Does anyone make their own pet food?

[7rider]

My sister-in-law makes food for her cat(s). One or more is very sensitive to store-bought foods, so she needs to make her own. It's Alaskan pollock and veges, but I'm not sure of the exact recipe, but I could probably find out her method if you're curious.

Edit: Oh...and my bunnies get a twice daily salad that is made by me in the overworked salad spinner! Does that count as "home made"??

[makbike]

I do not make my own pet food but if you want to do so please keep a few things in mind. There are some things that should be avoided (onions for example can cause anemia, tomatoes are very acidic and cause stomach upset, etc) check with your vet for they should have a list of these foods. There are also things that must be added to keep your pet healthy. Taurine must be added to cat food to prevent cardiomyopathy and retinal disorders as well. If you are going to pursue this please sit down with your vet for ideas, suggestions, etc. They may have "recipes" they can give you to insure that your cat/dog gets a properly balanced diet. Again, I am not an expert and with my crew of thirteen (8cats, 2 dogs, a rabbit, a guinea pig and a chinchilla) I feed high quality processed diets. They are all healthy, happy and enjoying a good life.

[ccnyc]

Whole Health for Happy Cats: A Guide to Keeping Your Cat Naturally Healthy, Happy, and Well-Fed by Sandy Arora
http://www.amazon.com/Whole-Health-H...4871398&sr=1-1
Excellent cat specific book with large section on making nutritionally balanced food. Detailed info on taurine, proper calcium/phosphorus ratio, etc.
I've been making food for my cats for the last 7 years. It's not difficult and the results are outstanding... beautiful, healthy cats with gorgeous coats and sweet personalities.