Many cat owners enjoy preparing their cats food at home. Cat owners may make homemade cat food in an attempt to save money. Some cat owners do not trust the nutritional value of manufactured cat food.

While making your own cat food may not save you much money, it does give you the opportunity to replicate a natural cat diet. Even though commercial cat food tends to contain a high percentage of carbohydrates, most experts agree that the natural diet for cats has much less carbohydrates and more protein than manufactured cat food.

Raw food diets for pets have become increasingly popular. Some cat owners who make homemade cat food use meat grinders to grind meat and bones as the main component of the cat food.

Some cat owners who are new to making cat food may want to try a simple homemade cat food recipe that does not require the purchase of a meat grinder or other tools. Easy homemade cat food recipes that only use ingredients that can be found in grocery stores are available on the Internet.

There is a simple homemade cat food recipe that allows for flexibility of the ingredients. The cat owner chooses one meat choice. The recommended possible meat ingredients include one can of tuna, one six ounce can of salmon, one cup of cooked and cubed chicken, one can of sardines in olive oil, or half a cup of beef, cooked and shredded.

The cat owner then chooses at least one vegetable. Suggested vegetable choices are cup of steamed chopped broccoli, finely chopped celery, cooked, cubed potato, or shredded carrots. The cat owner should experiment with different combinations of meats and vegetables.

The cat owner mixes the meat and vegetable choices with a small amount of chicken or beef broth. Some cat owners who make their own cat food like to add one or two tablespoons of cooked oatmeal or cooked rice to the meat and vegetable mixture.

The cat owner should avoid always feeding the cat the same combination of this cat food recipe. Using different combinations of meat and vegetables helps ensure that the cat is receiving a variety of minerals and vitamins.

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