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Ciao! Sono Karin Pedrona, Diplomata " in Dietetica e Nutrizione Veterinaria" e sono orgogliosa di poterti offrire il PRIMO SERVIZIO ITALIANO di BARF COACHING! Sono un Allevatore Amatoriale di Gatti Norvegesi dal 2006 e nutro i miei gattini, adulti e anziani, con dieta BARF dal 2010 COSA E' UN BARF COACH PER GATTI ?? Il #BARF Coach è PRIMA DI TUTTO UN PROFONDO CONOSCITORE E UTILIZZATORE DI LUNGA ESPERIENZA di questa dieta, che ha Competenze Tecniche professionali a 360 gradi in Dietetica e Alimentazione Veterinaria, ma sopratutto è specializzato nella Dieta BARF. MA il Barf Coach, e' più di un semplice consulente nutrizionale ; si distingue per il suo approccio olistico e personalizzato, lavorando a stretto contatto con il proprietario per implementare e mantenere una dieta cruda che possa migliorare il benessere generale dell'animale. OK , MA COSA FA? SOSTEGNO e SUPPORTO CONTINUO : il BARF coach segue il proprietario passo dopo passo, nei mesi , fornendo supporto continuo e adattamenti al percorso alimentare man mano che emergono nuove esigenze o sfide. MOTIVAZIONE: Il BARF coach motiva il proprietario in quei momenti di sconforto (che tutti conosciamo bene) quando ci troviamo di fronte a quelli che sembrano essere " capricci " del gatto, fornendogli soluzioni e un adeguata chiave di lettura. EDUCAZIONE e AUTONOMIA: Il BARF coach educa in merito ai benefici della dieta cruda, spiega i principi della dieta BARF, chiarisce i dubbi, trasmette nozioni importanti in merito a benefici e rischi, aiuta nella pianificazione della dieta, nella gestione degli alimenti e del loro acquisto, offre consigli pratici per affrontare eventuali difficoltà, come organizzare la spesa , come ottimizzare gli sprechi, come organizzare il frigorifero, quali strumenti usare, igiene e tutto ciò di cui necessita per semplificare l' utilizzo della dieta BARF al fine di rendere autonomo il proprietario. COLLABORAZIONE CON I VETERINARI: Aiuta e supporto al prorpietario del gatto nella transizione verso la dieta prescritta dal veterinario. ALLEVAMENTI FELINI : Transizione dell' Allevamento Felino e formazione per l' Allevatore all utilizzo consapevole della dieta BARF Info: karin@barfcoach.it +39 3894984632 Pagina in costruzione torna a trovarci...

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PROTECTIVE NETS, ON THE BALCONY E IN THE GARDEN, WHAT THE LAW SAYS: Do you need permission from the condominium? Does protection for children or pets have to be authorized by the assembly? December 28, 2018 | Author: Carlos Arija Garcia Article source: HERE Does protection for children or pets have to be authorized by the assembly? You have a small child and you live on the 4th floor of an apartment building. During the summer, keep the French door open to the balcony. However, you ask yourself the problem that all parents ask themselves: is it not that, in a moment of distraction, the little one goes out and risks falling? Not being able to spend a lifetime sealed inside the house, the most practical and safest solution is to put a rete on the balcony. Ma we want the permission of the condominium or can you decide by yourself without asking anything? These are the same questions as those who have just bought a pet and are afraid that they will make an unwanted flight if you leave a French door open. The cat, the dog, the dwarf rabbit cannot stay still for a long time and their liveliness can lead them to climb the railing risking to end up over. Also in this case it would be better to put a rete on the balcony. The point is: do you want permission from the condominium? It seems logical that the same net on the balcony can serve to protect both your child and your pet. Both have in common only the vivacity and the lack of sense of danger and, for this reason, it is necessary to think about their safety. However, while neighbors may be more tolerant of your child (at least almost everyone), there is no shortage of people who complain about your cat or dog and would like you to keep the pet indoors. On the contrary: he would prefer that I didn't have it at all. No one can say anything about having a child, thank Heaven. And, for some years, not even on the fact of having a dog or a cat: the so-called "condominium reform law" defends the right of a neighbor to own a pet, as long as certain rules of coexistence and common sense are respected. Now, this right also includes the possibility of putting a rete on the balcony to keep the animal safe? We see. Balcony in a condominium: who does it belong to? It is certainly worth starting from a basic concept: who owns the balcony of the condominium? Is it a part of the building to be considered as the common good of all or the private property of the owner of the apartment? The Supreme Court intervened on this with a sentence that leaves no room for any doubt [1]: the balcony - states the Supreme Court - constitutes "the extension of the corresponding real estate unit" and, therefore, belongs exclusively to the owner of this. Should it be inferred from this that one can do whatever he wants on his balcony and balcony, since it belongs "exclusively" to the owner? In the same sentence, the Supreme Court argues that "the claddings and decorative elements of the front and lower part must be considered common to all, when they are inserted in the façade of the building and contribute to making it aesthetically pleasing". We are therefore talking about decorative fixed elements such as a planter, tiles, etc. Balcony in the condominium: can animals be kept? We are asking ourselves the problem of putting a rete on the balcony to protect, as well as children, pets. But are you sure you can safely hold a dog o un gatto_gatto 3194-bb3b-136bad5cf58d_gatto_gatto_condo_condominio So, just not to start the house from the roof. Those who decide to adopt a pet can rest assured. The law that reformed the condominium [2] has included in the Civil Code a norm [2] bb3b-136bad5cf58d_second which the assembly cannot approve any rule prohibiting the ownership or possession of a pet. According to this law, in fact, the dog or cat are an integral part of the family, since in more than half of the houses there is a pet. In other words: it is "forbidden to ban" animals in the house. Of course, there are rules to be respected, especially in the common areas. For example, taking your dog on a leash and with a muzzle or cleaning up any litter left by animals, to name but a few. But if the assembly of the condominium approves a rule that prohibits keeping an animal at home, know that you can appeal to the Justice of the Peace within 30 days of the resolution for the rule to be canceled. However, if you want to know all about the rights and duties of condominium pet owners, we recommend that you read our guide . Balcony in the condominium: can I put the network? As the Supreme Court recalled, therefore, the balcony is private property and not a condominium property. And as the law has established, you can keep a pet in the house. Let's not add that you can also keep a small child because it goes without saying. At this point, do you need permission from the condominium to put the mesh on the balcony? No. It is your right to install it because you are operating on your property. Therefore, you do not have to ask for an authorization because the opinion of the condominium is completely superfluous. Furthermore, the mesh does not damage the architectural decoration of the building (but if put in sober colors it would be better anyway) and is placed for safety and hygiene reasons, needs that override the architectural ones of the building. Note [1] Cass. sent. 6624/2012 of 30.04.2012. [2] Law no. 220/2012. [3] Art. 1138 cod. civ. December 28, 2018 | Author: Carlos Arija Garcia Article source: HERE How to secure a garden How to secure a balcony

