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That’s why I prefer talking to my cats. People are the worst. 😉 I mean you’d think honesty would incite thanks and praise. 🤷🏻♀️ I’m an idiot though so what do I know.
This video is very helpful and informative for cat lover. All cat parents should take precautions when making choices on cat food.Thank you for posting this beautiful video.!
A personal experience we recently had when we adopted our Igor in December: We were told by the shelter that he would not eat wet food. So we bought the dry food they said he preferred with the idea that we would work on transitioning him to wet then eventually to raw. He refused it. Literally would not eat even 1 kibble. Bought him Nulo wet and he ate like a champ. 😊 Next step raw! So thankful for your videos. Fed our previous cats dry and regret it. Didn't know any better, but we will do better for this little boy.
Very interesting information. I was looking to buy cat food today and going through the ingredients; they do make it tough going as they don't list in a good format, all lumped into a single paragraph (obfuscation?). Cassia gum...what on earth is that? Well, I looked into it and really not that impressed tbh. Y'know what it's like, I ended up researching other ingredients used in pet foods 😱 I came across your website, so now I feel more informed, but also aghast at what I used to feed my other cats. I always fed them Iams dry food, that was supposedly the best stuff and continued doing it for 30 years, not realising that it was really not good for them. I was so ignorant, but I know what to steer clear of now, at least. I have 2 new kitties that will eat much healthier foods. Thankyou so much.
These companies tried to sell this type of food to humans too. They made these overly sugary cereals and added a bunch of vitamins after, and tried to convince us that was the best thing to feed our children. I think most people have wised up and know this is not healthy as a consistent meal for their kids. Like you said, kibble is basically the equivalent of sugary cereal for pets (and is made by the same companies). Thanks so much for your videos. I knew I wanted to feed my cat the best food I can afford, but it’s very hard to find good info. I’d love to hear your thoughts on fiber. My cat is overweight (she has a neurological issue that makes her less active), and my vet recommend a high fiber, high protein diet. But fiber is a type of carbohydrate. Are there any supplements you’d recommend to increase fiber, or is added fiber even something you’d recommend?
If money wasn't an issue we would feed our cats raw meats. Period. Unfortunately, we cannot afford to feed our boys the "premium" canned cat food. We compromise and feed them a well known canned food brand that used a big ginger cat as it's spokescat in the 1970's.
Hi Jess, I found your channel a few months ago and I’m thankful for your pet feeding guidelines. Since I completely eliminated dry food from Sumo’s diet, although I can’t afford top-shelf wet food, I’m mindful about the ingredients and she’s already leaner, much fitter, more agile and more playful as well as her fur improved, too, it’s shinier, softer and less hair is falling. I want her live long and healthy. 👣💕🐾 With time I hope to transition to even better feeding. You’re advices are very heplful, you’re a guardian angel to domestic felines! 😽💕
I’m over 65 and have animals, all my life. This channel is informative, cost effective and nutritionally accurate. The best channel for cats ( ps. I’m in the medical field). Terrific channel
PLASTIC. Also please don't feed your cats in plastic dishes. Please don't buy cat food in plastic containers. Caution with what type of water you are feeding your cats; and what type of container did it come in?
It looks like they only have dry food? I would not recommend any dry food for any cat (no matter who makes it). Check out my cat food reviews in this video: ruclips.net/video/eRtL3GGa4as/видео.html&t - the list is in the description, 100+ records of all types of food.
I’m in the U.K. and I’m woefully ignorant about what is and isn’t allowed in cat food here. I don't expect there’s much difference between here and America. My cats are on a fresh food diet with all the necessary nutrients and no added cereal etc. I get it delivered once a month, portion controlled for my cats each having one packet a day, which are much bigger than the individual sachets you get from supermarkets. I get mine from a company called KatKin and the only downside is the need for freezer space. I also have plenty of cat grass around. My wife and I are disabled and this is also a very disability friendly way of feeding cats where our disabilities are concerned. Raw food would probably be too much for us. You didn’t mention litter! If you have house cats fresh food makes a phenomenal difference to the odour around litter, it’s really extreme. I thought initially it would be just faeces but in my case it also seems to affect urine. I have a couple of fountains that they are well aware of, even so there’s far less urine in their litter boxes. My boys are both neutered which eliminates the "Tom" odour but fresh food seems to eliminate a lot of the remaining smell.
I’m a proponent of raw feeding for cats - I feed my kitties commercial frozen raw and the occasional wet can. But once I bought some higher quality kibble to help lure one of my rescues inside after she got out. Then I gave them the leftover kibble as a treat. They went crazy for it! I wonder why that is..any idea why some cats love kibble so much, especially when they are used to wet and raw?
Many kibble companies use flavor enhancers called palatants to make the food more enticing to eat. Since cats are not grain and carb eaters by choice. And cats often get addicted to these things.
