Important Information About Cat Food

[CleoCouture]

I want to add to this list of good pet food: Blue Buffalo brand cat food! They have regular dry food and in the dry food are little pellet like things in it that are uncooked vitamins and antioxidants (uncooked as to keep them fully potent). They have canned food, organic food and even what they call a wilderness food which is low carb and designed after what wild cats (lynx) eat. They use human grade ingredients with meat (chicken or salmon) as their first ingredient and I beleive chicken or salmon meal as the the second. They also use allot of fruits and veggies including cranberries which are excellent for cats because they are prone to kidney infections. Check out the website:

bluebuff.com

They dont use any animal by products, fillers like corn, wheat, or corn gluten, and they dont add anything artificial like colors or preservatives!

They also have treats and dog foods!

Also...just my own thoughts...but as often as I can, I encourage people to boycott Iams/eukanuba as they dont treat animals very nicely(animal testing, poor conditions etc)...you can read about it on Petas website, just type in Iams in the search box. I know that Peta can be somewhat extreme, but this is one of those things that everyone should know about. It makes me sick that these people (iams/eukanuba) are making money off of animals, yet they cant treat them properly!

[tiramisu]

Originally Posted by cascratchfever

Thanks for the info! Do you know about how many ounces a day an adult cat (fairly innactive house cat)? I'm trying to figure up the cost.

http://www.catinfo.org/
In the above link, if you scrol down there is a topic Transitioning Dry Food Addicts to Canned Food. I took her advice and feed about 6 oz of canned food per cat per day. I feed them twice daily, so 3 oz canned food per cat per day. I feed them raw food (Feline's Pride) mixed with FF. The amount of FF I put in ends up perfectly that I don't have any leftovers. And my cats seem to be satisfied with that amount, at the same time, I did see them start to slim up a bit soon after they were on canned only diet. Here are the FF flavors that 'I' use for my cats, so just FYI. Tender Beef & Liver (Magenta), Tender Beef & Chicken Feast (Red), Tender Beef Feast (Brown), Tender Liver & Chicken (Orange), and Turkey & Giblets Feast (Olive Green). These are the flavors that I learned contains no wheat gluten and less than 10% carb (around 2~4%). Each can costs around 74 cents with the Petsmart Petsperk Card.
Again, I have 5 cats... I have tried Wellness, Nature's Variety, etc., etc., but FF with Feline's Pride seem to work for them and us. And being in the profession also, I have discussed with my cat doctor about their diets. Some vets are just 'trained' to recommend Hills and other major brand diets, so ask around.
Good luck!

[*NYC Princess*]

Originally Posted by vanessa_karie

Thank you for the information. I am currently feeding my cat with Hill's Science Plan dry food.. hrm this is making me really worried. Can you please be kind enough to post the original article you read from on here or let me know where this article comes from, (as in whether if it is published in any veterinary journals, etc etc). Thanks! As I only want the best for my baby girl

Hi Vanessa,

I typed out highlights from materials that the rescue organization gave me from the adoption seminar (it was surprisingly very detailed, and two hours long!). I found online where they got the info from, a vet called Lisa A Pierson (see link below). Hope it helps!

http://www.catinfo.org

[*NYC Princess*]

Oops responded before seeing tiramisu already had it!

[bnjj]

Deleted. I answered my own question.

[LV-PRADAfanatic]

OMG.. i;ve been giving my cat dry foood...

[tiramisu]

Originally Posted by *NYC Princess*

Oops responded before seeing tiramisu already had it!

I didn't mean to hijack your post, NYC Princess!!! I just get bit excited when I see someone who thinks the same in regards to cat nutrition! That is so cool that we are looking at the same info! By the way, do you have a pic of your new kitty???

[Blue824]

Originally Posted by LV-PRADAfanatic

OMG.. i;ve been giving my cat dry foood...

Its not the most horrible thing in the world. Vets have flip flopped for what is the proper diet for cats, I think there just is not as much attention paid to cat diets as there are to dog diets, and now we are learning and aware of so much more. When I first got my cats, they told me NOT to feed them wet food and to only use it as a treat. Oh well! Currently, my cats have more kibble in their diet than wet food, mostly because they are SUPER picky about the wet food, and they will only eat sea food flavors, and my vet said it wasn't good to feed them sea food constantly. As often as I try to have them eat other meats, it just won't work, it sits there... and that is gross!

Another way to increase their liquid intake is through a water fountain. I noticed a huge jump in the amount they drank once we put a water fountain out for them.

Overall, I think it is more important to be aware of the nutritional options and provide your cat(s) with the most well rounded, high quality diet you can provide and that they will eat!

[bnjj]

So ever since this thread was started a couple days ago, I have primarily been feeding my cats canned food, which they readily eat - though not all of it in one sitting - and I leave a small amount of kibble out for them to snack on as well.

The only thing I don't like about this is that, since they don't eat all the wet food immediately, the main floor now smells like canned cat food and I really dislike that.

[vanessa_karie]

Thanks NYCPrincess and Tiramisu for the links. The thought of feeding my cat dry food can lead to diseases like diabetes later on in life is scary! I will definitely look into it and probably change her diet asap! thanks again!

[*NYC Princess*]

Originally Posted by bnjj

So ever since this thread was started a couple days ago, I have primarily been feeding my cats canned food, which they readily eat - though not all of it in one sitting - and I leave a small amount of kibble out for them to snack on as well. The only thing I don't like about this is that, since they don't eat all the wet food immediately, the main floor now smells like canned cat food and I really dislike that.

My cat has a habit of not eating his food all at once too. He eats two bites and then whines for me to sit so he can lay down and be petted! What are you feeding them? I feed them Wellness and I don't notice a smell in my apartment. It might be also bec you're not used to the smell of wet cat food yet, I used to find the smell somewhat strong the first few times I opened the can.

[*NYC Princess*]

Originally Posted by tiramisu

I didn't mean to hijack your post, NYC Princess!!! I just get bit excited when I see someone who thinks the same in regards to cat nutrition! That is so cool that we are looking at the same info! By the way, do you have a pic of your new kitty???

Here are a few pictures of our new cutie! He was already four when we got him, but he's like a big baby!

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[tiramisu]

^^He is such a cutie kitty!!! He looks like he is a teenager kitty! Orange tabby boys are sooooo fun and boy kitties are needy. I bet he follows you everywhere! Thanks for posting!

[*NYC Princess*]

Thanks!! Hmm I didn't know that boy cats are needy, maybe that helps to explain his behavior....he does follow me everywhere! It's super cute but I feel bad when I have to get ready quick in the morning for work.

[bnjj]

I didn't know that was a common trait with males but it certainly explains why my Sydney is glued to me at all times. I can't get him off of me, whereas my female is totally aloof and rarely wants to sit on me.