Expert: Herbs, NuVet Plus Supplements, Dog/Cat Food Recipes; ( Marie) - 2/3/2009

Question
Hi, my five yr old male cat just came home from spending 3 days at the vet b/c he had a urinary blockage.  I have been feeding my 5 cats Wellness Complete Health dry, 1/2 cup a day per cat.  The vet has recommended I switch the blocked cat to Royal Canin OS 33 dry.  I've check the ingredients in the SO and I'm not impressed.  I can't afford to switch all the cats to SO, what can I feed all the cats and not feel guilty that I'm jeopardizing the blocked cat's health?

Answer
Hi Eileen, Glad your boy is home now!
I sure do underatand your concern about that food: ( Hill's )
The only other option is to make your own and freeze it weekly. You only need to cook for the 5 yr old male..
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All the other cats can have Wellness Dry MIXED with Wellness WET canned food.  VERY good to have cats eating some WET food each day.

Here is what I would like you to do for your boy who just came home from the VET's place:

Home made food - freeze up weekly - use freezer bags and take out what you need each day:


I know the vet wants you to take the special dry dog food / that the vet offices sell.........

Here is what you can make:
We have had good luck with this :
KEEP your vet up-to-date on your Feeding choices...



Dr. Pitcairn's Feline Diet for Kidney Problems

1 1/3 cups (2/3 pound) ground chicken, turkey or lean heart
4 cups cooked white rice
4 eggs
2 tablespoons cold-pressed safflower, soy or corn oil
1,500 milligrams calcium
1/8 teaspoon iodized salt
1/8 teaspoon potassium chloride (optional , for a saltier flavor)
1 teaspoon parsley, finely grated carrot or other vegetable (optional)
5,000 IU vitamin A
Taurine and other cat vitamins (about 5 days' worth)
50 milligram level B complex (or 10 milligrams per day)
2,500 milligrams vitamin C (½ teaspoon sodium ascorbate)

Mix everything together in a large bowl.  Serve raw if the cat will accept it.  Otherwise, mix all but the vitamins together, bake about 20 minutes in a moderate oven and then wait until it cools to mix in the vitamins.  Occasionally, substitute 1 to 3 teaspoons of liver for part of the meat.

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AS FAR as the Vitamins : YOU don't need the supplements above , in the recipe - if you use NuVET for cats:
NuVET is Excellent:
see here for ordering NuVET feline Formula:
http://www.nuvet.com/81098
Look for NuVET feline powder / and use my name : Marie Peppers ask for the 15 % off when you mention my name...*********************

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When switching to a homemade diet, please consult with your vet about your kitty's particular needs.
Some of these recipes have 'general' guidelines, which may or may not be suitable for your cat!
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Anitra Frazier's Diet for the Cat with Kidney Problems

4 parts carbohydrate: Pureed barley flakes and /or baby food creamed corn
2 parts protein: Lightly broiled chicken or beef or raw organic egg yolk and cooked white (used with meat, not alone) you can also use baby food chicken
1 part vegetable: Chopped of finely grated raw vegetable or vegetable juice-carrots, zucchini, and alfalfa sprouts are best
2 Tablespoons Vita-Mineral Mix
2 teaspoons soft butter


Canned Cat Foods -

Cats diagnosed with Chronic Renal Failure require a diet low in phosphorus)



http://webpages.charter.net/katkarma/canfood.htm




Marie Peppers
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