So when the ingredients say specific meat meals like “Duck meal, turkey meal, chicken meal ect” is that still 4D rendered meat?? Or is it just when it says generic “meat meal or poultry meal, fish meal ect”? I can’t find a single dry food that doesn’t contain some kind of meat meal ingredient! Even the really expensive ones on your best dry food lists have ingredients like Chicken meal, turkey meal, Duck meal ect. Even the “clean protein one still has ingredients that end in “meal” so I’m confused! I need to find my cats a new dry food, their’s has been discontinued 😢 By the way…My cats do get mostly wet food, a can 3x a day to share, but When my cats wet food became unavailable for like 6 months this year we were forced to give them more dry food b/c one has bad IBS and finding a food he can tolerate is extremely difficult and he was already doing good on the one dry food we had to give them as a snack in between wet food, and it’s all we had till we could find a new safe wet food. During that time my other cat got really addicted to the dry food and I’m still struggling to get him back on mostly wet food. But I need to find a new dry food that’s safe for both of them as a snack and for emergency back up but everything has different kinds of meat meals, also natural flavors which I’ve also heard you say is bad I think. Please help!! Is Duck meal & turkey meal safe?? I don’t want to give my cats 4 D rendered meats!!
My cats absolutely loved Stella/Chewy wet foods, and that was almost all they ate. I kept dry food out as an option, but they kept their attention on the wet. In the blink of an eye, they have now turned their attention to the S/C dry food, and they'll eat a little wet food. :( I still put the wet food out for them everyday, but so much was getting wasted. The chicken shreds, for example - they would lick the gravy out but leave the shreds. Can after can got tossed. I'll be returning all the shreds this week and picking up the morsels and pate only moving forward. But I don't know how to change their new obsession. I've spent so much time researching foods that I was driving myself insane. One of my cats even stopped eating altogether and had to be hospitalized. He's better now, and I'm just thankful to see him eating, even if it's dry food. I'd appreciate any suggestions, as I feel like I've exhausted everything I can think to do.
Most cats are picky about food changes. In fact, this is the #1 complaint I get. So you are not alone (: Here is an entire playlist of everything you need to know: ruclips.net/video/tTV0FSxDE-w/видео.html - The first video is a complete guide on how to switch food, specifically formulated for picky cats. Next is my cat food reviews video which includes 100+ records of all types of food. And the remaining videos cover healthy treats, FAQ, and supporting help.
What to do if my cats don’t eat anything besides dry food, I’ve bought so many wet cat foods, tried adding water to their dry food, and they don’t like to eat meat, I feel like I’ve tried everything
Most cats are picky about food changes. In fact, this is the #1 complaint I get. So you are not alone (: Here is an entire playlist of everything you need to know: ruclips.net/video/tTV0FSxDE-w/видео.html - The first video is a complete guide on how to switch food, specifically formulated for picky cats. Next is my cat food reviews video which includes 100+ records of all types of food. And the remaining videos cover healthy treats, FAQ, and supporting help.
I understand your concern, however, bacteria risk is possible in all types of foods. Plus, a fresh food diet will warrant a healthier animal and therefore antibiotics probably won't be necessary. What about the risks of using antibiotics themselves?
I had a dog in my past die from eating kibble which was infected with anti-biotic resistant bacteria, here's the real kicker - he was in bad health directly because of the garbage kibbles the vet advised me to get for him. At the time I was clueless. I much rather risk fresh balanced food than fortified cookies and low quality and extremely processed animals foods.
Preach, girl! ✋🤚🙏 I have 4 cats, 1 with manx syndrome, fecal incontinence and a long list of food intolerance (basically a rumpy manx’s nightmare). Because of her I had to research cat food brands and after finding all of this out, I switched all of my cats. They now eat Feline naturals, Ziwi peak, Stella & chewy, Rawz, Fussie cat, and meat mates (they’re a bunch of Fussie buttheads that all like different things) I spend about $400 a month on food but at least I feel good about what my cats are eating. 🤷🏻♀️ That’s what really matters in this house: the cats and are they eating a proper cat diet.
@T R it is cheaper. That manx I mentioned is on a homemade diet where I buy the lamb parts from hare today online and every 3 or 4 weeks I make cat food for her food intolerant digestive system. It is much cheaper than the canned food brands I mentioned and her poo is finally solid. I do still mix half Ziwi or feline naturals but that’s because I’m not good at making homemade cat food yet. We’re getting there, it’s a process.
Not sure what to do.. would love to switch our kitties to wet food.. but we travel every few months and one of our cats has IBS (didn’t know that was a thing until we got him), so not sure if feeding wet food while we’re home and kibble while away would upset his tummy. We have a friend check on them every few days because we don’t live close by. Any recommendations?
I'd suggest using timed feeders with ice packs which would keep the wet food more sanitary. Also, have someone check on them at least once daily. I worked as a cat sitter for 3 years before starting my online business. Cats loved my visits!
