What to Feed Your Siberian Cat
When it comes to cat food, there is a world of options, but not all of them are breed-friendly for Siberian cats. Siberian cats are natural hunters, and their diet in the wild consists of raw meat. So feeding them a wet or raw diet instead of just kibble is essential for their overall health and well-being. And no, your cat cannot be a vegetarian.
Dry Food: Dry food might be cheaper, but feeding it on its own can cause urinary tract disease, dehydration, and diabetes. This is because dry food lacks moisture, which can lead to concentrated urine and, over time, can cause urinary tract issues. Its lack of moisture can also end up dehydrating your cat. Dry kibble has empty carbs and fillers that are stored in the cat’s body and cause obesity. Siberians should be fed a wet or raw food diet. Whatever you do, DO NOT feed your cat only kibble!
Raw Food: Feeding a raw diet to your Siberian cat is a great way to mimic their natural diet. Raw food is high in protein, which is essential for maintaining muscle mass and healthy skin and coat. Additionally, raw food is free from any artificial preservatives and additives that are often found in processed foods. However, it is important to note that raw feeding requires research and preparation to ensure that the diet is balanced and meets your cat's nutritional needs. You also need to be aware of any bacterial contamination that can come from raw meat.
Wet Food: If you're not ready to switch to a raw diet, feeding wet food is still a great option to ensure that your Siberian cat is getting the moisture and nutrients they need. However, it is important to choose a high-quality wet food that is free from any artificial preservatives and additives. Look for wet foods that contain real meat as the first ingredient and are free from any by-products or fillers. Here are some of our favorite wet food products (not endorsed):
Smalls: This is a refrigerated wet food that is delivered frozen to your door. It has no preservatives or additives, and it is safe to feed your cat. When you purchase a kitten from us, you will receive a coupon code for Smalls.
FreshPet: This is refrigerated moist food. You can get it in loaf form or moist kibble.
Nulo Freestyle: Nulo Freestyle is a canned wet food brand. It uses real meat and natural ingredients. It also has a line of quality kibble. Even though this dry food is an option we still don’t recommend kibble be a regular part of your Siberian cat’s diet.
Stella and Chewys: This is freeze-dried food. You simply add warm water to the freeze-dried pellets and feed them to your cat.
We do understand that there are price constraints when it comes to buying pet food. So you can mix some dry food into the wet food to bulk it up. Do not feed only dry food to your Siberian. If you use a dry food find a high-quality brand such as Nulo Freestyle or Bixbie. Cheap brands contain fillers that your cat should not eat. And don’t forget to have fresh water available 24/7.
Benefits Of A Raw/Wet Diet: When cats eat a raw or wet diet, they become healthier and have more energy. They also get moisture which is vital for bowel and urinary function. And if you hate the litter box aroma, cutting out kibble will drastically reduce the smell when they use the bathroom and any lingering ‘cat odor’ from their fur.
