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product_id: 20289431
title: "Know Better Beef Recipe Premix for Raw Or Cooked Cat Food – Feline Premix for Homemade Cat Food - Senior & Kitten Friendly - Grain-Free - Cats Essentials - Supplies for Indoor & Outdoor Cats (4.8 Oz)"
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# Grain & gluten-free formula 6 lbs fresh cat food yield Complete feline wellness blend Know Better Beef Recipe Premix for Raw Or Cooked Cat Food – Feline Premix for Homemade Cat Food - Senior & Kitten Friendly - Grain-Free - Cats Essentials - Supplies for Indoor & Outdoor Cats (4.8 Oz)

**Brand:** know better pet food
**Price:** R739
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🐾 Elevate your cat’s cuisine—because they deserve more than just food, they deserve vitality!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Know Better Beef Recipe Premix for Raw Or Cooked Cat Food – Feline Premix for Homemade Cat Food - Senior & Kitten Friendly - Grain-Free - Cats Essentials - Supplies for Indoor & Outdoor Cats (4.8 Oz) by know better pet food
- **How much does it cost?** R739 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
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## Best For

- know better pet food enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted know better pet food brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **DIY Gourmet Cat Meals:** Craft fresh, nutrient-packed meals with just water and your choice of raw or cooked meat.
- • **Economical & Efficient:** One 4.8 oz pack creates 24 servings, feeding an adult cat for 3 weeks—premium nutrition without premium prices.
- • **Clean, Pure Ingredients:** Made in the USA with zero fillers, additives, or preservatives for optimal digestion and vitality.
- • **Tailored for All Life Stages:** Balanced nutrition perfect for kittens, adults, and seniors—because every cat deserves the best.
- • **Supports Indoor & Outdoor Cats:** Holistic formula designed to boost energy, skin health, and longevity for all lifestyles.

## Overview

Know Better Beef Recipe Premix transforms simple raw or cooked meat into 6 lbs of balanced, grain-free cat food enriched with omega-3 and fiber. Designed for kittens through seniors, this USA-made premix offers a clean, additive-free formula that supports digestion, skin health, and overall feline vitality—all while delivering exceptional value and convenience for discerning cat owners.

## Description

desertcart.com: Know Better Beef Recipe Premix for Raw Or Cooked Cat Food – Feline Premix for Homemade Cat Food - Senior & Kitten Friendly - Grain-Free - Cats Essentials - Supplies for Indoor & Outdoor Cats (4.8 Oz) : Pet Supplies

