A raw diet is more than just a meal—it’s a lifestyle that reconnects your cat to their natural instincts and nutritional needs. Cats are obligate carnivores, designed by nature to thrive on high-quality protein and essential nutrients found in raw food. Unlike processed kibble, which is filled with unnecessary fillers and carbohydrates, raw food provides a biologically appropriate diet that supports optimal health and vitality.
We are often asked, “Is it safe to feed cats raw meat?” At Pure Gene, we follow the Prey Model Raw (PMR) diet, which is designed to closely mimic a cat’s natural diet in the wild. Since cats are obligate carnivores, their dietary needs are best met by looking at what their wild counterparts, such as wildcats, eat. Cats share a similar digestive system with their wild ancestors, making a PMR diet the most natural and beneficial choice.
The PMR diet focuses on feeding cats the proportions and ratios they would naturally consume when eating prey in the wild. Unlike processed kibble or canned food, which are filled with unnatural fillers and carbohydrates, the PMR diet provides cats with the high-protein nutrition their bodies are designed to digest.
A high-protein raw diet helps your cat maintain a healthy weight. By eliminating high-carb kibble, cats are less likely to gain excess weight. Raw feeding supports clean eating, keeping your cat satisfied and in optimal shape.
Raw meat provides essential proteins and healthy fats that nourish your cat’s skin and fur. Many cat owners report noticeably shinier, softer coats after switching to raw feeding.
Cats thrive on a high-protein diet. Just like humans, a low-protein diet can lead to muscle loss and joint problems. Kibble is often high in carbohydrates and low in protein, which is not suitable for cats. Feeding raw meat supports strong muscles, better mobility, and overall vitality.
Chewing on raw meaty bones naturally cleans your cat’s teeth. The act of gnawing helps remove plaque and tartar, reducing the risk of dental disease. In contrast, kibble acts like sugar, sticking to the teeth and promoting dental issues.
Feeding raw meat is not only healthy but also safer than many think. According to leading veterinarians like Dr. Karen Becker, recalls are far more common with dry kibble than with commercial raw diets. A properly prepared raw diet is a safer and healthier choice for your cat.
One of the most noticeable benefits of a raw diet is improved digestion. You’ll likely see:
Mix 15% Raw with 85% Wet food
Mix 30% Raw with 70% Wet food
Mix 45% Raw with 55% Wet food
Mix 60% Raw with 40% Wet food
Mix 75% Raw with 25% Wet food
Mix 90% Raw with 10% Wet food
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During the first 7 – 14 days, your pet may experience digestive upset including gas, loose stools, mucous in stool, and may vomit yellow or white phlegm.
The enzymes required to break down a raw diet vs. a processed diet are very different. The pancreas has to adapt – adding raw goat milk or a digestive enzyme can make this transition easier.
A raw diet is higher in calories with less volume. Your pet may seem hungrier, but the stomach will adjust and these sensations will be less noticeable in a week or so.
The amount of bile needed to break down raw food is less because it is 65%-75% moisture. Your pet’s stomach will adjust to the amount required.
امزج 15% من الطعام النيء مع 85% من الطعام الرطب
امزج 30% من الطعام النيء مع 70% من الطعام الرطب
امزج 45% من الطعام النيء مع 55% من الطعام الرطب
امزج 60% من الطعام النيء مع 40% من الطعام الرطب
امزج 75% من الطعام النيء مع 25% من الطعام الرطب
امزج 90% من الطعام النيء مع 10% من الطعام الرطب
انتقال كامل للطعام النيء
النظام الغذائي النيء يحتوي على سعرات حرارية أعلى بكمية أقل من الطعام. قد يبدو حيوانك الأليف أكثر جوعًا، لكن المعدة ستتأقلم وتقل هذه الأحاسيس خلال أسبوع أو نحو ذلك.
كمية الصفراء اللازمة لهضم الطعام النيء أقل لأن محتواه من الرطوبة يتراوح بين 65%-75%. ستتأقلم معدة حيوانك الأليف مع الكمية المطلوبة.
