If I could jump through the screen and hug you I would. I searched how to prepare healty food for cats and this was right up at the top. I have been feeding my cats merrick back country pouches. I havent been happy with the food and now its basically gone. I am a big organic and more plant based diet for me and my cats are my world and deserve quality healty food. This was amazing! Exactly what I was looking for. I wasnt sure how the added nutrients work but now I see theres things to add, PERFECT. I am glad you said over 6 to use senior. I cant comprehend my cats being seniors. They were born spring of 2016 and they still my BABIES I want them to live a very long and healty life. Enough of this garbage food. Im so happy I found this thank you!!!!
Big virtual cat hugs coming your way! Glad I could help you and your fur babies. I have a free mini cookbook you can download at www.holisticvetblend.com :)
Thank you ! I have 5 cats and was never comfortable feeding them canned food plus it gets very expensive. I always wanted to make their meals for them ! ❤
Heyy, I’m abt to get a 2month old kitten. Can u suggest me foods which I should feed her I’m really confused if I should go with commercial food or homemade
Hey there. Honestly just start googling. You will enpower yourself but learning. We wonderful thing about our time is we have accesd to everywhere now. If you type in your question in Google you will find answers. Its how i learned what to feed my babies.
As long as you make sure all of the other essential nutrients are there. That is why the premix is important so you have taurine, essential vitamins and minerals.
I came across this video the other day and out of many I have watched yours was the most informative. I went to your site and downloaded the free mini cookbook and decided to and bought the full paperback cookbook for cats. I haven't owned a cat since mine died back in 2011 and recently a stray cat has adopted us. We took him in and took him to be scanned.... not microchipped and not neutered either. He looks to be about 3 yrs old they said when I got him scanned. Here the law is you have 30 days to actively look for potential owners and I did that for over a month while I fostered him as the shelters here are overrun with cats and kitten season has begun but 2 weeks ago the shelter told me that it has been 2 months no and no one has come forward and I could bring him in and they would prepare to try to adopt him or if I wanted to keep him I could as the 30 day period has lapsed. We chose to keep him and now he is part of our family. I've had him on ACANA cat food...... he gets half wet and half dry per day. (he just grazes on the dry cat food so he doesn't get much at all.... 1/2 - 3/4 c per day if that.) And the ACANA canned cat food ingredients look good but the cost is just crazy. Here it costs $2.79 for a 5.5 oz. can. For a months worth that is about $84 a month. I've been researching and wanting to switch him to homemade cat food which I'm seeing is healthier for them anyway. Thank You for sharing this video. I learned so much from it. Now in your recipe for the 1 lb. meat can that be 1 lb of regular meat (meaning not the prepackaged ground meat)? Like I was thinking buying bone in chicken thighs, skin on and boiling them and making my own bone broth.... just water and the meat...... and then removing the chicken from the broth and let cool before removing all meat from the bones and then blending like you did the ground chicken. Just curious. Again thank you for sharing your expertise.
Thanks a ton for the support and for all the love you've shown to your new cat. It's awesome to hear you're considering homemade food. And yes, you can make your own ground chicken. It's actually a great option for cats, as it's lean and high in protein. Sounds like your kitty is in for some delicious meals!
I just got the premix and Icelandic oil and made my first batch. It's a hit! My kitten has IBS and I'm hoping that this will do the trick. At first I thought it was a little pricey but at $2 a 2.5 ounce can of special kitten food I think I'm gonna save money in the long run.
I have attempted to make my own cat food in the past. (Not this recipe) with zero luck. My cat IS picky. I think I will try it again and see what happens. I used part of a roasted chicken, so that would be very different. I'll find some uncooked chicken somewhere!
I've found that the servings of Meomix I've been feeding my cat no longer sates him. He's about 6-years-old, so maybe his dietary needs have changed, or, perhaps Meowmix is cutting their food with filler to keep prices down in a market where cat food prices have become absurdly high. Either way, little guy deserves better eats. This video was a good guide for what to and not to put in it. I may not outright go full time homemade, but it's probably a good idea to supplement his diet with some homemade meals.
omg! I am so glad, I was suggested to watch your channel. I am going to try these recipes. I have one cat that could eat anything and the other one, just the opposite. Thank you so much.
Hope you enjoy! Here's a blog post that can help you transition your cats to homemade food: holisticvetblend.com/blogs/news/ditch-the-kibble-tips-for-changing-your-cats-food-when-you-have-a-picky-eater
We have chicken, turkey, fish flavored cat food. Why not mouse/rat flavored. They could use the NYC rats make them into food- problem solved...am I wrong?
Friskies used euthanised animals for their pate which has lead to the death of many once healthy animals. Would you just eat something chemical laced? Like an NYC rat that eats just about anything? Weird way to say you don’t care about the well-being of cats.
@@HolisticVet He's thriving and a very happy boy. Thanks to you! His favorite recipe is ground turkey or chix with sardines and egg. He is NOT a fan of carrots or sweet potatoes.
Thank you for your video. Just bought it. 2:32 I Hope it’s going to work. My cat had a UTI and the vet wants him to be on a special diet. I know these special foods aren’t healthy but it avoids future UTI , I want to add this natural food to his diet and monitor him to see how it goes I Hope One day he won’t Need the special food anymore and only eat fresh food. 🤞🏽
Today I watched a video of how dog food is made and what’s in it. Can’t imagine it being any different for cats. Felt miserable. Had I known I would have not given them commercial food! Your recipe is the best I’ve seen by far and I’ve put in an order. I really hope it works out with my picky cat lol!
The best part about making your own is you can customize it for your picky eaters, my dog's allergic to white meat and chicken is in EVERYTHING plus it's only 20 bucks a week for my large dog, his fur is really soft, and his gas doesn't smell It's literally the same recipe as hers lol so ik this'll work for my cats too
I am so glad I found you! I had 3 cats which turned into 9! My cat had last 2 litters so we kept most of them. My question is how many times a day should I feed them this and how many batches a week should I make? I have been buying them the Kirklands dry cat food because at one point it was just too many cats. So now that we decided to have 9 cats I want them to be on the same holistic eating lifestyle.
Hi Lili! I have a free cookbook that you can download on our website www.holisticvetblend.com that comes with a feeding guide and more recipes you can use.
Yes, but we generally recommend the Feline Blend for kittens; if adding egg add the shell as well for additional calcium. Here's a blog post for transitioning your cat's food: holisticvetblend.com/blogs/news/ditch-the-kibble-tips-for-changing-your-cats-food-when-you-have-a-picky-eater
Hi! Coconut oil is a safe choice to add to your cat’s diet. It is mainly known for maintaining a proper diet and healthy coat. Just make sure to follow the recipes. You can download the free mini cookbook at www.holisticvetblend.com to learn more about the recipes.
I’m so happy I found your page. I got my princess last month and I don’t want her to eat store bought food. I’m founding how unhealthy it is. I’m try make this for her. Hopefully she’ll eat it
Glad you liked it! You can download the free mini cookbook for cats at www.holisticvetblend.com to learn more easy recipes like this! :) Also here's a blog post about transitioning your cat to homemade food: holisticvetblend.com/blogs/news/ditch-the-kibble-tips-for-changing-your-cats-food-when-you-have-a-picky-eater
Hi there! You can download the free cookbook on our website www.holisticvetblend.com . It comes with a feeding guide and more recipes that you can follow!
