Feline RawStart™ Comprehensive Guide to Raw Feeding Cats

By Jolandie Koen — Holistic Animal Practitioner & Pet Nutritionist | The Holistic Pet Namibia

Raw feeding cats should not feel complicated, overwhelming or uncertain. But for many cat owners, especially those welcoming a new kitten into their home for the very first time, knowing exactly what to feed, in what amounts, and how to keep everything balanced can feel like a full-time job.

That is exactly why I built Feline RawStart™.

Whether you are completely new to raw feeding or you have been doing it for years and simply want a better, more organised system, Feline RawStart™ was designed to meet you exactly where you are, and guide you every step of the way.

✨ Ready to simplify raw feeding for your cat?

What Is Feline RawStart™?

Feline RawStart™ is an interactive online tool that gives you lifetime raw feeding guidance for your cat, all in one place. It was built by a certified Holistic Animal Practitioner and Pet Nutritionist with one goal in mind: to make species-appropriate raw feeding simple, safe and sustainable for every cat owner.

From the moment you bring your kitten home through to their senior and geriatric years, Feline RawStart™ adapts to your cat’s life stage and individual needs.

What Is Inside Feline RawStart™?

Here is a full walkthrough of every section inside the tool:

1. Cat Profile — Up to 5 Cats

Start by setting up your cat’s profile, name, date of birth, weight, sex, breed and activity level. The tool automatically calculates their life stage (kitten, junior, adult, senior or geriatric) and adjusts every recommendation accordingly.

One of the most loved features: you can save up to five separate cat profiles. If you have a multi-cat household, every cat gets their own individual profile, health history and meal recommendations.

2. Daily Portion Calculator

No more guessing how much to feed. Enter your cat’s weight and life stage and the tool instantly calculates:

• Total daily food amount in grams
• Muscle meat portion
• Organ meat portion
• Raw bone portion
• Plant matter portion
• Number of meals per day

All calculations are based on correct BARF (Biologically Appropriate Raw Food) ratios, adjusted for each life stage.

3. BARF Meal Builder with Auto-Balancing

This is where the magic happens. Browse through a comprehensive ingredient database including:

• Muscle meats: chicken, beef, turkey, lamb, duck, rabbit, venison, fish and more
• Organ meats: liver, kidney, heart, spleen, lung, including venison organs
• Raw bones: chicken neck, wing tips, frames and more
• Eggs: whole chicken egg, quail egg, egg yolk
• Fermented & dairy: goat milk kefir, cow milk kefir, fermented bone broth
• Plant matter: pumpkin, spinach, zucchini, blueberries, cat grass
• Supplements: salmon oil, taurine powder, kelp, probiotics, milk thistle

Simply tap any ingredient to add it, enter the gram amount, and build your meal. When you are ready, click “Analyse & Balance Meal” to instantly see:

• Your actual BARF ratios vs target ratios (colour-coded: on target, too high, too low)
• Missing nutrients flagged (taurine, omega-3, bone, etc.)
• One-click “Balance My Meal” button that automatically adjusts all gram amounts to perfect ratios

If your meal is missing an entire category, the tool adds a sensible default for you, for example, Chicken Liver if no organ meat is present, or Chicken Neck if no bone has been added.

4. Feeding Schedule

How many meals per day? When to feed? What about kittens? The feeding schedule section answers all of this by life stage, from newborn kittens needing 6 meals a day right through to senior cats who benefit from smaller, more frequent meals. Seasonal adjustments and safe snack options are also included.

5. Food Safety & Temperature Guide

Raw food safety is non-negotiable, especially in warm climates like Namibia. This section covers:

• The ideal serving temperature for raw food and why it matters
• Safe warming methods (warm water bath, room temperature thaw, overnight fridge thaw)
• Methods to avoid (microwave defrost, cooking or boiling)
• Food safety timing by season, how long food can safely sit out
• The 20-minute rule for raw-fed cats

6. Food Safety Checker — 70+ Ingredients

Not sure if an ingredient is safe for your cat? Type it into the food checker and instantly see whether it is safe, caution or dangerous, with a full explanation for each. The database covers meats, fish, fruits, vegetables, dairy, herbs, common household foods and known toxins.

7. Safe Herbs Guide

A curated guide to herbs that support feline health — what each herb does, how to use it safely, and importantly, which herbs are toxic to cats and should never be used. Covers chamomile, catnip, valerian, dandelion, rosehip, slippery elm, calendula, wheatgrass, milk thistle and more.

8. Breed Library

Breed-specific nutritional notes and health watch information for 10 breeds: Maine Coon, Persian, Siamese, Ragdoll, British Shorthair, Abyssinian, Bengal, Norwegian Forest Cat, Domestic Shorthair and other breeds. Covers specific health predispositions, portion adjustments and key nutrients for each breed.

9. Health Tracker

A complete health monitoring system for each cat profile, with four dedicated sections:

• Weight log with visual growth chart, track weight over time and see trends at a glance
• Health journal, log daily observations including energy, appetite, stool, coat and eye health
• Vet visit records, date, vet name, weight at visit, notes, medications and next appointment
• Milestone timeline, record first raw meal, desexing, vaccinations and special moments

All tracker data is linked to the individual cat’s profile and visible from the Profile page at a glance.

10. Natural Parasite Care

Holistic protocols for managing common parasites naturally, covering fleas, ticks, intestinal worms, ear mites, ringworm, mosquitoes and flies. Includes safe natural treatment options with clear guidance on what is safe for cats, what must be avoided, and when to involve a veterinarian.

Who Is Feline RawStart™ For?

Feline RawStart™ was designed for every cat owner at every level:

• New kitten owners bringing a raw-fed kitten home for the first time
• Cat breeders wanting to give their kitten buyers a complete raw feeding resource
• Experienced raw feeders looking for a more organised, all-in-one system
• Multi-cat households managing different cats at different life stages
• Anyone transitioning their cat from commercial food to a raw diet

If you love your cat and want to feed them the very best, Feline RawStart™ was built for you.

🐾 Get access to Feline RawStart™ today

About the Creator

Feline RawStart™ was built by Jolandie Koen, an Animal Aromatherapy Specialist, Holistic Animal Practitioner and Pet Nutritionist based in Windhoek, Namibia. Jolandie runs The Holistic Pet Namibia, a practice dedicated to natural, species-appropriate animal care rooted in a deep respect for nature and a commitment to helping pet owners make confident, informed decisions about their animals’ health.

Rooted in Nature. Raised with Love.