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NEWS:Gemma has been featured in the May 2011 Cat Fancy Magazine Siberian Cat article on pg 28. Thank you, Helmi Flick for the photo and submission!

UPDATE: Pendraig launches new Golden Siberian Cat program.

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- Our section for all you need to know about natural rearing, holistic care, raw diets and more. We are truly dedicated to each and every cat's long life and superb health because we believe in - True Love For Life.

We are one of very few cat breeders that advocates raw diets for cats. We also advocate natural rearing. In order for our kitten buyers, as well as the general public, to learn about natural rearing and raw diets we have created this Diet & Care hub. Here you will find links to our various articles including our Diet & Care Requirements E-Book, a Health and Diet FAQ, and links to resources to purchase supplements, food, books, litter and other items you need to successfully raise your cats on a raw diet and care for them holistically.

Articles, Publicatons and E-Books by Dawn Campbell of Pendraig Siberians:

Pendraig’s Feline Diet & Care Requirements by Dawn Campbell
    Ebook V 3.0: Read it on the Web | Download PDF Version - It's Always FREE!

Articles

• Probiotics vs. Fiber in Healthy Cat Diets - A long article that examines the unfortunate reliance on unnatural fibers in cat diets, espeically raw diet recipes, when probiotics are a much safer and more effective alternative.
• Probiotics to the Rescue: Primal Defense Saves a Dog's Life - I'm sure you are wondering how this pertains to cats but the dog in this article suffered from a condition similar to Crohn's Disease in humans and many cats today are suffering, and dying, from severe bowel/digestive troubles.
• Buying a Pedigreed Siberian Cat - Tips on making a smart purchase, what buying a pedigreed cat means and how to identify a responsible and ethical Siberian Cat Breeder. (Part 2, 3, 4...)
• Hypoallergenic Cats - what Hypoallergenic really means and how our low allergy breed helps many allergy sufferers become first time cat owners.
• More Articles...

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Shop online for some of these great foods: http://www.pethealthandnutritioncenter.com and at http://www.PetfoodDirect.com

Canned Foods (in order of preference)

1. Wysong All Meat Varieties* - a good canned alternative to raw or for days where feeding raw isn't possible. If this is the only food fed different varieties should be offered. Buy through Wysong's Website for ordering information.
2. Wysong Au Jus All Varieties* - (alternate meat source). Buy through Wysong's Website for ordering information.
   *Must be supplemented with one of the following products
   1. Feline Future Instincts TC - order through Feline Future's Website (best option, no fiber and properly balanced)
   2. Nature's Logic Multi-Vitamin Mix - natural vitamins, no synthetics. excellent choice. (great option, no fiber and non-synthetic vitamins)
   3. Wysong Call of the Wild - order through Wysong's Website (high fiber but good in a pinch)
   4. Alternating above
3. Nature's Logic Canned - All varieties, use with multi-vitamin supplement to balance.
4. Nature's Variety Raw Instinct Canned - All varieties are good as they advertise it to be 95% meat. The lamb product contains canola oil which isn't good for cats. Find local stores that carry it through their website.
5. Before Grain (BG) - all varieties

Less Ideal Canned Foods (use these less but they are ok if you are not able to find others)

1. Fancy Feast - ONLY the grain free varieties and absolutely no wheat or gluten in the ingredients. Avoid the special cuts or anything with a "gravy" as this will be mostly grain or contain wheat gluten. This food should not be a staple in the diet but is good for emergencies or last minute shopping.

Dry (in order of preference)

1. Ziwi Peak - a fantastic all meat dry food but expensive and imported from New Zealand. The treats are superb and a good value. Also the food is highly palatable and the cats enjoy it as treats also for special occasions. This is the number one dry food we recommend for raw fed cats who need an emergency food source when traveling or during emergencies. If cost is not prohibitive and you want to feed dry food this is the best option.
2. Orijen - hands down our favorite for dry food. Full of antioxidents and low carb.
3. Nature's Logic Dry Food - Not as popular with our cats as the foods above however a good product with natural vitamins instead of synthetic and a good variety of meat sources.
4. Now! - Grain free cat food from Petcurean
5. Wysong Archetype and Archetype Burgers - though we don't like dry foods this is a good one for those who choose to feed dry. It eliminates some of the dehydration issues because you mix it with water when serving. Buy through Wysong's Website for ordering information.
6. BG - Before Grain. Made in Texas. Not as low carb as we like but an ok addition with mostly meat canned food or raw.
7. Nature's Variety Dry - Raw Instincts. A good food however it tends to crumble badly and the cats won't eat it once it crumbles. website
8. Wysong Anergen Dry - Buy through Wysong's Website for ordering information.
   
9. Steve's Real Food - Freeze Dried Chicken Cat Food. Find local stores that carry it through their website.
10. Solid Gold Cat Foods - Indigo Moon is grainfree.

Note: Never feed a lite, low fat, or low calorie product. These just contain more carbohydrates and less of what your cat needs. If your cat is suffering from obesity consider switching to a raw diet or feeding a grain free canned product.