Perchè non è corretto nella dieta barf usare solo i macinati? Hai mai guardato nella bocca del tuo gatto? Does it seem natural for a cat to lick a pulp of minced meat reduced to pate? If possible, do not mince, minced meat is not natural for the cat! There are a number of great reasons to completely avoid chopped foods in your diet of your cat, one of the most important reasons has to do with its teeth: the truth is that those teeth are the only mincer your cat will ever need! Nature designed cats' teeth millions of years ago, long before humans invented meat grinders :-D Cats have used those teeth to "grind" their prey since then for many millions of years .... until today Creating a meal with various pieces of a hypothetical prey is called a "Frenken Prey" feeding. In this diet when preparing a meal, the idea is to use Mother Nature as an example to feed them as naturally as possible. All cats have been created, equipped with a built-in meat grinder .... ;-): the incisors, which are positioned so that they have a very strong closure, are intended to be used for tearing, the canines are for the tearing and cutting of whole pieces. A cat's sharp teeth can also crush large edible bones in pieces small enough to be consumed. It is perfectly natural for cats to use their teeth to gnaw part whole, carcasses, pulpy bones. It seems natural for a cat to lick a pulp of reduced minced meat to pate? Those sharp teeth in your cat's mouth are there to cut, to crush and grind whole prey and large pieces .... don't you think? If your cat doesn't use its teeth, they were designed with the purpose of be used, they are very likely to get sick, get covered with tartar or cavities, fall out or need to be extracted due to severe infections. Teeth and dental formula of the adult cat The adult cat has 30 teeth, real hunting weapons: 12 incisors, 8 premolars, 6 molars and 4 canines. The incisors are very small and are used, together with the tongue, to scrape the bones of the prey. The premolars and molars are blade-shaped and serve to sever muscle fibers and tendons (the meat of the prey) and to break bones. The last premolar in the upper jaw and the only molar in the lower jaw are called carnassial teeth. The 4 canines, as in all felids, are particularly long and sharp, they are very robust, and richly innervated, this makes them specialized sense organs: with the canines, the cat feels the exact point in which to bite to kill the prey. instantly. The compact and globular skull allows the cat to develop optimal chewing strength. The cat's jaw, like that of all carnivores, exerts only a vertical movement which is mainly used for grinding and cutting. Actual chewing (use of molars) is minimal. The saliva begins the preparation of the food bolus and lubricates the esophagus. Between the canines and the premolars there is a space, which the cat often uses to lay down and "carry" small prey (eg lizards) without killing them or bite them, keeping them alive. Feeding a whole pieces improves oral health and. Over time, a diet of chopped foods cc781905-5cde-3194-bb3b-136bad5cf58d_may cause plaque and tartar that inevitably go to fix themselves on the teeth, this can cause gum irritation, which can lead to a myriad of problems; such as weak, inflamed g engives e unhealthy, which n cannot so support firmly i tooth causing loss. Gingivitis and periodontal disease are also an indication of a presence chronic increased amount of unhealthy bacteria in the mouth. These bacteria, regularly ingested, they volta affect the entire system of the organism. Over time, this can be a major factor in that contributes to the onset of molte serious systemic diseases. Avoid the risks of professional dental cleanings Many people take their cats to the vet for regular grooming teeth. This procedure is not only expensive, but it is also very stressful for the cat, and requires anesthesia, which always carries with it some degree risk. Alimentare i gatti as nature intended, in most cases eliminates the need for this procedure. This is because the "natural scrubbing" and "flossing" action it is in able to carry out raw meat, meaty bones, the connective tissue, helps keep teeth white and clean, pink, healthy teeth e strong. Raw chopped meat is more digestible In addition to the question of oral health, there is another point against meat ground, is the question of digestion. Ground food facilitates ingestion fast food by the cat e because need no effort to tear, break, etcc it takes very little time food to arrive direct in the stomach_cc7819094-136c3bad5 often does not have time to produce the necessary digestive acids . Such quick meals can end up causing irritation or digestion and this is the cause of the vomit that we can often notice in the cat . One of the great benefits of feeding whole pieces is that requires some work on the part of the jaws and teeth; Tear away le fibre carnose, cut tendons, snibre_cc781905-136bcc7-594_bc5890_bsc7bd3-136bcc5-3194905-bbcc3bd3-136bcc5-319490-136bcc5 -136bad5cf58d_tutta la flesh with meaty bones takes a certain amount of time, precisely time necessary for the stomach to activate its gastric juices. Why avoid commercial ground food. There is currently a great movement of the market around production of ground food type BARF for our animals, together with the other grounds mentioned above, c and there are many other to not feed our cats with food commercial chopped. One of these reasons has to do with checking you have on the procedures for handling the food you buy; we don't have idea of how the food that was used is stato managed, what kind of facility has been used, what kind of sanitation procedures, how correctly it is been kept frozen from processing until it arrived at our home. And speaking of purchases, in principle, these preparations are very expensive. Often they contain bone ground, organi ma _cc781905-5cde-3194bdd -136bad5cf58d_ what are the proportions of flesh, bones or organs but , how much liver / heart o_cc781905-5cde-3194cfbad. In addition to this, many preparations also contain vegetables, fruits, rice and psyllium, which are often used as cheap fillers. Since these mixed ground foods, often contain a bone overdose, (because bones are cheaper than meat boneless) many producers regularly include vegetables e psyllium in their recipes, because if this were not the case, excessive amounts of bone would cause chronic constipation in our cats. On the contrary, Mother nature draws its prey with the correct proportions, therefore, compared to the model of nature, processed, frozen products with their own proportions often distorted of flesh and bone, vegetable ingredients inadequate, are actually far inferior to a diet of whole pieces of meat, not ground. By looking at nature and following the basic guidelines for the proportions of flesh, bone and organs present in a preda, we are able to feed our pets with the healthiest and most natural diet possible. Natural Project Invertito Many people are so used to thinking of cat food as a mushy pile of "goop" that they have even decided