Review: Almost too good - I have a 16 year old Turkish Van who is still thriving, but I felt he deserved some better food options. I live out in the country and we have many available sources of good meat so I decided to try making him some homemade food. While many reviews note that some cats don't prefer this product, it nonetheless seemed like a quality product. So I bought the small bag and pressure cooked a whole chicken and mixed it per instructions. First note- You DO get 6 lbs of food, but yes the instructions are ambiguous. You add 4 lbs of meat, 1 cup of mix (Its a cup by volume, not weight) and 3 cups of water. This makes 6 lbs by weight. So I did this. Got exactly 6 lbs, portioned it out and gave it to all 4 of our cats to sample. And they all turned up their noses, as others have reported. And I'm not surprised. The mixture was still somewhat warm which they're not used to. Also you could detect a bit of a 'vitamin' sent from the freshly mixed food. It was also somewhat runny from the water content. With all this in mind, I threw it all in the fridge overnight. And what a difference a day makes. Turns out all my cats were sneaky, conniving scoundrels! And it took this food to bring it out of them. When I repeated the taste test the next day, all 4 cats ate it like it was their first time eating food. No licking or nibbling, but rather whole-mouth gobbles like they were eating meat right off a bone. And while my plan was just to give this to my old cat, separately and segregated, the other cats had other ideas. They hawked me, they profiled me, they hid under and behind things, and resorted to every other manner of deviousness in order to steal any quantity of this food they possibly could get when I wasn't looking. I eventually made a second batch, this time with pork, and not only did they love that too, they got even more sneaky. Until I finally gave up and just started feeding it to all of them. Because its actually dirt cheap to make this way. I 5lb whole chicken that costs maybe $8, gives me close to 8 lbs of food, enough to feed all of them for over a week. A 4lb boneless pork loin cost me $5.50 on sale. Over the long haul this puts us at about $20 for a week + of premium human-grade food. Actually cheaper than giving 4 cats our usual mix of cans with dry food for backup and waaaaaayyyyyyyyy cheaper than buying any of the boutique 'Farmer foods'. And they eat it like its the thing they were put here to do. No issues, no vomiting, no weird behaviors. Rather 4 thriving cats, with super shiny coats and super sharp criminal minds, stalking me 24 hours a day trying to get more. Its almost too good for its own good.
Review: Would recommend! - One of the premix brands I'm using for my growing kittens. Works great with raw food. Love ingredient list, no unneeded additives. I do use ground with mixed in little chunks of meat and seems they love that texture the best, comparing to all ground with premix. Very easy to make food with different amounts of meat you have available. I always freeze in couple ounce size tupperware (or ice cube trays), for easy rotation. For sure not a rocket science for those who thinks that raw/ gently cooked would be very time consuming and complicated. My kittens are 8 and 7 months old, have lovely coats, no health problems and doing great. Best part, uses litter boxes way less than cats on a dry/ can food diet, and poops every other day. Poops also not as stinky. So no problems with upset stomach's or digestion. Would highly recommend if you care about your pets health and don't wanna live in the vets office 😊

## Features

- FELINE WELLNESS FORMULA: Know Better Raw Cat Food Premix blends essential nutrients to maintain vitality and health. A better choice among cat essentials that provides key nutrients found in raw nutrition, giving natural life for indoor cats.
- RAW OR COOKED HOMEMADE MEALS: Designed for flexibility and convenience, this DIY cat food premix lets you create nutritious meals by simply adding water and raw or cooked meat. Ideal for pet owners seeking natural cat supplies and fresh food alternatives to indoor cat food.
- QUALITY INGREDIENTS: Made in the USA with no additives, fillers, or preservatives. This grain-free and gluten-free recipe helps optimal feline digestion, clean nutrition, healthy skin, and overall vitality with fiber powder, and omega 3 for cats
- HOLISTIC CAT NUTRITION: Know Better’s wellness formula provides balanced nutrition for kittens, adults, and senior cats alike. This is perfect for multi-cat households or those transitioning from dry senior cat food to natural raw nutrition.
- VALUE IN EVERY PACK: A 4.8 Oz pack makes 6 lbs of finished cat food equal to 24 half-cup servings (enough for one adult cat for about 3 weeks). Spend less using cat food premix to make your own cat food delivering natural nutrition that supports longer, healthier lives.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B00X86PDO6 |
| ASIN  | B00X86PDO6 |
| Age Range Description | Kitten, Adult & Senior |
| Best Sellers Rank | #17,704 in Pet Supplies ( See Top 100 in Pet Supplies ) #374 in Dry Cat Food |
| Brand Name | Know Better Pet Food |
| Breed Recommendation | All Breed Sizes, Medium Breeds |
| Color | no artificial colors |
| Customer Reviews | 3.9 3.9 out of 5 stars (502) |
| Date First Available | May 6, 2015 |
| Date First Available  | May 6, 2015 |
| Department | Pets (Cats) |
| Department  | Pets (Cats) |
| Directions | To prepare homemade raw or cooked cat food using Know Better for Cats – Beef Recipe, follow these steps: 1. Add water and RAW or COOKED meat to the premix/supplement. 2. Mix well to ensure all ingredients are combined. 3. Serve the appropriate portion size to your cat. Additional steps from the 'bullet_point' field: 4. Make a 3lb. batch of RAW or COOKED Cat Food: Recipe: 2lbs meat of your choice, … |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer  | No |
| Item Package Dimensions L x W x H | 8.94 x 5.79 x 0.79 inches |
| Item Weight | 4.8 Ounces |
| Manufacturer | Know Better Pet Food |
| Manufacturer  | Know Better Pet Food |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Package Dimensions  | 8.94 x 5.79 x 0.79 inches; 4.8 ounces |
| Size | 4.8oz |
| Target Audience Keyword | house-cats |

