Nutrition & Recipes

Raw Diet —
everything you need to know

Everything I know about feeding cats a natural, balanced raw diet — resources, my personal recipe, trusted suppliers, and honest advice for every cat parent.

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Dr. Ruth Roberts, DVM · August 2024

🔬 Experts Insights

These are some of my favorite resources from vets and raw diet experts. I've picked them to help you feel confident and informed about feeding your cat a raw diet.

Feeding Your Cat: Know the Basics of Feline Nutrition
catinfo.org — Dr. Lisa Pierson, DVM

Dr. Becker on Raw Food Diet — Part 1

Dr. Becker on Raw Food Diet — Part 2

Dr. Becker on Raw Food Diet — Part 3

✦ Fun Fact

Big Ears, More Care

Their large ears produce noticeable wax buildup and need gentle, regular cleaning — an important part of keeping your Sphynx comfortable and healthy.

Sphynx cat with big ears

🍽️ Recipe I Use

This is the raw recipe that I personally use for my sphynx cats. It's simple, balanced, and my cats thrive on it.

10 lbs of chicken thighs with skin and bone
1 lb of chicken thighs no skin, no bone — OR chicken hearts
1 lb of chicken liver
Instructions: Grind it all together. Add 1 cup of water and mix. Now it's ready!
My equipment
I use and really like this grinder
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A few times a week, I like to add a small portion of canned sardines in water to the meal. It's an easy, natural way to include omega-3s, which support healthy skin, overall health and help to reduce inflammation.

I also highly recommend adding Holistic Total Body Support to help cover essential macro- and micronutrients and make the meal more balanced overall.

Dr. Ruth Roberts
Holistic Total Body Support — essential nutrients for a balanced raw diet
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🥩 Trusted Suppliers

High-quality raw food suppliers I personally recommend:

My Pet Carnivore
Raw food from trusted source
Hare Today
Premium raw pet food
Rebel Raw
Premium raw cat and dog food delivery — human-grade, frozen to your door

Not Ready for Raw? That's Okay!

I know that raw feeding isn't for everyone. Some cats simply turn their nose up at raw food, and many caring cat parents don't feel comfortable with it yet — and that's perfectly fine.

The most important thing is that your cat eats a balanced, nutritious diet and feels happy and healthy.

If raw isn't the right choice for your family right now, I'd be happy to help you create a safe and nourishing home-cooked feeding plan tailored specifically for your cat.

All my home-cooked recipes are thoughtfully developed based on the guidelines of integrative veterinarian Dr. Ruth Roberts and carefully balanced to meet AAFCO nutritional standards. This means you can feed with confidence, knowing your cat is getting everything they need.

Whether you prefer a fully home-cooked diet or a gentle "raw + home-cooked" combination, I'm here to support you with practical recipes, clear instructions, and personalized guidance.

Questions about raw feeding?

Book a free initial consultation — I'll help you get started with confidence.