I was wondering if you could do a video on a wet food "routine" for your cats. I have a 6 month old kitten and she's been on dry food since she could eat dry food and now I am getting a lot more interested in the more wet/hydrated food diet. However she is used to grazing on dry food throughout the day and when I try to feed her wet foods at mealtimes only, she doesn't finish the whole thing because she is used to small, frequent meals- this means i have to throw away the remainder because we can't just leave wet food out for her to eat all day of course. I was wondering how you recommend getting them used to mealtime only diets, and how you recommend managing this for a growing kitten whose owner has a busy schedule and can't always be home to prepare her wet meals mid-day (I work 12 hour shifts some days). I guess I am just trying to figure out how to do this wet food thing and getting her to eat only at mealtimes so that I don't have to throw wet food away that she doesn't eat, while at the same time making sure she gets enough nutrition, while at the same time making sure she has access to food frequently enough throughout the day for a growing kitten. Sorry for the long comment I just have been trying to find a solution for this and haven't been able to find a clear solution. Thank you for making this content!
You're very welcome! Regardless of what you feed, just keep in mind it's not sanitary to leave food out all day (grazing on kibble). I know it's tough when you work. Perhaps hiring someone to come by to feed her would be appropriate. Check out my complete guide to feed your cat better: ruclips.net/video/tTV0FSxDE-w/видео.html - I talk about feeding schedules and transitioning picky cats in that playlist.
We have automatic feeders that have ice packs that we use when I go into the office. We feed a meal in the morning (7:30), and then the feeder goes off at their normal dinner time (4pm). You could do that and feed before you go to bed too to keep the number of feedings higher. I think Jess has videos about the transition between types of food, and to go slowly (don’t fully cut off the dry food at first). It will probably take a while for her to get used to meals, but we love it!
Glad you like my videos! Check out my cat food reviews in this video: ruclips.net/video/eRtL3GGa4as/видео.html&t - the list is in the description, 100+ records of all types of food. The brand you mention (and others for variety) are included.
This was great!! I am of course, going to watch it again! I do still like the original one though, and I really think you should keep it up here! Even though you were giving names of the the companies and brands, you were just stating the true facts! Not everyone likes to hear the truth. I don't think you came across as snarly at all, just honest!! I'll bet that video changed a lot of peoples minds about what they were feeding! There's so many who don't have a clue, and appreciate you spelling it out for them! Like you say, it's your decision what you decide to feed your cat. But it's easier to choose once you know the facts!! Thanks for another awesome premiere!!!😻
I haven't watched the whole video yet, but I agree!!! She did the research for us, and she should keep the original video up. You just can't please everyone... I might message you at PJ in a little bit if I see you've been there,
@@jesscaticles Thank you. I didn't realize that they were acquired by Purina. I did notice that a lot of cat food brands that were good at one time have changed. Many years ago I used to buy Wellness, but now my cats vomit when they eat it, and some will not eat it at all. I thought it was only my cats but asked a few of my friends, and they told me they have the same problem. I asked a salesperson at the local pet store here where I live and she said they had changed their recipe and her cats vomit too. It is getting so confusing. Thank you for you videos. It helps a lot.
I tried explaining it to my cat, but he disagrees. I mix the old food with the new but he's an expert at only picking out the bits he likes and now he's fasting to show his dislike of the new stuff. 😳🥺 He's loosing weight.
Most cats are picky about food changes. In fact, this is the #1 complaint I get. So you are not alone (: Here is an entire playlist of everything you need to know: ruclips.net/video/tTV0FSxDE-w/видео.html - The first video is a complete guide on how to switch food, specifically formulated for picky cats. Next is my cat food reviews video which includes 100+ records of all types of food. And the remaining videos cover healthy treats, FAQ, and supporting help.
I feed a mix between Blue buffalo Tastefuls wet food, targets Kindful wet and dry if I am on a budget. My cats do drink a lot of water and I mix wet and dry food. I do try to feed Orijen dry food and natural instincts wet. I try to limit the amount of food I do give from those general companies but I do choose the better option of them if I'm on a budget
I stopped giving my cat's fancy feast, even though it was wet because my co worker's dog passed away from complications in his intestines caused by the purina dog food. I've been trying to get them onto instinct and mixing wet food with their dry food. They still prefer the junk food. I even give them fresh meat from time to time, but one of my cats will not touch it. She like rabbit meat, but only when it's mixed with dry food
Most cats are picky about food changes. In fact, this is the #1 complaint I get. So you are not alone (: Here is an entire playlist of everything you need to know: ruclips.net/video/tTV0FSxDE-w/видео.html - The first video is a complete guide on how to switch food, specifically formulated for picky cats. Next is my cat food reviews video which includes 100+ records of all types of food. And the remaining videos cover healthy treats, FAQ, and supporting help.
Jess Thanks for sharing your experience and expertise😻 I do limit the amount of dry I give my my 13month old mostly to control teeth tarter buildup,also I was under the impression that dry food also help encouraging hydration in felines.I have to put water in his wet to give more moisture.
Thank you for your kind words! So a big myth is that kibble cleans teeth because it's crunchy. But that would be like our dentist telling us to use crunchy granola to keep our teeth clean. Since your baby is still very young, I'd suggest introducing teeth brushing now. The longer you wait, the more difficult it will be! You can even use sterile gauze wrapped on your finger. Cats require even more water when fed dry food only. So using dry food as a way to drink more water doesn't work. Cats get dehydrated from dry food only because they already do not have a high thirst drive. It is better for cats to get their moisture (aka water) from food.