## Product Details

- **Age Range (Description):** Kitten, Adult & Senior
- **Brand:** Know Better Pet Food
- **Flavor:** Beef
- **Item Form:** Powder
- **Special Ingredients:** Beef Liver

## Images

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## Questions & Answers

**Q: Two questions- are any of the ingredients sourced from china? also is this ok to use with pre-cooked meats instead of raw? thank you in advance! :)**
A: Hi, The ingredients come from a variety of places.  None of our ingredients are sourced from China.  Liver, gelatin, whey, fish oil powder, barley grass are all made in the US.  The calcium lactate comes from Norway, kelp from Canada and taurine from Taiwan.  Taiwan and China are the only places in the world where taurine is produced.  All ingredients are 100% human grade.Yes, Better in the Raw for Cats can be used with cooked meat.  The preparation would be a little different, in that the powder would need to be added to the meat after it's cooked and cooled.  Heating or cooking the product can destroy essential nutrients. We do offer another product specifically for preparing cooked homemade cat food - the product name is U-Stew for Cats.  U-Stew is identical to Better in the Raw, but has added digestive enzymes and pre-biotics.Thank you

**Q: What is the thiamine content per serving?**
A: There's 1.80 mg per 1/4lb. daily serving.

**Q: I bought two of these and now do not need them. May I return them?**
A: Give to animal shelter

**Q: Can I return this if my cat won’t eat it. I use in cooked meat and liver. Is theree liver in this?**
A: Yes there is powdered liver listed in the ingredients.  When switching your cat over from kibble, this new diet has to be introduced slowly over a week to two.  I personally use a little more water and mainly raw meat. I have two cats and they love eating fresh raw food.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Almost too good
*by M***A on December 6, 2025*

I have a 16 year old Turkish Van who is still thriving, but I felt he deserved some better food options. I live out in the country and we have many available sources of good meat so I decided to try making him some homemade food. While many reviews note that some cats don't prefer this product, it nonetheless seemed like a quality product. So I bought the small bag and pressure cooked a whole chicken and mixed it per instructions. First note- You DO get 6 lbs of food, but yes the instructions are ambiguous. You add 4 lbs of meat, 1 cup of mix (Its a cup by volume, not weight) and 3 cups of water. This makes 6 lbs by weight. So I did this. Got exactly 6 lbs, portioned it out and gave it to all 4 of our cats to sample. And they all turned up their noses, as others have reported. And I'm not surprised. The mixture was still somewhat warm which they're not used to. Also you could detect a bit of a 'vitamin' sent from the freshly mixed food. It was also somewhat runny from the water content. With all this in mind, I threw it all in the fridge overnight. And what a difference a day makes. Turns out all my cats were sneaky, conniving scoundrels! And it took this food to bring it out of them. When I repeated the taste test the next day, all 4 cats ate it like it was their first time eating food. No licking or nibbling, but rather whole-mouth gobbles like they were eating meat right off a bone. And while my plan was just to give this to my old cat, separately and segregated, the other cats had other ideas. They hawked me, they profiled me, they hid under and behind things, and resorted to every other manner of deviousness in order to steal any quantity of this food they possibly could get when I wasn't looking. I eventually made a second batch, this time with pork, and not only did they love that too, they got even more sneaky. Until I finally gave up and just started feeding it to all of them. Because its actually dirt cheap to make this way. I 5lb whole chicken that costs maybe $8, gives me close to 8 lbs of food, enough to feed all of them for over a week. A 4lb boneless pork loin cost me $5.50 on sale. Over the long haul this puts us at about $20 for a week + of premium human-grade food. Actually cheaper than giving 4 cats our usual mix of cans with dry food for backup and waaaaaayyyyyyyyy cheaper than buying any of the boutique 'Farmer foods'. And they eat it like its the thing they were put here to do. No issues, no vomiting, no weird behaviors. Rather 4 thriving cats, with super shiny coats and super sharp criminal minds, stalking me 24 hours a day trying to get more. Its almost too good for its own good.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Would recommend!
*by A***A on October 10, 2023*

