I heard about the raw meat diet from a vet, and I thought I would research it myself. I found more conflicting materials than the vet expressed to me, and decided it wasn't worth possibly injuring my cats over it. I suppose the argument could be made...."I have always fed my cats raw meat, and they are fine" just like "I smoke two packs a day, and don't have lung cancer"...but that doesn't mean it is good for you (or for the cats).