Can I add fresh meat or fish to the Arden Grange cat food?
We would not recommend offering fresh meat or fish to kittens, since this can upset the mineral balance in the diet which may lead to skeletal development problems. It can also encourage cats to become finicky eaters. A small amount of fresh meat as a special treat is unlikely to cause problems in older animals, although do beware of offering too much liver as this can cause hypervitaminosis A. Raw fish fed in excess can cause problems too as it contains thiaminases which are enzymes that breakdown thiamine (vitamin B1). If oily fish is fed excessively then the cat may become deficient in Vitamin E. Vitamin E is used up when the oils begin to go rancid. Sticking to a complete and balanced commercial diet such as Arden Grange avoids these risks. Back to top Q: Can Arden Grange products be fed to cats with feline lower urinary tract disease (FLUTD)? A: We would always recommend asking your vet’s advice prior to changing the diet of any animal under veterinary treatment. We do have many s