Is fancy feast with gravy good); all this is new to me I had a kitty for 18 years then his back legs stopped working I recently adopted a new cat 1 years old and I was leaving a bowl of dry food and splitting a can of wet a day for him. How many grams of wet food should they eat fancy feast are tiny cans but other beans are huge
Wet food is better than dry but there are better quality wet foods out there. Check out my cat food reviews in this video: ruclips.net/video/eRtL3GGa4as/видео.html&t - the list is in the description, 100+ records of all types of food. I responded to your other comment on how much to feed.
After some research i settled on "porta 21feline finest". it has 86% meat. it has some drawbacks. poops are a bit more smelly but most importantly it takes a while before the cat is used to it. where it generally takes 2 weeks or so to switch, in this case it took me more than 2 months to have them switched. i theorize it is a very heavy kibble, so if they eat too much too quickly, they vomit. i have remarked that they consume much less of it, yet they prefer it over other kibble when offred side by side.
Hey Jess and Jericho. I love the information you share on cats. I believe you provide just that information and people can and should decide for themselves what's best for their cat (s). Can you share with me wet food that's organic and I'm not concerned with cost, just my cats overall health. He has never eaten raw, nor do I think I can handle that either honestly. I value your suggestions. Patti;)
Thank you for your kind words! You're absolutely right - every cat parent should do the research and make the decision. Organic wet food is a great video idea! I'll get working on that one for next month (:
I'd love to see a vid done on proper wet food portions for cats, cuz the lables say x per pound and I am staring at my big boy who is 21lbs of cat going 'wait, what?!'. Cuz I look at these 12oz cans that I wanna buy, but I have three cats and 24 only lasts less than 2 weeks and these are 35$+ a pop. Like, I need better measurements so I can give them what they need without spending a ton of money cuz I am over feeding their portions.
@@jesscaticles I actually found a video that might be more cost effective. ruclips.net/video/f2Lhnmiy84Y/видео.html Its gunna be a lot of work, but in the long run should be good for my cats.
Hello Jess! Started my transition to raw for kiddo, I’m starting with “instinct raw” caged free chicken bites, would like your opinion couple things please as I am fully committed to channel your information and ebook! Your review on this brand and product? & what I can add to those bites ? (Might switch as they don’t have many varieties of the raw bites trying to find the ones They have now and can’t seem too) looking for something similar like raw bites or so before Moving onto ground meats.. what would you recommend.? TIA 😊
Check out my cat food reviews in this video: ruclips.net/video/eRtL3GGa4as/видео.html&t - the list is in the description, 100+ records of all types of food. There are freeze dried options as well as ground raw when you're ready. Variety is key so I always suggest using a few different brands and not relying on just one. Just focus on one change at a time. The description of this video has other helpful videos about transitioning etc.
@@jesscaticles awesome thanks ! Trying out raw paws soon! I had a question so I just realized meat can be refrozen, what I wanted to ask is can any meat/poultry be frozen thawed then refrozen ? And also can any meat with bones can as well e.g chicken leg ? TIA 😊
I live in Europe and I really struggle to find good cat food brands. I mosty buy Feringa and Animonda wet cat food. But I don’t know they are good enough. T - T
Well wet cat food is already a step up from kibble! Check out my cat food reviews in this video: ruclips.net/video/eRtL3GGa4as/видео.html&t - the list is in the description, 100+ records of all types of food. And there are options available outside the US.
Hi Jess, I for one really appreciate your information and the research you do and think you should just do what you do and go ahead and give us names...lol.... I just don't have the time or the knowledge and would get very frustrated. Thank You!
Confused about cat food? Sign up for my free cat food mini course so you can find the best food for your cat → caticles.com/label-cheat-sheet/
Ready to make the switch to raw? See your cat thrive on a species-appropriate diet (without having to figure it out yourself) → store.caticles.com/raw-blueprint/?ref=yt-video
Between josera and Leonardo which dry food would be better for my cat !
That’s why I prefer talking to my cats. People are the worst. 😉 I mean you’d think honesty would incite thanks and praise. 🤷🏻♀️ I’m an idiot though so what do I know.
This video is very helpful and informative for cat lover. All cat parents should take precautions when making choices on cat food.Thank you for posting this beautiful video.!
How many ounces of wet food must they eat to get 8oz of water?
Are there any wet/canned/pouched cat food that DOES NOT CONTAIN ANY thickening/gelling agents?
Water Is Important for Cats But Some Cat foods are too watery.
Hey would you be willing to watch the documentary Pet Fooled and give your opinion/feedback on the information shared in that documentary?
A personal experience we recently had when we adopted our Igor in December: We were told by the shelter that he would not eat wet food. So we bought the dry food they said he preferred with the idea that we would work on transitioning him to wet then eventually to raw. He refused it. Literally would not eat even 1 kibble. Bought him Nulo wet and he ate like a champ. 😊 Next step raw! So thankful for your videos. Fed our previous cats dry and regret it. Didn't know any better, but we will do better for this little boy.
That's great he's accepting wet food! I've learned the hard way from many cats in my personal life. We live and we learn!
