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I used to be a fat lazy "Garfield" type cat. I am 10 years old and I hadn't played in almost six years because it was too much of an effort. My coat was brittle, full of dandruff and my belly nearly hung to the ground. I wheezed a lot since my belly was so big. My owners were very worried about me. They put me on these really expensive prescription diets that the vet recommended but I just kept getting more and more bloated. One day I noticed my Mommy reading THE NEW NATURAL CAT. I had hoped that she would finally come to understand me in the 400+ pages of this book. I believe my mommy paid attention! I believe my mommy finally understands how to feed me and how to communicate with me. I am a happier and healthier cat than I have ever been. I have lost 7 pounds, my coat is shiny and beautiful and I am in a much better mood. It is so much fun to play and pounce and scratch my post again. I can run again! I am not wheezing. My purrrrr may not be as loud because I am not as big but I am happier than I have ever been. If you want to help your feline friends - please, please, read this book!

This book helped me understand cat nutrition.
DRY FOOD is JUNK FOOD for your cat.
It took me a under a week & my 3 older (10 yrs old)cats are finally off of DRY FOOD.

-WARNING: DO NOT CHANGE YOUR CAT'S DIET IF HE OR SHE IS OVERWEIGHT.-
-Drastic diet change for an over weight cat,
will make him or her sick & die - WARNING.

I did what the book said:
WEEK 1 -
-remove all dry food,
-& replace with 4 small meals a day of wet food(canned cat food or pureed chicken)
-In the Baby food Chicken/pureed chicken:make sure that there is NO ONIONS or SALT added, both are TOXIC to cats.
Make your own pureed chicken with a blender.
-I bought frozen raw chicken food for cats(Red Dog Blue Cat brand from the neighbourhood pet food store (look for a freezer)[...]
-I mix the raw chicken food for cats with the Purreed Chicken.(half & half)
-I add grated carrot & heinz baby food creamed corn.
So thats:
-40 percent protein(raw cat food chicken & baby food purreed chicken)
-30 percent vegie (carrot)
-30 percent grain (creamed corn)
-1/4 teaspoon of Cod Liver Oil (or some salmon oil for cats, find in pet store)

One of my fussiest cats is slowly transitioning to the raw yet, i mix more pureed chicken than frozen raw chicken for cats. (Has only been 1 week)
Remember for the first week you will be feeding them more often, do not restrict calorie intake of obese cats, feed them 4 meals aday to start. My cats got hungry every 5-6 hours,so i had to take notes of times they ate, so i would know when the next feeding time will be.
WEEK 2 -
All 3 cats are eating now:
-1 1/2 teaspoons of Raw Chicken for Cats (Red Dog Blue Cat brand from a pet food store freezer)
-1/2-1 teaspoon of grated carrots
-1/4 teaspoon of Cod Liver Oil, or salmon oil for cats, find in pet store)
Mix together above with a fork.
Place on a new plate if Presentation is important to your cat.
On top i smeared 1/4 teaspoon of pureed chicken
THEY GOBBLED IT ALL UP GLEAFULLY!
They get hungry every 5-6 hrs - So I feed them!

WEEK 3 -
ALL 3 cats are on the raw chicken cat food from red dog blue kat brand.
Nothing added. They eat more of the food now that its just raw chicken food, 1 cat gets hungry every 3 hours, other 2 cats get hungry every 5-6 hours.

WEEK 4 -
I've adjusted the diet, after following their bowel movements.
Two cats prefer some extra grated carrot added, as well as 1/4 teaspoon of cod liver oilor salmon oil. Other cat not into carrots, so just 1/4 teaspoon of cod liver oil or salmon oil added.
They eat every 6 hours.

WARNING:
During the first month of transition diet:
YOU WILL HAVE TO WAKE UP IN THE MIDDLE OF THE NIGHT TO FEED ON SCHEDULE.
So get some cat naps yourself!!!!
:)

All their coats are softer & they're more mellow.
They poo less.
They have way more energy!!!

Remember to give tons of brushing & petting during the first 4 weeks of the new diet. (Remember how u feel when u diet, better with no stress)
I also add 1/4 tsp of cod liver oil or salmon oil,
for a softer stool during week 1-2.

Raw Chicken Cat food Red Dog Blue Kat brand is from pet store freezer section
READ THIS BOOK - IT IS A BIBLE FOR CAT HEALTH!!!!!
Well at least your not in the dark anymore.

