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Does the size of a cat affect the size of a whole prey meal?

Fri, 02 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Should the selection of whole prey components differ for a roughly 2 kg Singapura compared to a 10 kg Maine Coon? Although such extreme differences in body mass are not commonly observed among cats living in the wild, the analyses cited in the bibliography of this article may nevertheless bring us closer to answering the question posed in the title.

Whole Prey and Meal Size in the Natural Diet of the Cat

Mon, 01 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT

Cats have accompanied humans throughout every stage of exploration and colonization, often adapting to new environments so effectively that in many places they have become dominant predators. This widespread presence of cats across all continents has resulted in an extraordinarily broad and diverse range of feline prey. Equally varied are the sizes of meals cats consume - from insects weighing less than a gram to livestock weighing several hundred kilograms. With such diversity in the diet of this small predator, is it even possible to determine a standard meal size for a cat fed a whole prey diet? This is the question we aim to explore in the article below.

The Natural Composition of a Cat’s Diet – Whole Prey

Thu, 26 Jun 2025 00:00:00 GMT

What do cats eat in the wild? The answer to this question can be incredibly valuable for caretakers feeding their domestic cats a whole prey diet. It’s easy to list what constitutes a cat’s natural food: small mammals (primarily rodents), birds, and insects. However, things get more complicated when we try to determine the optimal proportions of each prey type in a cat’s diet.

Mon, 03 Feb 2025 00:00:00 GMT

Tubifex as fish food - research review and knowledge in a nutshell

Sat, 14 Dec 2024 00:00:00 GMT

Sometimes seemingly insignificant things turn out to be incredibly fascinating—such as the case of the Tubifex worm. On one hand, it is just a small, red worm sold in stores as fish food. On the other hand, these tiny creatures form one of the pillars of global aquaculture.

Cyclops as fish food – is it a good alternative to Artemia?

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 00:00:00 GMT

Researchers have undertaken a detailed analysis of a popular fish food – Cyclops – in comparison to brine shrimp. As it turns out, this small crustacean may be a valuable alternative to the popular Artemia.

Artemia – History, Applications, and Future as Fish Food. A Review of Research

Wed, 13 Nov 2024 00:00:00 GMT

Artemia is one of those components of fish diets worth exploring, especially due to its long history and enduring popularity in aquaristics. Although small in size, its impact on fish health and development can be disproportionately large. In this article, we examine what has made these unassuming organisms one of the most popular food choices in aquaristics and which aquarium fish species benefit from adding Artemia to their diet.

Are dogs omnivores? Dog food versus meat in the light of research

Tue, 30 Jul 2024 00:00:00 GMT

Authors publishing in the British Journal of Nutrition have provided us with extremely interesting facts and hypotheses regarding the optimal diet for man's best friend. In the article Dietary nutrient profiles of wild wolves: insights for optimal dog nutrition?, they questioned the classification of dogs as omnivorous animals, sparking a discussion about how this misconception affects the health and well-being of our pets fed with commercial dog foods.

Composition of Feeder Rats - Does Whole Prey Meet Nutritional Standards for Cats and Dogs?

Sat, 06 Jul 2024 00:00:00 GMT

In fulfilling our mission to support pet owners in providing the best possible nutrition for their pets, we couldn't ignore the research by Natalie Mariel Baudrexel Delboy, who examined how well feeder rats actually meet the nutritional needs of predatory animals.

Feeding Cats as in Nature — How to Do It? Whole Prey Diets and Research

Mon, 18 Mar 2024 00:00:00 GMT

By supplementing the Raw PetFood blog with discussions of research on pet nutrition, we cannot overlook the extensive analysis conducted in Australia in 2015. It provides valuable information on what products and in what quantities can be part of natural, wet cat food, whether it's barf or whole prey.

Day-old Chicks — Small Chickens as Feed for Snakes. Analysis

Wed, 14 Feb 2024 00:00:00 GMT

In 2010, an analysis by K. Arbuckle was published in the United Kingdom, concerning the role of day-old chicks in the diet of snakes kept in domestic conditions. The study was a review of the available literature with the aim of assessing day-old chickens as feed for snakes.

Bird flu in cats and day-old chicks

Sun, 28 Jan 2024 00:00:00 GMT

Avian influenza is a viral infectious disease that primarily affects birds, but in some cases also spreads to other animal species. In 2023, the H5N1 virus became a widely discussed topic among cat owners. In 2024, concerns about the possibility of the disease occurring in our pets, especially those fed poultry in the form of barf or whole prey diet still persist. At Raw PetFood, questions are also directed about whether our day-old chickens are safe for cats and what procedures ensure that this is the case?

Would a corn snake eat a hatchling? Description of the study

Mon, 15 Jan 2024 00:00:00 GMT

In home conditions food for a corn snake mainly consists of frozen rats and mice. Numerous studies also confirm that rodents are the primary food for corn snakes (Pantherophis guttatus) in nature. Primary - but not the only one. Researchers from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign in 2016 presented an interesting study on the feeding preferences of so-called corn snakes in the context of hunting for bird chicks.

Whole Prey - What Is It? Where to Buy Cat Food and How to Supplement Such a Diet?

Sun, 07 Jan 2024 00:00:00 GMT

If we want to replicate a cat's natural diet, there are three ways to do it: whole prey, meat with supplements (commonly known as BARF), and high-quality wet meat food. The closest to perfection and at the same time the simplest is the first method: whole prey for cats.

How to serve BARF and whole prey? About cat food from a behaviorist's perspective

Sat, 06 Jan 2024 00:00:00 GMT

How to feed and water cats? Let's look at the issue of feeding cats, as well as liquids in a cat's diet and their consumption. I won't talk much about what cats should eat, as that's the area of dietetics, I will focus more on this: how they should eat.

Exploring Nature's Menu: A Study on Wolf-Hybrid Puppy Diets in Italy

Mon, 18 Dec 2023 00:00:00 GMT

The study conducted in recent years in Italy is a real treat for caregivers feeding their dogs, including puppies, a raw, meat-based diet. Italian researchers have examined what puppies eat in nature, and how their diet differs from that of adult individuals.

Fri, 15 Dec 2023 00:00:00 GMT