to buy their own mincers _cc781905 -bb3b-136bad5cf58d_elettrici e con grandi spese , macinare il proprio raw cat food according to different recipes. Such an investment of money and time would be much better spent per high quality raw food, as the quality of the meat with which _cc781905-5cde-3194_badcb3b-136 our pets, carnivores, is the key. Grinding the meat, affects significantly decreasing some of the nutrients naturally present in raw foods, grinding increases the surface of the exposed meat_cc781905-bbc3b-3194 that in this air bad way is attacked more quickly by the bacteria that start their work, destroying amino acids essential for the life of the cat. ( see section Taurine ) Another benefit of feeding with little transformed whole chunks is the fact that their nutrients remain essentially intact, just as nature made them. The ground Barf, whether pre-packaged o made at home is, in essence, nothing more than an attempt by humans to reverse the nature of naturally designed foods " for carnivores. The natural way is always the best alternative. Finally, as if all this were not enough reason not to feed your cat a diet pre-chewed, we can consider the overall mental, physical and psychological implications of feeding with _cc781905-5cde-3194- bb3b-136bad5cf58d_whole raw foods. The nutrition for your cat made with whole foods, stimulates him, not only involving him in the_cc781905-5cde-3194-bb3b-136__bad5cf58d 136bad5cf58d_mastication process, but all the muscles are involved .... from the legs, to the neck, etc. e eating as his body was designed make sure you _cc78194-5bad5cde-3194-bb3b-136bad5cf58d__cc78194-5bcc5-3194bdcc5-31c5890-3194bcc5-136c bb3b-136bad5cf58d_ in a way that just licking mushy food could never do. Something comes alive in a cat that is fully fed, which involves all of its sensi ... If you feed your cat this way you know exactly what this means ..... if you never do it, you can't _cc781905-5cde-3194-bb3b -136bad5cf58d_see what it means to your feline friend, when that spark of carnivores in him comes to life ... reminding him to be a real feline! _Cc781905-5cde-3194-bb3b-136bad5cf58d_ Reasons to feed whole rather than ground pieces: Teeth , gums and general oral health improved, Increased digestibility Greater control over food handling and sanitation Less spread of food-borne bacteria Less nutrient loss Cheaper than commercial ground barf There is no need to spend money on expensive electric meat grinders The challenge of eating whole foods psychic engagement, restoration of the nature of the carnivore. If by any chance, for some reason your cat does not have all of her teeth and you intend to feed her a raw diet, she will need to grind at least some, if not all, of the ingredients in her diet. In this case, you can find a lot of info on the page dedicated to the recipes of mashed food HERE, or you can visit http://www.catnutrition.org you can find recipes and tips for preparing meals which must include bones and organs. Please remember, though, that there are some cats who no longer have all of their teeth, but still manage a chewing large enough pieces of meat. PLEASE NOTE: Although a whole raw food diet based on the "natural prey" or "assembled pieces of prey" model is the most natural healthy way to feed i our cats, it is not a panacea for any or all diseases, nor should it be considered as such. If your cat is sick, we recommend that you seek a veterinary nutritionist who will be able to advise you on the best diet for your cat. The material contained in this site is the opinion of the author and has been translated by me karin Pedrona, for informational and educational purposes only. Nothing written here is intended or should be regarded as a veterinarian's opinion, and the author assumes no responsibility for the reader's use or misuse of this information. THE PARTIAL OR INTEGRAL REPRODUCTION OF THE TEXT IS VIETATA- TO USE THIS TEXT IN A PARTIAL OR INTEGRAL WAY, PRICE MANDARIN@SIA.NET RABANDARINKA © 2010 Linda Zurig All rights reserved - Article translated by Karin Pedrona SOURCE: Original article: http://www.rawfedcats.org/nogrinders.htm Page being updated, come back and visit us for more info- L' Alimentazione a pezzi interi migliora la salute oral e. Nel corso del tempo, una dieta a base solo di alimenti tritati può causare placca e tartaro che inevitabilmente vanno a fissarsi sui denti, questo può causare irritazioni gengivali, che possono portare a una miriade di problemi ; come ad esempio gengive deboli, infiammate e malsane, che non possono così sostenere saldamente i denti causandone la perdita. Gengivite e malattie periodontali sono anche un'indicazione di una presenza cronica di una maggiore quantità di batteri malsani in bocca. Questi batteri, regolarmente ingeriti, a loro volta influenzano l'intero sistema dell organismo. Nel corso del tempo, questo può essere un fattore importante che contribuisce all' insorgere di molte malattie sistemiche gravi. Molte persone portano i loro gatti dal veterinario per la regolare pulizia dei denti. Questa procedura è non solo costoso, ma è anche molto stressante per il gatto, e richiede l'anestesia, che porta sempre con sé un certo grado di rischio. Alimentare i gatti come natura vuole , nella maggior parte dei casi elimina la necessità di questa procedura. Questo perché il "lavaggio naturale" e l'azione "filo interdentale" che è in grado di svolgere la carne cruda, le ossa polpose, il tessuto connettivo, aiuta a mantenere i denti bianchi e puliti, gengive rosa, sane e forti. La Carne a pezzi cruda è più digeribile Oltre alla questione della salute orale un altro punto a sfavore della carne macinata, è la questione della digestione. L' alimento macinato agevola un ingerimento veloce del cibo da parte del gatto e poichè non c è bisogno di nessun sforzo per strappare, rompere, etcc. S erve davvero poco tempo al cibo per arrivare diretto nello stomaco che spesso non ha tempo di produrre gli acidi digestivi necessari. Tali pasti così veloci possono finire per causare irritazioni o indigestione. Uno dei grandi vantaggi di alimentare con pezzi interi è che richiede un certo lavoro da parte delle mascelle e dei denti ; strappare via le fibre carnose ,recidere i tendini, sgranocchiare le ossa, strappare tutta la carne dalle ossa polpose richiede un certo tempo, appunto il tempo necessario allo stomaco per attivare i suoi succhi gastrici. Progetto Naturale Invertito Molte persone sono così abituati a "pensare" al cibo per gatti, come un patè, che decidono di acquistare i propri tritacarne elettrici e con grandi spese e macinare il proprio cibo crudo per i loro gatti usando diverse ricette. Un tale investimento di denaro e tempo sarebbe molto meglio spenderlo per preparare cibo crudo di alta qualità, siccome la qualità della carne con cui cibiamo i nostri animali domestici è "la chiave" La manipolazione della carne , influisce diminuendo sensibilmente alcuni dei nutrienti naturalmente presenti nei cibi crudi, macinare aumenta la superficie della carne esposta all aria, che in questo modo viene attaccata più velocemente dai batteri che iniziano il loro lavoro , distruggendo aminoacidi essenziali per la vita del gatto. Un altro vantaggio di alimentare con pezzi interi poco trasformati è il fatto che le loro sostanze nutritive rimangono sostanzialmente intatte. La Barf macinata, sia preconfezionata o fatta in casa è, in sostanza, niente di più che un tentativo da parte dell' essere umano, di invertire il