Very Helpful! Thank you
Very interesting information. I was looking to buy cat food today and going through the ingredients; they do make it tough going as they don't list in a good format, all lumped into a single paragraph (obfuscation?). Cassia gum...what on earth is that? Well, I looked into it and really not that impressed tbh. Y'know what it's like, I ended up researching other ingredients used in pet foods 😱 I came across your website, so now I feel more informed, but also aghast at what I used to feed my other cats. I always fed them Iams dry food, that was supposedly the best stuff and continued doing it for 30 years, not realising that it was really not good for them. I was so ignorant, but I know what to steer clear of now, at least. I have 2 new kitties that will eat much healthier foods. Thankyou so much.
These companies tried to sell this type of food to humans too. They made these overly sugary cereals and added a bunch of vitamins after, and tried to convince us that was the best thing to feed our children. I think most people have wised up and know this is not healthy as a consistent meal for their kids.
Like you said, kibble is basically the equivalent of sugary cereal for pets (and is made by the same companies).
Thanks so much for your videos. I knew I wanted to feed my cat the best food I can afford, but it’s very hard to find good info.
I’d love to hear your thoughts on fiber. My cat is overweight (she has a neurological issue that makes her less active), and my vet recommend a high fiber, high protein diet. But fiber is a type of carbohydrate. Are there any supplements you’d recommend to increase fiber, or is added fiber even something you’d recommend?
If money wasn't an issue we would feed our cats raw meats. Period. Unfortunately, we cannot afford to feed our boys the "premium" canned cat food. We compromise and feed them a well known canned food brand that used a big ginger cat as it's spokescat in the 1970's.
What are names of thickening and gelling agents?
Opinions on Nulu
Hi Jess, I found your channel a few months ago and I’m thankful for your pet feeding guidelines. Since I completely eliminated dry food from Sumo’s diet, although I can’t afford top-shelf wet food, I’m mindful about the ingredients and she’s already leaner, much fitter, more agile and more playful as well as her fur improved, too, it’s shinier, softer and less hair is falling. I want her live long and healthy. 👣💕🐾 With time I hope to transition to even better feeding. You’re advices are very heplful, you’re a guardian angel to domestic felines! 😽💕
Thank you for your kind words and support!! I'm so happy to hear your baby girl is doing better on wet food (:
I fed my cat instinct, what your feelings about that brand if food
Getting cat this weekend, gotta to figure out what is good for them! So much research! 💜 Thank you
I’m over 65 and have animals, all my life. This channel is informative, cost effective and nutritionally accurate. The best channel for cats ( ps. I’m in the medical field). Terrific channel
Paws of Prey RUclips channel is also a good source of information!
PLASTIC.
Also please don't feed your cats in plastic dishes.
Please don't buy cat food in plastic containers.
Caution with what type of water you are feeding your cats; and what type of container did it come in?
Yes plastic traps bacteria no matter how many times you clean it!
@@jesscaticles Thank you.
Is molly cat food good for cat? I hope someone notice this...
It looks like they only have dry food? I would not recommend any dry food for any cat (no matter who makes it). Check out my cat food reviews in this video: ruclips.net/video/eRtL3GGa4as/видео.html&t - the list is in the description, 100+ records of all types of food.
You are amazing and a blessing to all animals out there. Thank you so much for helping us being better pet parents
I’m in the U.K. and I’m woefully ignorant about what is and isn’t allowed in cat food here. I don't expect there’s much difference between here and America. My cats are on a fresh food diet with all the necessary nutrients and no added cereal etc. I get it delivered once a month, portion controlled for my cats each having one packet a day, which are much bigger than the individual sachets you get from supermarkets. I get mine from a company called KatKin and the only downside is the need for freezer space. I also have plenty of cat grass around.
My wife and I are disabled and this is also a very disability friendly way of feeding cats where our disabilities are concerned. Raw food would probably be too much for us.
You didn’t mention litter! If you have house cats fresh food makes a phenomenal difference to the odour around litter, it’s really extreme. I thought initially it would be just faeces but in my case it also seems to affect urine. I have a couple of fountains that they are well aware of, even so there’s far less urine in their litter boxes. My boys are both neutered which eliminates the "Tom" odour but fresh food seems to eliminate a lot of the remaining smell.
I'm glad you found an option that works for you! You're right - litter box habits definitely improve with bioavailable nutrition!
I'm curious about when say a cat would eat bones in the wild, is that when kibble became a supplement for the crunch feel?
Kibble came around because we needed tin from canned foods for the war. Also cat parents just wanted convenience.
I’m a proponent of raw feeding for cats - I feed my kitties commercial frozen raw and the occasional wet can. But once I bought some higher quality kibble to help lure one of my rescues inside after she got out. Then I gave them the leftover kibble as a treat. They went crazy for it! I wonder why that is..any idea why some cats love kibble so much, especially when they are used to wet and raw?
Many kibble companies use flavor enhancers called palatants to make the food more enticing to eat. Since cats are not grain and carb eaters by choice. And cats often get addicted to these things.
