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Every cat parent wants to feed their cats better, but it can be difficult when cats are picky about new foods. Each week, cat nutrition and raw feeding enthusiast Jess Caticles helps you understand your cat's nutritional needs. And, more importantly, what your cat doesn't need. If you're ready to ditch low-quality commercial cat food for the best cat food and get picky cat solutions that actually work, this podcast is for you! Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jess-caticles/support

Jess Caticles


    • May 13, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
    • monthly NEW EPISODES
    • 17m AVG DURATION
    • 63 EPISODES


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    Latest episodes from Jess Caticles Podcast

    I fed 214+ cats and learned this

    Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2025 7:04


    I've had cats my whole life. And we typically say that phrase as if we “know everything about cats.”But then I started working with cats professionally and realized I don't know anything about cats!In this week's episode of Purrfect Podcast, I'm breaking down 8 years' worth of cat feeding knowledge in 8 minutes.Get my cat food tier list & best brandsJoin my Cozy Cats Mewsletter for treats & goodiesMay

    Cat food tier list ranked by pet nutritionist

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2025 25:18


    Not sure what to feed your cat? Jess & Jericho break down all types of cat feeding styles into a tier list so you can see what's the best and worst way to feed your cat. This will help you decide which combo diet is best for you and your cat.Get my cat food tier list & best brandsJoin my Cozy Cats Mewsletter for treats & goodiesMay

    Why are raw feeders against hybrid diets?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2025 15:51


    Do you feel like you can't get support from raw feeding communities? Maybe you can't feed your cat a 100% raw diet. But you want to feed some raw!Well Jess & Jericho believe that some raw is better than none!Join us in this week's Purrfect Podcast episode where we discuss why raw feeders are against hybrid diet, my own extreme carnivore diet journey, and how you can get the support you need to raw feed your cat.Buy the Feline Foodie BundleGet my cat food tier list & best brandsJoin my Cozy Cats Mewsletter for treats & goodies

    Why I recommend raw for cats as a pet nutritionist

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 14, 2025 20:57


    More and more cat parents realize that processed food is the opposite of what our cats should eat. Dry food and most canned foods are way too high in carbohydrates, full of low quality mystery meats, chemical preservatives, and other nasty ingredients. But a raw diet for cats is the best way to mimic our cat's natural diet! This is exactly why I recommend raw for cats as a pet nutritionist. Ready to switch to a species-appropriate raw diet? Get the same plan that Dawna, Sandra, and hundreds of other cat parents have used PLUS complete recipes for cats inside my Raw Feeding Cats Blueprint video course. Or you can get the same plan and recipes inside my Raw Cat Recipes ebook! In this episode, I explain why I recommend raw feeding cats as a Clinical Pet Nutritionist who is certified in Natural Animal Nutrition. We talk about:

    Should your indoor cat eat this?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 19, 2024 15:51


    Outdoor cats eat whole prey so does that mean our indoor cats should eat mice too? This study shows that may be better!

    Jericho struggled but i'm still glad we did it (dental part 2)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 5, 2024 24:45


    Jericho struggled after his dental cleaning because he got really sick from the meds. But I'm still glad we did it.

    Important pros and cons of feeding whole prey

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 29, 2024 14:10


    Want to feed your cat whole prey? The pros outweigh the cons for me, but you will have to consider these cons first! Disclaimer: I earn discount points if you purchase through my referral link below. No additional cost to you! Hare Today - create an account and earn discount points Cold Blooded Cafe

    Jericho finally got a dental... here's what happened

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2024 18:04


    I finally got a dental cleaning for my cat. Some bad things happened but overall I'm glad we did it. Here's what happened. Full dental care guide with product links.

    My two favorite places to buy whole prey

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2024 12:46


    I value transparency when I purchase whole prey for my cat because I've found that openness provides higher quality. Disclaimer: I earn discount points if you purchase through my referral link below. No additional cost to you! Hare Today - create an account and earn discount points Cold Blooded Cafe

    Why is this normal for pet snakes but not cats

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 8, 2024 12:00


    Snakes and cats are carnivores and eat whole prey in the wild. So why is it normal for pet snakes to eat mice but not cats?

    How whole prey can benefit your raw fed cat

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 20, 2024 7:43


    The benefits of whole prey for cats are unbeatable - higher nutrition, mental stimulation, and easy to serve!

    I stopped feeding whole prey because of this question

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2024 18:16


    Our cat's natural diet is higher in nutrients than processed cat food. So I'm choosing to feed whole prey based on this study.

    Lots of people say make sure your cat food recipe is vet-approved.

