Which is the cheapest and best for raw suppliers that deliver ?? To the Swindon area I cannot get to the meat market until I start driving so will be needing to buy some minces and chicks for the dog and the cat
So what shop do feral cats get taurine supplements from?I'm sure you know, but remember for cats you need to add extra taurine if you are feeding them home made raw, or raw meant for dogs
I feed Cian home made raw, but the cats are fed a complete rawI bought taurine powder for my cat but he is now fed on Nutriment which is a complete raw food.
Not my fault you are providing potentially incorrect information is it? Additional taurine isn't necessary for a raw cat's diet if done correctly as proved by the fact they survive in the wild. Research is required though.I wasn't aware Feral cats had mincing machines in there pocket. OH wait cats don't have pockets and neither do they hunt mince? Anything constructive to add?
OP asked for mince suppliers, as I'm said, I'm sure they are aware, if feeding mince they will need to add additional taurine.Not my fault you are providing potentially incorrect information is it? Additional taurine isn't necessary for a raw cat's diet if done correctly as proved by the fact they survive in the wild. Research is required though.
Same he also likes the added wing or neck at times.I feed Cian home made raw, but the cats are fed a complete raw
You specifically said feeding them "home made raw, or raw meant for dogs" rather than mince Home made raw is not exclusively mince, in fact for the majority of people, mince is not desired as the cleaning action of chewing is an important part. I can only respond to information which you yourself write. What's most important, as it is with any raw feeding be it cats or dogs is research.OP asked for mince suppliers, as I'm said, I'm sure they are aware, if feeding mince they will need to add additional taurine.
Again do feral cats hunt mince? If not then it's not relevant is it?
Goblin, go nit pick else where. Not interested!You specifically said feeding them "home made raw, or raw meant for dogs" rather than mince Home made raw is not exclusively mince, in fact for the majority of people, mince is not desired as the cleaning action of chewing is an important part. I can only respond to information which you yourself write. What's most important, as it is with any raw feeding be it cats or dogs is research.
Feeding cats raw isn't as "easy" as feeding dogs raw, there are some great threads on the cat forum for it, cats can not produce their own taurine like dogs, so it's so important they get enough in their food, it will be A LOT more expensive to buy complete raw cat food than it will be to DIY but while it's really important to heavy research both, it's so important to make sure cats are getting their taurine it can be fatal for them if they don't and most minces don't provide it...I am trying to work out if its cheaper to diy or get mince for the cat the dog eats ribs wings the lot but the cat not so keen on wing tips she prefers soft mushy meat . The chicks are for both see if the cat will eat them I know honey will
I mix a little bit of tinned fish in with the cats raw and she loves it she just doesn't do bones yet but she is only 8 weeks old
I believe organs such as heart are high in taurine.Yes I have been reading up on everything I can and at the moment she is still having some dry kitten food as have only had her a week and switching her slowly to raw so far she is tolerating it well .. I have read that some meats are high in taurine and you don't need to add more unless you cook the meat which removes the taurine and I have also read that I have to give extra taurine so I still have a bit of research to do !! I do know a farmer whos farm cats only eat mice and they are really old and they haven't had taurine :confused5: guess I will keep on looking
Your cat is better than mine haha - he won't touch beef etc. Have you tried any bones?She eats cut up heart she also has chicken turkey lamb and pork/beef mince she loves sardines and pilchards but I havent given her tuna as I read it can be bad for them