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Diet for Adult Cats:

Feed an adult cat as much as she will eat in 20 to 30 minutes. 
Refrigerate the leftovers promptly. It is recommended that you 
feed your adult cats twice a day. This recipe provides approximately 
three servings.

Choose one protein source (meat amounts given in raw weight):

1/2 pound boneless chicken breast or thigh, minced
6 ounces ground turkey, or minced turkey (dark meat)
1/2 pound lean beef, minced
1/2 pound beef, chicken or turkey heart, ground or minced

About three times per week, include one chopped hard-boiled or 
scrambled egg. If you would like, once a week, substitute 
4 ounces of organic liver for 1/2 of any meat source. Another 
option is to substitute a four-ounce can of tuna that is packed 
in water, a six-ounce can of sandines, or a five-ounce can of 
salmon with bones for any meat source once every two weeks. 
Do not use canned fish as a protein source for cats that are 
prone to urinary tract problems.

For cats needing a lower protein diet, add one cup of cooked white rice.

Supplements:
Two teaspoons of olive oil or one teaspoon of olive oil and one 
teaspoon of flaxseed oil
300 mg. of calcium (as carbonate or citrate) or about one slightly 
rounded teaspoon of bone meal (human grade). 
(If using canned fish with bones, decrease calcium to 1/4 regular amount.)
One to two tablespoons of pureed vegetables since many cats 
prefer their veggies lightly steamed or vegetable baby food 
(without onion powder).
1/4 teaspoon of salt substitute (potassium chloride) should be 
given three to four times per week.
One cat-size dose of multiple vitamin-mineral supplements 
(human quality) or cat vitamin
One probiotic/digestive enzyme supplement
80 mg of Taurine (omit if using cat vitamin)

Other sources of books and web sites:

API also suggests that you obtain one or more of the following books, 
so that you have a more complete understanding of canine and/or feline 
nutritional needs. API does not sell these books. It is essential that 
you follow any diet's recommendations closely, including all ingredients 
and supplements. Failure to do so may result in serious health consequences 
for your animal companion.

Dr. Pitcairn's Guide to Natural Health for Dogs and Cats. 
Richard Pitcairn, DVM, and Susan Pitcairn. Rodale Press. ISBN 075962432. 
(This is very good)

Natural Cat Care. Celeste Yarnall. Charles E. Tuttle Co., Inc. ISBN 1885203632.

"Home-Prepared Dog and Cat Diets: the Healthful Alternative". 
Donald R. Strombeck, DVM. Iowa State University Press. ISBN 0813821495.

It's for the Animals! Natural Care & Resources. Helen L. McKinnon. C.S.A. Inc. 
Available from www.ItsForTheAnimals.com; P.O. Box 1913; Fairview, NC 28730; 
toll-free 1-888-339-IFTA (4382); info@itsfortheanimals.com.
Cheryl

Doggie Oats

2 cups raw rolled oats (4 cups cooked)
1/2 pound raw ground or chopped turkey 
(meat should be cooked as for human consumption. We prefer 1 6 oz. 
can water-packed tuna)
2 Tablespoons Healthy Powder
1Tablespoon Oil ( olive oil, sunflower oil, safflower oil seem to work best)
1/4 cup vegetables (sweet peas and / or green beans are a sure fire hit)
1,400-1,500 mg calcium
2,500-5,000 IU Vitamin A
100 IU Vitamin E
1/4 teaspoon tamari soy sauce or salt (optional, we leave it out.)
1 small clove garlic crushed or minced (optional, we put it in, good for fleas)
5 mg iron (optional)
1/4 teaspoon thyme (great for coat growth)
Bring 4 cups water to boil.  Add the oats cook for 2 minutes.  
Add all remaining ingredients.  Yields about 5 1/2 cups.  

Ration: 
Puppy up to 6 months: 1/4 cup kibble and 1/4 cup doggie oats 3 times per day.
Puppy 6 months to 1 year: 1/4 cup kibble and 1/4 cup doggie oats 2 times 
per day.
Adult: 1/2 cup kibble and 1/2 cup doggie oats 1 time per day.

Grain Substitutions: 1 cup bulgar (+2 cups water).  With lean meats only: 
1 cup cornmeal (+4 cups water); 1 cup millet (+3 cups water); 3/4 cup brown 
rice (+1 1/2 cup water); 1 cup barley (+2 to 3 cups water); 5 cups boiled 
potatoes.

Meat Substitutes: Chicken, Hamburger, beef heart, lean grades only.  
1 pint cottage cheese + 2 eggs; 8 oz of tofu + 2 eggs; 1 can tuna.


Our best results have been with tuna and sweet peas for every day use, 
and for weight gain or variety, cottage cheese and eggs. Your dog will 
look at you and think you've messed up and fed him or her "people food"!

Healthy Powder

2 cups nutritional (torula) yeast
1 cup lecithin granules
1/4 cup kelp powder
9000 mg Calcium
1000 mg Vitamin C

Mix all ingredients together store in a 1 qt container.  You may also add 
this to plain kibble as follows: 1-2 teaspoons per day for puppies; 2-3 
teaspoons per day for your adult Sheltie.

To grind up the Calcium and Vitamin C tablets use an old coffee grinder or 
mortar and pestle.  Tums are a great source of calcium and aid in 
preventing gas.