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2024 17:25


    My favorite purchases as a cat mama

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2024 16:46


    These are the best cat supplies! Perfect for single cats in small spaces, fun enrichment ideas, and furniture you'll love.

    5 ingredients that are actually good for cats

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2024 12:34


    There are lots of cat food ingredients we should avoid. But these are the healthiest and best cat food ingredients!

    Is my cat overweight?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2024 19:57


    Is my cat overweight? What's the best cat obesity treatment? I'll show you the charts + my recommended cat weight loss plan.

    Single cat household hacks so your cat isn't lonely

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2024 16:24


    Use these hacks for your cat's enrichment, happiness, + mental stimulation! These ideas work for multiple cat households too! Text guide

    Is 80 10 10 actually complete for cats?

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2024 10:11


    80 10 10 ratio diet is a popular raw feeding style for cats. It's a great way to start homemade, but it is not complete as is. I'm answering the following questions: What is 80 10 10 ratio diet for cats? Is 80 10 10 raw diet complete for cats? How can I feed my cat a homemade raw diet? Text guide

    Testing Viva Raw new protein!

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2024 8:47


    Our favorite raw cat food brand has a NEW single-source protein option. Complete for cats of all life stages! Full review + discount for Viva Raw

    You can save thousands on cat food!

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2024 5:25


    The cost of homemade cat food ranges based on the recipe. I compared it to the best, and you could save thousands every year! Not to mention the benefits of homemade being fresh and high quality since you can control where the ingredients come from and how it's made. Here's what we cover: Is making homemade cat food cheaper? Is it worth it to make your own cat food? How much should I budget for cat food? Which homemade food is best for cats? Cost of cat food vs homemade text guide

    How to from a strong bond with your cat

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 30, 2024 10:19


    These 4 things are absolutely necessary if you want to form a strong bond with your cat. Become your cat's best friend! Here's what we'll cover: How to form a strong bond with your cat Cat enrichment ideas for apartment cats Best way to feed your cat

    Is homemade cat food worth it?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 23, 2024 8:23


    The benefits of homemade cat food are worth it! But you have to be dedicated to putting in the work to see these benefits. You will save time and money in the long-run. Plus you and your cat can enjoy these other benefits! But you have to be willing to put some time and money in upfront. Here's what we cover: What is the best and healthiest diet for cats? We base this on our cat's natural diet: whole prey. What are the benefits of homemade cat food? More than just offering your cat the best diet! How to save money on your cat's food and his health

    This is what your cat should eat

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 16, 2024 6:47


    Our cat's diet should match their wild diet! We need to feed cats high moisture, high protein, moderate fat, and low carb. This diet provides all essential nutrients our cats need to survive and thrive. Here's what we'll cover: What do feral cats eat in their natural habitat? What should cats eat daily? What is the healthiest way to feed a cat?

    BARF vs PMR raw diet for cats - which is better?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 9, 2024 10:21


    BARF and PMR raw feeding diets focus on whole, fresh foods. But they have important differences and cons you need to know. I'm also talking about how I make homemade raw cat food simple for me so that I avoid these cons.

    YHWH reveals my purpose - I'm making changes

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 2024 13:31


    I spent the last 4 years in my online business throwing spaghetti at the wall trying to see what works best. But no more! YAHUAH revealed my purpose to me. So I'm making changes in my business. No more exceptions. No more bending. No more talking about commercial cat food. We're here to feed our cats as close as possible to what YAH intended - whole prey!

    From no Creator to New Age to YAHUAH - My testimony

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 29, 2023 22:42


    I spent 6 years in an industry that I hated and then 3 years working as a pet sitter taking better care of other people's cats than my own. But it was the exact experience and knowledge that I needed to be where I'm at today. This week's show is about my testimony of coming to Faith in YAHUAH. He keeps revealing my purpose to me and how I'm here to help you and your cats thrive and have the best life possible.

    Every diabetic cat parent needs to know this

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 9, 2023 12:58


    In this episode, we're discussing how to prevent, manage, and possibly treat diabetes in cats. I'm answering the following questions: What's the best diet for diabetic cats? How can I feed my cat better? How do I find a vet that supports raw feeding. Read the full diabetes text guide. Additional resources New to my content? Start here

    I eat my cat's leftovers

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2023 7:52


    In this episode, we're discussing healthy "human" foods I share with my cat. This is a great way to strengthen your bond and feed your cat better! I'm answering the following questions: What's the best diet for cats? What human foods are good for cats? How can I feed my cat more fresh food? Additional resources New to my content? Start here

    The harsh truth more cat parents need to hear

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2023 11:38


    In this episode, we're discussing some harsh facts about our cat's health in the US. More cat parents need to be aware of this detrimental health crisis! I'm answering the following questions: Is my cat overweight? How can I help my overweight cat? What's the best ways to help a cat lose weight? Additional resources New to my content? Start here

    I'm a bit disappointed in this result...