progetto che madre natura ha pensato per gli animali carnivori. SE tutto questo non fosse una ragione sufficiente per non alimentare il vostro gatto una dieta pre-masticata, possiamo considerare le implicazioni mentali, fisiche e psicologiche complessive di alimentazione con cibi crudi interi. L' alimentazione per il vostro gatto fatta con cibi interi, lo stimola, non solo coinvolgendolo nel processo di masticazione, ma vengono coinvolti tutti i muscoli; dalle zampe , al collo etcc. Masticare per come il suo corpo è stato progettato fa sì che si impegni in un modo che il solo leccare del cibo molliccio non potrebbe mai fare. Qualcosa si anima in un gatto che è alimentato a pezzi interi che coinvolge tutti i suoi sensi... Se nutrite il vostro gatto in questo modo sapete esattamente che cosa questo significa..... quando quella scintilla dei carnivori in lui RI-prende vita ricordandogli di essere un vero felino! BARF "COMMERCIALE" MACINATA Attualmente c è un grande movimento del mercato attorno alla produzione di cibo macinato di tipo BARF per i nostri animali, insieme con gli altri motivi citati qui sopra, ce ne sono molti altri per non alimentare i nostri gatti con cibo commerciale tritato. Una di queste ragioni ha a che fare con il controllo si ha sulle procedure di manipolazione del cibo che si acquista; non abbiamo idea di come il cibo che è stato utilizzato è stato gestito, che tipo impianto è stato usato, che tipo di procedure di sanificazione , quanto correttamente è stato mantenuto congelato dalla lavorazione fina a quando non è arrivato a casa nostra. E a proposito di acquisti, in linea di massima, questi preparati c ontengono osso macinato e organi MA non è dato sapere quali siano le percentuali ed espongono solo la scritta: " adatto al cane e al gatto" come se avessero le stesse necessità nutrizionali ! Oltre a questo, molti preparati contengono anche molta verdure, frutta, riso e psyllum, che sono spesso utilizzati come riempitivi a buon mercato. Dal momento che questi alimenti misti macinati , contengono spesso un sovradosaggio di osso e cartilagini , (perché le ossa sono più convenienti rispetto carne disossata) molti produttori includono regolarmente i vegetali e psyllium nelle loro ricette, perché se così non fosse, le quantità eccessive di osso ,causerebbe costipazione cronica nei nostri gatti. BARF "ARTIGIANALE" MACINATA In italia, ad oggi ( 25/10/2024) esiste "un solo produttore di BARF MACINATA" bilanciata e appositamente formulata per il gatto con carni di origine italiana , lavorata artigianalmente, ed è la Barf dell' azienda Mr. BARF ITALIA di Marco di Candia .LINK:---- https://www.mrbarfitalia.it/- ( dichiaro di non avere interessi commerciali sul prodotto) RIASSUMENDO: COME UTILIZZARE i MACINATI BARF IN MANIERA UTILE, ANNULLANDONE LE CRITICITA': PROBLEMI: Denti, gengive, salute orale, digeribilità, soddisfazione, coinvolgimento psichico, ripristino della natura del carnivoro, mantenimento del peso forma, obesità. SOLUZIONE: PREVEDERE all' interno della DIETA l' inserimento di pezzi di carne interi, Quaglie, Essiccati di carne etcc.. PROBLEMI: Maggiore controllo sulla manipolazione, diffusione di batteri, perdita di nutrienti, scarsa qualità delle carni, prodotti non bilanciati esclusivamente per il gatto. ( i gatti hanno necessità nutrizionali molto diverse dal cane) SOLUZIONE : 1) Scegliere un azienda ARTIGIANALE che produca prodotti esclusi , al posto di aziende COMMERCIALI. SOLUZION E : 2) Preparare in maniera Casalinga la BARF macinata, seguendo i corretti bilanciamenti per il gatto Se non ti senti sicuro e senti la Necessità di un BARF COACH che ti aiuti passo a passo a transitare il gatto, comprare, gestire , preparare e somministrare la dieta BARF , puoi contattarmi privatamente via E-Mail : karin@barfcoach.it oppure telefonicamente al + 39 3894984632 - Sono Karin Pedrona “Tecnico della Dietetica e Nutrizione Veterinaria” Specializzata in Dieta BARF per il Gatto. LA RIPRODUZIONE PARZIALE O INTEGRALE DEL TESTO E' VIETATA- PER UTILIZZARE QUESTO TESTO IN MODO PARZIALE O INTEGRALE SI PREGA DI MANDARE RICHESTA SCRITTA A : karin@barfcoach.it © 2010 Linda Zurig Tutti i diritti riservati - Articolo tradotto da Karin Pedrona FONTE: articolo originale: http://www.rawfedcats.org/nogrinders.htm Pagina in aggiornamento , tornate a trovarci per più info- Whole prey feeding o Rebuilt in pieces. Why is it harmful to grind meat. How to prepare food for our cat at home. Back to Barf

"Scopri tutto sull'allergia alla Fel d 1, la proteina della saliva del gatto responsabile delle reazioni allergiche. Approfondimenti, soluzioni naturali e il nostro innovativo progetto per ridurre ancor di più , l' allergene dei Gatti Norvegesi delle Foreste. The Cat Allergy HYPOALLERGENIC CATS, HYPOALLERGENIC CATS, WHICH ARE THE FELINE BREEDS THAT DO NOT CAUSE ALLERGY? _Cc781905-5cde-3194-bb3b-136bad5cf58d_ IS THERE A VACCINE_cc781905-5cde-3194-bb3b-136bad5cfERGIAD_LAT ALLERGY ... FOREWORD: I have been breeding my beloved Norwegian cats for about 13 years, since 2006 e a lot of people have come to me because_cc781905-5cde-3194_bad5-bb3b "cat allergic" When I receive a phone call, from allergic people, or companions of people allergic to cat, the thing that strikes me the most and that involves me, is almost a sort responsibility from which I feel immediately invested, as if by me and my feline family depended on the happiness of others .... the realization of a dream: to be able to live with a feline companion despite the allergy! This prompted me to research allergy, and create this information page. The "allergy tests" in my amateur cattery are carried out free of charge e consist in staying in contact with my cats for at least an hour of time, in a closed environment. In 90% of cases, families leave my house happy not to have had any allergic reaction, and it is undeniable that my heart is full of joy for having taken an active part in the realization of their desire . About 10% of the population suffers from cat allergy ... In reality, the term "cat allergy" is improper, as is that of "cat hair allergy": in fact, the allergen is triggered by the allergen, a small glycoprotein called Fel d1, produced by the glands_cc781905-5cde-3194 -bb3b-136bad5cf58d_salivari (saliva), lacrimal (tears), sebaceous (skin) and perianal. The perianal glands secrete the allergen on the stool. The highest concentration of Fel d1 is found in the perianal glands. The feline allergen (Fel d1) is found only in cats and accounts for up to 60% of cat allergies. Typical reactions to allergens vary, but include symptoms ranging from mild runny nose and itchy eyes, to severe reactions such as swollen eyes, hives, or difficulty breathing. Individuals allergic to cats and not to other animals are usually allergic to Fel d1 only. The allergen is very stable and can stay indoors for six months after the cat is removed. During the daily cleaning that the cat performs licking itself, la Fel-d1 from the saliva is deposited on the hair that tends to be distributed through the fur, with the highest levels which are located close to the skin. and is released into the environment; due to its small size and the particular stability it is possible transport and passive diffusion, through clothing and hair also in environments not directly frequented by the animal Litter boxes often contain the highest amount of Fel d1, as the highest concentrations do found in the anal glands. Some data: A statistically significant data