Catober Spotlight: Feline Favourites for a Healthier, Happier Cat

October isn’t just about pumpkin spice and cozy sweaters - it’s also the perfect time to celebrate our feline companions. Catober is a chance to spotlight the unique needs and preferences of cats, and to explore the foods, supplements, treats, and enrichment tools that help them thrive. Whether you’re new to raw feeding or a seasoned pro, Big Country Raw offers a curated selection of products that support your cat’s health from whiskers to tail.  

Raw Food That Cats Crave  
Cats are obligate carnivores, which means their bodies are designed to thrive on a meat-based diet. Big Country Raw’s Fare Game recipes are ideal for cats and contain no added fruits or vegetables, making them perfect for feline digestion and nutrient absorption. Each Fare Game recipe is crafted to meet the nutritional needs of cats at every life stage. They are nutritionally balanced for cats and kittens with a slightly lower bone content and double ground to ensure smaller bone pieces.  

Perhaps you’re considering transitioning to a raw diet, or you’ve already tried and failed, we can help. It’s important to know that cats imprint on their food at a very young age which is why they are often very hesitant to try anything new. With a little patience, persistence, and trial and error, even the most finnicky cat can make the switch, even if just partially. Because it’s true that some fresh food is better than none. Science shows that adding as little as 20% fresh food into the diet has major health benefits, even reducing the risk of cancer.  

Bones & Treats That Delight (and Nourish)  
The health and dental benefits of chewing bones are just as great for cats as they are for dogs. Chewing and eating bones can help relieve stress, offer nutrients benefiting joint health, reduce the risk of kidney disease, and offer mental and physical exercise. A few great options for cats: Duck Feet, Chicken Feet, and Sardines (for the fish-loving feline).  

If you’ve never tried them, quail eggs are a superb fresh food addition for several reasons. Not only are they the perfect size for a cat, about 1/3 the size of a chicken egg, they contain choline and lecithin - two compounds that work together to reduce the frequency of hairballs. Choline works to control the muscles of the digestive tract to keep it moving, and lecithin contains ingredients to help break up hairballs, enabling them to pass more easily. For cats prone to developing hairballs, just 1 or 2 quail eggs per week might help to solve this problem.  

Enrichment That Engages  
Cats need mental stimulation just as much as physical nourishment. Enrichment tools like puzzle feeders, lick mats, and interactive toys can turn mealtime into playtime. Try spreading their raw meal on a lick mat or freezing a portion of raw food in a silicone mold for a slow-release snack.  

No matter your cat’s diet, raw goat milk or bone broth make great fresh food additions with tons of health benefits. Add a little at mealtime or freeze in the enrichment feeder of your choice to make mealtimes a mental and physical challenge your cat is sure to love.   

Celebrate Catober with Purpose  
October is the perfect time to rethink how we care for our cats, from what goes in their bowl to how we enrich their daily lives. Catober isn’t just a celebration; it’s a reminder that our feline companions deserve nutrition tailored to their instincts, treats that support their health, and enrichment that keeps their minds sharp. With Big Country Raw’s thoughtfully crafted products, you’re not just feeding your cat, you’re investing in their vitality, comfort, and joy.