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2023 8:22


    In this episode, we're testing the pH of 4 different water sources to see which is the best for cats. I'm answering the following questions: What is the best water for cats? Is Cat Water good for cats? What is the best reverse osmosis filter? Additional resources

    We absolutely love this NEW raw cat food

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2023 8:37


    In this episode, we're testing a new COMPLETE raw food for cats of all life stages. Woo! I'm answering the following questions: What's the best raw cat food? How can I feed multiple cats raw food? What's the cleanest raw food online? How do I raw feed my cat safely? Additional resources

    Exactly how to feed your cat homemade raw (ultimate guide)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2023 16:48


    In this episode, we're covering how I formulate and plan Jericho's homemade raw diet, how to meal prep, and best ways to thaw and serve raw food. I'm answering the following questions: How can I make homemade cat food? What is the best homemade cat food? How can I feed variety to my cat? What are the best cat food recipes? How do I raw feed my cat safely? Additional resources

    9 homemade cat food recipes that work for every situation

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2023 15:22


    In this episode, we're covering homemade cat food recipes! I'm answering the following questions: How can I make homemade cat food? What is the best homemade cat food? How can I feed variety to my cat? What are the best cat food recipes? Additional resources

    The best AND cheapest cat food

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2023 13:31


    In this episode, we're discussing the absolute healthiest and most affordable cat food. I'm answering the following questions: What is the ideal diet for cats? What is the best cat food? How can I make cat food at home? What is an easy homemade cat food recipe? Additional resources

    Natural healing and the most essential nutrient all cats need

    Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2023 15:26


    In this episode we're discussing 2 important things every cat parent should know about. Natural at home therapies and water! I'm answering the following questions: What is the ideal diet for cats? Is red light therapy good for cats? Do veterinarians use red light therapy? How much water should my cat drink? How do I get my cat to drink more water? Additional resources

    Get over the fear of raw feeding your cat!

    Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2023 28:53


    Is your vet pushing dry kibble food on you? Housemates and family are afraid that raw will kill your cat? Listen to this podcast. This is chapter 2, lesson 1 in my cat nutrition program how to transform your cat with a fresh food diet. I'm answering the following questions: What is the ideal diet for cats? What about bacteria in raw? How do I talk to my vet about diet? How can I gain more confidence in what to feed my cat? Additional resources

    Would you feed this STINKY superfood to your cat?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2023 14:42


    In this episode I'm talking about a super stinky superfood that every raw diet should include and how much money I actually spend on Jericho's homemade raw diet. I'm answering the following questions: What is a good quality whole superfood for my cat? What is green tripe? How much does a homemade raw diet cost? How can I save money on a raw diet? Additional resources

    The best and most natural therapies for you and your cat

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2023 22:04


    In this episode I'm talking about my favorite therapies for me and my cat, carnivore diet results for both of us, and red light therapy. I'm answering the following questions: How can I use red light therapy? Can I use red light therapy for my cat? What are carnivore diet benefits for females? How can my cat benefit from a carnivore diet? Additional resources

    The only cat food brands that I TRUST

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2023 20:52


    In this episode I'm talking about the best cat food brands of 2023. This includes wet, freeze-dried raw, and frozen raw perfect for homemade beginners and advanced raw feeders. I'm answering the following questions: What are the best wet cat food brands? What are the best raw cat food brands? What are the best cat food brands for picky eaters? How can I save money on the best cat food brands? Additional resources

    The natural cat diet, $300 litter boxes, and online biz chats

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2023 34:40


    In this episode I'm talking about raw diets, $300 litter box, and how my online business helped me gain better health, wealth, and relationships. I'm answering the following questions: Can a raw diet help my cat with...? Why is a raw diet best for cats? What's the best type of litter box? How can an online business help me? Additional resources

    My carnivore diet VS Jericho's diet

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2023 8:30


    In this episode I'm revealing my major diet changes, what I eat in a day, what Jericho eats in a day, and showing you how I share healthy "human" food with Jericho. I'm answering the following questions: How can I share healthy food with my cat? What is a simple carnivore meal plan? How do I feed variety to my cat? How can I feed raw to my cat? Additional resources

    Do cats really need this in their diet?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 6, 2023 15:09


