Vets will advise against feeding your animals homemade stuff if you aren't doing the full research. Raw feeding is a thing, homemade feeding is a thing, but it absolutely comes with risks - if you don't know 1000% what tf you're doing, you are going to end up causing the animal's suffering. I wouldn't be so quick to dismiss the article as "sponsored by the pet food industry".

This post has been edited by spunkberry: Jul 21 2021, 01:27 AM

Sure. Do you have a list? I'm not local so I don't know what is available locally.

I would also like to point out that the best food for your cat is the food it will eat.

Cats do not do well with sudden changes. If you want to change the food, you have to do it gradually.

Why not?

OK, I'm pretty sure they are taught pet nutrition, even if they aren't specialized in it. The main reason they usually advise against it is because most people don't know wtf they're doing and end up harming the cat. The nutrients a cat requires are of a delicate balance, it's not something to fk around with. I do agree you should find a pet nutritionist, but it's possible your vet may be able to recommend one to you.

contrary to popular belief, they don't actually get kickbacks. would be best if we stop perpetuating that myth.

depends on how long I'm away. They are fine on their own for 5 days, but anything longer, I hire a catsitter.

probably want to adopt another cat around his age to match energy.