collection was conducted in 2006 on the saliva of _cc781d_biberiano-136-specimens of siberian-136_biberiano-136-5c58d_biberiano-3194-136bad5cf58d_biberiano 3194-136bad5s and Abyssinian, from the INDOOR Biotechnologies Laboratory . _cc781905-5cde-3194-bbiber3b-136bad5cf58d_ lower than those of a normal cat ed a good 15% of them were found to have levels so low that they are also suitable for those suffering from very serious allergies (asthmatic attacks). This 15% included both male and female cats. Data collection, confirmed that allergen production is linked to cat-produced hormones, for which_cc781905-5cde-3194-bb3b-136_bad5cf58d males are not sterilized those with the highest allergen values, the sterilized females those with the lowest dosage. Secondary Allergens There are no simple answers to questions about cat allergy . To date, thirteen allergens have been isolated which may cause allergic reactions, each of these allergens can cause a reaction in one person, but not another, and most some people are allergic to more than one cat allergen. People with severe allergies to horses, dogs, rabbits, (or food allergies to pork, beef or egg white) do not react with a cat that produces little Fel d1. Most secondary allergies are caused by Fel d2 (feline albumin) or Fel d4 (feline lipocalin) ._ cc781905-5cde-3194-bb3b-136bad5cf58d_ Serum albumin is responsible for the greatest number of cross reactions between cats and other animals. About 25% of people allergic to horses also react to Fel d4. These individuals are considered cross-reactive horse / cat. Asthma and other airway reactions in animals are usually caused by lipocalin. When asthma is caused by exposure to cats, it is typically caused by Fel d4 (feline lipocalin) or Fel d1 (androgen binding glycoprotein). Several studies have shown that fertile male mice produce 500 to 1000 more lipocalin than female mice. Lipocalin levels in male and female mice are markedly reduced when spayed. These studies have not been performed in cats, but it is reasonable to assume that individuals with severe horse or rabbit allergies will have less reaction than a female or neutered male kitten. There are currently no commercial tests capable of measuring Fel d4 or most other cat allergens . Anyone with severe cat-related asthma should spend time with a cat low production fel d1, before purchasing a kitten. Testing with fur samples is not sufficient for people with a lipocalin or albumin allergy. This chart illustrates the most common feline allergens and shows the approximate percentage of people allergic to cats that react to each individual allergen. PLEASE NOTE: The recent death of a Turin woman following a severe asthma attack, and not from anaphylactic shock as erroneously reported in the press, which occurred while brushing the cat makes it necessary to clarify. 3194-bb3b-136bad5cf58d_ Among the inhalant allergens of animal origin, those of cats are particularly important in Western countries as the cause of respiratory allergies, in particular of_cc781905-5cde-3194- bb3b -136bad5cf of awareness varies in atopics between 10-15% of Europe and 36% of the USA. Feline allergens can cause serious and potentially fatal reactions in some individuals. The allergen information provided is not a substitute for medical advice. It is advisable to consult a doctor before visiting and / or purchasing a Norwegian cat VISIT TO FARM FOR ALLERGIC TEST Visiting a cattery that breeds cats with low FEL D1 production is an authentic allergy test that offers visitors a clear indication of their immune response, this also refers to the kitten they wish to buy as according to the analyzes carried out, the low allergen productivity is a genetic trait that is transmitted from parents to children . Most of the reactions to cats come from Fel d1. Reactions to other animals such as dogs, horses, hamsters or rabbits indicate reactions to secondary allergens. These allergies can cause a higher test failure rate. Visitors should always carry their medications - including eye drops, inhalers, and antihistamines. Should a reaction occur, visitors should promptly wash their hands and face with soap and water to remove the surface allergen . Whenever possible, visitors should consider not taking antihistamines prior to the farm visit, as it will mask the severity of the reactions. Visitors should always check with a doctor before stopping prescription medications. Most Fel d1 reactions occur within 15 minutes of exposure. The secondary reactions occur only after a longer exposure, in any case it is advisable to stay in the breeder's house for at least 1 hour and when possible repeat the test twice a day apart. For the breeder it is it is advisable to reduce secondary allergens by cleaning the rooms to remove surface hair and dust mites. The litter boxes should be clean and the house should be aired before the visit. Scratching posts and padded kennels collect large amounts of allergens and dust mites and should be covered or avoided by visitors. You should start your visit in a room a low allergen rate, in the cleanest room possible. Allergic individuals should briefly lay their faces on the mother cat. Kittens do not have the same allergen levels found in adult cats are therefore an insufficient indicator of allergic response. Sometimes visitors may have a reaction to kittens but not to the mother, this reaction can be seen in combination with allergies to eggs or to the_cc781905-5cde-3194-bb3b -136bad5cf58d_ milk, when these same kittens are older, this reaction is usually less severe. Litter box reaction is very common and can come from many sources. The litter boxes pusty o perfumed can both have problems_cc781905-badca5-badca5_c Feces and urine contain many cat allergens, including Fel d1. It is always advisable for allergy sufferers to keep the litter box in a room well isolated from the accommodation. NOTE: feline allergens can cause severe and life-threatening reactions in some individuals. The information on allergens provided by the NORWEGIAN CAT FARM DISIR NORNIR does not replace medical advice. It is advisable to consult a doctor before visiting and / or purchasing a Norwegian cat or other breeds of the list. Advice for allergic people who want to buy a hypoallergenic / hypoallergenic cat Sterilize the cat, both male and female, as well as being extremely healthy for your kitty_cc781905-5cde-3194-bb3b-136905_cc7 and sterilization your environment 5cde-3194-bb3b-136bad5cf58d_ guarantees very low allergen production; according to some test the sterilized female produces less allergen than the sterilized male. Moisten a sponge or a clean cloth with Allerpet in the_baby_baby_baby_baby_baby_bab3b-136b . This will reduce the allergens released into the air during combing, deactivate many of the allergens on the fur . Allerpet can be purchased online. You can take a bath at gatti 1 volta_cc781905-5cde-3194bd-136badal month. This will remove both allergens and irritants from the coat . Clean scratching posts and places where the cat sleeps often; The highest concentration of allergen is found in the litter. If you are extremely sensitive, have someone else clean the litter box and if possible keep it on the balcony, in the garage or in a dedicated room. Green tea litter contains tannic acid which deactivates the Fel d1 allergen. Utilizzate sand with low percentage of dust without perfume. Wash the litter box weekly. Avoid silver and smoke color, i levels of FEL-D1 are higher second lcc7-analysis -bb3b-136bad5cf58d_glycoprotein appears to be connected to color. Wipe the cat's fur regularly with a damp cloth, can help you reduce the amount of Fel D 1. Use a vacuum cleaner with a filter. Book your allergy test