Hey, Doc! I went through your cat cookbook and noticed that it says 80% lean meat for all recipes. Most ground chicken I find at the grocery store has misleading labels saying that it's " low calorie" or "skinless" but doesn't state a percentage.. so I decided to make my own minced chicken 😀.. I'm feeding a kitten so which parts do you suggest that I use and how much of each part? Should I remove the skin or keep some? Thanks for your efforts 😊
Hi, great info in this, I picked it over about 12 other cat food videos because of how thoroughly you explained everything. May I ask where you got your organ meat powder? I literally gagged yesterday when I opened the bag of chicken hearts, gagged again when I put them in the pressure cooker and seriously almost vomited when they were done. The smell was just too much. I had to put it all in a big ole ziplock in the fridge because I couldn't finish processing it lol. It's still sitting there, like a mini Jaba the Hut, goading me every time I open the fridge. Next level gross!😝
Hi, there is organ meat present in our premixes. I am also doing the same thing as you are way way back and that is one of the reasons I created Holistic Vet Blend. You can check our website at www.holisticvetblend.com :)
Yes, after cooking, the prepared diet can be refrigerated for 4 days. If feeding raw, the diet should be frozen in servings for up to 4 months and thawed out for each feeding thereafter. Cooked food can be refrigerated for up to 6 months.
Hi, here's a blog post that might help you for transitioning to homemade food: holisticvetblend.com/blogs/news/ditch-the-kibble-tips-for-changing-your-cats-food-when-you-have-a-picky-eater :)
You are more than welcome :) I do not recommend sweet potato for cats. You can download the free mini cookbook at www.holisticvetblend.com to learn more about the recipes.
I'll give it a try with my fussy cats. They prefer chunky gravy style so I guess less time in blender. Also can I add some chicken hearts?. Or chicken liver? Would I leave out some of the ground turkey to keep same ratio of meat to supplements?
Hello G Silver! There is organ meat already present. You could add some additional chicken heart or gizzard, but I would not add additional liver as there would be too much Vitamin A in the diet. And you would stick to the recipe. For example, if you did 3/4 pound of ground turkey or chicken and 1/4 pound of gizzards and heart meat.
Hi, here's a blog post for transitioning your cat to homemade food: holisticvetblend.com/blogs/news/ditch-the-kibble-tips-for-changing-your-cats-food-when-you-have-a-picky-eater
Thank you for sharing!! I have a Russian and a, Snowshoe Siamese! One has health issues concerning his kidneys and they are extremely picky eaters! I ran out of cat food and decided to make some! I used canned mackerel in brine that I rinsed and deboned. White Rice cooked, a hard boiled egg, pumpkin and water! I need to get some of the premix to add nutrients! I'm going to start making my boys homemade food!!! 😊 Blessings
Hi, I'm glad that you are starting to make homemade food. Do not add rice for cats. They are carnivores and are not meant to have a lot of carbohydrates. You can download the free mini cookbook at www.holisticvetblend.com to learn more about the recipes.
I have 8 house cats and a colony of 11 outdoor feral cats that are slowly becoming socialized so that we can bring them indoors and find forever homes for them. I love making fresh food for them Please share your recipes with me Thank you for sharing your expertise 💕 Thank you
Thank you for your commitment to rescuing animals! You can download the free mini cookbook at www.holisticvetblend.com to learn more about these easy recipes.
I’m looking to make this for my two Bengals . One of them is an extremely fussy eater and pukes every single day because he doesn’t like any food I ever give him. Blood work and other testing shows he’s fine, so I’m really hoping this will help him out.!!
@@tr5680 my cat doesn’t have an allergy. I just tried to make him 2 different recipes and he walked away from them. It’s upsetting. Feeding him is a nightmare, yet all vet testing and allergy elimination show he is fine 🤷🏼♀️
@@alexandrad2228 Chicken doesn't agree with my cat and it's in most cat foods so I understand your problem. Turkey mince cooked with a little water however did work. Mine ate it chopped into little pieces. She recommends trying different proteins.
at the moment I'm using brown rice I have seven house cats so I use 4 cups of brown rice 1 qt of homemade broccoli cheddar soup that has not just broccoli but carrots as well and there's no onion there's no seasoning it's all about the fiber and chicken stew is added no seasonings really I mix everything together and it's great because of the nutritional value and it really helps their gut
Although these may be healthy for us, this recipe is deficient in many nutrients: calcium, taurine and retinol just to name a few. Cats differ from dogs in that they are obligate carnivores. Satisfying their caloric needs with brown rice is also not the best idea, although it sounds like they like it! I urge you to work with a nutritionist to balance your recipes, but I'm not gonna lie, our premix is the bomb!
Wonderful video! I've been wanting to make my cats homemade cat food and this is easy to follow. I think I will pass on the organ meat. I am a vegetarian and that would just be too hard for me, although I realize my cats need meat. Turkey meat it will be. My cats also prefer pate.
My cat has stomatitis (mouth disease) and commercial cat food is not working. He doesn't chew but licks the juice. This looks good to us. We are going to make it. Adding liver for calcium. Any suggestions ill be appreciated. Thank you!!!
I would recommend adding as much bone broth as you can (make your own so you can limit the salt). Blend the recipe well and add as much liquid as you can.
Nice recipe. Thanks for sharing! I saw you’re adding the whole eggs. I’ve always heard/learned that vets always recommend to remove separate the egg whites and only add the yolk. Let us know what you think!
My cat won't touch anything home made, he in fact RUNS from out like he's offended by it. He's so picky.. What can I do to help coax him to try the food?
Have you tried different proteins? Have you tried drizzling some tuna or sardine juice (from canned in water). Offer a few teaspoons here and there. Try mixing it with whatever they are eating. Good luck! I struggled for years to come up with this formula as my cats are very picky. They love it now!
Is it possible to complete the recipe then freeze-dry it, and reconstitute it with water later? I know freeze-drying is a great way to retain nutrition and make foods store well, I am curious how it would go with this cat food. I’ve really enjoyed your videos! My cat has been thriving on this diet and using the treat recipes for clicker training has been a big win!
After cooking, the prepared diet can be refrigerated for 4 days. If feeding raw, the diet should be frozen in servings for up to 4 months and thawed out for each feeding thereafter. Cooked food can be frozen for up to 6 months. I'm not sure about freeze-drying but you can't reheat the recipe because of some nutrients in there that is heat sensitive.
Can you say something about calorie count and portions, and even how to assess the portion (cramming it into a certain size measuring cup??)? I have an always-hungry cat who is a bit overweight. Thanks much.
I wish I had this organ + taurine powder in my country. My cat was just diagnosed with kidney disease in a regular checkup and i'm so worried. My 3 cats have health problems and I think kibble plays a major role in this. They don't even enjoy canned wet food. I'm vegan so it's super weird and gross to cook any kind of meat but this would help me immensely.
If my cat doesn't seem to be able to digest fish well what's a good way to give her omega 3 in homemade pet food? Sometimes fish will give her the runs or even cause some blood in her stool.
Thank you for the video❤ Slightly confused with a coconut oil for cats though (seems to be quite unnatural of an ingredient for them)….wouldn’t it be better to replace it with some tallow or butter please? Thanks
Hi! Coconut oil is a safe choice to add to your cat’s diet. It is mainly known for maintaining proper diet and healthy coat. You can use grass-fed ghee as an alternative.
