can this food mill puree small pieces of meat? i have two senior cats who need foods turned to mush in order to eat it. thanks
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Betty ,I have never tried that but I woul think no. Whatever is milled must be fairly soft .......tomatoe, boiled potatoes etc. I think you would be much happier with a small hand meat grinder. Here is the least expensive example I found. Starfrit 093347 Manual Meat Grinder
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Hi Betty, I think it would pure things like chicken, fish or hamburger, but I'm not sure how well it would do on things like steak or lamb (chunks of meat). It comes with three sizes and I'm pretty sure you'd have success with at least one, if not all. Good luck. Cece
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Hi Betty, I think it would purée things like chicken, fish or hamburger, but I'm not sure how well it would do on things like steak or lamb (chunks of meat). It comes with three sizes and I'm pretty sure you'd have success with at least one, if not all. Good luck. Cece
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Boy, this question has me stumped. I've only used this mill for tomatoes and am really not sure how it would do with meat. One thing that I'm sure would work is something I've owned for years. It's the Black and Decker mini food processor. Mine's probably close to 20 years old, but looks very similar to the newer ones. It's not big, and only holds about a cup or so of food, but I grind up chicken for chicken salad with this thing and love it. Here's a link at Amazon for it. Black & Decker HC306 1-1/2-Cup One-Touch Electric Chopper, White I'm sorry I can't be a bigger help with the food mill. I like it a lot, but I think if you're looking to grind up meat, a little food processor might be a better idea for you. Boy, this question has me stumped. I've only used this mill for tomatoes and am really not sure how it would do with meat. One thing that I'm sure would work is something I've owned for years. It's the Black and Decker mini food processor. Mine's probably close to 20 years old, but looks very similar to the newer ones. It's not big, and only holds about a cup or so of food, but I grind up chicken for chicken salad with this thing and love it. Here's a link at Amazon for it. Black & Decker HC306 1-1/2-Cup One-Touch Electric Chopper,... » Read More Boy, this question has me stumped. I've only used this mill for tomatoes and am really not sure how it would do with meat. One thing that I'm sure would work is something I've owned for years. It's the Black and Decker mini food processor. Mine's probably close to 20 years old, but looks very similar to the newer ones. It's not big, and only holds about a cup or so of food, but I grind up chicken for chicken salad with this thing and love it. Here's a link at Amazon for it. Black & Decker HC306 1-1/2-Cup One-Touch Electric Chopper, White I'm sorry I can't be a bigger help with the food mill. I like it a lot, but I think if you're looking to grind up meat, a little food processor might be a better idea for you. « Show Less
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I made food for my Bengal, took care of most of the bones only used the one blade that was on it when I got it, had a little trouble at times, found the other blades later this was the finest grind. have not used it since as the cat did not like the food
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I would not recommend it. The food does not fall into the bowl. My cats aren't trained to use their paws to pull more food down so the job is left for me. Very poor design.
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Yes. We chop them into small pieces and mix them with wet food. Cat eats them just fine. But, we won't buy them again because they are too hard. We've bought L Lysine from one of the pet stores before and they were soft without having to store it triple wrapped like we did with this one (to prevent it from further drying out.)
722011
I'd say many or most grinders can grind chicken & rabbit bones with meat. I do so for making cat food. This one should do. I've talked to people that say they grind chicken bones very well even tho the instructions advise against it.Turkey bones is harder to do, and forget beef bones unless you have a big expensive unit.
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I wouldn't call it a pate, but I'm no chef. The texture seemed more like the "Science Diet" to me. (But I bought this 3 or 4 years ago... it may have changed since then.) Our cat wouldn't touch it... even if we took away his dry food. But you may have better luck. Cats are notoriously finicky.
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I would not use it for wet food. You could, functionally, but I wouldn't risk the health of my cat.
971988
I lightly wet the dry cat food so that it sticks to the food. Hope this helps!
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I have a York ie that eats and drinks too fast and then throw a up. We are using the feeding bowl and water bowl- works like a charm. I do t have a cat, howecer, the bowl is shallow so I would think it would work. Not sure how it would work with canned food....designed to use with dry kibble.
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It is nutritious, so I don't see why not. My cats LOVE this, especially the salmon and crab recipe. Btw, there are vegetables in this food and the cats eat it all! My two cents...
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No. The chicken and/or fish is shredded and in chunks. It's not processed like your typical cat food and then made into "artificially" chunky/flaked/sliced pieces, but instead it's real meat pieces. Our cats love it, but then they're not fans of pâté-style foods...
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It certainly will not puree any foods, but the more you chop, the finer the food will get. The smallest chop I usually get to is about relish size. The salad would have to be very crisp to chop that fine. For example, the hollow stalks from green onions do not chop near as well as the thick white parts. Buy it and try it. You will love it either way.
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I just tested mine, and it made a huge mess. I would find something else for your cat food.
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I haven't used a food mill to reduce a dry food to a powder, but I don't think it would work. A food mill is for moist foods, I don't think it would do much if anything with something dry and light like dried greens. A food processor is probably your best bet.
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I feed it to my elderly cat (17) as a way to extend the gravy in the can-- she mostly just licks the gravy from the canned food. i am hoping it adds to the nutrient value of the canned food.
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In a word, yes. Puree tutorial at the following link, if you need it: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n6PH6KZ83Lw
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With Honest Kitchen Force, I only use it (Force) and Blue Buffalo Wilderness (dry) for the dog, with dehydrated chicken jerky I make myself. For the cat, I give him the meat raw. I intend to start introducing ground chicken wings (including bones) and thighs, but haven't yet.