Feeding and Nutrition :: Feed RES Cat Food

[cage69]

Hi There

I recently read that you can feed your turtle cat food crunchies because it has all the nutritional requirements that turtle pellets have? Has anyone heard of this before?

Thanks

[wiccabrat]

Umm NO, they aren't cats and really most cat food isn't even good for your cats.

[BullDog]

Yup, wiccabrat pretty much summed it up. Cat (or dog) food is way too high in protein and fat, so it's no good even as a treat.

I've heard it before, though never believed it.

[Diamondbacks4Life]

Ive head of feeding them cat and dog food before too....

[rsour24]

i;ve heard it but i wouldnt do it

[worldpeace]

I fed mine some specially formulated dog/cat food that was prescribed by the vet. This was when they weren't eating and I had to use a syringe to force feed them.

[jozzep]

Only acceptable food besides turtles pellets, are Koi pellets.They have pretty much the same nutrition as turtle pellets and cost a lot cheaper.
I personally ONLY feed mazuri fresh water turtle diet.It's costy but i purchase 25lb bags and usually sell some to members on other turtle sites for a reasonable price.

[Diamondbacks4Life]

I personally ONLY feed mazuri fresh water turtle diet.It's costy but i purchase 25lb bags and usually sell some to members on other turtle sites for a reasonable price.

I bought my 25lb bag for $38 thats not costly x.x