A cat is a sunbeam made of flesh with an opinion on everything!
Ever watch your cat delicately bat an eye at their food and then, with a disdainful flick of the tail, walk away? It will feel like they are a Michelin-starred chef critiquing a burnt soufflé, not a creature who once hunted rodents ten times their size.
Fear not, fellow cat servants (ahem, I mean companions!), for this blog post is here to transform you from a bewildered kibble dispenser to a culinary maestro whose creations will have your overlord purring with delight.
Why the Picky Taste?
Before we get into the delectable dishes, let’s address the elephant in the room, or rather, the hairball on the rug. Your cat’s discerning taste buds are a result of their evolutionary heritage. Unlike their omnivorous canine cousins, cats are obligate carnivores. Their bodies are built for processing meat, which means they require a diet rich in protein and essential nutrients found only in animal sources.
Ditch the Dull
Say hello to the delicious.
While commercial feed may be convenient, it often falls short in providing the moisture and protein content that truly excites your cat’s taste buds.
For example, let’s answer that: would you prefer a freeze-dried astronaut snack or a juicy, perfectly cooked steak? The choice is clear, isn’t it?
Let Loose Your Inner Cat Chef
Purr-fectly Simple Recipes
Fret not, fellow cat lovers (read: servants)! You don’t need a culinary degree to prepare a gourmet meal for your furry friend.
Here are three simple, nutritious recipes that will have your cat showing their approval (well, maybe not begging, but definitely giving you the slow blink of approval). With these recipes, you’ll feel like a cat chef in no time.
How to Portion
Just like humans, cats also have portion sizes based on their weight, height, and age. According to research, an average adult cat needs 45% to 55% muscular tissue, which includes boneless meat. Then, 25% of muscular organs, which include the heart, lungs, green tripe, etc. And almost 5% to 8% of meaty bones are in their diet. Before getting into new recipes, it is important to examine the needs and feed requirements of a cat. For a better understanding of a cat’s diet, websites like Rotational Monofeeding are the best!
Recipe #1: The “Cluck Norris” Chicken Powerhouse
This recipe creates nutritious nuggets packed with protein, vitamins, and healthy fats! Here’s a breakdown of the steps:
Ingredients
- 2.5 pounds skin-on, bone-in chicken thighs
- 0.5 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thigh meat
- 198g of raw chicken liver
- 396g of raw chicken heart
- ¾ cup bottled spring water
- four raw egg yolks
- 2 grams of taurine powder (adjust to match 2,000mg dosage)
- 4 grams wild salmon oil (adjust to match 4,000mg dosage)
- 1/4 teaspoon vitamin B complex
- 1 capsule vitamin E (200 IU)
- 1 ½ teaspoons salt
Instructions
- Remove the skin from half of the chicken thighs. Leave the fat on the skin of the thighs.
- Carefully remove the bones from 1/5 to 1/4 of the chicken thighs. Rinse the boneless meat with water.
- In a small bowl, whisk together taurine powder, vitamin B complex, and salt.
- In another bowl, whisk together egg yolks and water.
- Chop the chicken liver, heart, boneless chicken meat, and skin-on chicken thighs (with some fat) into roughly even pieces.
- Grind the chopped chicken and organ meats in batches.
- Between batches, add some of the liver, heart, and a whole capsule of fish oil.
- Add the egg yolk mixture.
- Mix everything thoroughly.
Recipe #2: Let the Meat-ening Begin
Ingredients
- 700g raw chicken wings (bone-in, skin-on)
- 50g raw beef kidney
- 100g raw chicken heart
- 50g raw chicken liver
- 100g raw salmon (with bones)
- 1 whole raw egg (with shell)
- 2 cups water
Instructions
- Cut the salmon, chicken heart, kidney, and liver into small chunks.
- Grind the chopped meats and organs in batches.
- Transfer the ground mixture to a large bowl.
- Add the raw egg and water.
- Mix everything thoroughly until well combined.
- Portion out the mixture into bite-sized meatballs for your pet.
Recipe #3: Fish-fil-A-lujah!
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup salmon
- 1/4 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 56g chicken liver
- 170g animal kidney
Instructions
- In a bowl, cut the salmon into small pieces.
- Add animal kidney and chicken liver into the bowl.
- Slowly add chicken broth to form a consistency.
- Once formed, shape the mixture into funky characters for your feline friend.
Cat-ercharged Playtime—Beyond the Bowl
Food is just one part of the equation. Spice up your cat’s mealtime with some fun and enriching activities. Hide their meals in puzzle feeders or cardboard boxes, create a “kitty scavenger hunt” by scattering food around the house, or invest in a food dispensing toy that requires your cat to work for their meal. This mental stimulation will keep them engaged and prevent boredom.
Sofa So Good—Dr. Nim to the Rescue
For those who are looking forward to studying the world of cats better, Cats Don’t Dance by Dr. Nim Sofa is all you need right now. From understanding cats’ language to knowing what they will do to you if you do not become the purrfect owner, Cats Don’t Dance is your guide.
A Final Farewell
and a Feline Friend to Meet
By creating delicious and nutritious meals, you’re not just spoiling your cat. You’re investing in their health and well-being. After all, a purring cat is a content cat, and a content cat… well, a content cat might just leave you a slightly smaller hairball present (no promises!).
Remember, happy wife (read: Cat), happy life!
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