[Yaelle]

Raw food is very good for dogs and cats but 1) they have to get into it slowly to develop the right gut bugs to digest it because THeyve been eating cooked and b) it’s pricy if you buy it but better if you do it yourself and thus you need a blender or food processor just for your pets, and a lot of freezer space. I tried for a while but got very sick of blending raw meat and organs. And we don’t have the freezer space. If you do, it is an awesome way to feed your pet.

[pbmaltzman]

Freezer space isn't that much of a problem. Back in California I had bought a slightly used Tasin meat grinder, which will handle chicken carcasses. Haven't used it yet... need to replace some kitchen items when I'm working again, such as a new blender, toaster, etc.

Canned oily fish, even though it has been cooked, seems to be a wonderful treat for them, and I make sure to give them the juices too. I discovered that it would cure and prevent dry eyes in cats, and I enjoy giving them things which they really like!