Soybean is one of the best sources of vegetable protein that we can consume, and it is also rich in isoflavones, which help maintain calcium in the bones, and probably have antioxidant, anti-cancer, anti-bacterial and anti-inflammatory properties. Now we want to see if soy consumption is good for cats or not and what are the benefits and harms of using soy in cat food.
Don't worry, we know this way and in the rest of this Pet Press article, we will tell you how to give soy to a cat.
Is soy good for cats?
Soy is not a cat food, but there is nothing wrong with giving soy to your cat in small amounts, of course, if he is not allergic to it; And it is better to use cooked soybeans. (Related article: What is cat food) Consuming too much soy can cause problems in cats, but if they eat a small amount of it, it is also good for them because it is one of the ideal protein sources for cats due to its high protein content and balance of amino acids. Soy is also added to many commercial cat foods.
How to prepare soy food for cats
According to spruceness website, you can make homemade cat food with soybeans. It takes a long time to cook soybeans, so it is better to soak them first and then cook them in a pressure cooker.
with pressure cooker
Soak the soybeans for at least one hour and preferably more (4 hours or overnight until morning) and after rinsing, put them in the pressure cooker.
Add 4 cups of water for every cup of soybeans
If the soaking time was 4 hours, let it cook for 10 minutes and if it was less than 15 minutes
It is better to add a spoonful of oil so that less foam is formed because this foam can block the valve
No pressure cooker
Soaking time should be at least 4 hours, preferably overnight
Pour 3 glasses of water for every glass of soybeans until it boils
Add soybeans, close the container and let it boil for 3-4 hours
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