb2Dh7c
@ARS-772 жыл бұрын
Very happy that I happen to come across your channel. Thank you for all the hard work that you put into this. Extremely grateful ! 😊❤
@rahdirog Жыл бұрын
I agree with your statements My 10 year old cat died with Health issues I believe was the dry food diet It very convenient just to buy a bag a dry food Please BE CAREFUL what you’re feeding your cat I wish I was better educated and informed
@dyoung65942 жыл бұрын
Thank you for bringing this important information to all cat lovers' attention!
@donnabrooks73022 жыл бұрын
Up in my cats friskies dry cat food my cats live to be 18 17 16 and now I have one almost 11 and 6:00 and they all eat friskies
@whynotthinkwhynot-2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for your work!! Sushi is my kitty. She came to me as a kitten by falling off the fence in front of me as I was trimming the grass. She stayed in our backyard for 2 days as I put out water, and then tuna for her. She finally came to me, barely weaned, fur covered with sewage, and very weak. Misty the dog wagged her tail when we introduced Sushi to her- and Sushi joined the family. Now we call Sushi “crazy kitty” because she spends most of her time outside hunting. I have been feeding her Iams because I was tricked, as you described, into thinking it was a good food. I have personally worked at a Cargill plant in Memphis TN. Part of the corn extraction process that produces high fructose corn syrup requires cooking the corn in giant rotating drums. When accidents happened, they would dump burnt corn onto the asphalt, pick it up with front end loaders (heavy machinery) then take it to the pet food part of the plant. In normal processes, the corn pericarp- that is the hard outside of a kernel- is considered waste and that ends up as pet food filler. Neither dogs, humans, nor cats can digest this, and it ends up coming out in 💩. Large 💩 means less nutrition more filler…. Um… I bet this is one of those times when I’m giving information that everyone already knows. Sorry if so. Misty has been eating Rachel Ray because that did reduce her 💩 size per food eaten. She has recently had surgery as a result of a tumor at 11 years of age- assumed because she was found on the street as well. I did not have her “fixed”, and the vet said hormones will cause those tumors. I now know that it was more likely to be a combination of bad food and hormones. I didn’t know that getting her spayed would prevent tumors. I’ll certainly pay more attention to the labels on the foods that my animals eat thanks to watching your video!! Heaven gives me these animals, but it’s my responsibility to take care of them. Thanks for helping make me a better steward of my loves ❤️
@lauriehudson94932 жыл бұрын
All my cats are fixed. 3 males 1 female. I understand bad food. Like the dry Purina complete. Mixed with wet. They are safe from outside elements. As they do not go outside. However they were all born Ferrell. I think they are all spoiled. Toys, beds, cat nippers n treats on Sunday. It last for however long it lasts. My oldest cat, Mr Ritter just passed in may of 2022. He was 17 yrs old. We as adult are not eating what we think we're eating. Unless u live Amish or farm. That still does not justify what by products. Do the best u can do. With what you've got. Try to stay away from protocol vets.
@homebodyheaven61142 жыл бұрын
Cats who have been spayed DO get tumors. Don’t let a vet tell you otherwise!
@StrawbrryMilkTea2 жыл бұрын
Imagine taking this random internet person’s advice over your veterinarian 🤡
@rouxchat60332 жыл бұрын
I've been feeding my dogs and cats a raw meat species appropriate diet for over 40 years so, YES, I concur that this woman's advice is spot on. You comment snark but where is your argument disproving what she said? I think you are the one looking like a 🤡.
@Medusa51502 жыл бұрын
@@kitty.miracle you need to change vets.
@StrawbrryMilkTea2 жыл бұрын
@@kitty.miracle no vet is going to recommend those lol
@lavieentoni76542 жыл бұрын
Is blue wilderness grain free kitten chow okay?
@breakingpoint38933 жыл бұрын
Oh My goodness, I fed my cats most of those brands for YEARS, and it makes so much sense why i'm having some issues now.... What foods do you reccomend for kitties with urinary disease, because this hills stuff is ridiculously expensive and with covid, they raised the price nearly 2-4 dollars higher, and i'm terrified to change it because I don't want my cat to be in any kind of harm due to my inability to afford such diet...... I feel like a horible pet mom. You were so right, those foods are AWFUL!
@jesscaticles3 жыл бұрын
I'm so sorry to hear about this!! I'm not a medical doctor so I cannot advise on health issues like this. But I did put together a post about urinary issues with references to vets that recommend fresh food diets. You can take a look here: www.caticles.com/urinary-care/
@ocheeslice3 жыл бұрын
My cat gets crystals and was getting blocked frequently so my vet recommended that I add raw beef liver to his diet. I buy it at the grocery store and partially freeze it to make it easier to cut into bite size pieces. I portion it out to weekly amounts and feed him a tablespoon of thawed liver and freeze the rest until I need it. He hasn't had any blockages since. The liver raises the PH level of his urine and dissolves crystals. I also feed him the blood in the container and he loves it! I also give him some wet Friskies cat food and Rachel Ray nutrish dry cat food.