Cat Health Supplements

We require 3 supplements to be given for the life of your cat. An approved Multivitamin, Cod Liver Oil and Probiotics. The other supplement can help enhance your cat's health and digestion but are optional.

Cat Multi-Vitamins - Mix into to raw or canned food to finish out the diet or feed as a treat with raw diets.. All cats benefit from a good multivitamin especially considering how depleted our soils are in the USA and especially if they are not fed exclusively grass-fed/pastured and naturally raised animal products.

1. Nature's Logic Multivitamin - a good, natural vitamin supplement that our cats find highly enjoyable. Mixes well into raw and canned foods and the cats will eat it off of dry also.
2. Nu-Cat - Chewables or pills. The liquid has some ingredients better to avoid but if your cat will not eat the pill even crushed then the liquid is better than nothing.

Cod Liver Oil

We use cod liver oil year round, for people and animals. Cod Liver Oil is an important part of a healthy diet for your cat as it contains an unrivaled and easily bioavailable source of Vitamin A and D, Omega 3, and DHA.

We recommend these brands in order of preference.

1. Iceland Pure Cod Liver oil- www.IcelandPure.com (also highly recommend using sardine/anchovy oil as well)
2. Green Pasture - Fermented Cod Liver Oil: Buy the nonflavored liquid for the cats a the flavorings may contain dangerous substances for cats such as essential oils. We buy ours from www.azurestandard.com or direct from the company www.greenpasture.org
3. Garden of Life Cod Liver Oil - liquid. The mint is ok for the cats but get the non-flavored if you can find it. This is not as good as the fermented but still a good cod liver oil from a company we trust. Buy at local health food stores or at www.iherb.com (new customers use our referral code for $5.00 coupon - DAW007).
4. Twinlab Norwegian Cod Liver Oil - has the class fatty acids EPA and DHA. This product is the finest natural Omega 3 cod liver oil available, meeting the rigid standards specified by Norwegian law regarding its control and quality. This oil is non destearinated (contains entire oil), unadulterated, and neither bleached nor deodorized. Buy at www.iherb.com also and don't forget the coupon code (DAW007)

 

Probiotics

 

We require the use of a specific brand of probiotics but there are other brands you can add to your cats diet as well that are beneficial depending on their diet and needs. If you would like help finding an additional probiotic contact us for information. If you look by yourself be sure to look for soy, corn and wheat free products.

 

 
1. Primal Defense Probiotics - powder, non-flavored (not the children's flavored kind!). Buy at local health food stores or at www.iherb.com (new customers use our referral code for $5.00 coupon - DAW007).
 

 

Herbs

Moutain Rose Herbs

Though there are cheaper sources we prefer to buy from a quality source and Mountain Rose Herbs provides organic and environmentally friendly products. Whether you want premade health and beauty products or resources to make your own at home look to Mountian Rose herbs for all your needs, including for your pets.

Supplements

Dulse & Kelp

Dulse and Kelp are important sources of trace minerals and natural iodine. Added to your pet's food in the correct amounts can enhance their diets and improve their overall health. Give dulse and kelp in equal parts and of course certified organic is best.

Certified Organic from Maine Coast Sea Vegetables. Buy in Granuals, Flakes, Powder, or Sheets. We recommend flakes or powder for feeding to cats and dogs. Buy Now!

Primal Defense

Primal Defense is a natural whole food probiotic blend of HSO (Homeostatic Soil Organisms) utilizing the PotenZyme process and the Microflora Delivery System. Each 900 mg Primal Defense caplet contains 14 non-dairy probiotic strains. See IHerb.com for more information. Buy it Now!

PetFoodDirect:: Prozyme Natural Enzyme Food Supplement Powder (200 grams) (Remedies & Reliefs) Prozyme is a plant derived enzyme food supplement utilizing a proprietary formulation of specially cultured enzymes to hydrolyse starches, proteins, and triglycerides and to break down cellulose. Its effectiveness has been scientifically proven. All ingredients are human food grade and generally recognized as safe by the United States Food and Drug Administration. Intended for use by all companion animals, especially dogs and cats.

Vitamin C

We recommend giving a food source Vitamin C to the dogs. Cats don't necessarily need it unless they as a booster during times of detox or illness. Even diets that are raw can be lacking in this important Vitamin. We buy our vitamins from http://www.IHerb.com - they have excellent prices, service, and products.

Acerola Powder
NOW® Acerola Powder is derived from acerola cherries, one of nature's highest sources of vitamin C. The fruit can yield up to 4,000 mg of vitamin C per 100 grams of fresh weight, but on the average yields around 1,500 mg. Our Acerola Powder is a 4:1 extract that yields 180 mg of vitamin C per teaspoon and tastes great! Buy Now at IHerb.com

Litter & Accessories

We only use environmentally friendly, and kitty safe (dog safe too!) litters. Litters must work well in a multi-cat household with intact males and control smells.

We use and recommend:

• World's Best Cat Litter
• Feline Pine
• Litter Robot
  

 

 

 

We are located near Austin, Texas USA