My kitten came up with a rectal prolapse, I took home to the vet and after the vet pushed it inside and stitched to excess pard it still came out and I decided to put inside, afternoon some days I took him to the vet and the vet said the only thing that can be done is for me to be careful on what he eats, he should mainly consume wet food and food that contains fibre. This morning it came out again, please do you know what I can do for a permanent solution
Thank you! Is this good if my cat has kidney problems? I used to give him urinary food but now he’s not chewing properly and is getting pretty underweight
Hi there. I would avoid adding sardines as these add not only protein but use omega-3s instead. This will only add healthy Omega-3 fatty acids. I also add a lot of bone broth and/or water to help. This is a maintenance diet. We have a feline senior blend premix with added B vitamins, fiber, and kidney-friendly Phosphorus levels. You can download the free cookbook at www.holisticvetblend.com
There is organ meat already present in the premix. You could add some additional chicken heart or gizzard but I would not add additional liver as there would be too much Vitamin A in the diet. And you would stick to the recipe. For example if you did 3/4 pound ground turkey or chicken and 1/4 pound of gizzards and heart meat.
Great vid for this simple receipe. I am interested in adding your cat holistic blend to their food. I am preparing these meals for my 10 week old kittens. I have read that kittens need calcium hydroxyapatite instead of calcium carbonate. I do not want to feed too much calcium by adding 2 types of calcium to their diet. What would you recommend using for my kits? Thank you.
@Holistic Vet, I realize this video is a year old, but I really hope you might still respond to my question. I have 2 cats, one who eats mostly wet food, with occasional forays into kibble. My other cat won’t touch wet food with a 10ft pole. Is there a way to create a homemade dry food my my cat? Is it possible to dehydrate this recipe to create a kibble without compromising nutrition. I would greatly appreciate any suggestions/tips you might provide.
Dry food is not healthy for cats. They are carnivores and are not meant to have a lot of carbohydrates. You can make your own cat food and feed canned intermittently. Avoid dry if you can. Here's a blog post that can help you transition your cat to homemade food: holisticvetblend.com/blogs/news/ditch-the-kibble-tips-for-changing-your-cats-food-when-you-have-a-picky-eater
Thank you for your support! You can try different proteins or try drizzling some tuna or sardine juice (from canned in water). Offer a few teaspoons here and there. Try mixing it with whatever they are eating. Good luck! I struggled for years to come up with this formula as my cats are very picky. They love it now!
How many calories is the whole pound with everything mixed in? and how many cups does it yield?? How many calories are in the two table spoons of the feline senior blend please?
Thank you for this, I want to start making my own food too for my furry partner. If I do buy the organs, do I incorporate it with the turkey? Or that will be separate and also how much?
There is organ meat already present in the premix. You could add some additional chicken heart or gizzard, but I would not add additional liver as there would be too much Vitamin A in the diet. And you would stick to the recipe. For example, if you did 3/4 pound of ground turkey or chicken then you should only add 1/4 pound of gizzards and heart meat.
I might not have noticed it, but do we drain the fat from the hamburger? Add can I use olive oil instead of coconut oil?? Also, we could use other meats like chicken turkey fish??
I would mix the fat in it as well. The fat has nutrients. Just be careful that the meat is lean initially if your pet cannot tolerate a fattier meat. We only recommend coconut oil or grass-fed ghee. Yes, you can use different proteins. You can download the free mini cookbook for cats at www.holisticvetblend.com to learn more easy recipes.
I've read that cats shouldn't consume much coconut oil, and in humans, it raises cholesterol, which is a serious deal in my opinion. Also, egg yolks are extremely inflammatory to me and some others i know. Im just wondering why its believed these are good for the cats? Please explain! Thanks!
Hi! Coconut oil is a safe choice to add to your cat’s diet. It is mainly known for maintaining proper diet and healthy coat. Adding eggs are optional but they are good source of protein and would increase protein levels.
How much and which organ meat to replace the vitamin supplement? My vets closed and I don’t want to give commercial cat food. My cat just got diagnosed with ibs. He’s doing well on the food from the vet but they are closed for the week.
Adding each of the nutrients would require using tiny amounts of trace minerals and Vitamins that are not even measureable unfortunately. The premix is made up in very large batches so that the trace minerals and vitamins can be weighed and added in.
Neither cats nor dogs can digest the cell walls of plants but lightly cooking or pureeing them allows them to digest some and benefit from the phytonutrients and antioxidants in vegetables. I add a few Tbsp's of either parsley, spinach, pumpkin, or squash to my recipes.
Question, I ordered the feline premix and it came in the mail ( woohoo! ) but I don't see Taurine in the ingredients list and am concerned if I need to add it or not -- I know how important Taurine is for kitties!
After cooking, the prepared diet can be refrigerated for 4 days. If feeding raw, the diet should be frozen in servings for up to 4 months and thawed out for each feeding thereafter. Cooked food can be freezed for up to 6 months.
I just tried the recipe made with turkey and Sardines. My cat ( a lovely siamese who is not picky at all) ate it and enjoyed it. I tried the recipe first without the premix to be sure first. I just ordered the mix and oil. My question is do I need to add the oil to the sardine recipe also? Also she is a senior cat with early stage kidney disease. How can I make this more kidney friendly?
Yes, you can add the Fish oil for added Omega-3s. Our Senior Blend Premix has added B vitamins, fiber, and kidney-friendly Phosphorus levels. You can add more liquid to the recipe to get more fluids in.
@@HolisticVet One last question. Just found out she's allergic to all poultry, do you use ground beef instead? Will this be ok since there is already beef liver?
We was just discussing holistic vets yesterday. We've been wanting to change our cats diet, getting rid of the store bought cat food. Do you have any suggestions for cats that are picky eaters? We have 9 cats. The oldest is 10 (part Siamese), 7 (tuxedo), 5 (tuxedo), and the rest are 2.
Try different proteins or try drizzling some tuna or sardine juice (from canned in water). Offer a few teaspoons here and there. Try mixing it with whatever they are eating. Good luck! I struggled for years to come up with the feline blend formula as my cats are very picky. They love it now!
This looks like an excellent recipe. I do have some questions. Currently I can't afford the vitamin mix but I'd still like to give my elderly cat extra nutrition. She has to take thyroid medicine and is still so thin so... 1. Can I give her this full recipe once I can buy the vitamin mix? 2. Would it be OK to at least give her a little pumpkin and/or cooked egg right now with her canned food? 3. Would just a little egg and pumpkin be ok for my other cat too? At least for now. 4. Is quinoa OK to give them occasionally? It is highly nutritious. Thank you, Alicia
You can enjoy preparing all the recipes without Holistic Vet Blend® supplements, but the meals will lack the vital nutrients necessary for long-term use. You can add cooked egg and pumpkin, but I do not recommend quinoa. You can check the free mini cookbook at www.holisticvetblend.com to learn more about feeding your cat.
Hello, thank you so much for the recipe. Could you please tell me how long can we use a batch after preparing it? And do we have to store it in the freezer?
After cooking, the prepared diet can be refrigerated for 4 days. If feeding raw, the diet should be frozen in servings for up to 4 months and thawed out for each feeding thereafter. Cooked food can be refrigerated for up to 6 months.
After cooking, the prepared diet can be refrigerated for 4 days. If feeding raw, the diet should be frozen in servings for up to 4 months and thawed out for each feeding thereafter. Cooked food can be refrigerated for up to 6 months.
Thank you. I’ve been feeding my one cat tiki cat after dark because she can’t digest bones in the raw feed I give the other cats and she is sensitive to hormones antibiotics anything that may be in raw that is distributed in bulk. Tiki is helping her a lot but it’s too expensive. Can you freeze this? How long can it keep in the fridge? I’ve made home cooked once but this recipe seems way easier. And yes I’ve been adding pumpkin to her diet which is definitely helping.