    In this episode, I'm discussing why cats don't need carbs and fiber, diabetes, and different studies on digestion. I'm answering the following questions every cat parent has: Do cats need carbs? Do cats need fiber? This is lesson 6 in my cat nutrition: transform your cat with a fresh food diet course. The cat nutrition course is for you if you want to feed your cat a nutritionally balanced homemade diet. Enroll in my cat nutrition course for free! Additional resources

    Let's talk about FAT (the good kind)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2023 10:41


    In this episode, I'm discussing why fat is important for cats, how cats use fat, and the major sources of fat that your cat needs. I'm answering the following questions every cat parent has: How much fat does my cat need? Does my cat need a low-fat diet? What are the best sources of fat? This is lesson 5 in my cat nutrition: transform your cat with a fresh food diet course. The cat nutrition course is for you if you want to feed your cat a nutritionally balanced homemade diet. Enroll in my cat nutrition course for free! Additional resources

    What I feed my cat in a week: raw and whole prey nutrient breakdown

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2023 17:12


    In this episode, I'm revealing everything that my cat eats in a week plus a nutrient breakdown of his raw ingredients. I'm answering the following questions every cat parent has: How do I balance homemade cat food? What type of meat do cats like to eat? How do I feed my cat whole prey? Ready to transition your cat to a homemade diet? My cat nutrition course is for you if you want to feed your cat a nutritionally balanced homemade diet. Enroll in my cat nutrition course for free! Additional resources

    This is why cats can't be vegan

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2023 12:27


    In this episode, I'm discussing why protein is important for cats, how cats use protein, and the major sources of protein that your cat needs. I'm answering the following questions every cat parent has: How much protein does my cat need? What are the best sources of protein for my cat? Can cats be vegan? This is lesson 4 in my cat nutrition: transform your cat with a fresh food diet course. The cat nutrition course is for you if you want to feed your cat a nutritionally balanced homemade diet. Enroll in my cat nutrition course for free! Additional resources

    More cat parents need to know how important this is

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 30, 2023 14:31


    In this episode, I'm discussing why water is important for cats, how cats use water, and the 3 sources of water that your cat needs. I'm answering the following questions every cat parent has: How can I tell if my cat is dehydrated? How much water does my cat need? What are the benefits of a high-moisture diet? This is lesson 3 in my cat nutrition: transform your cat with a fresh food diet course. The cat nutrition course is for you if you want to feed your cat a nutritionally balanced homemade diet. Enroll in my cat nutrition course for free! Additional resources

    Top ways to give your cat a fresh HEALTHY start this year

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 23, 2023 17:28


    In this episode, I'm discussing the best ways to feed your cat, how to provide indoor enrichment and mental stimulation, best ways to get your cat active, and more. I'm answering the following questions every cat parent has: What are the best cat food brands? How can I get my lazy cat active? What are the best ways to provide indoor enrichment? How can I prevent behavior problems in my cat? Note: This podcast is not sponsored. Some links below are affiliate links. Meaning, I earn a commission if you make a purchase. Additional resources

    The BEST way to determine how much to feed your cat

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 16, 2023 17:34


    In this episode, I'm discussing why energy is important for cats, how cats use energy, and the most accurate way to find out how much to feed your cat. I'm answering the following questions every cat parent has: How much do I feed my cat? How do I calculate carbohydrates in cat food? How do I find each nutrient's calorie? This is lesson 2 in my cat nutrition: transform your cat with a fresh food diet course. The cat nutrition course is for you if you want to feed your cat a nutritionally balanced homemade diet. Enroll in my cat nutrition course for free! Additional resources

    Nutrition basics every cat parent must know

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 9, 2023 17:47


    In this episode, I'm discussing energy, the six categories of nutrients, and the special diet requirements of cats. This season is a must for cat parents that want to feed their cat fresh, homemade cat food. I'm answering the following questions every cat parent has: What is the best cat diet? What is the most important part of my cat's diet? What does my cat need? What ingredients does my cat not need? Additional resources

    Best cat products of 2022: Healthy food, toys, enrichment, litter box hacks

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 2, 2023 26:50


    In this episode, I'm reviewing the best cat products of 2022. I'm answering the following questions every cat parent has: What are the best cat food brands? How can I make cat food at home? What meal prep supplies do I need? What are the best cat toys? What are the best enrichment supplies? How do I set up the litter box? Additional resources

    EASIEST ways to make homemade cat food (for BEGINNERS)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 19, 2022 23:40


    In this episode, I'm responding to common comments and reviewing raw cat food premixes, where to buy homemade cat food ingredients online, and meal prep tips. I'm answering the following questions every cat parent has: What's the best way to batch raw food for multiple cats? How can I learn about cat nutrition? How can I make balanced raw cat food at home easily? Where can I buy homemade cat food ingredients? Additional resources

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