The fact that Lamb is not a natural prey for cats does not mean it doesn’t supply the proper nutrition. In fact Lamb is a better quality protein than chicken. Lamb also is more fatty – which is healthy for your cat.
1. Animal fats typically do not cause excessive weight gain in cats. Carbohydrates do.
2. Animal fats do not increase a cats risk for heart disease as they have much higher blood HDL than we do.
3. The high quality protein in lamb, along with the fat is highly digestible and will keep your cat fuller longer. He/she will eat less food overall because. No other food product (except quail) will create the same level of satiety.
Next, none of the “best options” listed above have omega-3 fats. The best option for omega-3 fats without the fear of lead and mercury come from sardines and wild salmon or Alaskan salmon. Yes, you cat benefits from omega-3 fats just like you do.
Crustaceans are an amazing treat for your cat. According to the FDA, the following crustaceans are the safest of all sea foods: scallops, shrimp, clams, oysters.
In conclusion, there’s nothing wrong with chicken, turkey, rabbit, eggs, duck, and quail. To maintain optimal health of your cat, 1/3, 1/3, 1/3 diet (1/3 poultry, 1/3 land meats, 1/3 seafood).
Poultry: All good sources of protein with quail being the best, followed by duck and turkey being equal, and then chicken. A rotation of turkey, chicken, and duck will keep kitty happy.
Land meats: Lamb is the best for cats. Rabbit, venison, kangaroo are also excellent. Beef is good. Pork should be an occasional treat.
Seafood: Sardines and herring are the healthiest and safest seafood choices for your cat. Other top choices include salmon, tuna, and mackerel (depending on where they are sourced). Shrimp is also a very good source of omega-3.
Sources:
https://www.fda.gov/food/foodborneillnesscontaminants/metals/ucm115644.htm
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