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GUARANTEED ANALYSIS:

Crude protein (min):

19.2%

Crude fat:

4.8%

Crude fiber (max):

1.28%

Carbs :

5.44%

Moisture (max):

68%
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Ingredient Icon Limited Ingredient, Chi Cat is a fresh, gently cooked cat food made with lean muscle meats and whole-food ingredients. Every recipe is formulated for a specific nutritional purpose while delivering moisture-rich, complete nutrition without fillers, rendered meals, or high-fat organ meats. and Kidney Health Support

Chi Cat at a Glance

Chi Cat is a fresh, gently cooked cat food made with lean muscle meats and whole-food ingredients. Every recipe is formulated for a specific nutritional purpose while delivering moisture-rich, complete nutrition without fillers, rendered meals, or high-fat organ meats.

Best For:

  • Kidney support 
  • Joint support 
  • Limited ingredient diets 
  • Novel protein diets 
  • Low phosphorus nutrition 

INGREDIENTS:

  • Pork
  • Sweet Potato
  • Green Beans
  • Macro minerals: [Calcium, Phosphorus, Sodium, Potassium, Magnesium, Iron, Copper, Manganese, Zinc, Iodine, Selenium]
  • Vitamins: [Vitamin A, Vitamin D3, Vitamin E, Vitamin K, Thiamine (B1), Riboflavin (B2), Pantothenic Acid (B5), Niacin (B3), Pyridoxine (B6), Folic Acid (B9), Biotin, Cobalamin (B12), Choline]
  • Essential Fatty Acids: Linoleic acid, Arachidonic acid, Taurine
  • Human-grade ingredients
  • Gently cooked whole-food recipes
  • Moisture-rich nutrition
  • Lean muscle meat only
  • No liver or kidney
  • No fillers or artificial preservatives
  • Veterinarian developed
  • Formulated using Integrative Food Therapy
  • Complete and balanced nutrition

Custom Meal Plan Includes:

    20% OFF Your First Subscription Order + Earn 3% Back on Your 2nd & 3rd Consecutive Subscription Orders

    Your Dog's Portion Meal

    $98.85

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    20% OFF Your First Subscription Order + Earn 3% Back on Your 2nd & 3rd Consecutive Subscription Orders

    Your Dog's Portion Meal

    $98.85

    Billed and Shipped Every

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    Add Another Cat

    20% OFF Your First Subscription Order + Earn 3% Back on Your 2nd & 3rd Consecutive Subscription Orders

    Your Dog's Portion Meal

    $98.85

    Billed and Shipped Every

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    Add Another Cat

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    Quick Facts

    Feature
    Chi Cat
    Food Type
    Fresh Gently Cooked Cat Food
    Ingredients
    Human-Grade Whole Foods
    Protein Source
    Lean Muscle Meat Only
    Organ Meats
    None
    Artificial Preservatives
    None
    Fillers
    None
    Cooking Method
    Gently Cooked
    Moisture
    Approximately 72%
    Formulated By
    Veterinarians
    Nutrition
    Complete & Balanced
    Available Recipes
    Fire Diet, Water Diet
    Delivery
    Fresh Subscription Meals

    GUARANTEED ANALYSIS:

    Crude protein (min):

    19.2%

    Crude fat:

    4.8%

    Crude fiber (max):

    1.28%

    Carbs :

    5.44%

    Moisture (max):

    68%

    Low in Phosphorus

    0.5% Low to moderate phosphorus

    INGREDIENTS:

    • Pork
    • Sweet Potato
    • Green Beans

    NO HIGH FAT ORGANS

    We use only lean ground Pork.

    LOW CARBOHYDRATE *

    5.44% carbohydrate

    Water diet

    Pork / Green Beans / Sweet Potato

    LIMITED INGREDIENT, NOVEL PROTEIN

    Novel Protein Source for many cats

    A neutral pork limited ingredient diet for joint and bone support. Made with lean ground pork, no high-fat organs or fillers.

    Joint & Bone Support:

    • Novel Protein
    • Limited ingredient
    • Low phosphorus
    • Kidney supportive

    INGREDIENTS:

    Pork Green Beans Sweet Potato

    GUARANTEED ANALYSIS:

    • Crude protein (min): 19.2%
    • Crude fat: 4.8%
    • Crude fiber (max): 1.28%
    • Carbs : 5.44%
    • Moisture (max): 68%

    Low in Phosphorus

    0.5% Low to moderate phosphorus

    diet food
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    NO HIGH FAT ORGANS

    We use only lean ground Pork.