After cooking, the prepared diet can be refrigerated for 4 days. If feeding raw, the diet should be frozen in servings for up to 4 months and thawed out for each feeding thereafter. Cooked food can be refrigerated for up to 6 months.
Glad it was helpful! Let us know how it goes :) You can also download the free mini cookbook for cats at www.holisticvetblend.com for more easy recipes like this!
This is such a helpful video! My cat was diagnosed with IBD and I am trying to transition him out of a diet of hydrolyzed kibble so he’ll get more nutrition. Do you ever serve this immediately without chilling it first? If not, how long to chill?
I love your recipe but wondering do I just keep in the refrigerator for a week? Do you feed it cold or remove it 30 minutes prior to feed time? How much and how often? I’m so excited to follow your recipe! Thank you so much for showing step by step ! Very helpful.
After cooking, the prepared diet can be refrigerated for 4 days. If feeding raw, the diet should be frozen in servings for up to 4 months and thawed out for each feeding thereafter. Cooked food can be refrigerated for up to 6 months. You can download the free mini cookbook at www.holisticvetblend.com to learn more about feeding your lovely cat.
@@HolisticVet Greetings, I am seeking clarification. At the start of your reply here, you state cooked homemade food can be refrigerated 4 days but later in your comment you state 6mos. Did you mean "raw food" been be "frozen" 6mos? Do you offer a raw food recipe or were you stating a general reference for proper storage?
After cooking, the prepared diet can be refrigerated for 4 days. If feeding raw, the diet should be frozen in servings for up to 4 months and thawed out for each feeding thereafter. Cooked food can be refrigerated for up to 6 months.
Hello! I just purchased a couple jars of your senior premix for cats, and paypal has outdated info for shipping. I emailed you for I would love to be able to get you my correct shipping address! I am also not seemingly able to find a way to actually download the cookbook, so maybe I am silly and need advice on that too. Thank you and I can't wait to get my sweet old kitty on a better diet!
I would love to serve this to my cat, but every single time I've tried to give her something out of the ordinary or even raw food, she refused it. Now she doesn't even want her wet food. I'm at a loss- how did you get your cats to eat this or did they just take to it immediately?
Here's a blog post about transitioning your cat to homemade food: holisticvetblend.com/blogs/news/ditch-the-kibble-tips-for-changing-your-cats-food-when-you-have-a-picky-eater. You can try different proteins or try drizzling some tuna or sardine juice (from canned in water). Offer a few teaspoons here and there. Try mixing it with whatever they are eating.
I buy the premium cat food (I have 5 cats, 2 kittens, 2 teens and 1 senior), but lately been considering converting to a real food diet. I had a dog that's life expectancy was supposed to be 8-10, but lived to 14 and I'm convinced its because I fed him real food. Thank you for the recipe. 1 question, does the premix have calcium? I was going to add egg shells to it but not sure if its required.
How long can this safely sit out? I will be slowly adding to my cat’s kibble and am wondering how long to give it if he doesn’t take to it, before it goes bad?
If I could jump through the screen and hug you I would. I searched how to prepare healty food for cats and this was right up at the top. I have been feeding my cats merrick back country pouches. I havent been happy with the food and now its basically gone. I am a big organic and more plant based diet for me and my cats are my world and deserve quality healty food. This was amazing! Exactly what I was looking for. I wasnt sure how the added nutrients work but now I see theres things to add, PERFECT. I am glad you said over 6 to use senior. I cant comprehend my cats being seniors. They were born spring of 2016 and they still my BABIES I want them to live a very long and healty life. Enough of this garbage food. Im so happy I found this thank you!!!!
Big virtual cat hugs coming your way! Glad I could help you and your fur babies. I have a free mini cookbook you can download at www.holisticvetblend.com :)
Love this comment sooo much!! ❤
@@annehopkins513 I just ordered a bunch of stuff and the cookbook a few hours ago! I’m so excited. Thank you!
@@gtm624 happy cooking!
8 oz Pumpkin, 1lb ground turkey, premix, kale, catnip all cooked with coconut oil 5:20
8oz is a cup, I believe the recipe calls for only 1/4 cup of “veggies” in this case pumpkin . :)
Thank you ! I have 5 cats and was never comfortable feeding them canned food plus it gets very expensive. I always wanted to make their meals for them ! ❤
Wait until you see the difference in your cats energy and vitality!
im glad to see someone else with many cats say this
Heyy, I’m abt to get a 2month old kitten. Can u suggest me foods which I should feed her I’m really confused if I should go with commercial food or homemade
Hey there. Honestly just start googling. You will enpower yourself but learning. We wonderful thing about our time is we have accesd to everywhere now. If you type in your question in Google you will find answers. Its how i learned what to feed my babies.
Thank you for not just the recipe, but especially for explaining why each ingredient is included.
You are more than welcome 😊
Finally someone making cat food recipe where majority of the food is not carbs and vegetables.
Yes, cats are carnivores and are not meant to have a lot of carbohydrates :)
Plus you can bake & grind the egg shells for calcium! Best source for that.
As long as you make sure all of the other essential nutrients are there. That is why the premix is important so you have taurine, essential vitamins and minerals.
I came across this video the other day and out of many I have watched yours was the most informative. I went to your site and downloaded the free mini cookbook and decided to and bought the full paperback cookbook for cats. I haven't owned a cat since mine died back in 2011 and recently a stray cat has adopted us. We took him in and took him to be scanned.... not microchipped and not neutered either. He looks to be about 3 yrs old they said when I got him scanned. Here the law is you have 30 days to actively look for potential owners and I did that for over a month while I fostered him as the shelters here are overrun with cats and kitten season has begun but 2 weeks ago the shelter told me that it has been 2 months no and no one has come forward and I could bring him in and they would prepare to try to adopt him or if I wanted to keep him I could as the 30 day period has lapsed. We chose to keep him and now he is part of our family. I've had him on ACANA cat food...... he gets half wet and half dry per day. (he just grazes on the dry cat food so he doesn't get much at all.... 1/2 - 3/4 c per day if that.) And the ACANA canned cat food ingredients look good but the cost is just crazy. Here it costs $2.79 for a 5.5 oz. can. For a months worth that is about $84 a month. I've been researching and wanting to switch him to homemade cat food which I'm seeing is healthier for them anyway. Thank You for sharing this video. I learned so much from it.
Now in your recipe for the 1 lb. meat can that be 1 lb of regular meat (meaning not the prepackaged ground meat)? Like I was thinking buying bone in chicken thighs, skin on and boiling them and making my own bone broth.... just water and the meat...... and then removing the chicken from the broth and let cool before removing all meat from the bones and then blending like you did the ground chicken.
Just curious. Again thank you for sharing your expertise.
Thanks a ton for the support and for all the love you've shown to your new cat. It's awesome to hear you're considering homemade food. And yes, you can make your own ground chicken. It's actually a great option for cats, as it's lean and high in protein. Sounds like your kitty is in for some delicious meals!
Could you make a ckd cat recipe? I’m thinking of buying the premix and start cooking homemade for her
Yes I’m looking for that one too
Love how you explain this and even added graphic for visual aid.
Glad this helps you! Stay tuned for more videos.
I just got the premix and Icelandic oil and made my first batch. It's a hit! My kitten has IBS and I'm hoping that this will do the trick. At first I thought it was a little pricey but at $2 a 2.5 ounce can of special kitten food I think I'm gonna save money in the long run.