Qui potrai leggere e guardare video e fotografie nonchè tutte le leggende gatti norvegesi delle foreste The code of COLORS or EMS code - Easy Mind System The EMS (Easy Mind System) code is the system that the Associazione FIFè uses to identify the breed and color of cats through codes. It is a system that works with all cat breeds but we will focus on the color codes attributable to the Norwegian Forest Cat. Each breed is identified with an abbreviation of three capital letters, the Norwegian Forest Cat is indicated with NFO (Norwegian FOrest) Once the breed has been identified, in our case NFO, we have the letters indicating di what color is the cat and that is: n: black, a: blue , d: red, e: cream , _cc5c1-581e -3194-bb3b-136bad5cf58d_ g: blue cream, w: white, nt: amber, _cc781905-5cde-3194-bb3bbad : , dt: amber-based red, et: amber-based cream, ft : amber7905c -3194-bb3b-136bad5cf58d_ gt: light amber tortie After having identified the color if Il gatto is silver or smoke or golden, the letter s or y must be inserted after the color. If the cat has white according to the quantity and distribution will be indicated according to the following table : 01 van, 02 arlequin (harlequin), _ cc781905-5cde-3194-bb3b-136bad5cf58d_ 03 bicolor. 09 any quantity of white If the cat does not have white we will not find any of these indicated numbers. If the cat is brindle, then we will have the numbers indicating the type of brindle: 11 Shaded, 21 Undefined tabbing , 22 Blotched tabby (classic tabby) _cc781905-5cde-3194-bb3b81-136bbad5cf58d5-1390 tabby 3190_backer_5cf58d5 -136bad5cf58d_ 24 Spotted tabby 25 Ticked tabby And finally the color of the eyes: 61 blue, 62 arancioni / _cc79094-bad5-136cc5_arancioni / _cc7905-bad5-136 -5cde-3194-bb3b-136bad5cf58d_ 63 unequal eyes, 64 green three colors blotched with white - f0322 three colors with white - f09 tortie blotched f22 tortie f tortie mackerel with white f0323 tortie mackerel f23 three colors harlequin f02 tortie smoke fs blue cream with white g09 blue cream (ems: g)

La carne non contiene un rapporto ottimale calcio/ fosforo. Correggere una carenza di calcio con carbonato di calcio, lattato di calcio, gluconato di calcio. Soccer As can be seen in the table below most animal foods do not contain an optimal calcium / phosphorus ratio - Our attention should be directed to correcting a potential imbalance. Remember: you cannot correct a calcium deficiency with any source of bone meal, you must use a source that has little or no percentage of phosphorus, such as cc781905-5cde-3194-bb3b-136bad5cf58d_ calcium carbonate, calcium lactate, gluconate of football. There are many different opinions on what the ideal Ca: P ratio should be, but I think it is reasonable to recommend a ratio between 1.0 and 1.3 parts of calcium to 1 part of phosphorus. Unfortunately, it may be very difficult to manage this relationship with the BARF or Whole prey, as the report _cc781905-5cde-3194-bb3b_bad5cf5c5-3194-bb3b-136bcc7-136bcc7 which might 136bad5cf58d_be adequate for younger cats, may not be adequate for older cats .... If necessary, it is easier to calculate the Ca: P ratio more precisely in diets without bone supply. To achieve the above recommended ratio, you need to add 1000 mg of calcium (approximately 3 grams of eggshell powder) to 1 kg of raw boneless meat ._cc781905-5cde-3194- bb3b-136bad5cf58d_ SOURCE: https://feline-nutrition.org/nutrition/the-importance-of-calcium-supplements-in-homemade-cat-food Calcium Supplements by Ch. M. Ruessheim updated: July 2, 2002 Calcium supplements come in several forms (calcium salts), but only part of the calcium salt is elemental calcium. It is important to know how much elemental calcium a supplement provides because all the dietary recommendations refer to elemental calcium. To calculate how much elemental calcium is in a supplement, multiply the total milligrams (mg) by the fraction of elemental calcium to get total mg of elemental calcium. See examples below: Calcium carbonate: = 40% elemental calcium Example: 500 mg calcium carbonate x 0.40 = 200 mg elemental calcium Calcium citrate: = 21% elemental calcium Example: 500 mg calcium citrate x 0.21 = 105 mg elemental calcium Calcium lactate: = 13% elemental calcium Example: 500 mg of calcium lactate x 0.13 = 65 mg elemental calcium Calcium gluconate: = 9% elemental calcium Example: 500 mg of calcium gluconate x 0.09 = 45 mg elemental calcium Dicalcium phosphate: = 23% elemental calcium + 19% phosphorus * Example: 500 mg of dicalcium phosphate x 0.23 = 115 mg calcium + 95 mg phosphorus * Helmut Meyer / Jürgen Zentek give different values: 21/16 Egg shells: = 36-37% elemental calcium + traces of phosphorus and trace elements Example: 500 mg of dried powdered eggshell = ca. 180 mg elemental calcium Bone meal: _cc781905-5cde-3194-bb3b-136bad5cf58d _ = _ cc781905-5cde-3194-bb3b-136bad5cf58d_ 30% elemental calcium + 17% phosphorus Example: 500 mg of bone meal x 0.30 = 150 mg elemental calcium + 85 mg phosphorus Important: Different products have different calcium / phosphorus contents! Check the label! Notes: The use of bone meal as a calcium supplement for raw meat diet may not be warranted for animals with diminished kidney function due to additional phosphorus content. Some other measures: 1 teaspoon of bone meal = 4 g 1 teaspoon of calcium lactate = 3.5 g 1 teaspoon of calcium carbonate = 2.0 g 1 teaspoon of eggshell = 5 g 1 teaspoon of Kitty Bloom Kalac M34 (38-39%) = 5g 1 teaspoon of Animal Essentials Calcium Supplemen t (34%) = 3g 100g chicken neck = approx. 800 mg calcium, 500 mg phosphorus, 100 mg sodium 100g chicken feet = approx. 2130 mg calcium, 770 mg phosphorus, 125 mg sodium 1 large eggshell = approx. 6 g = approx. 2200 mg calcium Calcium / Phosphor Calculator in english Calcium / Phosphor Calculator in deutsch Very useful tool as you can vary meat type, Ca: P ratio as well as calcium / phosphor content of supplement used. The Nutritional Aspects of Bone Composition Mineral Content in Bones of Ostrich (Struthio camelus var. Domesticus) 41.2% Calcium (36.3-45.7%) 16.8% Phosphorus (15.2-18.4%) Ca: P ratio: 2.45: 1 0.49% Magnesium (0.35 - = .64%) 167 mg Zink (93-287 mg) 94 mg Iron (42-195 mg) 8.5 mg Copper (3.3-14.9 mg) 8.3 mg Manganese (4.6-13.0 mg) 10.0 mg Lead (0.9-56.8 mg) 453 mg Fluoride (290-640 mg) 11.2 mg Aluminum (1.6-20.8 mg) Mg values are per kg bone ash. Reference: Bissinger Klaus, Dissertation, University of Giessen, 2000 "Quantitativer Nachweis wichtiger Mengen- und Spurenelemente in Serum, Leber, Knochen und Vollblut sowie einige andere Gewebeparameter und Daten von gesunden, südafrikanischen domestic Farmstraussen (Struthio varachtus). Mineral Content of Chicken Feet Nutrient Composition of dried Eggshells Carbonate vs. citrate Composition of egg shells with adherence of albumen adapted from Animal By-Product Processing & Utilization H.W. Ockerman, CL Hansen Values on DMB (except water & protein)

