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Is my cat's diet of homemade chicken, fish, and vegetables balanced?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Most of the time I Cooke chicken and fish with a little carrot or squash or potato or spinach with one table spoon olive oil or sesame oil for my cats. And some days I give them cats original good. Do you agree with this program?

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Answered By Lindsey Edwards MVB, BSc, IVCA

Veterinarian

Published on February 17th, 2017

Home prepared diets can be successfully fed to cats but it is important to fully research in order to provide all of the necessary nutrients in appropriate amounts to prevent over or undersupply of nutritional needs. IT is important to consult a trained nutritionist such as the Tufts University clinic which provide a range of well balanced recipes for home prepared food. A complete and balanced prepared diet should be fed with occasional treats otherwise

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    Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

    Veterinarian

    Published on April 23rd, 2017

    The problem with giving cats homemade diets is that it is extremely difficult to get the correct balance of nutrients needed for them to be healthy. Cats have very specific dietary needs and because they can convert amino acids into essential ones they need, these essential amino acids have to be supplied in the diet. If it's not, there will be severe detrimental effects on their health. I will give you links to two websites that have recipes for homemade diets for cats, and I recommend using recipes from there to make sure Moggie and Dobby are getting the balanced and nutritious diets they need. And I would recommend cooking the meat all the way through. I hope this helps :-) https://secure.balanceit.com https://www.petdiets.com

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