@jesscaticles3 жыл бұрын
@@ocheeslice Why not switch all the way to raw (: or feed a combo of wet and raw. Dry food is too dehydrating, especially for a cat who already had urinary issues.
@L507-m6k3 жыл бұрын
My cat has urinary issues. He refuses to eat raw ( tried making mixes my self and just pieces of fish, shrimp, meat, organ meat) - turning his nose away!!! Eats may be a piece of shrimp, royal a**.....not even talking about commercial wet food.
@jesscaticles3 жыл бұрын
@@L507-m6k Most cats are picky about food. Actually, this is the #1 complaint that I get. So I made a complete guide specifically formulated for picky cats here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qoW5YXmJral4Y9k I also have a dedicated page to urinary care with veterinary resources: www.caticles.com/urinary-care/
@teijaflink22263 жыл бұрын
Shocking that many seem to have more carbohydrates that mest.Cats are carnivores so important to check your cat food
@jesscaticles3 жыл бұрын
Absolutely!
@monkeybusiness1999 Жыл бұрын
After years of eating affordable canned food, (9L & Frisks) my cat began to have sporadic digestion problems. Then recently, he became very sick with explosive diarrhea. I began researching possible causes & decided to try feeding him homemade food. (I didn't have money for upwards of $2,000 in diagnostic tests.) He was also losing weight. Within 3 days of switching diets, there was a significant lessening in bathroom problems. Including the most horrendous BM stench. A nickel size pool of waste would stink up my entire home. All day, all night - constant bathroom clean-ups & very little sleep for both of us. But after 2 weeks of being fed homemade 100% meat food - all of his problems were gone. He also began putting on weight again. It was that simple, his case. Thankfully. I tested the bad food theory by feeding him the last of the canned food & within 3 days he was back running to the bathroom every 30-60 minutes, diarrhea everywhere. (I know... but I had to be sure of the cause.) The canned stuff is garbage. I don't know what the mfrs changed, but they clearly don't care about pets & pet owner's well-being. Absolutely disgusted. I hope there's a class action suit. To help owners who've shelled out thousands of dollars in vet bills dealing with this mess.
@Rayzermatic2 жыл бұрын
do you have a fairly concise list of brands that you recommend that we can quickly change our furry kids diets to? I'm sorry, but i don't want to have to subscribe to a course on how to feed my cat, i would just like your recommendations.
@mary-louhunt16792 жыл бұрын
Switch to a raw diet, litter box is less nasty ( bonus). Anyone with a cat allergy wont be allergic to a cat on a raw diet. That in itself speaks volumes. 😍
@Kira-kg4kl2 жыл бұрын
Great to see a breakdown of all the information ❤️ I've been learning feline and canine nutrition over the past 6 months as i am converting all of ours over to a home made raw food diet, I haven't gone completely raw yet as I don't want to mess anything up but one meal a day is fully raw with the 90/10/10 rule as a base line I started making this change when I learnt about the testing of commercial foods, and that they can start with any number of animal but only 6 have to survive for the food to be sellable, and I really urge people to take the fact it says 'survive' and NOT thrive, diseases due to nutrition have been severely on the rise over the past 40 years within our pets and its terrifying that these companies are just left to do whatever they want to an extent
@mickymickle27642 жыл бұрын
"...its terrifying that these companies are just left to do whatever they want to an extent" yes, including the fact that it is the MFGs who decide what is "Rx" food, not the FDA. AAFCO has recommendations for minimum needs, but doesn't regulate anyone either.
@silvrfox2uBooboo2 жыл бұрын
@@mickymickle2764 ......I've read a few things too. Like these so called prescription diets: read THOSE labels. Know why cats love it and scarf it down? It has pig blood in it. And people pay extra for the stuff. The companies sure know how to be greedy........And right now, cans of cat food have AGAIN gone down in size from 4oz to 3 oz! They cashed in on the pandemic and retooled the machines to produce 3 oz cans! Now there's enough food EVERYWHERE! Oh of course at the same price if not higher!! What a racket!
@carolmiller90662 жыл бұрын
Once I lived in an area where a lot of turkeys are raised and one of the daily duties a turkey farmer does is go through the turkey house and pick up the dead ones which are thrown on a pile until the truck comes to pick them up and take them to be “rendered” becoming animal and pet food. Since being in a turkey house I cannot eat turkey. Then I started not wanting to eat any animal that had been fed animal feed. When I see a can of cat food that says by-products I pass that up too.