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Post By Paula (Guest Post)
(11/07/2007)
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Now after hearing that tuna out of a can is bad, my cat loves it and it does nothing to him, and after hearing that most cats like organs. My cat finds it too rich. Should I stop feeding him Tuna?
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Post By TG (Guest Post)
(11/07/2007)
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Now I'm not sure what to believe. Just want a nice easy recipe. I have a habit of spoiling my cat. (: I want to find something he really enjoys yet is healthy.
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(10/01/2007)
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This is very confusing. Some people say no tuna. others say yes to tuna. I have a cat that is about 13 years old and has been eating store bought food her whole life but I want to give her something better. She is a picky eater but I'm sure she would be more than happy to have "people" food (as my kids call it) Can someone please clarify on this subject? Thank you.
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Post By Bernard McKenna (Guest Post)
(08/25/2007)
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I was after some home-made cat recipes please.
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Just for your information.
Fish is NOT a natural part of a cats diet, and therefore it should only form a small part of your meal menu when you are making your animals food.
To the person who metioned organ meats.
Had you examined what was left of the mice you would actually found, or at least should have found,
intestines, feet and tails, cats do sometimes eat the heads but not always, they do eat livers because that is where the most protien is stored, and they eat the heart because that is where they get a natural source of Taurine, which is a required part of their diet.
Visit http://flip195.wordpress.com/ for more information.
Also if you would like to help animals in distress visit www.aarrff.org and see how you can help.
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Post By Sue (Guest Post)
(06/17/2007)
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about 2 years ago I thought that I would give my cat a treat she would love,so I bought chicken of the sea tuna fish in the can. After a couple of weeks I noticed she would hide under the furniture. I thought that is odd, but I ignored it and continued feeding her tuna fish. Shortly after that I noticed that she seemed to have trouble keeping her tongue in her mouth. I picked her up and noticed the fur had came off her neck and The skin was raw where she had been scratching it. I took her to the vet , He asked me what are you feeding her? I told him tuna fish from the can. He said she is alergic to it and her throat is swollen and closing up inside. He felt her stomach and told me that her liver was swollen, He said if I had continued giving her the tuna it was have caused liver failure. She was put on an anti-biotic and pulled through it. The vet told me that it is not healthy to give cats tuna from the can. Now I do not even buy my cat any cat food that contains tuna. Hope this helps someone.
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(06/07/2007)
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LOts of stuff for kitty, including a balanced diet that I have been feeding to my 21 rescue cats since the recall, I am finding they shed less, throw up less and the litter boxes sure smell sweeter.
I have also added some new recipes for dog treats and cakes to the blog.
If your looking to make home made meals for your pets there is lots of other info there.
http://flip195.wordpress.com
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Post By John (Guest Post)
(06/03/2007)
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So much mis-information has me upset. And some people who claim to know whats right nutritonally for our pets are completely way off the mark. My cat is allergic to salmon. I have always heard that fish is bad for cats. Also tuna is full of mercury so please be advised of this as well as toxic plants/foods.
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Post By jessica (Guest Post)
(05/30/2007)
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I need some help.
My cat is three and a half. The vet says that she is a little skinny for her age and size, but she was always that way, so I am not worried that much. About 4 months ago she started vomiting. i took her to the vet worried about the recalls. The vet said that it was just hair balls and to give her treatment for that and she would be fine. Well she has started vometing again, and I don't know what to do. Any ideas?
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Does anyone have a dried cat food recipe? I, too, am concerned about this recall. We just adopted a kitten and love him to death and would really be upset if anything happened to him. I will do what ever I can to keep him healthy. He pefers dry food.
Any help you can give would be great.
Thanks,
K
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Post By Guest (Guest Post)
(05/20/2007)
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Cats don't naturally eat organ meat. Living in the country we were always overrun by mice, and our cats ate them daily--all but the head, organs, feet and tail, which they left on the floor in the precise order in which they had existed in the rodent. Giving cats liver is like giving them all the poison eaten by the creature who once owned the liver. Don't feed your cats liver.