    LOW CARBOHYDRATE *

    5.44% carbohydrate

    VITAMIN AND MINERAL

    • Macro minerals: [Calcium, Phosphorus, Sodium, Potassium, Magnesium, Iron, Copper, Manganese, Zinc, lodine, Selenium
    • Vitamins: [Vitamin A, Vitamin D3, Vitamin E, Vitamin K, Thiamine (B1), Riboflavin (B2), Pantothenic Acid (B5), Niacin (B3), Pyridoxine (B6), Folic Acid (B9), Biotin, Cobalamin (B12), Choline
    • Essential Fatty Acids: Linoleic acid, Arachidonic acid, Taurine
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    Fire Diet

    Turkey / Pumpkin / Broccoli

    Cooling Microbiome and Calm Energy

    Lean Turkey with Millet and Vegetables

    A cooling, low-fat whole food formula designed to support gut microbiome balance, skin health, and calm energy.

    IDEAL FOR:

    • Gut Microbiome Balance
    • Cooling Nutrition
    • Lower Fat Diet Needs
    • Calm Energy
    • Healthy Skin Support through the Gut–Skin Axis
    • Low phosphorus

    INGREDIENTS:

    Turkey Pumpkin Broccoli

    GUARANTEED ANALYSIS:

    • Crude protein (min): 12.6%
    • Crude fat: 6.44%
    • Crude fiber (max): 1.12%
    • Carbs : 6.72%
    • Moisture (max): 72%

    Low in Phosphorus

    0.5% Low to moderate phosphorus

    diet food
    pack

    NO HIGH FAT ORGANS

    We use Only lean ground white breast turkey, and dark meat.

    LOW CARBOHYDRATE *

    6.72% carbohydrate

    VITAMIN AND MINERAL

    • Macro minerals: [Calcium, Phosphorus, Sodium, Potassium, Magnesium, Iron, Copper, Manganese, Zinc, lodine, Selenium
    • Vitamins: [Vitamin A, Vitamin D3, Vitamin E, Vitamin K, Thiamine (B1), Riboflavin (B2), Pantothenic Acid (B5), Niacin (B3), Pyridoxine (B6), Folic Acid (B9), Biotin, Cobalamin (B12), Choline
    • Essential Fatty Acids: Linoleic acid, Arachidonic acid, Taurine
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    What Is Gently Cooked Cat Food?

    Gently cooked cat food is prepared at lower temperatures than traditional dry kibble, helping preserve moisture, flavor, digestibility, and nutritional value while providing a safer alternative to raw diets.

    Why Is Moisture Important For Cats?

    Cats naturally have a low thirst drive and often consume less water than they need. Moisture-rich food helps support hydration and urinary tract health while improving overall digestive function.

    Why Doesn't Chi Cat Use Organ Meats?

    Unlike many fresh pet foods, Chi Cat uses lean muscle meat instead of liver, kidney, or other organ meats. This provides high-quality protein while avoiding ingredients that are naturally higher in fat. Because organs can also accumulate higher levels of heavy metals and environmental toxins, we choose to use only lean muscle meat to provide complete and balanced nutrition.

    What Is Chi Cat?

    Chi Cat is a veterinarian-developed line of fresh, gently cooked whole-food diets formulated to support different feline health needs using human-grade ingredients and lean muscle meats.

    Is Chi Cat Complete And Balanced?

    Yes. Chi Cat recipes are formulated to meet AAFCO Cat Food Nutrient Profiles for All Life Stages.

    Is Chi Cat Better Than Dry Kibble?

    Chi Cat provides moisture-rich whole-food nutrition using gently cooked human-grade ingredients, whereas traditional kibble is produced through high-temperature extrusion and contains significantly less moisture.

    Which Chi Cat Recipe Should I Choose?

    • Fire Diet supports digestive health, healthy skin, calm energy, and lower-fat nutrition.
    • Water Diet supports kidney health, joint health, and cats needing limited ingredient or novel protein nutrition.

    Is Chi Cat Good For Picky Cats?

