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ISO food to prevent CaOx Uroliths
I recently had a discussion with my veterinarian and we came to the
conclusion my cat should not continue eating prescription food to prevent calcium oxalate uroliths. We think he may be having an allergic reaction to the ingredients in all of these available (dry) foods. My cat (12 y/o) prefers a diet of both dry and canned food. Could someone suggest a suitable dry and canned food for him to eat that won't cause calcium oxalate uroliths to form? The vet said a supplement could be added to help with the prevention. We think my cat is allergic to corn, rice, or chicken. I think most dry and canned foods are formulated more to prevent struvites. So I'd like to stay away from those foods. The problem is that these food companies don't provide enough information about the foods. Additionally, I don't know if I should look for a food with lower levels of calcium, phosphorus, and/or magnesium. Any suggestions? BTW, the vet has the final say about the foods. I'm just supposed to help find something suitable. Thanks, Lee |
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ISO food to prevent CaOx Uroliths
"Lee Green" wrote in message ... I recently had a discussion with my veterinarian and we came to the conclusion my cat should not continue eating prescription food to prevent calcium oxalate uroliths. We think he may be having an allergic reaction to the ingredients in all of these available (dry) foods. My cat (12 y/o) prefers a diet of both dry and canned food. Could someone suggest a suitable dry and canned food for him to eat that won't cause calcium oxalate uroliths to form? The vet said a supplement could be added to help with the prevention. We think my cat is allergic to corn, rice, or chicken. I think most dry and canned foods are formulated more to prevent struvites. So I'd like to stay away from those foods. The problem is that these food companies don't provide enough information about the foods. Additionally, I don't know if I should look for a food with lower levels of calcium, phosphorus, and/or magnesium. Any suggestions? BTW, the vet has the final say about the foods. I'm just supposed to help find something suitable. Thanks, Lee I would like to suggest that you put entirely too much faith in your vet. |
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ISO food to prevent CaOx Uroliths
On Aug 1, 6:02*pm, "cybercat" wrote:
"Lee Green" wrote in message ... I recently had a discussion with my veterinarian and we came to the conclusion my cat should not continue eating prescription food to prevent calcium oxalate uroliths. We think he may be having an allergic reaction to the ingredients in all of these available (dry) foods. My cat (12 y/o) prefers a diet of both dry and canned food. Could someone suggest a suitable dry and canned food for him to eat that won't cause calcium oxalate uroliths to form? The vet said a supplement could be added to help with the prevention. We think my cat is allergic to corn, rice, or chicken. I think most dry and canned foods are formulated more to prevent struvites. So I'd like to stay away from those foods. The problem is that these food companies don't provide enough information about the foods. Additionally, I don't know if I should look for a food with lower levels of calcium, phosphorus, and/or magnesium. Any suggestions? BTW, the vet has the final say about the foods. I'm just supposed to help find something suitable. Thanks, Lee I would like to suggest that you put entirely too much faith in your vet. What exactly makes you say that? Is it because he wants to take my cat off prescription food? I have my concerns as well. But all the prescription foods have corn, chicken, and rice. Those are the main suspects in this food allergy. We've already tried three different prescription foods. The two remaining ones have the same ingredients. If you have any suggestions I'd love to hear them. Do you think I should get a second opinion? |
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ISO food to prevent CaOx Uroliths
On Fri, 31 Jul 2009 22:14:45 -0700 (PDT), Lee Green
wrote: I recently had a discussion with my veterinarian and we came to the conclusion my cat should not continue eating prescription food to prevent calcium oxalate uroliths. We think he may be having an allergic reaction to the ingredients in all of these available (dry) foods. My cat (12 y/o) prefers a diet of both dry and canned food. Could someone suggest a suitable dry and canned food for him to eat that won't cause calcium oxalate uroliths to form? The vet said a supplement could be added to help with the prevention. We think my cat is allergic to corn, rice, or chicken. I think most dry and canned foods are formulated more to prevent struvites. So I'd like to stay away from those foods. The problem is that these food companies don't provide enough information about the foods. Additionally, I don't know if I should look for a food with lower levels of calcium, phosphorus, and/or magnesium. Any suggestions? BTW, the vet has the final say about the foods. I'm just supposed to help find something suitable. Thanks, Lee It's going to be hard to rind a dry food that doesn't have one of those three ingredients. Rice is often used in 'hypo allergenic' foods, for cats that are allergic to corn and/or wheat. I would bet that you cat is very unlikely to be allergic to chicken. The most common allergy food allergy is to wheat or wheat gluten |
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