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Cats: Homemade Cat Food for Overweight Cats

Source of Recipe


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List of Ingredients



• 3 slices whole-wheat bread
  
• 1 large egg
  
• ¾ pound lean ground chicken or turkey
  
• ½ cup finely shredded carrots
  
• 1 tsp ground eggshell, for calcium
  
• ½ cup oat bran
  
• 1 Tbsp nutritional yeast
  
• 1,000 i.u. of vitamin A
  
• 1,000 i.u. of vitamin E
  






Instructions



1. Dry the bread and grate it into fine crumbs.
   
   
2. Beat the egg, and combine with the remaining ingredients. If necessary, add a little water to improve the consistency of the mixture.
   
   
3. Pat the mixture into a lightly greased baking dish and bake it at 350° F for approximately 30 minutes or until done. Allow it to cool before serving or freezing in individual serving-size freezer containers.
   
   
   FEEDING SUGGESTIONS
   
   Typically, a cat that weighs 10 pounds should be fed approximately 1¼ cups of food each day. This amount will vary according to your cat's size and nutritional requirements. Consult your veterinarian to determine the correct amount of homemade cat food to feed your overweight pet.