I miei gatti norvegesi più anziani, coloro che hanno dato la loro linea genealogica e hanno fondato la storia del mio allevamento. My Norwegians - Neutral- (spayed / neutered) Below are my top 2 Norwegian cats, where it all started: Vani's Ark Cagliostro, Kiegira's Skog Genny- Disir Nornir Charlie Bucket, Disir Nornir Willy Wonka are their children who have stayed here with me as companion cats. Cagliostro, Willy Wonka, Charlie Bucket, they are no longer with me, unfortunately they left me momentarily ...., I hope they will be there from the rainbow bridge waiting for me .... Genny currently lives with me Born 5-3-2013 father : FI * Kujakeykarin Blak - _cc7819094 -5bad5 -135cde-3194 -... bb3b-136bad5cf58d_ SE * Virvla's Karamella Inbreeding 7th generations 0% Complete inbreeding = 1, 85% _cc781905-5cde-3194-bb3b-136bad5cf58d% Polaris = 4, 63 HCM-negative June 2014 HCM-negative August 2015 HCM - Negative jen_cc781905 -5cde-3194-bb3b-136bad5cf58d_2018 PKD: Negative PK-DEF: Negative GSD 4: Negative TriTrichomonas: Negative 2013 Giardia: Negative jul. 2019 Chlamydia Aug 2017 * PEDIGREE * FI * Just Special Bryght Crystal NEUTRAL Born 27-5-2014 father: NO * FRU PEDERSENS PEDER STARUP - mother: SE * ZYGOT ALLEY-OOP HCM-negative May 2015 -HCM Negative Jen 2018 - HCM Negative June 2019 PKD: Negative asc * GSD 4: Negative Asc * Giardia: Negative Jul 2019 - Chlamydia: Negative Aug.2017 * PEDIGREE * NO * Fru Pedersen Maya Alexandra Cornelia _cc781905-5cde-3194-bb589094-136bad5cde-3194-bb589094-136bad5ccc3 -bb3b-136bad5cf58d_ 1_cc7819094-badd5-136bcc5_b58f5-3194-badd5-136bcc5_ -5cde-3194-bb3b-136bad5cf58d_

tabelle quantità di taurina nella carne, alcuni studi, fabbisogno taurina nel gatto, carenza di taurina alimentazione commerciale... Taurine Tables Where to read more: SOURCE1 - SOURCE 2 - FONTE 3-bbc794- bad5-136badd The taurine requirement of the adult cat H. BURGER1 andK. C. BARNETT2 Taurine in fish Study on the lack of taurine in mothers and puppies Taurine: Taurine (from the Latin taurus, bull, as it was originally isolated from bull bile by the German scientists Friedrich Tiedemann and Leopold Gmelin_cc781905-5cde-3194-bb3b-1365cf58d_ammino-sulfur-ammonium acid is an acidic chemical abundant in many tissues of various animals, including humans. Small polypeptides containing taurine have been identified, but to date no aminoacyl-tRNA synthetase has been found capable of specifically recognizing taurine and capable of incorporating it into RNA. Taurine covers numerous and important functions; is, for example, a precursor of bile salts. to produce new bile salts and replace those lost in the faeces), participates in the growth and maturation of nervous tissues, contributes to the maintenance of good eyesight and correct heart function and, in the female, has an important role at the reproductive level. A deficiency can lead to un heart failure, poor immune response, poor neonatal growth, deafness, lower number of fetuses, resorptions, miscarriages, low birth weight, low survival rate of newly born kittens born, and birth defects, such as, abnormal development of the zampe posterior, and skeletal abnormalities including curved spines and short stature. Taurine is also found in some bacterial species in more modest quantities and in rare cases in plants; _cc781905-5cde-3194-bb358d_ 136bad5cf found in red algae, but not in brown algae o green , some traces in some plant foods, such as, nuts. Taurine is also present at high levels in the insects (don't be surprised if cats love to hunt them). Taurine is abundant in the tissues of most fish, birds and rodents, and in lower concentrations in larger animals, such as cattle. Taurine in cats, is mainly synthesized in the liver by aminoacids containing sulfur, methionine and cysteine, and the action of numerous enzymes, including cysteine sulfur dioxide and cysteine dioxinic acid . In cats, as the activity of liver enzymes is very low, the biosynthesis of taurine from its precursors is insufficient_cc781905-bbc3b-3194 unlike dogs, taurine intake is therefore essential. Furthermore cats waste large amounts of taurine, in fact, like dogs, they only use taurine for the conjugation of bile acids, while humans and rats can also use glycine (Morris et al., 1987), this leads to a continuous loss of taurine, such as a substantial part is not recovered from the entero-hepatic circulation and is lost in the faeces. Why did the cat lose its ability to synthesize an essential nutrient such as taurine? In these circumstances the production of taurine is a waste of energy, while the deamination and desulfurization of cysteine is an alternative metabolic pathway that allows cats to produce energy, rather than taurine from the catabolism of the sulfur amino acids . Taurine is one of the most abundant amino acids in animal tissues, cats that live in the wild and which forage themselves for food by hunting, are not deficient in taurine. A mouse - contains a very high amount of taurine compared to other types of meat - about 2.4 mg / gram . The good news is that taurine is present in many types of muscle meat, is abundant in the heart. Chicken hearts are a fantastic source of taurine for cats. The amino acid taurine-sulfonic is now recognized as essential for the cat that needs about 10 mg / kg adult. In the last decade, cats fed with diets characterized by an insufficient presence of taurine have shown two diseases, such as dilated cardiomyopathy and progressive retinal atrophy. Unfortunately, only some clinical pictures can be resolved with a subsequent supplementation of taurine and it is therefore important that this amino acid is present in adequate quantities in any diet for cats. In order to have an optimal amino acid level, canned feeds need a higher concentration of taurine than dry feeds. The reason for this difference is not known, but a reason can be found in the difference in the formulation of the two products. Furthermore, since taurine is "free", as previously mentioned, it is not incorporated into the proteins, furthermore this molecule is thermosensitive and si alloy_cc7 5cde-3194-bb3b-136bad5cf58d_all water very quickly so it is easy to lose it in the defrosting phase of the meat- For these reasons it is advisable to administer to the cat carne cruda not minced. A diet based on pulpy bones and organs is abundant in taurine (arginine and arachidonic acid). However, heat destroys about 2/3 of the taurine content (some research says that the heat destroys between 50% and 100% of taurine). Heat destroys all essential amino acids, enzymes, and a high percentage of nutrients. This becomes a problem if you feed your cat cooked meat. Not there are clinical studies fact on the daily need_cc781905-gattofied-136 in the diet of a takadin it takes months or even years, to see the results of a taurine deficient diet . Therefore, very few experiments have been done, however, in the few controlled clinical trials that have been done it has been observed that the cats given 500 mg / kg _cc781905-5cde-3194-bb3b -136bad5cf58d_food- of taurine in their daily diet showed no signs of deficiency. At higher doses, researchers saw a slight improvement in reproduction. In a 17-month study, cats given were given 375 mg / kg daily taurine had _cc781905-5cde-3194-bb3b-136badd a normal value ERG, as opposed to 250mg which was too low and caused cardiac abnormalities. The National Research Council (NRC) specifies that the minimum recommended amount of taurine for adult cats is 0.0099 kg. per kilogram of body weight. For kittens, the minimum quantity is 0.017 kg. per kilogram of body weight, but la recommended dose of 0.33 kg. of taurine per kilogram of body weight . If you want to see the long-term results of a taurine deficiency in cats all you need to do is