Can I steam my cat's raw food? Will it still have nutrients?

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Want to change my cats diet to better food. Been told to feed raw and have some recipes but not real sure if i want to feed uncooked meat. Had thought of steam cooking the meat instead of leaving it raw. Does steam cooking still leave all the good nutrients? Thank you. Pet's info: Cat | Domestic Shorthair | Female | spayed | 8 years and 3 months old | 8 lbs

Linda G, MS, DVM · Accepted Answer

Hello. The biggest concern with raw diets is potential bacterial contamination, for both you & your cats. I think steaming is an excellent idea as it is a healthier option. Some proteins may still be destroyed, but the essential nutrients will remain intact. Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach.

Can I steam my cat's raw food? Will it still have nutrients?

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