Pros and cons you need to know before you start

[@jesscaticles]

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[@PawsofPrey]

Such a good video! ^__^

[@goldenequine]

Excellent video Jess❤ I feed my feral cat family whole prey whenever I can afford it (I have 5 cats) but something that many cat peeps forget about, is cats also hunt and eat insects, many of which are high in taurine like crickets so this may be a way to help balance out your cat's whole prey diet. Also if one lives in a rural area on a large property, it's also possible to trap wild mice/rats/gophers as they're going to be much more nutritious than anyone who's been farmed. I've had the opportunity recently to trap a lot of wild mice that had exploded onto the ranch. I froze them immediately after catching and took them home to my cats. I have to say, the wild mice won the taste test for sure. They were also tougher so the cats had to work a little harder on them 😊 ....just thought I'd share. I love your videos , please keep them coming ❤❤❤

[@jesscaticles]

Thank you for your kind words!! ♥️ Yes of course prey in their natural environment will have a different nutrient profile. It's great that you have access! And can freeze them right away. Those prey have stronger muscles!

[@TaxTheChurches.]

For awhile my cat lived outside, ate barn mice. Had worms constantly. Writhing rice-size worms falling from his butt, sliding down his leg fur to the floor.

[@marna52]

Those sound like tape worms

[@allisonmeadows2228]

Yep. Tapeworms from swallowing fleas.

[@edschulhof6303]

I went to the Reptile Factory, near my house. Lots of good stuff there. I bought two, day old quail. This weekend I will see if Colbie and Panda will eat them. Stupid question, should I remove the feathers before feeding? Happy Purrsday!

[@Blue-wv3le]

For me my top 3 cons that will probably always prevent me from feeding whole prey is the welfare issues of the feeder animals that are often kept and bred with a significantly lower welfare focus than animals used for humans, the cost of it is dramatically more expensive I’m feeding him on less than a dollar a day in Cali(impressive if you know Cali prices), and it would make traveling with him or boarding him difficult. Im also grossed out by whole prey but I doubt that would stop me since meat grosses me out and I still make his food. I think if I wasn’t surrounded by farms and really great natural pet food stores I wouldn’t be so content with continuing with my homemade diet. Plus if I need to move it’s easy to pack some food in my carry on and fly without much difficulty. I don’t know if I can fly without multiple whole carcasses in my bags.

[@jesscaticles]

I agree homemade food made with local, fresh ingredients is excellent!

[@jeondrogyny]

I personally feed a mix of raw whole prey and DIY raw homemade just like you for both my dogs and cats. However, I completely understand why majority of people would feel uncomfortable feeding whole prey. As someone who also owns prey pets like bunnies and Guinea pigs and birds, I was honestly very hesitant. Raw Whole prey is indeed more natural and ideal but it isn’t needed or necessary to provide cats or dogs a complete & balanced specie appropriate diet. In my personal opinion, feeding raw whole prey is more of a want or preference and not necessarily a need for the cat’s or dog’s optimal nutrition requirements. 😊

[@jesscaticles]

Yes premade raw, homemade, whole prey - as individual diets or a combination diet are all great options!

[@edschulhof6303]

Happy Sardine Sunday! Another informative video by The Voice! Domestic cats share 95.6% of their DNA with the Siberian Tiger. So eating “hoofed” animals (beef) is certainly appropriate. Siberian Tigers will eat: elk, deer, wild boar, lynx and bear. They will also eat fish, rabbits and small rodents. Who knew that feeding a cat would turn into an adventure! I hope to visit the reptile shop near me, this week. Shalom!

[@jesscaticles]

oooo let me know how the reptile shop goes! Perhaps there may be an expo event nearby too? I have seen that some breeding facilities offer pickup at local events.

[@edschulhof6303]

@@jesscaticles Thank you for the suggestion. I just missed the show in Anaheim, across from Disneyland. There is another show in Costa Mesa in November. (I don't know how familiar you are with Southern California cities?) I will try to find out more. Happy Manic Monday!

[@danettevanrooyen6158]

What supplements do you then provide with the whole prey meals? And how do I know how much to feed my cat daily with whole prey as well as the supplements?