How to Make A Simple and Balanced Homemade Cat Food Recipe Your Cat Will Love
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How to Make a Balanced, Tasty, and Nutritious Homemade Cat Food
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Today, I’m going to share with you a super tasty and balanced homemade cat food recipe that’s easy to make and packed with all the nutrients your cat needs to stay healthy. Let’s get into it!
Key Points to Know About Your Cat’s Diet
Before we jump into the recipe, there are a few things you need to know about your cat’s nutritional needs:
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Obligate Carnivores
Cats are obligate carnivores, meaning they require animal protein to survive. This recipe focuses on proteins that provide a balanced amino acid profile, such as poultry (chicken, turkey, and duck). -
No Carbohydrates
Unlike humans, cats don’t need carbohydrates in their diet. In fact, many cats suffer from health issues like diabetes due to the carbohydrates found in dry kibble. Look at my cat, Murray—he was diabetic because of carbs in commercial cat food. -
No Vegetables
Cats are not naturally inclined to eat vegetables in the wild, so we don’t need to include them in their diet. -
Calcium is Essential
Since we’re not feeding bones, we’ll be grinding up eggshells to provide the necessary calcium. -
Taurine is Crucial
Taurine, an essential amino acid, must be included in every cat’s diet. Without enough taurine, cats can develop heart disease and vision problems. -
Omega-3 Fatty Acids
I add sunflower oil and krill oil to ensure your cat gets a healthy balance of omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids, which are vital for their health. -
Fiber for Digestive Health
Ground flaxseed provides fiber to support your cat’s digestive system, helping them have normal bowel movements.
Ingredients for Your Homemade Cat Food
Here’s what you’ll need for this recipe:
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1 lb of ground turkey
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1 tablespoon of sunflower oil
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1 egg (preferably from chickens raised at home)
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1 teaspoon of ground eggshell (for calcium)
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2 x 500 mg taurine capsules
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1,000 mg of krill oil (rich in omega-3 fatty acids)
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1 teaspoon of ground flaxseed
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Dr. Jones’ Ultimate Feline Health Formula (optional, but recommended)
Step-by-Step Instructions
1. Cook the Ground Turkey
Start by adding 1 tablespoon of sunflower oil to a frying pan and heating it over medium heat. Then, add your 1 lb of ground turkey and cook until it’s fully browned. Once cooked, let it cool.
2. Add the Egg
Crack one egg and add it to the ground turkey. Eggs are rich in protein and packed with essential vitamins like B vitamins, vitamin D, vitamin E, and selenium. Once the egg and turkey are combined, set the mixture aside to cool.
3. Grind the Eggshell
After cleaning the eggshell, roast it in the oven for 15 minutes to ensure it’s dry. Then, grind it into a fine powder using a coffee grinder. You’ll need approximately 1 teaspoon (or 1,000 mg) of ground eggshell for every pound of meat.
4. Add Taurine
Taurine is a must-have amino acid for your cat. Open two 500 mg taurine capsules and pour the powder into the turkey-egg mixture. Mix thoroughly to ensure it’s well incorporated.
5. Add Krill Oil
Next, add 1,000 mg of krill oil to the mix. Krill oil provides an excellent omega-3 fatty acid profile, which can benefit your cat’s kidney, liver, heart, and joints.
6. Include Fiber
Add 1 teaspoon of ground flaxseed. This will help ensure your cat has proper digestion and regular bowel movements, as cats typically don’t chew on grass like they might in the wild.
7. Add Dr. Jones’ Ultimate Feline Health Formula
For a complete nutrient boost, I recommend adding Dr. Jones’ Ultimate Feline Health Formula. This supplement helps support your cat’s joints, muscles, immune system, gut health, and overall well-being. Plus, it makes the food taste even better!
How Much to Feed Your Cat
Now that we’ve made the food, how much should you feed your cat? Here’s a quick guide:
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10 lb Cat: A 10 lb cat should eat about 138 grams of protein daily. You can divide this into two meals.
I use a pre-measured the empty can of of cat food (10 grams). This gives us approximately 140 grams of food—enough for about three days.
Will Your Cat Like It?
Now comes the big test—will your cat eat it? My cat, Murray, seems to like the taste, even though he prefers to eat from a bowl outside of the video!
Conclusion
Making your own cat food at home is not only affordable, but it ensures your furry friend is getting the best nutrients possible. This recipe is simple, nutritious, and packed with everything your cat needs to stay healthy.
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Enhance Your Cat’s Health with Dr. Jones’ Ultimate Feline Health Formula
If you’re looking to take your cat’s health to the next level, Dr. Jones’ Ultimate Feline Health Formula is the perfect complement to the balanced, homemade cat food you just made. This all-natural, non-GMO, and gluten-free supplement is packed with essential nutrients that support your cat’s overall health and well-being. Whether mixed into your cat’s food or a tasty treat, Ultimate Feline works to enhance digestive comfort, maintain healthy joints, support urinary tract health, bolster vitality, and much more. From alleviating symptoms of aging to promoting a shiny coat and strong immune system, Ultimate Feline is designed to foster a longer, healthier life for your feline friend. It’s a simple, effective way to provide comprehensive care for your cat, supporting their needs in all the right ways.
How can I print this rec. Is it in my ebook?