    Many cats prefer gently cooked whole-food meals because of their natural aroma, texture, and real meat ingredients.

    Chi Cat vs Traditional Cat Food

    Chicat Water Diet
    Gently cooked
    Human-grade ingredients
    Lean muscle meat
    High moisture
    No fillers
    No artificial preservatives
    Vet developed
    Whole-food vegetables
    Fresh subscription delivery
    Traditional Cat Food
    High-temperature extrusion
    Feed-grade ingredients often used
    Frequently contains organ meats
    Low moisture
    Fillers commonly used
    Often included
    Varies
    Processed ingredients
    Shelf stable

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Have questions? We're here to help.

    Chi Cat is a veterinarian-developed line of gently cooked whole-food cat diets designed to provide complete nutrition while supporting specific health needs.

    Chi Cat uses fresh human-grade ingredients, lean muscle meats, moisture-rich recipes, and gentle cooking instead of highly processed dry kibble.

    No. Chi Cat recipes are made with lean muscle meats and do not include liver, kidney, or other high-fat organ meats.

    Fire Diet is formulated for digestive and skin support, while Water Diet focuses on kidney support, joint health, and limited ingredient nutrition.

    Yes. Chi Cat recipes are complete and balanced for everyday feeding and meet AAFCO nutritional standards.

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    Our kitchen is USDA Certified
    Each of our recipes has been specifically designed to fit your cat's personality and health.

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    Chi Cat is formulated to meet the nutritional levels established by the AAFCO Cat Food Nutrient Profiles for All Life Stages.

    Frequently asked questions

    Have questions? We’re here to help.

    How is Chi Dog made?
    All Chi Dog diets are cooked in a human grade USDA inspected commercial kitchen with ingredients that are intended for human consumption. Chi Dog meals are laboratory tested to ensure that they are free of any potentially harmful bacterial contaminants.
    What do you mean by “Whole Foods”?
    Whole foods are natural foods. When you read an ingredient on a package, you should be able to see it in the food. Chi Dog uses human-grade ingredients that we would eat, not feed-grade ingredients as in kibble and canned dog foods. When our labels say beets, carrots, and peas, you can see, feel, and smell these ingredients in the food.
    How does a fresh, lightly cooked food (like Chi Dog) compare to a raw diet?
    Dog’s wild cousin’s raw meat diet may be better than kibble if it is not processed. Eastern Medicine finds benefit in cooking. Lightly cooked fresh whole food ingredients are better to nourish. It is especially true for our sick, old, and young pets; any animal who is a little delicate. Raw meat may be fine if you are a young adult and have a lot Of “Qi” (pronounced Chi) to digest your food. If you want to feed more gently, lightly cooked whole foods are ideal. Just as we would give a baby apple sauce and an old person soup, cooking the food brings some energy into the food to help them digest. Eastern Medicine recognizes raw foods as appropriate for very healthy and strong patients but unsuitable for weaker patients. It is completely appropriate to supplement a Chi Dog diet with raw vegetables in our young to middle-aged, disease-free companions.
    Does Chi Dog have any preservatives?
    No. We have supplemented our diets with Vitamin E (tocopherol) to help maintain the freshness of our diet and support your dog’s coat, healing, and circulatory system.
    Why are carbohydrates included in the Chi Dog diets?
    Carbohydrates are essential to living beings and can be found in grains and plants. They are an excellent source of stored energy in our dog’s diets. Processed carbohydrates, which are in most, if not all kibble (dry dog food) recipes, are poor sources of nutrition. While carbohydrates from whole foods, as found in Chi Dog diets, are excellent energy sources. As any healthy person knows, fresh pasta and veggie salad is healthy, while processed mac-n-cheese in a box is not
    My dog is allergic to some ingredients in the food designed for their Element, should I try it?
    No one knows your dog better than you. If you feel an ingredient is a problem for your dog, you can try another Element Diet based on ingredients you know are right for your dog. You are also welcome to reach out to Dr. Bohrer via our Contact Us form with your concerns, and we will find the best food for your dog. Regarding allergies in general, Eastern Medicine would advise that an ingredient in a clean, unprocessed and whole food form may not bother your dog in the same way that it did in the processed, pro-inflammatory dog kibble (dry dog food) or canned food.
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