The Tails of Truth Podcast:

What to Feed Your Cat: From Fancy Feast to Raw

In this episode of Tails of Truth, holistic veterinarian Dr. Angie Krause and veterinary nurse JoJo explore the sometimes confusing world of cat nutrition. Drawing on Dr. Angie’s extensive experience working for major pet food brands—including Open Farm, Stella & Chewy’s, and I and Love and You—they unpack the pros and cons of raw feeding, kibble, canned food, homecooked and prescription diets.

Listeners will learn how to safely feed raw during the avian influenza era, why HPP (High-Pressure Processing) doesn’t diminish nutrients, and how to balance homemade cat food with resources like Balance.it. The duo also covers common myths about kibble, discusses why Fancy Feast isn’t the enemy, and explores how prescription diets can be beneficial for cats with IBD, kidney disease, or urinary blockages.

Through candid, unscripted conversation, Dr. Angie reminds cat parents that there’s no one-size-fits-all approach to feline nutrition—genetics, palatability, and practicality all play a role. Whether your cat eats raw, canned, or kibble, this episode empowers you to make informed choices and find what works best for your feline family.

Key Takeaways

  • Tails of Truth keeps cat care conversations unscripted and authentic.
  • Dr. Angie’s pet food industry experience offers rare behind-the-scenes insights into formulation.
  • Raw feeding supports high protein and moisture with low carbs.
  • Safe raw feeding requires a kill step (like HPP) and balanced nutrition, not grocery store meat.
  • Kibble is convenient but too high in carbs for obligate carnivores; it can contribute to obesity, inflammation, and dental disease.
  • Canned food (even Fancy Feast!) is often a better option—higher moisture, more protein, fewer carbs.
  • Prescription diets are helpful for conditions like IBD, kidney disease, and urinary blockages.
  • Homemade and gently cooked diets can work if properly balanced with vitamin/mineral mixes.
  • Every cat is different—genetics, texture preferences, and practicality matter more than perfection.
  • The goal: Do your best, love your cat, and enjoy life together.
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  • “HPP does not diminish the nutrition in the raw food.”  - Dr. Angie 

  • “My cat poo doesn’t stink. What an elitist thing to say.” - JoJo

  • “The downside of canned, if we’re going to talk about it, is the lining. That lining has chemicals that we are linking to hyperthyroidism.”  - Dr. Angie 

  •  “Prescription diets are so painful for people who come to our practice.” - JoJo

  • “With cats, it’s only going to get better and better, right? Because they’re decades behind on the research.”  - JoJo

  •  “Canned is much better than kibble—and almost any type of canned—and this is going to be controversial—but Fancy Feast is not that bad.” - Dr. Angie 

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