-WARNING: DO NOT CHANGE YOUR CAT'S DIET IF HE OR SHE IS OVERWEIGHT.-
-Drastic diet change for an over weight cat,
will make him or her sick & die - WARNING.

-WARNING: DO NOT CHANGE YOUR CAT'S DIET IF HE OR SHE IS OVERWEIGHT.-
-Drastic diet change for an over weight cat,
will make him or her sick & die - WARNING.

-WARNING: DO NOT CHANGE YOUR CAT'S DIET IF HE OR SHE IS OVERWEIGHT.-
-Drastic diet change for an over weight cat,
will make him or her sick & die - WARNING.

-WARNING: DO NOT CHANGE YOUR CAT'S DIET IF HE OR SHE IS OVERWEIGHT.-
-Drastic diet change for an over weight cat,
will make him or her sick & die - WARNING.

Ask your vet how to help your overweight kitty.

This is THE best book on this topic that I've read, & I've read several. This book is loaded with usable, understandable information with how-to explanations. NO prior knowledge of natural-care-giving is needed to understand Anitra's writings.

Even the page layout is pleasant, with lots of white space surrounding the text; it's easy on the eyes.

I rescue dogs/cats, find appropriate homes for the healthy and adopt the "unadoptable." I am permanent guardian to almost 30 nonhumans. Since a child (now mid-aged), I've never had less than 8 cats & 2 dogs. I know animals & animal books.

If you can only afford 1 book, or perhaps don't care to read lots of books, BUY THIS ONE! I am thoroughly impressed. If you can buy/read two books, get "Dr Pitcairn's Complete Guide to Natural Health for Dogs and Cats." These 2 books are referenced in many other books of this type. Having read both, I understand why: They're both GREAT!

My ONLY COMPLAINT with the text: Anitra refers to us as "pet owners." We do not "own" our pets (nor our children). Therefore, we are not "pet owners" but are "pet guardians." I'll write Anitra :)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Common Sense and Knowledge Of Your Cat Are Necessary!
I would recommend this book to anyone who is truly in-tune with their pet(s). I am grateful to the authors writing this book and to the publishers for publishing it. Read more

Published on April 13 2004 by cmm912

1.0 out of 5 stars Dangerous--don't trust it
Frazier is not a vet. Neither is Eckroate. My cat died because I followed the experience in this book, rather than what my vet said. Read more

Published on Oct 2 2003 by Miss Otis

4.0 out of 5 stars Very informative, but very New Age-y
I'd checked this book out from the library and read it several times before I actually made the decision to buy it. The information in this book seems more or less sound. Read more

Published on Sep 29 2003 by angelzen

4.0 out of 5 stars Just one word of caution
This book is great for anyone who truly loves their cats. i only have one concern: Ms Frazer advocates feeding cats baby food, which is generally acceptable in certain... Read more

Published on Jan 7 2003 by E. Yeo

5.0 out of 5 stars A book that no cat "parent" should be without!
This is a common sense guide to parenting a cat or cats. The book is so easy to read and it is full of things that a pet owner should know. Read more

Published on Nov 13 2002 by K. C Franckowiak

5.0 out of 5 stars A must for true feline lovers
I have used this book as the best reference for treating
ailments, assisting in recovery, emotional problems,
diet, as complementary use to standard veterinary... Read more

Published on Aug 31 2002 by pegyost

4.0 out of 5 stars Get a second opinion, for your cat's sake
There is a lot of information here, some of it very good and very helpful. But there is some information here, especially that on diet and vaccinations, that I would advise... Read more

Published on July 29 2002 by Neal C. Reynolds

5.0 out of 5 stars this book saved my cat's life
i cannot say enough about this book and i urge everyone who loves their cat to purchase it. this book will educate and empower you; whether you just need some basic tips for... Read more

Published on Feb 8 2002 by Tracy Graham

3.0 out of 5 stars questionable info
I have several objections concerning this book. My objections mainly refer to the diet section, in particular her recommendation of alfalfa sprouts. Read more

Published on Feb 8 2002 by Alek0

5.0 out of 5 stars The Real Definition of a Cat Lover
Now this is a woman who truly knows and loves cats. Frazier's interest in their care and handling began when she was working for a vet who sent her out to homes to groom cats... Read more

Published on Feb 1 2002 by Jena Ball

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