food...

'm glad you found a food that works for your cat. I know it's not always
easy
to do. I think it is a good idea to feed a variety of food, especially in
case
the food or flavor stops being available.

Ok...pretend we just met. I'm trying to find a food that will not cause my
recently adopted cat to react unfavorably. In the month she's been here, she's
thrown up every 2-3 days. In the beginning, I blamed the stress of a new
environment and being with another cat. However, she did get checked out at
the vet who ran some blood tests and did an x-ray. Nothing. I brush/comb her
so she has less of a hairball problem. Still have the problem. I started with
Fancy Feast (since my other cat eats that) No good. I called the vet and fed
her the same food she ate during her 3-day stay there. Eventually, no good. I
give her a spoonful at a time (3x a day) as suggested.. I tried IAMS,
eventually, no good. Yesterday, she didn't like the food, walking away..so, I
waited an hour and tried again with a new portion..no good. I then opened
another can and offered her that. No good. She ate today.

I'm bringing her to another vet on Tuesday (when he returns to the office) to
do more extensive testing. In the meantime, you know of any food that might be
considered less of a burden on the stomach? Thanks for ideas.

From: (Luvskats00)


'm glad you found a food that works for your cat. I know it's not always
easy
to do. I think it is a good idea to feed a variety of food, especially in
case
the food or flavor stops being available.

Ok...pretend we just met. I'm trying to find a food that will not cause my
recently adopted cat to react unfavorably. In the month she's been here,
she's
thrown up every 2-3 days. In the beginning, I blamed the stress of a new
environment and being with another cat. However, she did get checked out at
the vet who ran some blood tests and did an x-ray. Nothing. I brush/comb her
so she has less of a hairball problem. Still have the problem. I started with
Fancy Feast (since my other cat eats that) No good. I called the vet and fed
her the same food she ate during her 3-day stay there. Eventually, no good. I
give her a spoonful at a time (3x a day) as suggested.. I tried IAMS,
eventually, no good. Yesterday, she didn't like the food, walking away..so,
I
waited an hour and tried again with a new portion..no good. I then opened
another can and offered her that. No good. She ate today.

I'm bringing her to another vet on Tuesday (when he returns to the office)
to
do more extensive testing. In the meantime, you know of any food that might
be
considered less of a burden on the stomach? Thanks for ideas.

It's hard when you have a cat that continually vomits. If it were my cat, I
would try a grain free diet, or one of the allergy diets. I believe Wellness
makes a canned food without grains. Even though Petguard has grains, I believe
it's brown rice they use and from what I've heard, their lamb and rice canned
food helps some cats who have problems. IVD makes an allergy food but you have
to get it through your vet. You could also try a digestive enzyme. That's the
way I'd go if I was feeding a commercial diet. I would also join the Yahoo IBD
group to get some ideas on what's working for other cats.

In the meantime, as a temporary measure to just get something into her, you
might try some bland meat baby food (make sure no onions).

Here's the link for the IBD group:

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/FelineIBD

Good luck,

Lauren


________
See my cats: http://community.webshots.com/album/56955940rWhxAe
Raw Diet Info: http://www.holisticat.com/drjletter.html
http://www.geocities.com/rawfeeders/ForCatsOnly.html
Declawing Info: http://www.wholecat.com/articles/claws.htm

From: (Luvskats00)


'm glad you found a food that works for your cat. I know it's not always
easy
to do. I think it is a good idea to feed a variety of food, especially in
case
the food or flavor stops being available.

Ok...pretend we just met. I'm trying to find a food that will not cause my
recently adopted cat to react unfavorably. In the month she's been here,
she's
thrown up every 2-3 days. In the beginning, I blamed the stress of a new
environment and being with another cat. However, she did get checked out at
the vet who ran some blood tests and did an x-ray. Nothing. I brush/comb her
so she has less of a hairball problem. Still have the problem. I started with
Fancy Feast (since my other cat eats that) No good. I called the vet and fed
her the same food she ate during her 3-day stay there. Eventually, no good. I
give her a spoonful at a time (3x a day) as suggested.. I tried IAMS,
eventually, no good. Yesterday, she didn't like the food, walking away..so,
I
waited an hour and tried again with a new portion..no good. I then opened
another can and offered her that. No good. She ate today.

I'm bringing her to another vet on Tuesday (when he returns to the office)
to
do more extensive testing. In the meantime, you know of any food that might
be
considered less of a burden on the stomach? Thanks for ideas.

It's hard when you have a cat that continually vomits. If it were my cat, I
would try a grain free diet, or one of the allergy diets. I believe Wellness
makes a canned food without grains. Even though Petguard has grains, I believe
it's brown rice they use and from what I've heard, their lamb and rice canned
food helps some cats who have problems. IVD makes an allergy food but you have
to get it through your vet. You could also try a digestive enzyme. That's the
way I'd go if I was feeding a commercial diet. I would also join the Yahoo IBD
group to get some ideas on what's working for other cats.

In the meantime, as a temporary measure to just get something into her, you
might try some bland meat baby food (make sure no onions).