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Post By Sweetgrass (Guest Post)
(05/16/2007)
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I know a lot of us are concerned about what we are feeding our cats due to recent commercial food nightmares.
Here is a vet that focusses on diet and cats and has a wonderful website including recipe.
I have been feeding my cats this recipe for over a year, they are leaner, goofier, shinier than ever before!
http://www.catinfo.org/
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There is a great book out there called _The New Natural Cat_ by Anitra Frazier. In it, she has remedies for all kinds of kitty ailments and a great chapter on diet. If you google her name, there are sites with her recipes.
For healthy cats, she recommends a ratio of 60% protein, 20% grain, 20% vegetable. She supplements with a mineral mix she calls Vita-Mineral Mix (yeast powder, lecithin granules, bone meal powder, kelp powder, and wheat bran) that you can make yourself or purchase from a company called Halo. She also recommends once-weekly supplements of Vitamin A+D and Vitamin E.
There are variations for cats with kidney problems (lower protein), cats with weight issues (more bulk like wheat bran and water-filled veggies), etc.
I put my cats on this diet several years ago and it did amazing things. I got lazy and took them off. Now, my 11 year old has some kidney issues and this whole recall business had me scared so last weekend, I cooked up a batch. Usually, it takes a week or so to get my cats to adjust, but this time, the piggos scarfed it right down!
I used chicken leg quarters, sweet potatoes, quinoa, and corn. 1 10 pound bag of chicken, 3 sweet potatoes, a cup of dry quinoa, and 1 bag of steamfresh corn will feed my two cats for 6 weeks. Each cat gets 1/4 cup serving twice daily. I package 1/2 cup servings into ziploc snack bags and freeze. You just thaw the bag (microwave 30 seconds or put in bowl of hot water for a minute or so), add 1 tbsp. of the mineral mix for each cat, add a water to get a good consistency, and its ready to go.
After a week, there is already a noticeable difference in their coats and temperment. Plus, their waste output decreases dramatically because they are getting much more nutrition from much less quantity of food, so you see savings on cat litter too.
The diet is great, but the book is also a great tool to have... she does an excellent analysis of how this diet meets your cats needs, which really put my mind at ease. Also is good for dealing with all kinds of other kitty issues.
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Post By marilyn MacKimmie (Guest Post)
(05/11/2007)
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just lost two out of three cats last week due to Natural Balance Venison & Pea.
I am searching for a perfect recipe. Help!
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Please do not include garlic in any homemade cat food recipe. I asked my vet what it does to cats. He told me it suppresses red blood cell production and will make the cat anemic, and can also completely shut down red cell production in the cat's bone marrow. In addition, it can make the cat hemorrage internally. Do NOT put garlic in the cat food you make.
He also told me to include a small amount of fish oil, such as cod liver oil, about one-half capsule that you can get at a health food store, and suggested sardines in oil.
I have five cats, healthy so far, thank goodness, but I am becoming more and more concerned about what goes into their food, so it's no trouble to buy a whole chicken, boil it, puree it in a food processor, and make up a batch of cat food that I hope they'll like.
If I still had a dog, I'd be doing the same thing. it's just getting to be too scary. If toxic chemicals are being added to imported food ingredients, how much of it is going into the human food chain? And what will the consequences be when it's consumed by children?
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Post By Shelly (Guest Post)
(05/05/2007)
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I've been researching for homemade cat food recipes for some time now and am more confused than ever. I tried to discuss this option with my vet, in which he promptly disagreed and suggested Iam's cat food... Though this has not put me off the quest for finding the perfect cat food (and the perfect vet). Also, I refuse to feed my cats food which is created solely for profit rather than for good health, which most of these large commercial pet foods companies do (and lets not even get into the animal testing, the cruel versions that is). Anyway, I am a little concerned with the addition of rice and other carbs in the recipes mentioned above since I have read a lot about cats not needing carbs in their diet. I was wondering if anyone knew of any diets recommended by vets or pet nutritionist specialists. I have found this link, which I think is pretty good if you are not uncomfortable with feeding your pet raw meat. http://www.catinfo.org/
Though, I am a little queasy with this prospect, then again this is what cat's are meant to eat, rather than the vegetable based dry foods.
