Cat Diet using Kitten Food?

olitter (PawsForThought) wrote in message ...
(...)

Since when is a dry food low in carbs? Dry food has to have carbs in it in
order for the ingredients to bind.

I guess in theory you could replace the carbs with an indigestible
filler such as cellulose. Doubt that's the case for the OP's kitten
food though.

Also, kitten foods are usually higher in
calories to meet the requirements of a growing cat.

I'll hop on the bandwagon. The vet's advice sounds a bit odd.

Have you tried a canned
food on him? I believe Wellness makes a carb free one.

I don't believe any Wellness food is *entirely* carb free.

Steve.

"Jon C" wrote in message ...
1) Any dry food is going to be high carb compared to a wet food.
2) Kitten foods are far higher in calories than regular cat or light foods,
leading to weight gain.

I can't imagine what the vet was thinking if he suggested that. It's not a
good idea.

He was thinking of the Atkin´s diet, no or very little carbs and lots
of protein and fats. The diet works wonders BUT it´s never going to
work with anything above 5% carbs, and I´m sure that dry food has more
than this so it won´t work. I don´t know if Wellness has a carb-free
diet but I know Felidae canned has no carbs. One of my cats developed
IBD not long ago and I put him on raw only (only meats). He was a
little chubby and lost all his chubbiness in a week (about 3 pounds)
eating as much as he wanted. Meats (any meat including fish) contain
no carbs that´s why it works wonders.

"Jon C" wrote in message ...
1) Any dry food is going to be high carb compared to a wet food.
2) Kitten foods are far higher in calories than regular cat or light foods,
leading to weight gain.

I can't imagine what the vet was thinking if he suggested that. It's not a
good idea.

He was thinking of the Atkin´s diet, no or very little carbs and lots
of protein and fats. The diet works wonders BUT it´s never going to
work with anything above 5% carbs, and I´m sure that dry food has more
than this so it won´t work. I don´t know if Wellness has a carb-free
diet but I know Felidae canned has no carbs. One of my cats developed
IBD not long ago and I put him on raw only (only meats). He was a
little chubby and lost all his chubbiness in a week (about 3 pounds)
eating as much as he wanted. Meats (any meat including fish) contain
no carbs that´s why it works wonders.

One of my vets has also suggested feeding kitten food to indoor adult
cats to help prevent overweight problems. She mentioned the Atkin's
phenomenon and indicated that the feline veterinary world may be doing
some research.

Gail

=================================================
"Liz" wrote in message
om...
"Jon C" wrote in message
...
1) Any dry food is going to be high carb compared to a wet food.
2) Kitten foods are far higher in calories than regular cat or light
foods,
leading to weight gain.

I can't imagine what the vet was thinking if he suggested that. It's
not a
good idea.

He was thinking of the Atkin´s diet, no or very little carbs and lots
of protein and fats. The diet works wonders BUT it´s never going to
work with anything above 5% carbs, and I´m sure that dry food has more
than this so it won´t work. I don´t know if Wellness has a carb-free
diet but I know Felidae canned has no carbs. One of my cats developed
IBD not long ago and I put him on raw only (only meats). He was a
little chubby and lost all his chubbiness in a week (about 3 pounds)
eating as much as he wanted. Meats (any meat including fish) contain
no carbs that´s why it works wonders.

One of my vets has also suggested feeding kitten food to indoor adult
cats to help prevent overweight problems. She mentioned the Atkin's
phenomenon and indicated that the feline veterinary world may be doing
some research.

Gail

=================================================
"Liz" wrote in message
om...
"Jon C" wrote in message
...
1) Any dry food is going to be high carb compared to a wet food.
2) Kitten foods are far higher in calories than regular cat or light
foods,
leading to weight gain.

I can't imagine what the vet was thinking if he suggested that. It's
not a
good idea.

He was thinking of the Atkin´s diet, no or very little carbs and lots
of protein and fats. The diet works wonders BUT it´s never going to
work with anything above 5% carbs, and I´m sure that dry food has more
than this so it won´t work. I don´t know if Wellness has a carb-free
diet but I know Felidae canned has no carbs. One of my cats developed
IBD not long ago and I put him on raw only (only meats). He was a
little chubby and lost all his chubbiness in a week (about 3 pounds)
eating as much as he wanted. Meats (any meat including fish) contain
no carbs that´s why it works wonders.

From: (Mike)

My grandparents have a male, neutered cat that is about 5 years old.
He had a stroke a couple years ago and never fully recovered so he
stays indoors. This cat has gained so much weight and now weighs 25
pounds. My grandmother finally took him to the vet and the vet put him
on one of the Hill's dry kitten foods to lose weight because it's low
in carbs and high in protein.

Is this ok for this cat to be on? It seems like one of the
prescription diets might be better and/or safer. Any thoughts or
opinions?

Science Diet CANNED kitten food was sometimes prescribed in the past for cats
that needed a high protein, low carb alternative. Nowadays, Prescription Diet
m/d (from Hill's) is a better option as it is clinically proven to alter a
cat's metabolism for weight loss (similiar to the Atkin's Diet). I don't
believe that the "dry" kitten food is considered appropriate for weight loss!

From: (Mike)

My grandparents have a male, neutered cat that is about 5 years old.
He had a stroke a couple years ago and never fully recovered so he
stays indoors. This cat has gained so much weight and now weighs 25
pounds. My grandmother finally took him to the vet and the vet put him
on one of the Hill's dry kitten foods to lose weight because it's low
in carbs and high in protein.

Is this ok for this cat to be on? It seems like one of the
prescription diets might be better and/or safer. Any thoughts or
opinions?

Science Diet CANNED kitten food was sometimes prescribed in the past for cats
that needed a high protein, low carb alternative. Nowadays, Prescription Diet
m/d (from Hill's) is a better option as it is clinically proven to alter a
cat's metabolism for weight loss (similiar to the Atkin's Diet). I don't
believe that the "dry" kitten food is considered appropriate for weight loss!

From: olitter (PawsForThought)


Have you tried a canned
food on him? I believe Wellness makes a carb free one.

"carb free"?? I don't think so! Perhaps you meant to say "lower in carbs"??
I wouldn't be recommending an over-the-counter food for this particular cat
based off of the information given.

From: olitter (PawsForThought)


Have you tried a canned
food on him? I believe Wellness makes a carb free one.

"carb free"?? I don't think so! Perhaps you meant to say "lower in carbs"??
I wouldn't be recommending an over-the-counter food for this particular cat
based off of the information given.

From: (Liz)

He was thinking of the Atkin´s diet, no or very little carbs and lots
of protein and fats. The diet works wonders BUT it´s never going to
work with anything above 5% carbs, and I´m sure that dry food has more
than this so it won´t work.

Wrongo, liz. Hill's m/d is quite effective at helping cats lose weight safely
and efficiently and it has more than 5% carboydrate on a dry matter basis.
There's more to weight loss than just little or no carbs, you know. Or maybe
you don't.