Glad they loved it! ❤
I have attempted to make my own cat food in the past. (Not this recipe) with zero luck. My cat IS picky. I think I will try it again and see what happens. I used part of a roasted chicken, so that would be very different. I'll find some uncooked chicken somewhere!
I can’t find premix or oil? Looked on Google & Amazon - help please. I am a beginner at this thanks
@@j.p.1732 There should be a link below this video.
My cat has ibd.
thank you, this is such an easy-to-follow guide!
Glad it was helpful!
I've found that the servings of Meomix I've been feeding my cat no longer sates him. He's about 6-years-old, so maybe his dietary needs have changed, or, perhaps Meowmix is cutting their food with filler to keep prices down in a market where cat food prices have become absurdly high.
Either way, little guy deserves better eats. This video was a good guide for what to and not to put in it. I may not outright go full time homemade, but it's probably a good idea to supplement his diet with some homemade meals.
Wow. I don’t eat eggs, I’ll be feeding my cats eggs. Great video.
omg! I am so glad, I was suggested to watch your channel. I am going to try these recipes. I have one cat that could eat anything and the other one, just the opposite. Thank you so much.
Hope you enjoy! Here's a blog post that can help you transition your cats to homemade food: holisticvetblend.com/blogs/news/ditch-the-kibble-tips-for-changing-your-cats-food-when-you-have-a-picky-eater
Thank you so much! I really love this. My cats so enjoy the homecooked meals!❤😻🐾
You are more than welcome! Glad they like it!
Thanks so much, Doc! This is exactly the kind of tutorial I was looking for. Such wonderful information. Bravo!
Thank you, Kelli! Your feedback is highly appreciated!
Thank you! Glad I found this channel
You're more than welcome!
You are such a blessing!! Love this video.
Thank you so much! Stay tuned for more :)
Looks like a good recipe! Eggs sure aren't cheap any more but still worth adding if available! Thank you.
Yes, eggs are expensive right now due to the Avian influenza outbreak, but the price will come down soon hopefully!
This is great video. I blead mine up in my blender and then cook in the crockpot. I feed 4 cats so far there very happy healthy kitties .
Thank you! You can download free cookbook at www.holisticvetblend.com for more easy recipes like this!
Thank you I have 4 cats 2 with special needs and it gets expensive buying quality cat food. This will save SOOOO much money ❤
I'm glad that you find my videos helpful! 😊
Thank you!
You're welcome :) Download the free mini cookbook for cats at www.holisticvetblend.com to learn more easy recipes like this! :)
We have chicken, turkey, fish flavored cat food. Why not mouse/rat flavored. They could use the NYC rats make them into food- problem solved...am I wrong?
I’ve been wondering the same thing. It’s a renewable resource for sure 😆
Rats breed easily and could be raised for cat food in an apocalyptic situation. Coturnix quail are easy to raise as well and easy to butcher.
Friskies used euthanised animals for their pate which has lead to the death of many once healthy animals. Would you just eat something chemical laced? Like an NYC rat that eats just about anything?
Weird way to say you don’t care about the well-being of cats.
Wild rats and mice carry disease and worms...no thank you
As a NYC Native, I can testify that those rats are practically radioactive, so no. 🤢
Thank you for this awesome video!! My little kitty will love this😻
Glad it was helpful! Let me know how it goes withy your kitty :)
Love this. Herman Munster enjoys all of your goodies from your amazing cookbook!
How is Herman doing? I will have to design a special recipe just for him!
@@HolisticVet He's thriving and a very happy boy. Thanks to you! His favorite recipe is ground turkey or chix with sardines and egg. He is NOT a fan of carrots or sweet potatoes.
Best cat name ever. 😅
We also add olive oil and nutritional yeast to their food.
No need to add to this recipe.
Thank you for your video. Just bought it. 2:32
I Hope it’s going to work. My cat had a UTI and the vet wants him to be on a special diet. I know these special foods aren’t healthy but it avoids future UTI , I want to add this natural food to his diet and monitor him to see how it goes I Hope One day he won’t
Need the special food anymore and only eat fresh food. 🤞🏽
Does this work with you my cat had the same problem
@@aprilshowrsss2746 I’m still waiting for the product to arrive. I’ll know in the upcoming months.
Today I watched a video of how dog food is made and what’s in it. Can’t imagine it being any different for cats. Felt miserable. Had I known I would have not given them commercial food! Your recipe is the best I’ve seen by far and I’ve put in an order. I really hope it works out with my picky cat lol!
You can also download our free mini cookbook at www.holisticvetblend.com for more easy recipes. Let us know how it goes!
The best part about making your own is you can customize it for your picky eaters, my dog's allergic to white meat and chicken is in EVERYTHING plus it's only 20 bucks a week for my large dog, his fur is really soft, and his gas doesn't smell
It's literally the same recipe as hers lol so ik this'll work for my cats too
Thank you so much for this and for the ebook!
You are so welcome!
@@HolisticVet and I ordered your book on Amazon!
I am so glad I found you! I had 3 cats which turned into 9! My cat had last 2 litters so we kept most of them. My question is how many times a day should I feed them this and how many batches a week should I make? I have been buying them the Kirklands dry cat food because at one point it was just too many cats. So now that we decided to have 9 cats I want them to be on the same holistic eating lifestyle.
Hi Lili! I have a free cookbook that you can download on our website www.holisticvetblend.com that comes with a feeding guide and more recipes you can use.
@@HolisticVet thank you so much!
You are a servant of the cats and their people. Deep thanks❤
I am going to switch my cat onyo homemade food, it seems more healthy and I like your recipe.
Would it be suitable for kittens?
Yes, but we generally recommend the Feline Blend for kittens; if adding egg add the shell as well for additional calcium. Here's a blog post for transitioning your cat's food: holisticvetblend.com/blogs/news/ditch-the-kibble-tips-for-changing-your-cats-food-when-you-have-a-picky-eater
First of all this is amazing. I have a question about the coconut oil - Google is telling me that cats shouldn't have a lot of it. Any thoughts?
Hi! Coconut oil is a safe choice to add to your cat’s diet. It is mainly known for maintaining a proper diet and healthy coat. Just make sure to follow the recipes. You can download the free mini cookbook at www.holisticvetblend.com to learn more about the recipes.
I’m so happy I found your page. I got my princess last month and I don’t want her to eat store bought food. I’m founding how unhealthy it is. I’m try make this for her. Hopefully she’ll eat it
Glad you liked it! You can download the free mini cookbook for cats at www.holisticvetblend.com to learn more easy recipes like this! :) Also here's a blog post about transitioning your cat to homemade food: holisticvetblend.com/blogs/news/ditch-the-kibble-tips-for-changing-your-cats-food-when-you-have-a-picky-eater
How much you feed them and how many times per day from a 1lb batch? How long can we store the cooked batch in the freezer?
Hi there! You can download the free cookbook on our website www.holisticvetblend.com . It comes with a feeding guide and more recipes that you can follow!
Thank you for this wonderful and informative video! I am doing research to feed my two ten year olds and my five year old.
Glad it was helpful! Stay tuned for more videos. For now, you can download the free cookbook at www.holisticvetblend.com for more easy recipes.
Hey, Doc! I went through your cat cookbook and noticed that it says 80% lean meat for all recipes. Most ground chicken I find at the grocery store has misleading labels saying that it's " low calorie" or "skinless" but doesn't state a percentage.. so I decided to make my own minced chicken 😀.. I'm feeding a kitten so which parts do you suggest that I use and how much of each part? Should I remove the skin or keep some? Thanks for your efforts 😊
You can add it to your grind if you choose.
