FIRST STEPS WITH THE RAW DIET FOR MY CAT
Welcome to the good cat life!
Depending on your cat's situation, we recommend one type of transition or another.
YOUR CAT EATS KIDNEY FEED
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Calculate the ration you need.
While we are making the transition, it is not so important how much you eat, but rather that you START eating natural foods.
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TRANSITION
WEEK 1
Change from dry food to wet food.
Add a little wet food to their feed portion so that each day they eat less and more wet food until 100% of their plate is wet food.
If you were giving him free rein to his diet, we recommend starting here by giving it to him only when it's time to eat. Serve the food and give him 30 minutes to eat. If he doesn't eat it, remove it. After this has happened a couple of times,
WEEK 2
Switch from wet to raw food
We will do the same as last week but adding a little more CRU each day until 100% of the ration is CRU.
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Patience!
It's a cat, he/she rules, didn't you know that yet?
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Consult with our nutritionist if you have questions, want advice on how to convince your cat, or want to discuss the changes you're seeing.
Cats can challenge us with the change of diet since they are naturally suspicious, and we are here to support you along the way; you are doing the best for your companion.
- You'll both be enjoying the benefits of the CRU Diet in no time.
YOUR CAT EATS WET OR COOKED FOOD
TRY OFFERING THEM A VARIETY OF RAW MENUS DIRECTLY (we recommend variety from the beginning, otherwise they tend to stick to a favorite and don't accept variety)
IMPORTANT! Food must be at room temperature.
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Calculate the ration you need.
Here's our portion guide , contact us if you have any questions.
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Let him fast for about 6 hours, but never for more than 12 hours. Remove the feed and allow it to be given freely.
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TRANSITION
Try a variety of menus and proteins to see what you like best.
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Patience!
It's a cat, he/she rules, didn't you know that yet?
-
Consult with our nutritionist if you have questions, want advice on how to convince your cat, or want to discuss the changes you're seeing.
Cats can challenge us with the change of diet since they are naturally suspicious, and we are here to support you along the way; you are doing the best for your companion.
- You'll both be enjoying the benefits of the CRU Diet in no time.
YOUR CAT NOW EATS FRESH FOOD
He's already eaten natural food, you've cooked for him at home, or he's always curious about your food.
TRY OFFERING THEM A VARIETY OF RAW MENUS DIRECTLY (we recommend variety from the start, otherwise they tend to stick with a favorite and won't accept variety later on)
IMPORTANT! Food must be at room temperature.
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Calculate the ration you need.
Here's our portion guide , contact us if you have any questions.
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Let him fast for about 6 hours, but never for more than 12 hours. Remove the feed and allow it to be given freely.
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TRANSITION
Try a variety of menus and proteins to see what you like best.
-
Patience!
It's a cat, he/she rules, didn't you know that yet?
-
Consult with our nutritionist if you have questions, want advice on how to convince your cat, or want to discuss the changes you're seeing.
Cats can challenge us with the change of diet since they are naturally suspicious, and we are here to support you along the way; you are doing the best for your companion.
- You'll both be enjoying the benefits of the CRU Diet in no time.
WHAT CAN YOU SEE DURING THE TRANSITION?
YOUR CAT NO LONGER DRINKS WATER
This is the first change that is very surprising.
She may drink very little or barely touch it for the first few days. This is completely normal; she's now absorbing water through food, just like strict carnivores do. She no longer needs the water she drank to try to break down the food in her stomach.
DETOXIFICATION PROCESS
Unless your furry friend is a kitten you're weaning directly onto CRU or you've been preparing natural food at home, it's normal for their body to need to detoxify.
As you may already know, kibble is an ultra-processed food full of ingredients that are harmful to our furry friends. These additives and residues cause addiction in some cats and are stored throughout the digestive tract because the body cannot absorb them.
It is also very important that you recover all the bacterial flora in your stomach and intestinal tract.
To avoid panic, it's best to know the possible symptoms of this detox period. Don't get discouraged; they'll soon pass, and this is the best path you can take for your dog's well-being.
Some furry friends don't have any symptoms. For others, it lasts a week, and for more sensitive pets, it can last for some time, but you don't have to worry.
SYMPTOMS OF DETOXIFICATION
The main…
Diarrhea, mucus-filled stools, constipation, and bad breath;
We can also observe changes in their hair such as dandruff, dry fur, itching sensation or allergy-like pimples;
Take it easy and patiently.
INFORMATION IS POWER
If you don't know this can happen, it's normal to get discouraged from time to time.
CONTACT OUR NUTRITIONIST if you have questions about the changes you're seeing.
In no time, you'll be seeing nothing but benefits and your cat enjoying an excellent quality of life!
