Changing to a raw diet on your felines can give you a number of health benefits, for example, improved digestive health, more slender, shinier coat, and more energy. For this reason, transitioning needs to be done in a deliberate way to be sure of maintaining a balance in the diet.
In this guide, we’ll cover:
✅ The benefits of a raw diet for cats
✅ Essential nutrients your cat needs
✅ A simple 7-day raw diet meal plan
✅ Safety tips for feeding raw
Why Feed Your Cat a Raw Diet?
Cats are obligate carnivores, meaning their bodies thrive on a meat-based diet. Commercial kibble often contains fillers and carbohydrates, which cats don’t need. A raw diet for cats mimics their natural prey diet, offering:
✔ Better digestion (less vomiting & hairballs)
✔ Healthier skin & coat (reduced shedding)
✔ Stronger immune system (fewer infections)
✔ Improved dental health (less plaque buildup)
Essential Nutrients in a Raw Cat Food Diet
A balanced raw diet meal plan must include:
🔹 Muscle Meat (chicken, turkey, rabbit, beef) – Primary protein source
🔹 Organs (liver, kidney, heart) – Provides vitamins & minerals
🔹 Bone (ground or whole) – Supplies calcium & phosphorus
🔹 Omega-3s (fish oil, sardines) – Supports skin & joints
🔹 Taurine (found in heart meat) – Critical for heart & eye health
Avoid: Onions, garlic, grapes, and excessive fat.
7-Day Raw Diet Meal Plan for Cats
(Adjust portions based on your cat’s weight—typically 2-4% of body weight daily.)
Day 1: Chicken-Based Meal
- 85% chicken thigh (boneless)
- 10% chicken liver
- 5% chicken heart
- 1 tsp fish oil (for omega-3s)
Day 2: Turkey & Organ Mix
- 80% ground turkey
- 10% turkey liver
- 10% beef kidney
- ½ tsp eggshell powder (calcium)
Day 3: Rabbit & Bone Meal
- 80% rabbit meat
- 10% rabbit liver
- 10% ground rabbit bone
- 1 tsp salmon oil
Day 4: Beef & Heart Combo
- 85% ground beef
- 10% beef heart
- 5% beef liver
- ½ tsp taurine supplement
Day 5: Duck & Omega Boost
- 80% duck breast
- 10% duck liver
- 10% chicken gizzards
- 1 tsp flaxseed oil
Day 6: Fish & Organ Blend
- 70% mackerel (deboned)
- 15% chicken liver
- 15% beef spleen
- ½ tsp kelp powder (iodine)
Day 7: Mixed Protein Day
- 50% chicken breast
- 30% quail meat
- 10% pork liver
- 10% ground eggshell (calcium)
Safety Tips for Feeding Raw
⚠ Hygiene First – Wash hands & surfaces after handling raw meat.
⚠ Balance is Key – Rotate proteins & organs to avoid deficiencies.
⚠ Freeze Before Use – Kills potential parasites in raw meat.
⚠ Transition Slowly – Mix raw with current food to avoid stomach upset.
Final Thoughts
A raw diet for cats meal plan can greatly help your pets health if it is done right. Begin with little amounts, closely see response, and ask veterinarian for recommendation.
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