Cats, unlike dogs, are pure carnivores-they must have meat. High quality animal protein is crucial for the health of a cat. Cats do not handle carbohydrates very well. Their ability to convert carbohydrates to energy is very limited. The best diet for a cat begins with raw meat.
Raw meat provides a concentrated form of protein that a cat can readily utilize.
Don't worry that your cat will get sick from raw meat. They have evolved very strong stomach acids that destroy bacteria that would make a human sick. Meat contains high amounts of the amino acids cats must have. Taurine is critical for cats. Arginine, another amino acid found in meat protein, is also important for cats.