Great recipe! Thank you so much for sharing this!
My pleasure 😊
Hi, great info in this, I picked it over about 12 other cat food videos because of how thoroughly you explained everything. May I ask where you got your organ meat powder? I literally gagged yesterday when I opened the bag of chicken hearts, gagged again when I put them in the pressure cooker and seriously almost vomited when they were done. The smell was just too much. I had to put it all in a big ole ziplock in the fridge because I couldn't finish processing it lol. It's still sitting there, like a mini Jaba the Hut, goading me every time I open the fridge. Next level gross!😝
Hi, there is organ meat present in our premixes. I am also doing the same thing as you are way way back and that is one of the reasons I created Holistic Vet Blend. You can check our website at www.holisticvetblend.com :)
Fantastic recipe, thank you!!
Thanks! More to come in the future!
Can you make a couple weeks, or a month’s worth ahead of time? If so, is it a matter of freezing everything and thawing out as needed? Thanks!
Yes, after cooking, the prepared diet can be refrigerated for 4 days. If feeding raw, the diet should be frozen in servings for up to 4 months and thawed out for each feeding thereafter. Cooked food can be refrigerated for up to 6 months.
I need/want to get all my animals off kibble. But im just so confused as to what they need and how to find these items on a budget! 😢
Hi, here's a blog post that might help you for transitioning to homemade food: holisticvetblend.com/blogs/news/ditch-the-kibble-tips-for-changing-your-cats-food-when-you-have-a-picky-eater :)
These are the important facts to remember, very nice.
Thanks Glad you found it helpful.
Thank you! I loved it and I’ll do it at home for my fur babies.
You are more than welcome! You can download the free mini cookbook at www.holisticvetblend.com for more easy recipes.
Amazing video, thank you so much🩷🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽!!! Is it okay to substitute the pumpkin with sweet potato?
You are more than welcome :) I do not recommend sweet potato for cats. You can download the free mini cookbook at www.holisticvetblend.com to learn more about the recipes.
@@HolisticVet thank you🙌🏽🙌🏽
I'll give it a try with my fussy cats. They prefer chunky gravy style so I guess less time in blender.
Also can I add some chicken hearts?. Or chicken liver? Would I leave out some of the ground turkey to keep same ratio of meat to supplements?
Hello G Silver! There is organ meat already present. You could add some additional chicken heart or gizzard, but I would not add additional liver as there would be too much Vitamin A in the diet. And you would stick to the recipe. For example, if you did 3/4 pound of ground turkey or chicken and 1/4 pound of gizzards and heart meat.
This is much appreciated but I was wondering how I would introduce this diet to my cat since I’ve been feeding her dry and wet food.
Hi, here's a blog post for transitioning your cat to homemade food: holisticvetblend.com/blogs/news/ditch-the-kibble-tips-for-changing-your-cats-food-when-you-have-a-picky-eater
Thank you for sharing!! I have a Russian and a, Snowshoe Siamese! One has health issues concerning his kidneys and they are extremely picky eaters! I ran out of cat food and decided to make some! I used canned mackerel in brine that I rinsed and deboned. White Rice cooked, a hard boiled egg, pumpkin and water! I need to get some of the premix to add nutrients! I'm going to start making my boys homemade food!!! 😊 Blessings
Hi, I'm glad that you are starting to make homemade food. Do not add rice for cats. They are carnivores and are not meant to have a lot of carbohydrates. You can download the free mini cookbook at www.holisticvetblend.com to learn more about the recipes.
@@HolisticVet thank you.... Blessings
I have 8 house cats and a colony of 11 outdoor feral cats that are slowly becoming socialized so that we can bring them indoors and find forever homes for them.
I love making fresh food for them
Please share your recipes with me
Thank you for sharing your expertise 💕
Thank you
Thank you for your commitment to rescuing animals! You can download the free mini cookbook at www.holisticvetblend.com to learn more about these easy recipes.
I’m looking to make this for my two Bengals . One of them is an extremely fussy eater and pukes every single day because he doesn’t like any food I ever give him. Blood work and other testing shows he’s fine, so I’m really hoping this will help him out.!!
I find that adding sardines to the recipe helps. Try a few different proteins such as lamb, turkey, and bison. Good luck and let us know!
@@tr5680 my cat doesn’t have an allergy. I just tried to make him 2 different recipes and he walked away from them. It’s upsetting. Feeding him is a nightmare, yet all vet testing and allergy elimination show he is fine 🤷🏼♀️
@@alexandrad2228 Chicken doesn't agree with my cat and it's in most cat foods so I understand your problem. Turkey mince cooked with a little water however did work. Mine ate it chopped into little pieces. She recommends trying different proteins.
@@alexandrad2228 When Fussy Kitty gets hungry enough, he’ll start eating it, and he’ll thank you later!!! 😂
Quit using damn tap water from the sink. Only pure water, not from plastic bottles, they can taste the chemicals in it
at the moment I'm using brown rice I have seven house cats so I use 4 cups of brown rice 1 qt of homemade broccoli cheddar soup that has not just broccoli but carrots as well and there's no onion there's no seasoning it's all about the fiber and chicken stew is added no seasonings really I mix everything together and it's great because of the nutritional value and it really helps their gut
Although these may be healthy for us, this recipe is deficient in many nutrients: calcium, taurine and retinol just to name a few. Cats differ from dogs in that they are obligate carnivores. Satisfying their caloric needs with brown rice is also not the best idea, although it sounds like they like it! I urge you to work with a nutritionist to balance your recipes, but I'm not gonna lie, our premix is the bomb!
Wonderful video! I've been wanting to make my cats homemade cat food and this is easy to follow. I think I will pass on the organ meat. I am a vegetarian and that would just be too hard for me, although I realize my cats need meat. Turkey meat it will be. My cats also prefer pate.
Glad it was helpful!
My cat has stomatitis (mouth disease) and commercial cat food is not working. He doesn't chew but licks the juice. This looks good to us. We are going to make it. Adding liver for calcium. Any suggestions ill be appreciated. Thank you!!!
I would recommend adding as much bone broth as you can (make your own so you can limit the salt). Blend the recipe well and add as much liquid as you can.
I will do that. Waiting for the senior pre mix to arrive and will remake the batch. I did make the bone broth. Thank uou so much.@@HolisticVet
Make all its food puree
Nice recipe. Thanks for sharing! I saw you’re adding the whole eggs. I’ve always heard/learned that vets always recommend to remove separate the egg whites and only add the yolk. Let us know what you think!
Raw egg whites have avidin which binds biotin. Once they are cooked it is not a problem. So raw is a no-no. Cooked is o.k.:)
@Lama- yes, egg whites are not tolerated by cats….
This is sooo amazing!! Thank you so much!! 🐈
You're so welcome!
Thank you so much for this, much appreciated!
I am happy to help more fur parents through these videos!
Thanks for your valuable information and good narration
Glad it was helpful! Stay tuned for more videos.
My cat won't touch anything home made, he in fact RUNS from out like he's offended by it. He's so picky.. What can I do to help coax him to try the food?
Have you tried different proteins? Have you tried drizzling some tuna or sardine juice (from canned in water). Offer a few teaspoons here and there. Try mixing it with whatever they are eating. Good luck! I struggled for years to come up with this formula as my cats are very picky. They love it now!
