So it looks like the two varieties of wet cat food that Xavier eats consistently may have become permanently unavailable.
As explained by the PetValue guy the contract manufacturer just won’t schedule their orders in a timely manner as they are too small relative to the large runs they prefer.
That’s unfortunate as they were reasonably priced relative to a lot of what’s available.
I am down to two tins of the “salmon” he likes and about 18 tins of the “chicken pate” he loves and I had to drive around to 5 different stores to secure those supplies.
He eats a little dry every day but much prefers his wet.
We experienced a similar supply shortage last year and it was maddening trying to find another variety he would eat.
Typically with “new food” he will for all appearances enjoy the first serving then turn up his nose at the rest.
The one brand he does like other than his fave is now priced wildly out of range at nearly 5 bucks per 5 ounce tin. It’s so out of hand that PetValue will likely drop the line.
So… has anyone had experience making DIY cat wet cat food? I tried a simple chicken and potato recipe that I pureed in the blender and he did eat it but I have not yet sourced the Cat specific minerals that are evidently needed for his health.
I cooked him a haddock filet as trial, it was devoured, but in my research I see that no ‘reliable source” recommends real fish as a steady diet, only as a once a week treat. Some fish like tuna may pose a mercury hazard to cats. Haddock is apparently not one of them but still not recommended as a staple.
I wonder if the Pet Food companies, and it is a Billion Dollar industry, deliberately spread disinfo about DIY pet food and other alternatives to their offerings.
Let me know what you think and tip me to any recipes you may have found.