take a research from Dr. Frances Pottenger. From 1932 to 1942, Pottenger conducted a food experiment con foods To summarize his experiment: he divided about 100 cats into two groups: one group was fed with raw milk and raw meat, and the other group was fed cooked food and pasteurized milk. Cats fed raw food, grew up healthy and si are reproduced. The cats fed cooked foods, destroyed their salute, fell ill with blindness, heart disease, high death rate of the kittens, until they were no longer able to reproduce. As you can see, cats that were fed cooked foods had all the classic symptoms of a taurine deficiency. (NOTE: Pottenger's intention was not to study the nutritional needs of cats, but to demonstrate that "facial deformities" in humans - narrowed jaws, crowded teeth, brittle bones, and even difficult pregnancies - was the result of our Western diet made of industrial foods). Earlier this year, I had a couple of clients who came to me with cats with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM), which is a heart disease that causes the heart to thicken. , what I found interesting is that both of these cats were fed the same brand of a processed "holistic" cat food (how can holistic food be processed? this is what I call a oxymoron!). For me, this was a red flag. And, this is why ... most vets will tell you that the cause of HCM is unknown, or that some breeds are predisposed to HCM. I believe the nutrigenomics _cc781905-5cde-3194-bb3b- 136bad5cf58d_ should be considered. Nutrigenomics is the study of the effects of foods and food components on gene expression. I suspected that this particular brand of cat food may have been deficient in taurine, but I checked the pet food recalls page on the FDA website , did not see the brand indicated ... However, this reminds me of a story: In 1988, a veterinary cardiology student noticed that one of his feline patients who was being treated for congestive cardiomyopathy had an extremely low blood serum ur . Now, this cat has been fed "" best quality "feed" food "premium _cc781905-5cde-3194-bb3b-1365cf58d_commercial label, which they contained all the daily requirement of taurine. The perplexed veterinarian, came back then check other clinical cases of cardiomia_cardiomia-136b-136b-big surprise found that almost all cases of this disease had low levels of taurine in the blood. When the cats were given a taurine supplement many of them showed a noticeable improvement. What was going on? All the cats were eating "di premium quality" which supposedly contained the necessary levels of taurine! The problem was that the taurine was deactivated during the cooking procedure of processing the cat food. You see, the "feeding paths" of pet food manufacturers' only last about 6 months, so if the animal is still alive and appears to be in good health after 6 months, _cc781905- 5cde-3194-bb3b-136bad5cf58d_ pet food is authorized for public sale. However, it takes more than 6 months to see the effects of a taurine deficiency in a cat. In any case, due to the discovery by this veterinary student, the pet food manufacturer corrected their mistake but, I can assure you these nutritional errors continue to occur today. If you don't believe me, just take a look at the FDA website on pet food. Now, to answer the question: Is it necessary to add a taurine supplement to raw meat? Well, I have already mentioned what happens to vitamins, enzymes and all essential amino acids when the meat is cooked ... but, with a raw meat diet the concern is only for the defrosting phase. When the meat is frosted there is only a slight decrease in taurine. Furthermore, since taurine is soluble in water and during defrosting some water is released from the meat, taurine can get lost in it ... If you are still concerned about the taurine content in raw meat then I would suggest the following: Since the highest amount of taurine is present in the muscle make sure you give it to your cat, muscle, and especially the heart (the heart is a muscle). Let's take a look at the taurine content of some meats: HERE (NOTE: Taurine is at its highest level in the small heart muscle of a mouse). If you still want to add a taurine supplement to your cat's food, remember that what you are adding is synthetic and not natural taurine. Synthetic Taurine is obtained from isethionic acid (2-hydroxyethanesulfonic acid), which in turn is obtained from the reaction of ethylene oxide with aqueous sodium bisulfite. Another approach is the reaction of aziridine with sulphurous acid, which also leads directly to taurine. Personally, I would avoid any taurine coming from China, simply based on their reputation for exporting contaminated food. Perhaps it is impossible to avoid buying from China as it is the leading exporter of synthetic taurine. As of 2010, China alone has more than 40 taurine producers. Most of these companies employ the ethanolamine method for a total production of around 3,000 tons per year. An Important Word About Ready Commercial Barf & Taurine I'm not a huge fan of raw ground beef for several reasons: Firstly, it's soft, so_cc781905-5cde-3194-bb3b-136ccbad5cf58d -bb3b-136bad5cf58d_does not clean teeth, ( is the chewing of the bones to track _cc781905-5cde-3194-bb3b-136badaro). furthermore, minced meat is not a natural way in which a cat would have eaten its prey. Also, I do not like i specialized brands in raw ground they do not contain appropriate fruit, vegetable and vegetable to a carnivore), and synthetic vitamins. Some ready-made barf preparations, already contain bones e organi which is OK if you have a cat that doesn't eat them, _cc781905-5cde-3194-bb3b-136_bad5cfandoli all i days this would be too much and could cause; liquid stool, overdose of vitamin A. (bones and organs must be added in proportion to the diet). But, more importantly, grinding the meat reduces the taurine content, _cc781905-5cde-3194-bb3b-136bad5cf58d _cc790-5 therefore increases the surface of the meat -3194-bb3b-136bad5cf58d_la exposes the most to air, which entails the oxidation of the to air, this entails the oxidation of the_cc781905-5cde-3194-bb3b -3194-bb3b-136bad5cf58d_ Also, due to exposure to air, grinding may cause a decrease in other nutrients , such as, vitamin E or vitamin B6. Additionally, grinding creates the perfect environment for bacteria to grow, and bacteria also use the taurine in the meat, further reducing the total amount of taurine available to your cat. So, if you feed your cat a raw ground diet, they can't get all the taurine they need to thrive. What we can do for our cats is give them a rotation of various solid whole pieces of fresh meat (rabbits, chicken, turkey, quail, mice, etc.), organs, bones, and limit the time the meat is kept in the freezer e above all, do not grind. TEXT TRANSLATED FROM THE DISIR NORNIR BREEDING, to use please send an e-mail to: karin72@cheapnet.it Taurine deficiency Typical bleached retina due to taurine deficiency in a cat Echocardiograph of taurine-deficiency associated dilated cardiomyopathy (time-movement mode) before (on the left) and after (on the right) taurine supplementation. In this patient, the echocardiography shows a reduced shortening fraction and a dilatation of the left cavities (left picture). These alterations are reversible after taurine administration (right picture). ESD: end systolic diameter of the left ventricle / EDD: end diastolic diameter of the left ventricle. 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