Awesome ,thank you I was watching a video they started with cooking egg shell and all sorts of powder vitamin and other stuff . I was like nope
Is it possible to complete the recipe then freeze-dry it, and reconstitute it with water later? I know freeze-drying is a great way to retain nutrition and make foods store well, I am curious how it would go with this cat food.
I’ve really enjoyed your videos! My cat has been thriving on this diet and using the treat recipes for clicker training has been a big win!
After cooking, the prepared diet can be refrigerated for 4 days. If feeding raw, the diet should be frozen in servings for up to 4 months and thawed out for each feeding thereafter. Cooked food can be frozen for up to 6 months. I'm not sure about freeze-drying but you can't reheat the recipe because of some nutrients in there that is heat sensitive.
Can you say something about calorie count and portions, and even how to assess the portion (cramming it into a certain size measuring cup??)? I have an always-hungry cat who is a bit overweight. Thanks much.
The cookbook has recommendations. You can download a mini one from the website.
@@HolisticVet, thank you!
I wish I had this organ + taurine powder in my country. My cat was just diagnosed with kidney disease in a regular checkup and i'm so worried. My 3 cats have health problems and I think kibble plays a major role in this. They don't even enjoy canned wet food. I'm vegan so it's super weird and gross to cook any kind of meat but this would help me immensely.
Hi, we can ship our products worldwide :) You can check www.holisticvetblend.com
Wondering how much to give them? Do you feed yours twice a day? And about how much do you give them each time? Thanks so much for this!
We have a feeding guide available in our free mini cookbook at www.holisticvetblend.com that you can download to help you feed your cats.
Dr. Cody, how can I get your Recipe book. Thank you for your Time
Hi, you can visit www.holisticvetblend.com to download the free mini cookbook :)
If my cat doesn't seem to be able to digest fish well what's a good way to give her omega 3 in homemade pet food? Sometimes fish will give her the runs or even cause some blood in her stool.
We have fish oil and algae oil that is a good way to give her Omega-3s. It is available in our website at www.holisticvetblend.com
Thank you for the video❤ Slightly confused with a coconut oil for cats though (seems to be quite unnatural of an ingredient for them)….wouldn’t it be better to replace it with some tallow or butter please? Thanks
Hi! Coconut oil is a safe choice to add to your cat’s diet. It is mainly known for maintaining proper diet and healthy coat. You can use grass-fed ghee as an alternative.
Can you make a video of you making the chicken bone broth?
Hi, I have a turkey bone broth in my channel that you can do with chicken as well :)
Oh thank you for the guide! Can I use Tilapia as my one pound of meat? Or should it be poultry or beef only?
Yes you can! You can download the free mini cookbook at www.holisticvetblend.com for more easy recipes.
My kitten came up with a rectal prolapse, I took home to the vet and after the vet pushed it inside and stitched to excess pard it still came out and I decided to put inside, afternoon some days I took him to the vet and the vet said the only thing that can be done is for me to be careful on what he eats, he should mainly consume wet food and food that contains fibre.
This morning it came out again, please do you know what I can do for a permanent solution
Hi, I'm sorry but this is for your vet to explain what is happening.
"Love these vet-approved recipes! Can’t wait to make some for my kitty!"
Hope you enjoy! You can download the free mini cookbook for cats at www.holisticvetblend.com to learn more easy recipes like this! :)
Thank you! Is this good if my cat has kidney problems? I used to give him urinary food but now he’s not chewing properly and is getting pretty underweight
Hi there. I would avoid adding sardines as these add not only protein but use omega-3s instead. This will only add healthy Omega-3 fatty acids. I also add a lot of bone broth and/or water to help. This is a maintenance diet. We have a feline senior blend premix with added B vitamins, fiber, and kidney-friendly Phosphorus levels. You can download the free cookbook at www.holisticvetblend.com
Would adding chicken livers be adequate organ meat? If so, what would I eliminate from the recipe?
There is organ meat already present in the premix. You could add some additional chicken heart or gizzard but I would not add additional liver as there would be too much Vitamin A in the diet. And you would stick to the recipe. For example if you did 3/4 pound ground turkey or chicken and 1/4 pound of gizzards and heart meat.
Great vid for this simple receipe. I am interested in adding your cat holistic blend to their food. I am preparing these meals for my 10 week old kittens. I have read that kittens need calcium hydroxyapatite instead of calcium carbonate. I do not want to feed too much calcium by adding 2 types of calcium to their diet. What would you recommend using for my kits? Thank you.
We recommend the Feline Blend for kittens; if adding egg, add the shell for additional calcium.
@Holistic Vet, I realize this video is a year old, but I really hope you might still respond to my question. I have 2 cats, one who eats mostly wet food, with occasional forays into kibble. My other cat won’t touch wet food with a 10ft pole. Is there a way to create a homemade dry food my my cat? Is it possible to dehydrate this recipe to create a kibble without compromising nutrition. I would greatly appreciate any suggestions/tips you might provide.
Dry food is not healthy for cats. They are carnivores and are not meant to have a lot of carbohydrates. You can make your own cat food and feed canned intermittently. Avoid dry if you can. Here's a blog post that can help you transition your cat to homemade food: holisticvetblend.com/blogs/news/ditch-the-kibble-tips-for-changing-your-cats-food-when-you-have-a-picky-eater
Got my supplements today so making a half batch to see if my extremely picky cats will eat this? Fingers crossed!!
Thank you for your support! You can try different proteins or try drizzling some tuna or sardine juice (from canned in water). Offer a few teaspoons here and there. Try mixing it with whatever they are eating. Good luck! I struggled for years to come up with this formula as my cats are very picky. They love it now!
the salmon oil and probiotics i add them separately
How many calories is the whole pound with everything mixed in? and how many cups does it yield?? How many calories are in the two table spoons of the feline senior blend please?
Hi, you can download the free mini cookbook at www.holisticvetblend.com to learn more about the recipe and the premix. Thanks!
Thank you for this, I want to start making my own food too for my furry partner. If I do buy the organs, do I incorporate it with the turkey? Or that will be separate and also how much?
There is organ meat already present in the premix. You could add some additional chicken heart or gizzard, but I would not add additional liver as there would be too much Vitamin A in the diet. And you would stick to the recipe. For example, if you did 3/4 pound of ground turkey or chicken then you should only add 1/4 pound of gizzards and heart meat.
I might not have noticed it, but do we drain the fat from the hamburger? Add can I use olive oil instead of coconut oil?? Also, we could use other meats like chicken turkey fish??
I would mix the fat in it as well. The fat has nutrients. Just be careful that the meat is lean initially if your pet cannot tolerate a fattier meat. We only recommend coconut oil or grass-fed ghee. Yes, you can use different proteins. You can download the free mini cookbook for cats at www.holisticvetblend.com to learn more easy recipes.
I've read that cats shouldn't consume much coconut oil, and in humans, it raises cholesterol, which is a serious deal in my opinion. Also, egg yolks are extremely inflammatory to me and some others i know. Im just wondering why its believed these are good for the cats? Please explain! Thanks!
Hi! Coconut oil is a safe choice to add to your cat’s diet. It is mainly known for maintaining proper diet and healthy coat. Adding eggs are optional but they are good source of protein and would increase protein levels.
How much and which organ meat to replace the vitamin supplement? My vets closed and I don’t want to give commercial cat food. My cat just got diagnosed with ibs. He’s doing well on the food from the vet but they are closed for the week.
Adding each of the nutrients would require using tiny amounts of trace minerals and Vitamins that are not even measureable unfortunately. The premix is made up in very large batches so that the trace minerals and vitamins can be weighed and added in.