One of the premix brands I'm using for my growing kittens. Works great with raw food. Love ingredient list, no unneeded additives. I do use ground with mixed in little chunks of meat and seems they love that texture the best, comparing to all ground with premix. Very easy to make food with different amounts of meat you have available. I always freeze in couple ounce size tupperware (or ice cube trays), for easy rotation. For sure not a rocket science for those who thinks that raw/ gently cooked would be very time consuming and complicated. My kittens are 8 and 7 months old, have lovely coats, no health problems and doing great. Best part, uses litter boxes way less than cats on a dry/ can food diet, and poops every other day. Poops also not as stinky. So no problems with upset stomach's or digestion. Would highly recommend if you care about your pets health and don't wanna live in the vets office 😊

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Good premix - but pricey for kittens but cheaper than premium wet can foods if prepped
*by A***R on February 15, 2021*

I do raw feeding for my cats, but when I get a kitten in for foster I make sure they get all nutrients esp. if they missed meals due to transitioning to my home or just not in a growth spurt. I also have older cats that are dental-disabled and can't chew any bone. This is good to help the nutrient gap. I usually don't add this for cats that never miss meals or adult cats because they get meat/heart/liver/bone/etc from their regular meals. I've been doing this for awhile since I also have a dog. This is great to have but it's a tad expensive considering kittens on raw eat around 4oz to 8oz or more per day. Also, I wouldn't just use only the same base meat forever esp with this because this pre-made isn't totally complete long-term wise, either. With raw diet I cycle through chicken/turkey/beef/pork along with other organ meats and muscle meats. A complete raw diet with cycling proteins won't have gaps, and many raw feeders use supplements based on their cats needs. Some math for those interested: The trial size says it will make food for 3 weeks, which is 4oz of meat a day for a cat around 10lb. If you buy the 1.5lb bag it's around $13.4 dollars per month instead of 17. If you use chicken meat at 1.89lb for the trial it's about $28 in total for 3 weeks. If you pay about 1.50 a day to feed a cat on fancy feast or more premium brands it would be $45. Maybe $15-20 for the really cheapest stuff from purina on sub and save (but it's cheap for a reason). If a cat eats 4oz of raw meat a day for a month, and you DIY raw feeding yourself without Know Better, you can get it for $2/lb it's 7.5lbs, or $15 cost. Or $22.50 for $3/lb. If you DIY raw yourself it should be same or less than Know Better. Overall, seems like a good product, will run more expensive with a kitten or maine-coon levels of cat. But doesn't seem 100% complete long-term as a raw diet completer, and the diet will need some more protein variety every now and then even with Know Better.

## Frequently Bought Together

- Know Better for Cats – Beef Recipe, RAW Cat Food Premix/Supplement for Making Homemade Cat Food, All Natural, Holistic Veterinarian Approved, Grain Free, No Artificial Additives
- Know Better for Cats – Chicken Recipe, RAW Cat Food Premix/Supplement for Making Homemade Cat Food, All Natural, Holistic Veterinarian Approved, Grain Free, No Artificial Additives
- Know Better for Dogs - Beef Recipe, RAW or Cooked Premix/Supplement for Making Homemade Dog Food, All Natural, Holistic Veterinarian Approved, Grain Free, No Artificial Additives

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