Here's the link for the IBD group:

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/FelineIBD

Good luck,

Lauren


________
See my cats: http://community.webshots.com/album/56955940rWhxAe
Raw Diet Info: http://www.holisticat.com/drjletter.html
http://www.geocities.com/rawfeeders/ForCatsOnly.html
Declawing Info: http://www.wholecat.com/articles/claws.htm

Luvskats00 wrote:



'm glad you found a food that works for your cat. I know it's not always

easy

to do. I think it is a good idea to feed a variety of food, especially in
case
the food or flavor stops being available.


Ok...pretend we just met. I'm trying to find a food that will not cause my
recently adopted cat to react unfavorably. In the month she's been here, she's
thrown up every 2-3 days. In the beginning, I blamed the stress of a new
environment and being with another cat. However, she did get checked out at
the vet who ran some blood tests and did an x-ray. Nothing. I brush/comb her
so she has less of a hairball problem. Still have the problem. I started with
Fancy Feast (since my other cat eats that) No good. I called the vet and fed
her the same food she ate during her 3-day stay there. Eventually, no good. I
give her a spoonful at a time (3x a day) as suggested.. I tried IAMS,
eventually, no good. Yesterday, she didn't like the food, walking away..so, I
waited an hour and tried again with a new portion..no good. I then opened
another can and offered her that. No good. She ate today.

I'm bringing her to another vet on Tuesday (when he returns to the office) to
do more extensive testing. In the meantime, you know of any food that might be
considered less of a burden on the stomach? Thanks for ideas.

Check with vet to rule out medical issues.

Try SD Sensitive Stomach.

--
"Its the bugs that keep it running."
-Joe Canuck

Luvskats00 wrote:



'm glad you found a food that works for your cat. I know it's not always

easy

to do. I think it is a good idea to feed a variety of food, especially in
case
the food or flavor stops being available.


Ok...pretend we just met. I'm trying to find a food that will not cause my
recently adopted cat to react unfavorably. In the month she's been here, she's
thrown up every 2-3 days. In the beginning, I blamed the stress of a new
environment and being with another cat. However, she did get checked out at
the vet who ran some blood tests and did an x-ray. Nothing. I brush/comb her
so she has less of a hairball problem. Still have the problem. I started with
Fancy Feast (since my other cat eats that) No good. I called the vet and fed
her the same food she ate during her 3-day stay there. Eventually, no good. I
give her a spoonful at a time (3x a day) as suggested.. I tried IAMS,
eventually, no good. Yesterday, she didn't like the food, walking away..so, I
waited an hour and tried again with a new portion..no good. I then opened
another can and offered her that. No good. She ate today.

I'm bringing her to another vet on Tuesday (when he returns to the office) to
do more extensive testing. In the meantime, you know of any food that might be
considered less of a burden on the stomach? Thanks for ideas.

Check with vet to rule out medical issues.

Try SD Sensitive Stomach.

--
"Its the bugs that keep it running."
-Joe Canuck

In ,
GAUBSTER2 composed with style:

You don't have
that info either, yet here you are responding too.

Just an observation as I said before. That you defer to Steve Crane
with each tough question that wasn't even asked *of you* but you had
to interject any way. What is confusing here for you to see that?

In ,
GAUBSTER2 composed with style:

You don't have
that info either, yet here you are responding too.

Just an observation as I said before. That you defer to Steve Crane
with each tough question that wasn't even asked *of you* but you had
to interject any way. What is confusing here for you to see that?

In ,
GAUBSTER2 composed with style:
From: "Cheryl"

Actually almost all of the points I've ever made have been backed
up by others on this list.

Nope, you just parrot Steve Crane's posts. I've yet to see you
post
an original thought or fact. Anyone can repeat what they've read
someone else say. Especially if they think the one saying it has
all
the facts.

I don't think you really believe that.

Yes, yes I do.

In ,
GAUBSTER2 composed with style:
From: "Cheryl"

Actually almost all of the points I've ever made have been backed
up by others on this list.

Nope, you just parrot Steve Crane's posts. I've yet to see you
post
an original thought or fact. Anyone can repeat what they've read
someone else say. Especially if they think the one saying it has
all
the facts.

I don't think you really believe that.

Yes, yes I do.

olitter
writes

It's hard when you have a cat that continually vomits. If it were my cat, I
would try a grain free diet, or one of the allergy diets. I believe Wellness
makes a canned food without grains. Even though Petguard has grains, I
believe
it's brown rice they use and from what I've heard, their lamb and rice canned
food helps some cats who have problems. IVD makes an allergy food but you
have
to get it through your vet. You could also try a digestive enzyme. That's the
way I'd go if I was feeding a commercial diet. I would also join the Yahoo
IBD
group to get some ideas on what's working for other cats.

In the meantime, as a temporary measure to just get something into her, you
might try some bland meat baby food (make sure no onions).


Thanks much Lauren. I'll pick up a can of each of the above and pick up one of
the "natural" baby foods today. Nellie Isabella & I appreciate your advice!