BARF for cats: 7 important facts about raw feeding

Anyone who wants to feed their cat raw food should know what is required for a balanced and safe diet.

1. Cats are carnivores

Cats require animal-based food and certain nutrients that they cannot produce sufficiently on their own. Therefore, a raw diet should be carefully formulated.

Tip: Find out about your cat's nutrient requirements before you start.

2. You know what goes into the bowl

With home-prepared meals, you can select the ingredients specifically. This provides transparency – but also requires knowledge of the appropriate composition.

Example: You decide which meat and which other ingredients to use.

3. Meat alone is not enough

Muscle meat provides important nutrients, but does not automatically meet a cat's entire requirements.

Tip: Use a tested recipe or have the ration professionally calculated.

4. Calcium is part of a balanced ration

Meat contains a lot of phosphorus, but relatively little calcium. Without a suitable calcium source, the ratio can fall out of balance.

Tip: In recipes without bone, calcium must be specifically supplemented.

5. Hygiene is particularly important

Raw meat can contain pathogens. Careful storage and kitchen hygiene help to reduce risks.

Tip: Clean worktops and bowls thoroughly and keep raw meat refrigerated.

6. No raw pork

Raw pork can transmit the Aujeszky virus, which can be fatal to cats.

Tip: Avoid raw pork when raw feeding.

7. Change the diet gradually

Not every cat accepts new food immediately. A slow transition can help to improve acceptance.

Tip: Start with small amounts and observe how your cat tolerates the new food.

Conclusion

Raw feeding can be tailored individually, but requires a balanced recipe and careful hygiene. Alnutrin supports the addition of suitable meat portions – making raw feeding easier and safer.