Kitten raw food diet

[Alizae]

Hi I need help!!!! My kitten is on a raw food diet, and has suddenly gone off it. She eats some but leaves a lot. I know it's down to bordem, and gave tried everything, like toppers different flavours but nothing doesn't help. I don't really want to take her off her raw food, so please can anyone help with suggestions. She is a ragdoll.

I feed my adult cat a raw diet and find that she leaves quite a bit uneaten. Apparently the raw food is more filling. So now I give her half a pouch for breakfast and half for lunch. You might try contacting the company that makes the food. I use PurrForm and they are great about answering questions. Kitten tax? 😻

I have a Maine Coon.. he ate raw food pouches when a kitten.. he's now 11 months.. when he got to 4 months he would only eat kibble.. l asked the vet and was told as long as he drinks loads .. it's better for him.. l do cook chicken thighs for him once a week but will only eat a tiny bit of the chicken.

She is on hear me raw, raw food. I have to weigh it out, it doesn't Come in pouches. She sould be on 300g a day but only eats about 200g.
I have been giving her scrambles dry kitten food sometimes and she does eat it. I thought ragdolls need to have wet food in their diet.

300g meat a day for a kitten sounds a lot - I use a 400g packet to feed a family!

My ragdolls started life raw (fed twice a day, I'd guess about 40g/feed since a packet of mince lasted 2-3 days), but the vet recommended a bit of hard food for their teeth, and then (I don't remember why) they had a taste of normal catfood, and that was that - they had very little interest in the mince - they'd have a nibble, but preferred the dry/jelly.

Agree 300g seems a lot. I have just checked out the food you buy, as my cat would probably like a raw food diet. My cat is 5kg and would only need 200g. I know kittens are still growing but that seems a lot. Especially as ragdolls aren't very big cats.

Oh, sorry, I just re-read - she's on a brand of raw food, rather than just eating raw meat.. still 300g sounds a lot - mine cats share a 150g pouch of wet food in the morning, have free access to 100% meat dry food (we go through about 10-20kg/month, so that's another 150-300g/day each - full grown, active (mine are allowed outside as we live rurally) cats though, not kittens

It's 10% of their body weight for kittens and 2% of their body weight for cats. My kitten weighs 3kg

Ragdolls are one of the top 10 largest breeds. They don't stop growing till they are 5 years old

10% of kittens body weight= how much grams of raw food you feed a day and 2% of body weight for cats

Mine are 5 and 6kgish (haven't weighed them in a while) - and I've just checked their food - the sack that I thought was 20kg is actually 7kg, so ignore everything I said about their dry food.

Their (cheap brand) wet food is 250-360g/day/cat recommended, and their nice dry food is 65-75g/day recommended (as full feeding, so mine actually get a mix)

Going from 10% to 2% is a massive difference, maybe your kitten has decided she's grown now? For a 4kg cat (like my girl cat when she was about a year old), that would be either 400g or 80g !! And she'd actually have been eating more like the second amount (and still does, although in cheap wet, and expensive dry food, so it's rather apples and oranges)

I think wet food pouches calculations are different to a raw fed diet. I could be wrong though. Does anyone know the answer to that?. She still is only 6 months old so not sure if she changed to thinking she a adult yet

I'm sure they are different - my googling doesn't ever suggest 10% of bodyweight though - and my cats certainly never ate that much that I can remember (raw meat + bone powder rather than commercial raw).

I guess, much like babies, the question is how does she seem? Does she seem hungry, is she alert/active? At 3kg she's (or he's) got a couple of kilos more to go until she's fully grown.

I did find a new food type/amount though which made me smile:

Several small rodents (6 to12) a day is the ideal diet for each of our feline friends

Shes fine within her self, drinking water, going toilet ok, playing and getting up to mischief. It's prob me over worrying as she's my baby. I also have her mum who is on a raw fed diet but she loves it. I just feel like us she not eating it because she is bored or is it because she is full. I'm not sure.

Well, probably hitting the 'bloody cats' point then, and she's fine and just not that hungry right now - mine have decided that apart from on special occasions, they're really only going to lick the jelly off the meat (which must be flakes, not cubes - even if they don't intend to eat them) for example - and this is after rejecting basically every food brand from top to bottom of the price range, in all textures I could lay my hands on except for my final try at a cheap one in Maxi-Zoo (which I probably won't be able to get again)

Thank you for all your advise

Hey there! It sounds like you're facing a bit of a challenge with your kitten's raw food diet. It can be concerning when they suddenly lose interest in their food, especially when you've put effort into providing them with a nutritious diet.
It's great that you've already tried different toppers and flavors to entice her, but sometimes kittens, like humans, can get bored with their meals. One suggestion could be to try incorporating some variety into her diet in other ways, like offering occasional treats or rotating different types of raw food if possible.
Additionally, consider engaging her in interactive feeding activities to make mealtime more stimulating. Puzzle feeders or hiding small portions of her food around the house can tap into her natural hunting instincts and make mealtime a fun and engaging experience.
It's also worth considering any changes in her environment or routine that might be affecting her appetite. Stress or anxiety can sometimes lead to changes in eating habits, so ensuring she feels safe and comfortable in her surroundings is important.
Ultimately, every cat is unique, so it may take some trial and error to find what works best for your ragdoll. And remember, if you ever have concerns about her health or diet, consulting with your veterinarian is always a good idea.
For more tips and advice on caring for your furry friend, feel free to check out petssly for additional resources. Best of luck, and I hope you find a solution that works for your kitten!