IBD & raw food

[t c c]

Since IBD cats have an immune system that isn't reacting properly, is it safe to feed them a raw food diet? If so, why? Or would the cooked diet be more appropriate?

 

[Maurey]

Balanced raw food is perfectly safe for the majority of IBD cats, and suits them perfectly well. Just a matter of isolating triggers and providing the correct support.

Here are some good resources. I’d suggest joining the FB groups for each, as well. A huge amount of knowledgeable people there.

Feline IBD - Healing can happen!

Address the root cause of IBD in your cat. Treat inflammation and gut dysbiosis with proper tools to restore health, not just manage symptoms.

www.rawfeedingforibdcats.org

IBDKitties – Helping Save Lives…One Paw at a Time

www.ibdkitties.net

 

[t c c]

Since IBD cats have an immune system that isn't reacting properly, is it safe to feed them a raw food diet? If so, why? Or would the cooked diet be more appropriate?

Just to clarify, I am referencing possible contamination occurring in raw food, and IBD kitties not having the immune system reaction of a non-IBD kitty. (BTW-I don't know how to edit my original post, or if there is the ability to edit it?)

 

[Maurey]

It’s a non issue for most cats, yes. The immune system doesn’t get involved with cats that are fed a well-sourced raw diet. Cats have a short digestive tract with low stomach pH, making them suited to eating raw meat.