Welcome to our Natural Diet & Care Headquarters
- Our section for all you need to know about natural rearing, holistic care, raw diets and more. We are truly dedicated to each and every cat's long life and superb health because we believe in - True Love For Life.
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We are one of very few cat breeders that advocates raw diets for cats. We also advocate natural rearing. In order for our kitten buyers, as well as the general public, to learn about natural rearing and raw diets we have created this Diet & Care hub. Here you will find links to our various articles including our Diet & Care Requirements E-Book, a Health and Diet FAQ, and links to resources to purchase supplements, food, books, litter and other items you need to successfully raise your cats on a raw diet and care for them holistically.
NOTE: If you like what you've read send us your comments, or if you hated it too! We'd like to know your thoughts. Also feel free to link to any of these articles however, we ask that you do not copy them and distribute on the web or in print (or any other means) without written permission. If you'd like to share an article with a friend or your club/rescue wants to pass them out just drop us a line and we'll be pleased to give you permission to use them for free. If you run a proffesional website, magizine or business please contact us for our rates. siberians@pendraig.com
Articles, Publicatons and E-Books by Dawn Campbell of Pendraig Siberians:
Pendraig’s Feline Diet & Care Requirements by Dawn Campbell
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Articles
- Probiotics vs. Fiber in Healthy Cat Diets - A long article that examines the unfortunate reliance on unnatural fibers in cat diets, espeically raw diet recipes, when probiotics are a much safer and more effective alternative.
- Probiotics to the Rescue: Primal Defense Saves a Dog's Life - I'm sure you are wondering how this pertains to cats but the dog in this article suffered from a condition similar to Crohn's Disease in humans and many cats today are suffering, and dying, from severe bowel/digestive troubles.
- More Articles...
Shopping Resources
Canned Foods (in order of preference)
- Wysong All Meat Varieties* - a good canned alternative to raw or for days where feeding raw isn't possible. If this is the only food fed different varieties should be offered. Buy through Wysong's Website for ordering information.
- Wysong Au Jus All Varieties* - (alternate meat source). Buy through Wysong's Website for ordering information.
*Must be supplemented with one of the following products- Wysong Call of the Wild - order through Wysong's Website
- Feline Future Instincts TC - order through Feline Future's Website
- Alternating both above
- Wellness Core - avoid over-feeding poultry. Opt for Beef mainly and then alternate with the other flavor varieties.
- Nature's Variety Canned - All varieties are good as they advertise it to be 95% meat. The lamb product contains canola oil which isn't good for cats. Find local stores that carry it through their website.
- California Naturals Canned - All varieties are acceptable at this time (except lite). Find local stores that carry it through their website.
- Innova Canned - No lite products. Find local stores that carry it through their website.
- Felidae Canned - Find local stores that carry it through their website.
- Wellness - We've only approved the Turkey variety thus far. Find local stores that carry it through their website.
Dry (in order of preference)
- Wellness Core - Grainfree food. Excellent for a dry food and they offer lots of rebates and coupons.
- Wysong Archetype and Archetype Burgers - though we don't like dry foods this is a good one for those who choose to feed dry. It eliminates some of the dehydration issues because you mix it with water when serving. Buy through Wysong's Website for ordering information.
- Nature's Variety Dry - Raw Instincts. A good food however it tends to crumble badly and the cats won't eat it once it crumbles. website
- Wysong Anergen Dry - Buy through Wysong's Website for ordering information.
- Steve's Real Food - Freeze Dried Chicken Cat Food. Find local stores that carry it through their website.
- California Naturals Dry - No lite products. Find local stores that carry it through their website.
- Innova Dry - No lite foods. Find local stores that carry it through their website.
- Felidae Dry - Find local stores that carry it through their website.
Herbs
Moutain Rose Herbs
Though there are cheaper sources we prefer to buy from a quality source and Mountain Rose Herbs provides organic and environmentally friendly products. Whether you want premade health and beauty products or resources to make your own at home look to Mountian Rose herbs for all your needs, including for your pets.
Supplements
Dulse & Kelp
Dulse and Kelp are important sources of trace minerals and natural iodine. Added to your pet's food in the correct amounts can enhance their diets and improve their overall health. Give dulse and kelp in equal parts and of course certified organic is best.
Certified Organic from Maine Coast Sea Vegetables. Buy in Granuals, Flakes, Powder, or Sheets. We recommend flakes or powder for feeding to cats and dogs. Buy Now!Primal Defense
Primal Defense is a natural whole food probiotic blend of HSO (Homeostatic Soil Organisms) utilizing the PotenZyme process and the Microflora Delivery System. Each 900 mg Primal Defense caplet contains 14 non-dairy probiotic strains. See IHerb.com for more information. Buy it Now!
Cod Liver Oil
We use cod liver oil year round, for people and animals, however those who get a good deal of sunlight in the summer should use a regular fish or seal oil during that time. We still like to provide CLO once a week as it is an unrivaled source of Vitamin A and D, Omega 3, and DHA.
Twinlab Norwegian Cod Liver Oil has the class fatty acids EPA and DHA. This product is the finest natural Omega 3 cod liver oil available, meeting the rigid standards specified by Norwegian law regarding its control and quality. This oil is non destearinated (contains entire oil), unadulterated, and neither bleached nor deodorized. Buy CLO Now!
Seal Oil
Vitamin C
We recommend giving a food source Vitamin C to the dogs. Cats don't necessarily need it unless they as a booster during times of detox or illness. Even diets that are raw can be lacking in this important Vitamin. We buy our vitamins from http://www.IHerb.com - they have excellent prices, service, and products.Acerola Powder
NOW® Acerola Powder is derived from acerola cherries, one of nature's highest sources of vitamin C. The fruit can yield up to 4,000 mg of vitamin C per 100 grams of fresh weight, but on the average yields around 1,500 mg. Our Acerola Powder is a 4:1 extract that yields 180 mg of vitamin C per teaspoon and tastes great! Buy Now at IHerb.com
Litter & Accessories
We only use environmentally friendly, and kitty safe (dog safe too!) litters. Litters must work well in a multi-cat household with intact males and control smells.
We use and recommend:
World's Best Cat Litter
Feline Pine
We are located near Austin, Texas USA