So when the ingredients say specific meat meals like “Duck meal, turkey meal, chicken meal ect” is that still 4D rendered meat?? Or is it just when it says generic “meat meal or poultry meal, fish meal ect”? I can’t find a single dry food that doesn’t contain some kind of meat meal ingredient! Even the really expensive ones on your best dry food lists have ingredients like Chicken meal, turkey meal, Duck meal ect. Even the “clean protein one still has ingredients that end in “meal” so I’m confused! I need to find my cats a new dry food, their’s has been discontinued 😢
By the way…My cats do get mostly wet food, a can 3x a day to share, but When my cats wet food became unavailable for like 6 months this year we were forced to give them more dry food b/c one has bad IBS and finding a food he can tolerate is extremely difficult and he was already doing good on the one dry food we had to give them as a snack in between wet food, and it’s all we had till we could find a new safe wet food. During that time my other cat got really addicted to the dry food and I’m still struggling to get him back on mostly wet food. But I need to find a new dry food that’s safe for both of them as a snack and for emergency back up but everything has different kinds of meat meals, also natural flavors which I’ve also heard you say is bad I think. Please help!! Is Duck meal & turkey meal safe?? I don’t want to give my cats 4 D rendered meats!!
My cats absolutely loved Stella/Chewy wet foods, and that was almost all they ate. I kept dry food out as an option, but they kept their attention on the wet. In the blink of an eye, they have now turned their attention to the S/C dry food, and they'll eat a little wet food. :( I still put the wet food out for them everyday, but so much was getting wasted. The chicken shreds, for example - they would lick the gravy out but leave the shreds. Can after can got tossed. I'll be returning all the shreds this week and picking up the morsels and pate only moving forward.
But I don't know how to change their new obsession. I've spent so much time researching foods that I was driving myself insane. One of my cats even stopped eating altogether and had to be hospitalized. He's better now, and I'm just thankful to see him eating, even if it's dry food.
I'd appreciate any suggestions, as I feel like I've exhausted everything I can think to do.
Most cats are picky about food changes. In fact, this is the #1 complaint I get. So you are not alone (: Here is an entire playlist of everything you need to know: ruclips.net/video/tTV0FSxDE-w/видео.html - The first video is a complete guide on how to switch food, specifically formulated for picky cats. Next is my cat food reviews video which includes 100+ records of all types of food. And the remaining videos cover healthy treats, FAQ, and supporting help.
@@jesscaticles You are truly awesome
What to do if my cats don’t eat anything besides dry food, I’ve bought so many wet cat foods, tried adding water to their dry food, and they don’t like to eat meat, I feel like I’ve tried everything
Most cats are picky about food changes. In fact, this is the #1 complaint I get. So you are not alone (: Here is an entire playlist of everything you need to know: ruclips.net/video/tTV0FSxDE-w/видео.html - The first video is a complete guide on how to switch food, specifically formulated for picky cats. Next is my cat food reviews video which includes 100+ records of all types of food. And the remaining videos cover healthy treats, FAQ, and supporting help.
@@jesscaticles thank you so much
Raw pet food has been linked to antibiotic resistant infections. I find that frightening and a detriment to purching.
I understand your concern, however, bacteria risk is possible in all types of foods. Plus, a fresh food diet will warrant a healthier animal and therefore antibiotics probably won't be necessary. What about the risks of using antibiotics themselves?
I had a dog in my past die from eating kibble which was infected with anti-biotic resistant bacteria, here's the real kicker - he was in bad health directly because of the garbage kibbles the vet advised me to get for him. At the time I was clueless. I much rather risk fresh balanced food than fortified cookies and low quality and extremely processed animals foods.
You can also buy raw foods that don't use antibiotics in the animals they use or buy meats to make your own food that are free from antibiotics
I just found out racheal ray put dog and horse in her kibble so disgusting
Yuckie!
Preach, girl! ✋🤚🙏 I have 4 cats, 1 with manx syndrome, fecal incontinence and a long list of food intolerance (basically a rumpy manx’s nightmare). Because of her I had to research cat food brands and after finding all of this out, I switched all of my cats. They now eat Feline naturals, Ziwi peak, Stella & chewy, Rawz, Fussie cat, and meat mates (they’re a bunch of Fussie buttheads that all like different things) I spend about $400 a month on food but at least I feel good about what my cats are eating. 🤷🏻♀️ That’s what really matters in this house: the cats and are they eating a proper cat diet.
Thank you for sharing your experience! All the brands you mention are ones I review and suggest (:
@T R it is cheaper. That manx I mentioned is on a homemade diet where I buy the lamb parts from hare today online and every 3 or 4 weeks I make cat food for her food intolerant digestive system. It is much cheaper than the canned food brands I mentioned and her poo is finally solid. I do still mix half Ziwi or feline naturals but that’s because I’m not good at making homemade cat food yet. We’re getting there, it’s a process.
Not sure what to do.. would love to switch our kitties to wet food.. but we travel every few months and one of our cats has IBS (didn’t know that was a thing until we got him), so not sure if feeding wet food while we’re home and kibble while away would upset his tummy. We have a friend check on them every few days because we don’t live close by. Any recommendations?
I'd suggest using timed feeders with ice packs which would keep the wet food more sanitary. Also, have someone check on them at least once daily. I worked as a cat sitter for 3 years before starting my online business. Cats loved my visits!