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Post By Linda J (Guest Post)
(04/28/2007)
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I highly recommend this book if you want to prepare your pets food. It was recommended by my holistic vet. "Dog and Cat diets" by Donald R, Strombeck, DVM, PhD. I feed my 1 dog and 5 cats from this book. Keep in mind.... Cats do not need any grains.
And Dogs need just a little. GOOD LUCK to all.
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Post By Meow-meow (Guest Post)
(04/26/2007)
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I am searching for as many cat recipes as possible, not only for my cats who will now be on a homemade diet, but also to publish on my website. Make sure they're balanced and as cheap as possible! If you have tried out some recipes that your cats love, please send them to me!!! http://contact.pawradise.net Thank you SOO much! FYI, our cats are both around a year old. And as all cats, they need a balanced diet that's not too expensive to their humans!! Thanks heaps to ya'll!!
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Post By Guest (Mary) (Guest Post)
(04/25/2007)
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I have been making a chicken stew recipe for our cats. It took a few weeks, but now they love it! Am seeing the vet with one of them tomorrow to ask about the recipe and if it has everything the cats need. Will let you know.
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Post By Christine (Guest Post)
(04/25/2007)
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I second the warning about Natural Balance. Just recently I had my 7 year old cat die of liver failure after she stopped eating. She'd been on the Weight Control for the last year, as was my older cat because that was the 'recommended' NB food for old cats.
Not only did the 7 year old not lose the weight she needed to, but the old cat became so lethargic he stopped bathing, had rough fur that didn't lay down, and was too skinny. When the 7 year old started having trouble eating, I switched over to Castor & Pollux Ultramix...and while it wound up too late for her, my old cat (16 years) is acting YEARS younger despite also showing signs of kidney problems. He's playing, eating well, and washing himself again!
So I personally suspect that there is probably something wrong with the NB food they were eating.
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Post By CJ (Guest Post)
(04/20/2007)
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Michawnpita! Be careful of Nutro Max. At least at one point, it was not on the recall list but some independent tests have found melamine in it anyway. See this site: http://www.itchmo.com/read/cat-food ... ist-test-positive-for-toxin_20070410 I don't know what varieties are affected. Good luck with your cats! Mine is very sick but so far not with kidney problems so they don't think it's related to all this--still I'm scared to death because a weakened cat does not need anything else to be bad for it!
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Post By Kaija (Guest Post)
(04/20/2007)
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Has anyone tried the book 'Purrfect Pet Portraits Recipes'? I am very frustrated with all the food recalls, having now changed my two cats food twice and today finding out that their new food, that was recommended by our vet, has been recalled. I am ready to make my own food for my girls, but want to ensure that they are getting a balanced diet... Any advice? Books?
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Thanks CJ! Luckily I frequent this website everyday and caught the notice. I was in the car with a bag of kitty food within 10 minutes! I had thrown away the bag it came in, but they were trusting at our local small Petco (plus I've been in there many times with regards to the kitties and finding them a better food). They gave me back my money and I got a bag of the weight management food (my allergic skinny cat doesn't necessarily need it but they didn't have any of the regular stuff and they needed food!).
I also read in an article that feeding your cats too much TUNA can cause many allergic symptoms, A LOT LIKE THE ONES MY KITTY NALA is suffereing from, moreso these past months that we've had our new Trader Joes in town and me buying the Tuna For Cats!!!!!! So...I stopped that and bought several different flavors of Max Cat and Nutro, still trying them out to see what they like for their "treat" food. Ugh!!! This recall combined with all of the food dancing that I've been doing with the cats lately is driving me crazy!!!! AND the last few poops in the box have been EEEWWWWWYYYYYYY (I think just from the sudden change of food, despite it being the same brand just not the same protein). I hope it gets fixed because the vet stuff is ridiculous and my Siamese looks great after the newest change to the Venison and Peas formula!
