What are the benefits of a raw meat diet?

I have marveled many times at my cats and the miracle that happens when you feed a cat raw. From life threatening IBD and FLUTD to the simple vanity of a perfect dandruff free coat, my husband and I, along with our vet, have seen the improvements happen in our 14 cats with our own eyes.

Deadly feline illnesses such as diabetes, kidney disease, obesity, allergies, Irritable Bowel Disease (IBD), bladder stones, kidney stones, urinary tract blockages and Urinary Tract Infections (FLUTD), with and without deadly crystals can all be treated and cured with a species appropriate raw diet and the guidance of a vet that has taken the time to educate themselves about feline nutrition.

Both of these websites cover a lot of information specifically on how Raw diets cure ailments. http://www.catnutrition.org/diseases.php and http://www.catinfo.org/

A proper diet, quite simply, is the basis of all health and wellness. A feline body that is fed an appropriate diet of what nature intended it to eat will have the absolute best chance at fighting off any illness that could possibly befall it.

Source Link: Cat Nutrition and Diseases

I started feeding raw about 6 months ago. One cat is on it completely, the other is still being transitioned.

Personally, the biggest benefit I’ve seen so far is reduced feeding costs! This is not to be sneezed at. While I will not stint on giving my girls the best, it was somewhat painful feeding canned food at $1.79 per 5 oz can for two cats. The cost of raw is so much less.

And there is a green factor. No more cans being recycled!

From the kitty point of view, though, the biggest benefit I have seen so far is more cat-like behavior from my overweight shy girl. I haven’t yet seen the weight loss I’m hoping for but I’m not surprised since during the transition period I probably overfed. But I’m sure that will be happening soon. In the meantime, though, Poppy has perked up. She actually plays now!