What do you suggest for cats that develop stones. My cat developed a stone and the vet prescribed hills.
I was wondering if you could do a video on a wet food "routine" for your cats. I have a 6 month old kitten and she's been on dry food since she could eat dry food and now I am getting a lot more interested in the more wet/hydrated food diet. However she is used to grazing on dry food throughout the day and when I try to feed her wet foods at mealtimes only, she doesn't finish the whole thing because she is used to small, frequent meals- this means i have to throw away the remainder because we can't just leave wet food out for her to eat all day of course. I was wondering how you recommend getting them used to mealtime only diets, and how you recommend managing this for a growing kitten whose owner has a busy schedule and can't always be home to prepare her wet meals mid-day (I work 12 hour shifts some days). I guess I am just trying to figure out how to do this wet food thing and getting her to eat only at mealtimes so that I don't have to throw wet food away that she doesn't eat, while at the same time making sure she gets enough nutrition, while at the same time making sure she has access to food frequently enough throughout the day for a growing kitten. Sorry for the long comment I just have been trying to find a solution for this and haven't been able to find a clear solution. Thank you for making this content!
You're very welcome! Regardless of what you feed, just keep in mind it's not sanitary to leave food out all day (grazing on kibble). I know it's tough when you work. Perhaps hiring someone to come by to feed her would be appropriate. Check out my complete guide to feed your cat better: ruclips.net/video/tTV0FSxDE-w/видео.html - I talk about feeding schedules and transitioning picky cats in that playlist.
We have automatic feeders that have ice packs that we use when I go into the office. We feed a meal in the morning (7:30), and then the feeder goes off at their normal dinner time (4pm). You could do that and feed before you go to bed too to keep the number of feedings higher. I think Jess has videos about the transition between types of food, and to go slowly (don’t fully cut off the dry food at first). It will probably take a while for her to get used to meals, but we love it!
Hey what do you think 💭 about N&D Prime cat food? Love your videos learning a lot …
Glad you like my videos! Check out my cat food reviews in this video: ruclips.net/video/eRtL3GGa4as/видео.html&t - the list is in the description, 100+ records of all types of food. The brand you mention (and others for variety) are included.
This was great!! I am of course, going to watch it again! I do still like the original one though, and I really think you should keep it up here! Even though you were giving names of the the companies and brands, you were just stating the true facts! Not everyone likes to hear the truth. I don't think you came across as snarly at all, just honest!! I'll bet that video changed a lot of peoples minds about what they were feeding! There's so many who don't have a clue, and appreciate you spelling it out for them! Like you say, it's your decision what you decide to feed your cat. But it's easier to choose once you know the facts!! Thanks for another awesome premiere!!!😻
I haven't watched the whole video yet, but I agree!!! She did the research for us, and she should keep the original video up. You just can't please everyone... I might message you at PJ in a little bit if I see you've been there,
thanks so much for your kind words!
What is your opinion on the Merrick Cat food?
They are owned by purina so I believe I mention that in the video.
@@jesscaticles Thank you. I didn't realize that they were acquired by Purina. I did notice that a lot of cat food brands that were good at one time have changed. Many years ago I used to buy Wellness, but now my cats vomit when they eat it, and some will not eat it at all. I thought it was only my cats but asked a few of my friends, and they told me they have the same problem. I asked a salesperson at the local pet store here where I live and she said they had changed their recipe and her cats vomit too. It is getting so confusing. Thank you for you videos. It helps a lot.
I tried explaining it to my cat, but he disagrees. I mix the old food with the new but he's an expert at only picking out the bits he likes and now he's fasting to show his dislike of the new stuff. 😳🥺 He's loosing weight.
Most cats are picky about food changes. In fact, this is the #1 complaint I get. So you are not alone (: Here is an entire playlist of everything you need to know: ruclips.net/video/tTV0FSxDE-w/видео.html - The first video is a complete guide on how to switch food, specifically formulated for picky cats. Next is my cat food reviews video which includes 100+ records of all types of food. And the remaining videos cover healthy treats, FAQ, and supporting help.
So interesting… thanks for all the info!
Thanks for watching!
I feed a mix between Blue buffalo Tastefuls wet food, targets Kindful wet and dry if I am on a budget. My cats do drink a lot of water and I mix wet and dry food. I do try to feed Orijen dry food and natural instincts wet. I try to limit the amount of food I do give from those general companies but I do choose the better option of them if I'm on a budget
I stopped giving my cat's fancy feast, even though it was wet because my co worker's dog passed away from complications in his intestines caused by the purina dog food. I've been trying to get them onto instinct and mixing wet food with their dry food. They still prefer the junk food.
I even give them fresh meat from time to time, but one of my cats will not touch it. She like rabbit meat, but only when it's mixed with dry food
Most cats are picky about food changes. In fact, this is the #1 complaint I get. So you are not alone (: Here is an entire playlist of everything you need to know: ruclips.net/video/tTV0FSxDE-w/видео.html - The first video is a complete guide on how to switch food, specifically formulated for picky cats. Next is my cat food reviews video which includes 100+ records of all types of food. And the remaining videos cover healthy treats, FAQ, and supporting help.
