Balanced Homemade Raw food is the best food option for your cat/kitten as it most closely resembles what nature intended for them to eat and provides the best nutrition. 

Here at Nautilus Persian we make our cats and kittens delicious and nutritious Homemade Raw Food containing a ratio of 75% meat, 15% bone and 10% organs. We grind whole chickens and boneless pork loin and mix with a purée of eggs, sardine, and chicken livers. Balanced Homemade Raw food is the best food option for your cat/kitten.

Specifically we use our Magnum 1800W Heavy Duty Electric Meat Grinder to grind 5 pounds of chicken drumsticks and 5 pounds of pork loin . Then we blend 1 pound of chicken livers, 0.75 lbs of sardines in tomato and 5 Raw eggs in a dedicated blender. We mix the ground chicken and pork with the blended ingredient and portion into freezer safe containers. An excellent resource for learning more about making your own raw cat food is Cats Completely Raw And Proud (Cat CRAP) on Facebook.

 It is recommended to feed kittens the following the amounts when raw feeding:

• 2-4 months old: 10-13% of their body weight daily 
  
• 4-8 months old: 6-10% of their body weight daily 
  
• 8-12 months old: 3-6% of their body weight daily
  

For adults the following is recommended:

• Cats at their ideal weight: 2%-2.5% of their current body weight (in pounds) per day
  
• Less active, senior, overweight cats: 1.5% of their current body weight (in pounds) per day
  
• Active, underweight cats: 3% of their current body weight (in pounds) per day

If making raw food completely from scratch isn't your thing, but you still want to make your Persian healthy and nutritious raw food, you can use a Raw Cat Food Supplement Premix. We recommend TCfeline PLUS Beef Liver Raw Cat Food Premix. It is a Premix / Supplement to mix with raw meat to make a Homemade Raw Cat Food Diet . It is a Quick, Easy and Affordable Solution to making Raw food at home. Any meat appropriate for cat consumption can be used with this premix, such as Chicken, Beef, Buffalo, Turkey, pork rabbit and more.

To make nutritious raw food using TCfeline PLUS Beef Liver Raw Cat Food Premix just take raw meat that you have either freshly ground or diced and mix it with one egg, 1/4 cups of mix and 1/2 cup cold water per 2 pounds of ground meat. Then portion and freeze. The day before the food will be consumed move it to the fridge to thaw until serving.

It is recommended to feed kittens the following the amounts when raw feeding:

• 2-4 months old: 10-13% of their body weight daily 
  
• 4-8 months old: 6-10% of their body weight daily 
  
• 8-12 months old: 3-6% of their body weight daily
  

For adults the following is recommended:

Cats at their ideal weight: 2%-2.5% of their current body weight (in pounds) per day

Less active, senior, overweight cats: 1.5% of their current body weight (in pounds) per day

Active, underweight cats: 3% of their current body weight (in pounds) per day

One other option for feeding your Persian raw food is to feed your cat or kitten commercially prepared raw food. Viva Raw is one option. They prepare raw food for your cat and ship it right to your doorstep. All you have to do is dethaw and feed your Persian. We are a member of the Viva Partners Program. If you use our link you’ll get 20% off your first order of their complete and balanced raw cat food. You can also manually apply our code, NAUTILUSPERSIANS, at checkout to get the 20% off your first order.

We understand that many homes are uncomfortable with feeding raw and even if you are feeding raw many families also like to leave down kibble for their Persian cat or kitten to eat at their leisure.

Here at Nautilus Persians we introduce our kittens to Royal Canin Persian Kitten kibble before going to their forever homes to make the transition easier. We have chosen to feed our kittens Royal Canin Persian kibble over other kitten kibble options because it gives Persian kittens a magnificent start with essential antioxidants and vitamins to strengthen immune systems. Highly digestible proteins and prebiotics support maturing digestive systems. Essential nutrients like amino acids, vitamins, and omega-6 and omega-3 fatty acids promote healthy hair growth. And the special-shaped kitten kibble is designed to make it easier for little Persian mouths to pick up and chew.

In terms of kibble for adult Persian cats, we recommend feeding Farmina Natural & Delicious Chicken Grain-Free Formula Dry Cat Food. This high protein, limited carbohydrate, and low fiber all life stage cat food is free of grains and glutens. 97% of it's protein is from quality animal sources which makes for a low ash content. The ingredients are also fresh and never frozen for optimum nutrition. It's a low glycemic formula so it's a great option for pets that need a food that won't spike blood sugar. It is a GMO-free formula that doesn't contain peas, lentils, pea protein, chickpeas, or added plants oils. It contains natural omega fatty acids that promote healthy skin and coat while added pomegranate and berries are rich in antioxidants to help fight free radicals.

No matter what you decide to feed your Persian cat or kitten, adding supplements to their diet can be very helpful at improving their health and coat quality.

KITTY BLOOM VM 900+3

Formulated with 15 Vitamins, 10 Minerals and Taurine. Proven Essential in the Feline diet! 

• Combats dry, flaky skin and dull coat.
• Enhances coat color for show animals.
• Boosts immune system against disease and infection.
• Improves reproductive success.
• Increases feed efficiency through improved absorption of foods.
• Balanced nutritional support during critical periods of stress or illness.
• Helps prevent excessive shedding Reduces risk of cardiovascular, retinal and reproductive disorders

—Concentrated powder form with REAL CHEESE— Great for finicky eaters. Proven safe and effective with millions of cats and with all types of diets.

KITTY BLOOM Super Lysine

Concentrated source of  pure l-Lysine with real cheese and chicken liver flavor. Each ¼ tsp supplies 368 mg. of l-Lysine Effective in boosting immune system in cats and kittens. Use in conjunction with VM900+3. L-lysine is an essential amino acid for cats that's necessary for proper growth and immune function. Itsupports immune system response by promoting antibody production, and may help manage common signs of respiratory discomfort. L-lysine also helps the body appropriately absorb calcium, which supports bone health.