What Does It Cost to Feed Raw Meow Mix?
One of the most common questions we hear is simple:
Is feeding a balanced raw diet affordable?
Rather than guessing, let’s look at the actual numbers using clear assumptions so you can calculate it for your own household.
Assumptions Used
- Meat priced at $15 per kilogram
- Raw Meow Mix Adult used at the recommended ratio
- 60g finished meal per serve
- 4kg cat eating 3% body weight per day (120g)
- 6kg cat eating 3% body weight per day (180g)
- Canned and sachet comparison based on two 85g servings per day
Raw Meow Mix Adult + Meat @ $15/kg
Per 60g finished meal:
- Mix component: $0.67
- Meat component: $0.68
- Total per 60g serve: $1.35
Daily Cost
4kg cat (120g per day / 2 serves)
$2.70 per day
6kg cat (180g per day / 3 serves)
$4.05 per day
Monthly Cost (30 days)
4kg cat
$81.00 per month
6kg cat
$121.50 per month
Comparison: Commercial Wet Options
Good Quality Canned
- 85g can: $3.90
- Two cans per day: $7.80 per day
- Monthly cost: $234.00
Prescription Wet Sachet
- 85g sachet: $2.60
- Two sachets per day: $5.20 per day
- Monthly cost: $156.00
Side-by-Side Monthly Comparison
| Feeding Option | Monthly Cost |
|---|---|
| Raw Meow Mix – 4kg cat | $81.00 |
| Raw Meow Mix – 6kg cat | $121.50 |
| Prescription wet sachets | $156.00 |
| Good quality canned | $234.00 |
The Takeaway
Feeding a complete, balanced raw diet using Raw Meow Mix is economically viable for many households.
The total cost depends on:
- Your cat’s body weight
- Daily intake percentage
- Meat sourcing
The formula is transparent. Adjust the meat price or feeding amount and run the same calculation.
Balanced raw feeding does not need to be complicated, and it does not need to be out of reach financially.