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Post By joan (Guest Post)
(04/19/2007)
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i spoke to the vet today about homemade recipes for cats...taurine has to be added to the diet and isnt readily found in the meat as suggested by another poster..the vet said a multiple vitamin made for cats would give the needed taurine and other needed vitamins...years ago i had to make a special diet for my dog and froze batches of it...the dog loved it better than canned/dry food and it really wasnt much work since i made a large pot at a time...also, if you will use organic meats they are healthier since they have no hormones, antibiotics, etc...there are natural pet care books in bookstores and libraries that will give you good quality recipes...prayers and blessings to all animals and their companions affected by tainted food...
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Post By CJ (Guest Post)
(04/18/2007)
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Urgent Note to Michawnpita and all others using Dick Van Patten's Natural Balance cat or dog food: it is now on RECALL not for wheat gluten but the rice protein! Please check www.fda.gov!
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Post By Jill (Guest Post)
(04/16/2007)
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A good list of toxins of cats is on the Cat Fanciers Society web site at: http://www.cfa.org/articles/plants.html
Be very careful about the oils you use, vegetable oil is not digestible by cats. There should be no corn, wheat, or anything with the word 'gluten' in the diet. Cats can't digest it.
Liver should not be given on a daily basis, only twice a week of so. If you animal likes beef - fine. I've roasted a chicken and given the white meat to the cats (_I_ eat the dark meat) (-: Ground turkey is inexpensive and can be cooked for the cats. Salmon is also good for cats, especially if they need to gain weight. Be careful about the tuna and what it is packed in - no oil; water only and make sure the 'vegetable' broth that some use to add to tuna is ONION free. Onion is HIGHLY toxic to cats. I found out the hard way. My kitty is now recovering, but still has a ways to go.
Taurine is an amino acid found only in animal protein, that is a necessary addition to a cats diet as they can not synthesize it on their own. Deficiencies include kidney failure, blindness, cardiac issues, and death.
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Post By Oliver (Guest Post)
(04/12/2007)
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I am looking for a recipe that will feed a lot of cats. I have 10 outdoor cats and 3 indoor cats and that requires a lot of catfood. Normally I buy 3 18lbs. bags that last me a month, but I am nervous about the recall. I need a recipe that will yield a high amount and that can be easily stored. I definitely would appreciate any suggestions. Thank you!
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(04/12/2007)
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GARLIC IS TOXIC TO CATS...DON'T PUT IT IN THE FOOD...
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Post By joanna (Guest Post)
(04/12/2007)
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taurine naturally occurs in meat, so unless you are trying veggi kitties the taurine isnt something you need to worry about adding. liver is an excellent source of the vitamins and minerals that they need.
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Post By A ALEX nter your name. (Guest Post)
(04/11/2007)
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WHAT IS TAURINE, HOW IS IT PUT INTO THE FOOD AND HOW MUCH DO YOU USE?
Editor's Note: Taurine is an amino acid (a protein). You could look at a health food store or anyplace they sell vitamins. The capsules will be in a human dosage. You will want to do a search on how much taurine is recommended for cats per day and add accordingly.
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Post By Jaylin (Guest Post)
(04/10/2007)
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I find it funny that on a cat website there is an ad for Japanese Kitchen Knives... kind of ironic, no? LOL! Not that I would ever do that, I just thought it was kind of funny.
Also, I have gotten myself into a financial situation where I can't afford to buy cat food, and I have to work with the ingredients that are in my kitchen. I have beef, peas, rice, and vegtable oil. Will there be enough nutrition in this to feed it to my cat if I cook it? My grandmother told me that is what they used to feed her cats in the 30's, but she said that her cats were also very skinny, but healthy. I am worried that i will make them sick! SOMEONE HELP!!!
