Recipes for cats with diabetes - This recipe is designed for use with
Turkey mince, turkey heart and liver, and sardines
Ingredients
500 grams turkey mince (7% fat)
300 grams sardines (canned in spring water)
125 grams turkey heart
50 grams turkey liver
1 level teaspoon chia seeds
2 Wanderlust plant omega-3 capsules
20 grams CompleteMe Feline
Preparation & Cooking
Pan-fry the turkey mince in a non-stick pan until cooked, then set aside and allow to cool.
Pan-fry the turkey heart and liver in a non-stick pan (without added oil) until cooked. Set aside, allow to cool, then finely chop.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the turkey, sardines (drained weight), turkey offal, and chia seeds and mix thoroughly.
Once all ingredients are cool, mix in the plant omega-3 capsules (contents) and CompleteMe Feline powder.
Be sure to mix together all the ingredients very well.
This batch makes approximately 1 kilogram of food.
Serving & Storage
To serve after cooking, please allow the food to cool, then weigh out the required amount for your cat (following the Daily Feeding Guide instructions below) using a scale. Serve at room temperature.
For the remaining food, using the Daily Feeding Guide, portion it into daily serving sizes based on your cat’s weight, and place it in an airtight container with a label for the date on which it was prepared. This prepared food can either be stored in the refrigerator (4ºC) or freezer (-15ºC).
Refrigeration
We recommend that prepared food is stored in the fridge for a maximum of 3 days.
Freezing
Prepared meals (including all ingredients and the CompleteMe Feline supplement) can be frozen for up to 4 weeks. It is important that when you defrost the meals, you do not heat the food to a high temperature, but rather defrost it gently until just warm, in the fridge (e.g., overnight) or in a microwave or warm water bath. This is because heating up the food may destroy some of the vitamin content.
Nutrition information
Percentage Calories From:
Protein: 48.84%
Fat: 50.12%
Carbohydrate: 1.04%
This recipe meets the nutritional levels established by the AAFCO Cat Food Nutrient Profiles for maintenance of adult cats. Suitable for healthy adult cats only; not suitable for kittens or cats with medical condition/s. Not suitable for human consumption.
Caloric Density: 1.58 kcal/gram
CompleteMe Feline
Frequently Asked Questions
How should I transition my cat on to their new diet?
We strongly recommend that you gradually transition your cat onto their new diet over 5-7 days. This is because sudden changes in the fat and fibre content of the diet can sometimes cause gastrointestinal upset. Begin with 90-80% of the old diet and 10-20% of the new diet. If this is well-tolerated for a few days, increase to 30-40% new diet for another few days. Again, if well-tolerated, increase to 50-60% new diet for a few days, and so forth, until 100% new diet is being fed.
What is the best way to measure ingredients accurately?
We recommend purchasing a digital kitchen scale that can measure in grams to ensure accuracy with the ingredient portions. All teaspoon/tablespoon measurements given are Australian teaspoon/tablespoon sizes.
My cat won’t eat the diet. What should I do?
Here are some things you can try:
• A very slow transition to the new diet can improve acceptance and tolerance, especially when adding supplements. This is especially true in cats that have been fed a commercial kibble or canned diet for a significant amount of time.
• If your cat is picking out the meat and leaving the vegetables, try processing or blending the diet in a food processor or blender, until it is very well-mixed.
• Add a small amount of chicken or beef stock to the meal to flavour the vegetables and/or other carbohydrates. Make sure the stock does not contain onions or garlic.
• Top your cat’s meals with a small number of their favourite treats (whole or crushed) – for example, freezedried chicken breast or salmon is popular and can be crumbled and mixed into the food.
• Add a small amount of something strong-smelling or tasting that your cat loves. For example: Vegemite or Promite, miso paste, grated cheddar or parmesan cheese, sardines or mackerel canned in spring water, crushed liver treats, canned cat or dog food, cottage cheese or plain yoghurt, or peanut or almond butter (no added sugar or salt).
Can I substitute ingredients?
Ingredients should not be substituted under any circumstances. Ingredients that may seem similar can vary greatly in the amounts and types of nutrients they provide. This is especially true of any vegetable oils used as they have very specific fatty acid profiles. For example, simply changing from hempseed oil to olive oil can make the diet deficient in linoleic acid, which can cause signs of deficiency like dry scaly skin and a dull coat.
My cat has developed some changes in stool consistency. What should I do?
It can be the case that some cats develop mild changes in stool consistency, even with a gradual transition to the new diet. Most commonly, stools may become slightly softer/pasty, however, mild constipation can also occur. Liquid or watery diarrhoea is rare and is a cause for concern. If your cat has softer stools, but is eating and drinking normally, and is otherwise bright and happy, it may be sensible to continue to feed the diet and monitor your cat’s stools for several more days. Changes in the fibre content of your cat’s diet can cause softer stools; this is usually mild and temporary, with stools normalising after 4-5 days. If stool consistency does not improve, or you become concerned because your cat is lethargic, not eating, not drinking, or has severe diarrhoea, please stop feeding the diet immediately and consult your family veterinarian.
My cat has started vomiting. What should I do?
Vomiting in response to gradual dietary change is not normal in healthy cats. Rapid or immediate changes in diet may cause vomiting or diarrhoea, and this is, therefore, why a gradual transition is recommended. Please stop feeding the diet immediately and consult your family veterinarian.
For more information about CompleteMe Feline, CompleteMe Hypo Feline and our recipes for healthy adult cats, please contact us, or email us on info@vngpets.com.