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Flutd food problems
My 11 y/o cat is prone to calcium oxlates stones. He had been eating
Hill's x/d dry when he developed a food allergy. He was switched to Hill's k/d dry but is allergic to that too (same main ingredients - rice, corn, and chicken). The vet wants to put him on Hill's z/d dry or (I think) on Hill's d/d Duck & Green pea dry. After he gets settled with his food, then I can start trying to get him to eat canned food. I realize now that he really needs to eat that instead of just dry. Is the z/d and/or d/d ok for a cat prone to calcium oxalates? I noticed that the target pH for these foods is 6.2 to 6.4, whereas the x/d and k/d had a target pH of 6.6 to 6.8. It seems like the pH would make a difference. The Hill's x/d and k/d have a lot of corn, rice, and chicken. The z/d has hydrolyzed chicken but no corn or rice. The d/d doesn't have any corn, rice, or chicken. I think just about all the other food choices/ brands have corn, rice, and chicken or have reduced protein. Does anyone have any advice or food recommendations? The vet and I want to find a dry food that works before trying to get the cat to eat canned food. We want to determine what is causing the allergy and switching to canned right now will just complicate matters. Thanks, Jo |
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"Jo" wrote in message ... My 11 y/o cat is prone to calcium oxlates stones. He had been eating Hill's x/d dry when he developed a food allergy. He was switched to Hill's k/d dry but is allergic to that too (same main ingredients - rice, corn, and chicken). How stupid is that? Stop buying cat food at your vet, and get your cat on quality canned food, fed 12 hours apart. |
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On Jul 16, 10:51*pm, "cybercat" wrote:
"Jo" wrote in message ... My 11 y/o cat is prone to calcium oxlates stones. He had been eating Hill's x/d dry when he developed a food allergy. He was switched to Hill's k/d dry but is allergic to that too (same main ingredients - rice, corn, and chicken). How stupid is that? Stop buying cat food at your vet, and get your cat on quality canned food, fed 12 hours apart. You're right that he should eat canned food, but this silly cat doesn't like canned food. He never did. Weaning him was a pain in the rear. I can't force him to eat what he doesn't like and believe me when I tell you he would rather starve than eat something he doesn't like. The vet wants to transition him slowly anyway. I agree with the decision. It's too complicated to explain it all here but it's the right decision for this particular cat. However, he is getting sub-q fluids at home for now. I thought cats prone to stones and crystals were supposed to eat several small meals throughout the day. |
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You're right that he should eat canned food, but this silly cat doesn't like canned food. He never did. Weaning him was a pain in the rear. I've had lots of experience with vets and prescription foods. I'm sorry, but your vet isn't thinking in your cat's best interests. He (she) is thinking of the profits from selling you dry food. Yes, weaning a dry-food addict is a 'pain in the rear.' I've been through it. However, the health benefits far outweigh the frustration you'll have for a couple of weeks. What your cat needs is a diet with LOTS of moisture. No dry food, even if you think he's drinking a lot, can offer that. It will also be difficult to find a dry food without grains. Another option is a raw diet. Nature's Variety has a good grain free diet (I feed this along with grain-free canned food), and there are many other brands out now too. FWIW, our oldest cat had cyrstal problems with he was 3 and needed surgery (he was fed dry food). Since he's been on a wet diet, not one recurrance of urinary problems/crystals, and he's now 11. |
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On Jul 16, 6:40*pm, Jo wrote:
My 11 y/o cat is prone to calcium oxlates stones. He had been eating Hill's x/d dry when he developed a food allergy. He was switched to Hill's k/d dry but is allergic to that too (same main ingredients - rice, corn, and chicken). The vet wants to put him on Hill's z/d dry or (I think) on Hill's d/d Duck & Green pea dry. After he gets settled with his food, then I can start trying to get him to eat canned food. I realize now that he really needs to eat that instead of just dry. Is the z/d and/or d/d ok for a cat prone to calcium oxalates? I noticed that the target pH for these foods is 6.2 to 6.4, whereas the x/d and k/d had a target pH of 6.6 to 6.8. It seems like the pH would make a difference. The Hill's x/d and k/d have a lot of corn, rice, and chicken. The z/d has hydrolyzed chicken but no corn or rice. The d/d doesn't have any corn, rice, or chicken. I think just about all the other food choices/ brands have corn, rice, and chicken or have reduced protein. Does anyone have any advice or food recommendations? The vet and I want to find a dry food that works before trying to get the cat to eat canned food. We want to determine what is causing the allergy and switching to canned right now will just complicate matters. Thanks, Jo Hi Jo... honestly, I've found Hill's to be junk. Go to GreatLife4Pets.com...There you will find quality food formulated by a Master Herbalist. My cat and dogs have all been through allergies, etc and this will take care of your kitty. There is a food that is Grain- Free....note this will be about 20.00 or so plus shipping...you might be able to find local pet stores that might carry it..But I've been through it all and this food is HIGHLY recommended..You can also talk to this Herbalist- Elliott Harvey specifically about your cat's needs...He's fantastic. Perhaps your vet can start carrying the food... |
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