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Cat Care
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items As with my family, I try to go the most natural route with my cat as well because his health matters too. So I have curated a list of all things I use and feed my cat here. Enjoy some pics of him on some of the sections as well. He’s a Lynx Point Dom...
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Cat Essentials
Supplements
Treats
Raw/Homemade/Wet Food
Freeze-Dried Food
Articles
Cat Essentials
Everything I use for my cat on the regular.
A bungee leash gives some leeway in the event your cat is suddenly scared and tries to run off - less prone to injury.
PetSafe Kitty Harness & Bungee Leash, Red
If you have a medium to long-haired cat who is always getting dingleberries stuck to their behind, this is a must!
Quiet Cat Clippers for Matted Hair, Cordless
Clean ingredients, waterless shampoo that smells good! I don't often use this bc obviously cats don't need baths but sometimes I just want him to smell good and this does the job and makes his fur nice, shiny, and smooth.
Wahl Cat Waterless Shampoo for Damaged Skin 7.1oz
Yes, it's necessary to brush your cat's teeth. An enzymatic toothpaste will prevent buildup and help break down plaque and tartar. No, their dry food or little Greenies won't clean their teeth. Even if they did chew their food, it won't get up to their gum line to effectively clean. Brushing your cat's teeth will help prevent buildup. If your cat already has plaque on their te...
Vetoquinol Enzadent Toothpaste for Pets 3.2oz
A 360 toothbrush works great to clean hard-to-reach areas in your cat's mouth. This is small and the bristles are soft enough to not hurt your cat but effective enough for a good cleaning.
MIND UP 360-Degree Cat Toothbrush 6 in
Stainless steel litter box is the way to go! If you have not switched, you need to now! Unlike plastic, it doesn't harbor bacteria and odor. It's naturally non-stick so it's easy to clean. You want to find a litter box that states it's at least a 304...
Suzzipaws 8" Deep Stainless Steel Cat Litter Box
If you feed an all wet diet and unable to feed your cat as many times as you need due to work, vacation, etc., this is an automatic feeder for you! This can fit 5 meals and comes with ice packs. Stainless steel inserts sold separately but highly reco...
Cat Mate C500 - 5 Meal Automatic Feeder
The best litter! It's biodegradable, flushable, barely tracks, no dust, non-toxic, and keeps odor at bay. It's a bit pricey but def worth it. With scooping after every potty, and a complete litter clean out once a month, this 4 pack lasts a little ov...
pidan Tofu Cat Litter, Flushable, 5.3lb x 4
A more affordable non-toxic litter and would best suit a kitten compared to the tofu litter. It's soft, lightweight, clumps well, biodegradable, and dust free. Only issue is it tracks. This can be solved with a high wall litter box and a good litter ...
SmartCat All Natural Clumping Cat Litter 20lb
Gojo loves to eat his food off of the floor.. I was feeding him out of flat plates and he still would grab the food out of the plate to the floor so this helps keep my floors clean (:
Hoki Found L Silicone Non Slip Pet Mats
Supplements
This specific strain of probiotic is the most potent in treating your cat's diarrhea/upset stomach. Or when introducing a new food. I always keep this on hand when needed.
NOW Saccharomyces Boulardii,60 Veg Capsules
This specific probiotic has, not just one, but 23 strains so you know it will help support a healthy digestive system!
DrFormulas Nexabiotic Probiotics for Cats
Not a supplement but I always keep this on hand in case he gets an upset stomach that causes him to go on a bland diet. It has only 2 ingredients; protein and broth. It comes in chicken, pork, or beef. This, along with a probiotic, gets him back to n...
Beech-Nut Chicken & Broth Baby Food, 10ct
Omegas are essential for your cat's skin and hair health. I get Krill Oil Capsules bc it's cheaper and less prone to oxidization compared to liquid fish oils. I puncture a capsule and squeeze it into Gojo's food about every other day (He gets fish oi...
NOW Neptune Krill Oil 500 mg, 60 Softgels
Freeze-dried single ingredient quail egg yolk. I feed it 1-2x per week to prevent hacking up hairballs. Cats shouldn't be throwing up hairballs, they should be coming out the other way. I've had Gojo since he was 4 months and he's now 2 and I've neve...
PAWUP Freeze Dried Quail Egg Yolk Treats
Treats
If you have a food lover like mine, you’d know, they come running when you shake a bag of treats 😂 he loves any and all treats but most of the treats I buy are single ingredient.
Great treat for that extra boost of omegas - good for joints, skin & coat. Suitable for cats & dogs.
THE NEW ZEALAND NATURAL PET FOOD CO. Woof ...
You get more bang for your buck getting the treats for dogs. As long as they are one ingredient, it’s usually suitable for both cats and dogs. This is a treat I give often and use to train.
VITAL ESSENTIALS Chicken Breast Treats Freeze-Dried Raw Dog ...
