question about boiling chicken

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Hello,

Wasn't sure where to post this question but someone told me that if my kitty was hungry I could feed her boiled chicken as doesn't have any carbs and won't affect her bg.
She's coming off a bounce and is hungry but I don't want to feed her carbs at this time in the day. So my question is: do I just boil the chicken in plain water or do I add broth to make it more tasty?

Thanks!
Tamara
 
Just boil it in plain water, or you can even just cut it up and see if she would like it raw. All 16 of mine go bonkers for raw chicken breasts, I get mugged everytime I trim chicken for our own dinner because they love the raw chicken so much. Also as long as it is raw you can even give her a raw chicken leg, neck or wing to just gnaw on which will also help keep her teeth nice and healthy. Never give cooked bones to a cat but raw are fine.

Mel, Maxwell, Musette & The Fur Gang
 
I just boil it in water.

Funny, I was just feeding my foster (non FD) some chicken I boiled last night. I do not eat meat, so I don't taste test in order to know when it is done. Despite overcooking it (looks a little rubbery), the foster cat thinks I am the best cook in town! :lol:

I think your kitty will love it! :mrgreen:
 
Thank you!!! I boiled it in plain water and have no idea if she will go for it!!! it's an experiment!
 
You know what I do, because I feed it sparingly (and wont eat it myself).
I cook it, cut it in pieces, and freeze whatever I will not use in the next day or two.
Then, when I want to offer it I take a piece out of the freezer, wrap it in a wet paper towel (for moisture) and nuke it about 3-6 seconds.

I have no doubt she will go for it. Even Latte, who was very difficult to get food in ate chicken (and turkey!!!mmmmmmm :mrgreen: )
 
Factoid: The feline digestive system (ours too, for that matter), can dissassmble protein, carbohydrate, and fat, and re-assemble it into most of what is needed, except certain amino acids (ex. taurine for cats).

Thus, a protein molecule can have the protein part removed, leaving a residue of carbohydrate molecules.
That means that feeding straight protein can still cause a glucose elevation, though the process takes longer, so the glucose doesn't tend to quickly spike.
 
Thanks for the factoid:)

She didn't go near it even when I put a tinge of her favourite wet on it.
 
Ok. Other low carb treat options include freeze-dried beef or fish. Large pet supply stores may carry and its cheaper if you find it in the dog section, though you'll have to break it into smaller pieces.

Or, perhaps small bits of cheese could be used - many cats like cheese and the lactose has been somewhat broken down by the culture which made the cheese.
 
You can also give her the water from the boiling to drink. Some cats like that.

If she doesn't like it boiled, try baking or sauteeing the chicken in a pan. She may like it that way better than boiled.

Or you could get the rotisserie chicken from the store and see if she'll eat that - just remember don't give her the skin (where the flavorings are added). I usually buy the plain rotisserie and then share with my cats. So, we both get a lovely meal to eat.
 
My diabetic would not eat chicken that was even the teeniest bit overcooked or undercooked ohmygod_smile It had to be just right. I suggest gently simmering (not boiling) pieces of chicken in plain water until just cooked through. You're kind of just poaching the chicken. The cooking liquid is now broth and you can freeze that for later use.
 
Thanks for the tips everyone. I was unsuccessful today but will give it another go sometime in the near future:)
 
My cats were not liking the transition to raw, but when I sprinkled it with parmesan cheese (per catinfo.org), they chowed down.
 
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