I know this probably shouldn't be said as people should know it already but don't cook the meat you feed to obligate carnivores like dogs and cats, it destroys the taurine and can lead to malnutrition and things like malformation in the development stages. Cooking meat destroys the taurine. It is critical for normal vision, digestion and heart muscle function, for the maintenance of a healthy immune system, and the maintenance of normal pregnancy and fetal development. Taurine is an essential amino acid for cats.