This is Gojo’s (my cat) absolute favorite treat. I probably only give it to him 1-2x a month. The fur is good for digestion and the ear is large enough to keep him chewing for a bit.
Benji & Louie Air Dried Rabbit Ears 1.5 oz
Because this is fish, I give it no more than twice a week. Suitable for cats and dogs.
VITAL ESSENTIALS Minnows Grain-Free Freeze-Dried ...
I give him lickable treats when I need to shave his behind. I just put some on the floor so it keeps him busy and he won't care that I'm shaving him lol.
Inaba Churu Grain-Free Chicken Puree Lickable Cat Treat
Gojo goes crazy for these. They aren't like “lollipops” tho. They are freeze dried treats that easily fall apart from the stick. Typically takes him 1-2 chomps for it to all fall off.
BONKERS Purr Pops Grain-Free Chicky Licks Freeze ...
Raw/Homemade/Wet Food
Cats are obligate carnivores. There is no nutritional need for grains, fruits, veggies, etc. in their diet. I also look for food without carrageenan (a carcinogen), and limit his seafood intake (because of heavy metals and to keep him from addiction)... With canned food, I always have decent, lower quality food, mid, and high quality food in his rotation. This helps with pickiness and in the event there’s a recall or something of the sort, there’s back up and it won’t upset his tummy. And it’s bette...
Low-budget friendly - no carcinogen, grains, etc. Fancy Feast dupe. I try to limit these since the beef and chicken flavor both have fish in it but as long as fish isn’t the main ingredient, it’s not a problem.
TINY TIGER Grain-Free Pate Beef & Poultry Recipes Variety Pack ...
Mid quality. It’s one of our favorites. It's whole foods and each a different texture - minced, shredded, etc. If you have a Weruva dupe, lmk! I’d like to add it in rotation.
WERUVA Cats in the Kitchen Cuties Variety Pack Grain-Free Canned ...
High-quality - not a ton of fillers, no fish, 92% meat and organs but pretty pricey. I usually buy in bulk when there’s a sale.
ZIWI Peak Venison Recipe Canned Cat Food, 3-oz, case of ...
Another high-quality food - 99% meat & organs. I also buy this when it's on sale.
Feline Natural Chicken & Lamb Feast Grain-Free Canned ...
Premix Powder for raw/cooked meat to make it a balanced meal. I usually use ground meat, it’s easier. Even better if you have a meat grinder to ground the meat yourself. This really saves you money in the long run compared to buying canned food. Don’...
EZComplete Fur Cats 450g - Makes 24.2 lbs of food
Another premix powder for raw/cooked meat - More bang for your buck than EZ complete
A Homemade Raw and cooked Cat Food Diet Premix/Supplement - TCfeline Plus Chicken Liver
If you don't want to make your own or don't have the time to make your own cat food, Viva is a great commercial raw cat food.
Viva Raw For Cats
Freeze-Dried Food
If your cat stops eating a food they usually eat, they might be bored with it. I use freeze-dried food as a topper sometimes to switch things up. With freeze-dried food, you always need to re-hydrate and/or provide hydration.
Gojo likes the Duck and Rabbit. These are pretty big so I crumble 1-2 morsels on top of his wet food. They are soft and moist.
STELLA & CHEWY'S Chick Chick Chicken Dinner Morsels ...
Feline Naturals is always a high-quality trusted brand in our house. These are freeze-dried soft pellets.
FELINE NATURAL New Zealand Chicken & Lamb Feast ...
These by Vital Essential are crunchy freeze-dried pellets. Again, Gojo prefers Rabbit. Might not be ideal for cats who don't chew their food lol but Gojo crunches on these.
VITAL ESSENTIALS Freeze-Dried Raw Rabbit Entree & ...
Articles
Carrageenan linked to cancer? Read about it in this study.
Safety of Carrageenan in Foods
If you feed your cat kibble and you see them drinking a lot of water, it’s because they’re severely dehydrated. Cat's receive most of their water intake from their food.
Cat Nutrition: What Makes Cats so Unique?
& it’s not what you think.
ANSWERS: What Dry Food Does to Your Cat’s Teeth
If your vet suggests feeding your cat kibble, I suggest finding a new one. Dry food is like our McDonalds - it’s highly processed and full of carbs. It’s even sprayed with a chemical to make it enticing for cats and that’s part of the reason why it’s...
Transitioning Dry Food Addicts
“Pet food manufacturers have a really difficult time, because they have to make it disgusting enough so that the animal will eat it, but not so disgusting that the owners won’t buy it”
The hidden reason processed pet foods are so addictive
A short, to the point, read.
FISH FACTS
A long but good read on why you should avoid/limit fish-based foods
Why Fish is Dangerous for Cats - Holistic Actions!
A study showing widespread contamination of mycotoxins in commercial dry cat food.
Occurrence of Mycotoxins in Extruded Commercial Cat Food
Fishing for answers: is oxidation of fish oil supplements a problem?