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spinbaby

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4. It's more than just protein

Reply to marble falls (Reply #3)

Tue Apr 9, 2024, 07:56 AM

Apr 2024

Cats need more of the amino acid taurine, which is higher in muscles that are more used, such as dark meat chicken and especially heart. Organ meats are good, but too much is bad. You need enough calcium and also a bit of vegetable matter for fiber. There are so many considerations and the more I look into it, the more complicated it gets.

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Does anyone have experience making cat food? [View all] spinbaby Apr 2024 OP

I was actually just speaking to someone about this... Think. Again. Apr 2024 #1

Good luck taxi Apr 2024 #2

Cats require a high protein, low carb diet ... marble falls Apr 2024 #3

It's more than just protein spinbaby Apr 2024 #4

Which is why I found some recipes developed by vets. Protein is important, cats will get fat on dog food ... marble falls Apr 2024 #5

I'm suspicious of "developed by vets" spinbaby Apr 2024 #6