Pumpkin undigestable for cats yeah? What would be the point?
Neither cats nor dogs can digest the cell walls of plants but lightly cooking or pureeing them allows them to digest some and benefit from the phytonutrients and antioxidants in vegetables. I add a few Tbsp's of either parsley, spinach, pumpkin, or squash to my recipes.
Question, I ordered the feline premix and it came in the mail ( woohoo! ) but I don't see Taurine in the ingredients list and am concerned if I need to add it or not -- I know how important Taurine is for kitties!
Taurine is added to the premix. The premix also has grass fed beef heart which is an excellent source of taurine.
Thank you!! If you don't mind, can I ask how you would feel about freezing the recipe?
After cooking, the prepared diet can be refrigerated for 4 days. If feeding raw, the diet should be frozen in servings for up to 4 months and thawed out for each feeding thereafter. Cooked food can be freezed for up to 6 months.
I just tried the recipe made with turkey and Sardines. My cat ( a lovely siamese who is not picky at all) ate it and enjoyed it. I tried the recipe first without the premix to be sure first. I just ordered the mix and oil. My question is do I need to add the oil to the sardine recipe also? Also she is a senior cat with early stage kidney disease. How can I make this more kidney friendly?
Yes, you can add the Fish oil for added Omega-3s. Our Senior Blend Premix has added B vitamins, fiber, and kidney-friendly Phosphorus levels. You can add more liquid to the recipe to get more fluids in.
@@HolisticVet One last question. Just found out she's allergic to all poultry, do you use ground beef instead? Will this be ok since there is already beef liver?
We was just discussing holistic vets yesterday. We've been wanting to change our cats diet, getting rid of the store bought cat food. Do you have any suggestions for cats that are picky eaters? We have 9 cats. The oldest is 10 (part Siamese), 7 (tuxedo), 5 (tuxedo), and the rest are 2.
Try different proteins or try drizzling some tuna or sardine juice (from canned in water). Offer a few teaspoons here and there. Try mixing it with whatever they are eating. Good luck! I struggled for years to come up with the feline blend formula as my cats are very picky. They love it now!
This looks like an excellent recipe. I do have some questions. Currently I can't afford the vitamin mix but I'd still like to give my elderly cat extra nutrition. She has to take thyroid medicine and is still so thin so...
1. Can I give her this full recipe once I can buy the vitamin mix?
2. Would it be OK to at least give her a little pumpkin and/or cooked egg right now with her canned food?
3. Would just a little egg and pumpkin be ok for my other cat too? At least for now.
4. Is quinoa OK to give them occasionally? It is highly nutritious.
Thank you, Alicia
You can enjoy preparing all the recipes without Holistic Vet Blend® supplements, but the meals will lack the vital nutrients necessary for long-term use. You can add cooked egg and pumpkin, but I do not recommend quinoa. You can check the free mini cookbook at www.holisticvetblend.com to learn more about feeding your cat.
Hello, thank you so much for the recipe. Could you please tell me how long can we use a batch after preparing it? And do we have to store it in the freezer?
After cooking, the prepared diet can be refrigerated for 4 days. If feeding raw, the diet should be frozen in servings for up to 4 months and thawed out for each feeding thereafter. Cooked food can be refrigerated for up to 6 months.
Hi! How do you suggest storing and serving the food?
After cooking, the prepared diet can be refrigerated for 4 days. If feeding raw, the diet should be frozen in servings for up to 4 months and thawed out for each feeding thereafter. Cooked food can be refrigerated for up to 6 months.
Thank you. I’ve been feeding my one cat tiki cat after dark because she can’t digest bones in the raw feed I give the other cats and she is sensitive to hormones antibiotics anything that may be in raw that is distributed in bulk. Tiki is helping her a lot but it’s too expensive. Can you freeze this? How long can it keep in the fridge?
I’ve made home cooked once but this recipe seems way easier. And yes I’ve been adding pumpkin to her diet which is definitely helping.
After cooking, the prepared diet can be refrigerated for 4 days. If feeding raw, the diet should be frozen in servings for up to 4 months and thawed out for each feeding thereafter. Cooked food can be refrigerated for up to 6 months.
Very helpful, thank you so much. I will cook homemade food for my cat.
Glad it was helpful! Let us know how it goes :) You can also download the free mini cookbook for cats at www.holisticvetblend.com for more easy recipes like this!
This is such a helpful video! My cat was diagnosed with IBD and I am trying to transition him out of a diet of hydrolyzed kibble so he’ll get more nutrition. Do you ever serve this immediately without chilling it first? If not, how long to chill?
Great job, Thank you
Thanks for watching! Stay tuned for more videos!
I love your recipe but wondering do I just keep in the refrigerator for a week? Do you feed it cold or remove it 30 minutes prior to feed time? How much and how often? I’m so excited to follow your recipe! Thank you so much for showing step by step ! Very helpful.
After cooking, the prepared diet can be refrigerated for 4 days. If feeding raw, the diet should be frozen in servings for up to 4 months and thawed out for each feeding thereafter. Cooked food can be refrigerated for up to 6 months. You can download the free mini cookbook at www.holisticvetblend.com to learn more about feeding your lovely cat.
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Greetings, I am seeking clarification.
At the start of your reply here, you state cooked homemade food can be refrigerated 4 days but later in your comment you state 6mos. Did you mean "raw food" been be "frozen" 6mos?
Do you offer a raw food recipe or were you stating a general reference for proper storage?
Hi Dr. I have a question! How do you portion this out? How many times a day do you feed?
Hi, you can download the free mini cookbook at www.holisticvetblend.com to learn more about the feeding guide for cats.
another question, do you let the rest of the pate in the fridge or in the freezer during the week?
After cooking, the prepared diet can be refrigerated for 4 days. If feeding raw, the diet should be frozen in servings for up to 4 months and thawed out for each feeding thereafter. Cooked food can be refrigerated for up to 6 months.
@@HolisticVet ohh I see it, thank you!
Hello! I just purchased a couple jars of your senior premix for cats, and paypal has outdated info for shipping. I emailed you for I would love to be able to get you my correct shipping address! I am also not seemingly able to find a way to actually download the cookbook, so maybe I am silly and need advice on that too. Thank you and I can't wait to get my sweet old kitty on a better diet!
Hi, I already replied to your email. Thanks!
Can you use 93% lean turkey or Costcos organic chicken breast ground up?
Yes, you can :)
I would love to serve this to my cat, but every single time I've tried to give her something out of the ordinary or even raw food, she refused it. Now she doesn't even want her wet food. I'm at a loss- how did you get your cats to eat this or did they just take to it immediately?
Here's a blog post about transitioning your cat to homemade food: holisticvetblend.com/blogs/news/ditch-the-kibble-tips-for-changing-your-cats-food-when-you-have-a-picky-eater. You can try different proteins or try drizzling some tuna or sardine juice (from canned in water). Offer a few teaspoons here and there. Try mixing it with whatever they are eating.
I buy the premium cat food (I have 5 cats, 2 kittens, 2 teens and 1 senior), but lately been considering converting to a real food diet. I had a dog that's life expectancy was supposed to be 8-10, but lived to 14 and I'm convinced its because I fed him real food. Thank you for the recipe.
1 question, does the premix have calcium? I was going to add egg shells to it but not sure if its required.
Yes, there is calcium in the premix. You do not need to add additional calcium.
How long can this safely sit out? I will be slowly adding to my cat’s kibble and am wondering how long to give it if he doesn’t take to it, before it goes bad?