How to make balanced and complete raw meals for your cat
To create your own meals with your choice of fresh raw meats, simply follow the 6 easy steps below:
Step 1
Dice* or mince your cat’s favourite muscle meat. You can use single proteins, or a mix of proteins.
* Tired hands? Some butchers will dice meats for you at the time of purchase, or you may wish to invest in a meat grinder to make dicing a breeze.
Step 2
Weigh the meat you have prepared and note down the total. You’ll need this to work out how much Raw Meow Mix powder and liquid to add in steps 3 & 4.
Step 3
Weigh out* the Raw Meow Mix powder according to the weight of the raw muscle meat you’ve prepared. The recipe is:
- Adult Cat: 3g of powder per 45g of meat
- Kitten: 3.6g of powder per 45g of meat
- Dog: 5g of powder per 60g of meat
Or simply use our calculator below:
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* The included scoop will hold approx. single meal quantities but it is not a reliable measuring option when making more than one meal. We recommend you weigh using a digital scale instead.
Step 4
Mix the Raw Meow Mix powder with water or plain bone broth. We recommend adding water slowly while mixing til you achieve the desired consistency. The recipe is:
- Adult Cat: 1-2tbsp of liquid per 45g of meat
- Kitten: 1-2tbsp of liquid per 45g of meat
- Dog: 2-4tbsp of liquid per 60g of meat
Or simply use our calculator below:
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Step 5
Mix all of the ingredients together, and portion into single meal sizes or portions of one or two days of meals, and freeze for a minimum of 3 days (read our full freezing guide here).
Not sure how much/how often your cat should be eating? Please read our guide.
Step 6
To serve*, defrost portions in the fridge. We recommend feeding the meal at “mouse” temperature. This can be done by plating it and leaving out for a few minutes before feeding or warming slightly over a bowl of warm water, bain-marie style. Never microwave the food, or add boiling water, to avoid damage to the vitamins.
* For something a little extra, or to entice fussy cats, sprinkle some of your cat’s favourite Krumble on top, or add some warm bone broth.
Not enough time in the day?
If you’re struggling to find the time to prepare raw meals, our ready-to-serve freeze dried complete meals ensure your cat has a quality raw option that can be prepared in a flash:
Step 2
Mix one scoop of the freeze dried food (scoop is indicative only. One serve = 15gm) with water or bone broth, to achieve desired texture. Allow to sit and rehydrate for a few minutes.