Jess Thanks for sharing your experience and expertise😻 I do limit the amount of dry I give my my 13month old mostly to control teeth tarter buildup,also I was under the impression that dry food also help encouraging hydration in felines.I have to put water in his wet to give more moisture.
Thank you for your kind words! So a big myth is that kibble cleans teeth because it's crunchy. But that would be like our dentist telling us to use crunchy granola to keep our teeth clean. Since your baby is still very young, I'd suggest introducing teeth brushing now. The longer you wait, the more difficult it will be! You can even use sterile gauze wrapped on your finger.
Cats require even more water when fed dry food only. So using dry food as a way to drink more water doesn't work. Cats get dehydrated from dry food only because they already do not have a high thirst drive. It is better for cats to get their moisture (aka water) from food.
Is fancy feast with gravy good); all this is new to me I had a kitty for 18 years then his back legs stopped working I recently adopted a new cat 1 years old and I was leaving a bowl of dry food and splitting a can of wet a day for him. How many grams of wet food should they eat fancy feast are tiny cans but other beans are huge
Wet food is better than dry but there are better quality wet foods out there. Check out my cat food reviews in this video: ruclips.net/video/eRtL3GGa4as/видео.html&t - the list is in the description, 100+ records of all types of food. I responded to your other comment on how much to feed.
@@jesscaticles do you have a video on best quality treats?
What about freeze dried cat food rehydrated with water? I some times give this to my cats.
That's great! Rehydrating is necessary so that it's high moisture instead of dried. The more you can crush it down, the more water will be absorbed.
After some research i settled on "porta 21feline finest". it has 86% meat. it has some drawbacks. poops are a bit more smelly but most importantly it takes a while before the cat is used to it. where it generally takes 2 weeks or so to switch, in this case it took me more than 2 months to have them switched. i theorize it is a very heavy kibble, so if they eat too much too quickly, they vomit. i have remarked that they consume much less of it, yet they prefer it over other kibble when offred side by side.
Hey Jess and Jericho. I love the information you share on cats. I believe you provide just that information and people can and should decide for themselves what's best for their cat (s). Can you share with me wet food that's organic and I'm not concerned with cost, just my cats overall health. He has never eaten raw, nor do I think I can handle that either honestly. I value your suggestions. Patti;)
Thank you for your kind words! You're absolutely right - every cat parent should do the research and make the decision. Organic wet food is a great video idea! I'll get working on that one for next month (:
@@jesscaticles I would love to hear about this subject as well.
I'd love to see a vid done on proper wet food portions for cats, cuz the lables say x per pound and I am staring at my big boy who is 21lbs of cat going 'wait, what?!'. Cuz I look at these 12oz cans that I wanna buy, but I have three cats and 24 only lasts less than 2 weeks and these are 35$+ a pop. Like, I need better measurements so I can give them what they need without spending a ton of money cuz I am over feeding their portions.
The amount of food to feed is dependent on the cat and the food. Check out this video: ruclips.net/video/9Av8we7Bm-k/видео.html&t
@@jesscaticles I actually found a video that might be more cost effective.
ruclips.net/video/f2Lhnmiy84Y/видео.html
Its gunna be a lot of work, but in the long run should be good for my cats.
I just hunt wild games and feed organ meats to my cats. They love it.
Fresh is best!
Hello Jess!
Started my transition to raw for kiddo, I’m starting with “instinct raw” caged free chicken bites, would like your opinion couple things please as I am fully committed to channel your information and ebook! Your review on this brand and product? & what I can add to those bites ?
(Might switch as they don’t have many varieties of the raw bites trying to find the ones
They have now and can’t seem too) looking for something similar like raw bites or so before Moving onto ground meats.. what would you recommend.?
TIA 😊
Check out my cat food reviews in this video: ruclips.net/video/eRtL3GGa4as/видео.html&t - the list is in the description, 100+ records of all types of food. There are freeze dried options as well as ground raw when you're ready. Variety is key so I always suggest using a few different brands and not relying on just one. Just focus on one change at a time. The description of this video has other helpful videos about transitioning etc.
@@jesscaticles thank you 😊
@@jesscaticles awesome thanks ! Trying out raw paws soon! I had a question so I just realized meat can be refrozen, what I wanted to ask is can any meat/poultry be frozen thawed then refrozen ? And also can any meat with bones can as well e.g chicken leg ?
TIA 😊
I live in Europe and I really struggle to find good cat food brands. I mosty buy Feringa and Animonda wet cat food. But I don’t know they are good enough.
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Well wet cat food is already a step up from kibble! Check out my cat food reviews in this video: ruclips.net/video/eRtL3GGa4as/видео.html&t - the list is in the description, 100+ records of all types of food. And there are options available outside the US.
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Hi Jess, I for one really appreciate your information and the research you do and think you should just do what you do and go ahead and give us names...lol.... I just don't have the time or the knowledge and would get very frustrated. Thank You!
I get it! check the description it has everything you need (:
@@jesscaticles Thank You
same, i apriciate people who call out bad brand names who do not care about the safety and health of their customers.