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Post By Diana Henretty (Guest Post)
(04/10/2007)
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My 14 yr. old cat loves Brewer's Yeast added to
tuna. Also, put a capsule of Fish Oil over the top
of cat food, they love it. Liquid Geritol is also very good for older pets to get their vitamins. Ive also
used crushed vitamin c tablets when our cats are fighting infections from cat fights, it works great.
Feed and Grain stores carry bottles of antibiotics
called Fish Food, its pure, and it works great for pets and saves lots of $ on vet bills!""""
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I have a recipe that the cats loved.
I used a two cans of tuna, about a half cup of rice cooked, a tblspoon of spinach, about a fourth cup of milk, plus a dash of garlic. I cooked that all together and simmered it for about 10 minutes then mashed it really fine. I keep it in the refridgerator for a few days until they finish it. I have two cats so this feeds the two of them for a few days. They also eat the EVO by innova dry food during the day but this is their 'hot' meal ;)
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I'm always surprised when I see cat food recipes with tuna in them because one site says to avoid it because of the mercury levels.
Any idea what constitutes too much tuna for adult cats?
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Post By (Guest Post)
(04/07/2007)
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taurine I have been reading is a required element in a cat's diet. casuses all sorts of problems. so I am very weary of making homemade diet for kitty. Or if someone knows where one can get taurine and knows the measurement that one should add to your cats homemade food.
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Post By doris b (Guest Post)
(04/03/2007)
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A very good cat food is called Ennova.
Try looking it up and compare to other foods from their site. It is all natural.
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How to feed your cats by: Mr. Old and Lazy!
1. Open can of Sardines.
2. Feed Cats.
3. Throw Cats out the door.
4. Keep throwing Cats out the door.
5. Throw out sneaky visiting Boyfriend Cats out the door.
6. The exercise will stop you from being Lazy but sorry, there is no cure for being Old.
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ADULT CAT FOOD
ADULT CAT FOOD (FOR 10-POUND CAT)
Adapted from "Small Animal Clinical Nutrition" by Drs. Diane Wilkie, Danielle Rosser and Bonnie Beaver.
- 2 ounces ground beef (80 percent lean)
- 1/3 cup instant rice, cooked
- 2 teaspoons fat (chicken or beef fat or vegetable or fish oil)
- 1/4 teaspoon bone meal, ground
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Pinch taurine
- 1/2 of a (9-gram) human adult vitamin-mineral tablet (see note)
Bake, fry or microwave the beef and fat (do not drain). Combine beef with remaining ingredients except for the tablet. Mix well. Serve with the tablet (either in pill form or pulverized and thoroughly mixed with the food).
Note: Feed your cat half the tablet each day.
-- Houston Chronicle
Editor's Note: Be sure to consult your vet about any pet food recipes you plan to use on a long term basis.
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Post By (Guest Post)
(04/01/2007)
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Hello..I am wondering how long the homemade recipe is good for if stored in the fridge..thanks a bunch I am going to give this a shot...big smiles
Editor's Note: Depending on how cold your refrigerator is and what you are using to store the food, it will last 3-5 days. If you need to keep it for longer than that, divide it into smaller packages and put it in your freezer.
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I don't have any right now, I am using Natural Choice by Dick Van Patten, it's a great dry kibbel. He also makes the wet food and it's not on the recall. I feed my kitties a treat scoop of wet food (dry food, if the RIGHT kind is all they really need) from Trader Joe's, it's called Tuna For Cats, just tuna.
BUT I do know that is a BEAUTIFUL picture of an Abby! I have an Abby/Tabby myself, Tabby markings with the Abby dark stripe down the back and the red abby undercoat.
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Post By Anita Bone (Guest Post)
(03/27/2007)
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2 cups rice
1 can mackerel or tuna
2 or 3 chicken livers
As available: add 1/2 cup of beans/peas/corn
Mix or blend in food processor. No preservatives or artificial anything!
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