TCfeline Cat Food Premix – A Labour of Love for Cats

It all began with the Feline Future Foundation back in 1995. While I now operate as Feline Future Cat Food Company, I’ve returned to my roots as a not-for-profit business—partly in response to today’s tough economic times. I run the entire operation solo, with no staff, so while I do my best to keep things running smoothly, there are natural limits to what I can do. I kindly ask for your understanding and a touch of patience when things occasionally slow down.

My main focus remains where it belongs: on the product itself, ongoing research, caring for the study cats, and sourcing only the highest-quality, no-compromise ingredients—so the premix stays second only to an actual mouse. Keeping those top-tier ingredients in stock can sometimes cause delays. Packaging and supporting materials have been deliberately kept simple and budget-friendly. TCfeline’s growing popularity occasionally leads to periods when demand outpaces supply, which can result in delayed shipping while I catch up.

Planning Ahead

I recommend reordering your TCfeline premix at least one month before you run out, just to be safe. This allows for potential delays on my end and gives your parcel time to make its way to you. While I aim to ship orders within 1–2 days of receipt, a turnaround of up to a week is more realistic.

If you do find yourself unexpectedly out of premix, don’t panic—there’s an emergency recipe below that you can use to tide your cat over for up to two weeks.

EASY-TO-MAKE CAT FOOD RECIPE

(Use for up to two weeks)

• 900 g fresh meat, ground or cut into very small chunks
• 100 g fresh liver, ground or puréed*
• 2 raw egg yolks (no whites!)
• Eggshells from 2 eggs**
• Up to ½ cup water (optional, for texture if using ground meat)

* If your cat turns their nose up at liver, you can leave it out or substitute with 20 g freeze-dried liver (available in most pet shops as dog treats). Crush the cubes into powder using a dedicated coffee grinder.

** *To prepare eggshells:

• Option A: Dry in the oven at 200°F (about 95°C) for 15 minutes and grind into powder using a clean coffee grinder or mortar and pestle.
• Option B: Blend the raw shells with the yolks in a food processor.
  Either way, make sure to leave out the egg whites. Raw egg white contains an enzyme that blocks your cat’s ability to absorb thiamine (a crucial B vitamin).*

Some Handy Tips

1. Order two pouches at once.
Shipping two doesn’t cost much more than shipping one, and you’ll save on postage per pouch.

2. Open the second pouch? Time to reorder.
Seriously, don’t wait. The best time to reorder is the day you open pouch number two. That gives a solid buffer.

3. Order four pouches and get 10% off.
Pop the extras in the freezer to extend shelf life.

4. Buy meat in bulk.
Meat is getting pricey, but buying wholesale from meat packers or direct from farms can save you loads. The average cat eats around 33 kg (73 pounds) of meat per year. Buying 6 months’ worth (about 15–20 kg) in one go saves money and hassle. Portion it out (1-pound packs are ideal) and store in a chest freezer. Tip: online classifieds are a great place to find used freezers for cheap—or even free!

To use:

• Thaw the meat in the fridge.
• Mix your cat food.
• Either freeze it in portions, or do what I do: make a smaller batch, keep it in the fridge, and feed it fresh over 2–3 days. (That’s what I do for my nine cats!)

5. Consider pork—it’s still reasonably priced.
Lean pork (not sausage!) can be mixed with red or poultry meats—cats love it. Stick to commercially raised pork though, as pasture-raised pork may carry parasites like Trichinella spiralis.

6. Use fresh liver with TCfeline Original.
It’s cheaper and more nutritious than the freeze-dried version. Only go the freeze-dried route if your cat simply won’t eat the food otherwise.

7. For adult cats: try TCfeline Special Formula.
This formula it’s more cost-effective: you use less, and it doesn’t include some of the priciest ingredients like freeze-dried bone and gelatin. TCfeline Special Formula was not only developed for cats with kidney disease; it is an excellent choice for any adult cat, especially 10-12 years old or older.  It is reduced in phosphorus and does not contain any bone (which makes it easier on kidneys). It uses other ingredients to supply calcium and is often a hit taste-wise.

Just keep in mind, it’s not suitable for kittens, pregnant, nursing, or adolescent cats—they need higher levels of minerals.

If you’ve read this far, thank you—and your cat probably thanks you too.