Kitten Handbook & More Resources

A whole mouse, quail, chick, or rabbit can teach us a lot about what cats naturally consume. Explore the role of muscle meat, organs, bone, and other parts of the prey animal in raw feeding.

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.

Cats don't always drink much water—and that's one reason the moisture in their food matters. Learn about hydration, raw and wet food, water bowls and fountains, and urinary health in cats, especially males.

There are many ways to feed a raw diet, from commercially prepared raw to homemade recipes and whole prey. Explore raw cat food brands, formulation resources, and other feeding options as you research what works best for your cat.

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.

How much food does your cat or kitten actually need? Learn why feeding charts are only a starting point and how to adjust portions based on growth, body condition, activity, appetite, and the food you're feeding.

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.