How much to feed wolf cats - precise nutrition feeding

1. Essential Nutrients for Wolf Cats

• 45-50% meat (rabbit, quail, kangaroo) for strong muscles.
• Avoid chicken and pork (68% get allergies).

• Add sardines (2x/week) or krill oil (1 tsp/day) for healthy skin.
• No chicken fat—it causes itching!

• Taurine: 500mg/day (mix in bone broth).
• Omega-3s: 180mg EPA + 120mg DHA daily (fish oil).
• Probiotics: 5 billion CFU/day (prevents diarrhea).

2. Feeding Tips for Clean Eating

• Wet Food: Serve within 1 hour of opening. Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 24 hours.
• Dry Food: Keep in a sealed, bug-proof container. Check expiration dates.
• Raw Meat: Thaw in the fridge overnight. Never refreeze once thawed.

• Use a measuring cup: Adults need 250-300 calories/day (adjust for activity).
• Signs of obesity: Fat rolls, slow movement.

• Freeze raw meat in portion-sized bags.
• Keep dry food in a plastic bin with a tight lid.

3. Grooming and Skin Health

• Use a soft brush 2x/week to remove loose hair.
• For dry skin: Add 1 tsp coconut oil to meals.

• Toxic: Chocolate, onions, garlic, grapes, avocado.
• High-Risk: Dairy (causes diarrhea), salty snacks.
• Safe Treats: Freeze-dried chicken, catnip sticks.

4. Hydration: Clean Water is Key

• Adults: 50ml/kg body weight (e.g., 10-pound cat needs 227ml/day).
• Boost with wet food: Add ¼ cup water to dry food for better hydration.

• Change Daily: Refill bowls every morning.
• Use Filtered Water: Avoid tap water with chlorine.
• Location: Place bowls away from litter boxes and direct sunlight.

• Wash bowls with soap and water daily.
• Avoid plastic bowls (can cause chin acne).

5. Boosting Immunity

• Turmeric: 1/4 tsp/day mixed with black pepper (anti-inflammatory).
• Catnip: Calms stress (serve dried or fresh).

• Vitamin E: 10 IU/kg body weight (prevents heart issues).
• Zinc: 25mg/day (prevents hair loss).

6. Meal Planning for All Ages

• 5 small meals/day (e.g., 7 AM, 11 AM, 3 PM, 7 PM, 10 PM).
• Example meal: Cooked chicken (80%), raw heart (10%), ground bone (10%).

• 3 meals/day:
  • Breakfast: Freeze-dried rabbit + warm water.
  • Lunch: Sardine mash + egg yolk.
  • Dinner: Raw quail + pumpkin fiber.

• Softer foods: Add 5g collagen powder to meals.
• Avoid phosphorus-rich foods (e.g., organ meats).

7. Food Safety Tips

• Use fly screens on windows.
• Clean food bowls immediately after meals.
• Store garbage in sealed bins outside.

• Serve wet food at room temperature (not hot or cold).
• Warm frozen food in the microwave for 10 seconds (test before feeding).

8. Solving Common Problems

• Stop feeding for 12 hours, then serve boiled chicken + rice.
• Add probiotics and electrolytes (Pedialyte diluted 1:1).

• Replace 15% of food with MCT oil (1 tsp/day).
• Fun exercise: Play fetch with a feather toy.

• Check gums: Pale = dehydrated.
• Offer chicken broth (no salt) or ice cubes to lick.