Kitten Handbook & More Resources

Compare homemade raw, premade raw, freeze-dried, wet, and dry cat food, including processing, moisture, ingredients, convenience, cost, and complete-and-balanced nutrition.

How often should cats eat? Learn how feeding frequency can change from kittenhood to adulthood, why I recommend two meals a day for kittens, and how to create a feeding routine that works for your cat.

Homemade raw can be a wonderful way to feed your cat, but it requires more than raw meat and a recipe. Here's what you should realistically consider before taking on the responsibility of making your cat's food.

How did we go from cats eating prey and household scraps to today's cans, bags, freeze-dried foods, and raw diets? A brief history of how pet feeding changed and what it means for the choices we have today.

Is raw food safe for cats? Learn about Salmonella and raw feeding, including contamination, hygiene, food handling, commercial raw food, homemade diets, and practical ways to reduce risk.

Want to feed your cat raw but aren't sure whether to make it yourself? Compare homemade and premade raw food, including the time, equipment, nutrition, cost, storage, and responsibility involved with each.

Raw feeding can sound complicated, but the everyday routine is pretty straightforward. Learn what feeding raw actually looks like, from choosing an appropriate diet and determining portions to freezing, thawing, serving, and safely handling your cat's food.