What are you’re views on raw diets vs cooked? My kitty Callie suffers from uti and has been to her vet over the course of 2 years about 6 times. The vet has prescribed her Science Diet uti formula but she will not eat it. If fact she’d rather starve. I use to feed her the Wellness brand little bits packaged food but the vet told me that cats are coming back with UTIs from eating that food. Right now the only thing I can get are they really eat it’s a Purina Pro Plan Chicken/Beef uti canned. I’ve also been giving her chicken bone broth over it to add more moisture. Any suggestions on which way to move forward with the “food” confusion would be so helpful. She also has FHV in her nose so I’ve been giving her L lysing supplement, It’s kind a hard to add it to her food she doesn’t really like to eat her food anymore. Thanks in advance
I use IMs brand kidney formula which has chicken as first ingredient. Science Diet is CORN! Very expensive Corn!
Also, getting cats to drink more water is extremely beneficial to avoid kidney and bladder problems. Since I bought a water fountain, my cats drink constantly. They absolutely love it. Something to try in addition to diet
Thank you for sharing!
Dr Jones,
I would like to make a larger batch. Can I freeze this?
Also can I make it with beef or chicken for a verity for my kitty?
Thanks, I have learn a lot from you.
Thank you Elizabeth, please see the update above.
I would like an answer to this question of making extra and freezing.
Hi Carolyn, please see the update above.
I made this for my cat and she sniffed and walked away.
No cat is going to accept a change of diet the first day. Mix half and half at first, introduce progressively. Eventually, the cat’s tongue will be able to recognize the taste of real food vs junk food.
You used ground turkey for the recipe. If I use chicken thighs or breast, are the ingredient amounts still the same? One pound of protein, no matter what kind?
Hi Heidi, yes, chicken will be fine in the diet as well (and chicken thighs are lower in phosphorus).
Yes, chicken will be fine in the diet as well (and chicken thighs are lower in phosphorus).
Is the Turkey breast meat only ? Or dark meat?
Either – any similar protein will work in the recipe – you can substitute with chicken, etc.
You can use chicken as well
As with everything from Dr. Jones, I appreciate having a recipe and the supplements. I always have to transition my cats to new food by mixing the new with canned food they like and slowly increasing the homemade until they’re completely on it. My cats prefer this with a crockpot cooked whole shredded chicken (plus the bone broth). I’ll be testing pork for one cat that has a chicken sensitivity and hyperesthesia syndrome. I hope there will be a non-chicken Ultimate Feline supplement one day!
Thank you for your valuable comments and support. We would greatly appreciate it if we could feature your comment as a testimonial on our website.
I did exactly same recipe chicken also turkey but my 2 years old cat sniffed and walked away.He refuse to eat. any tips?
Here are some other recipe’s you can try:
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Try this:
https://veterinarysecrets.com/?s=cat%20food%20recipe
Dr Jones,
Cat with moderate pancreatitis .. caught it early. I am going to use this recipe. Considering low fat is essential for cats with pancreatitis, should I just stick with egg whites? Can’t wait to read your E-book.
Yes, you can just follow the suggested recipe and ingredients.
Who is Michael? Why is Dr Jones not answering the questions? Taurine is naturally found in all meat, fish and eggs.
My two cats both have very early kidney disease. Is this diet appropriate for them?
This is a great and balanced meal for cats. Cats with kidney disease require specific nutrients, particularly lower phosphorus and controlled protein levels, which may not be optimized in this homemade recipe. Here are some articles that can help:
https://veterinarysecrets.com/?s=cat%20diet
The problem with adding the supplements after cooking the protein and egg is that if you only use such small measures of the additives per POUND of meat, it is practically impossible to measure how much should go in the small cat food can equivalent after reheating. I have two cats and they are not making it through even one small can a day. I got them at 5 and 6 years of age, and that is not at all the amount they are used to eating because they have been fed dry food and a spoonful of wet food a day. And one of them is overweight. I take it mixing everything into it in the beginning and then a 12-second reheat in the microwave is a no-no.
To address the issue of small doses of supplements for your cats, it’s recommended to prepare larger batches of the homemade food and then freeze it. When serving, you can add the supplements after thawing to avoid the risk of heat affecting their potency. You can also use an old cat food can to measure out portions, ensuring each meal contains the right amount of nutrients. This method allows you to batch-cook and simplify feeding without worrying about precise small measurements for each meal.
Danyll, my question may not have been made clear enough; my confusion is that if you are only putting a tsp of something or a capsule of something in a POUND of cooked turkey, how do you know how much to put in just a canful measure after thawing? There is no point in cooking the whole pound and then thawing the whole pound for my cats, as they would not eat all of it before it spoiled.
Hi. Is there an error in the can size? 10 oz seems to be a lot per day. Was the measuring can supposed to be a 5 oz or 5.5 oz can x 3 cans total for a total of 3 days worth of food? (One 5oz can per day = 15oz of food total in the batch)? Thank you!
the total batch yields approximately 1.5 pounds (24 oz) of food, which is intended to last about 3 days for one cat. This suggests a daily intake of 8 oz per day, not 10 oz. Therefore, a 10 oz can per day would indeed be more than necessary. It’s possible that the measuring can provided was intended for a smaller portion, such as 5 oz or 5.5 oz, totaling 15–16.5 oz over 3 days. If you have concerns about the can size or portioning,