Expert: Herbs, NuVet Plus Supplements, Dog/Cat Food Recipes; ( Marie) - 4/16/2009

Question
I have a 7-year-old male cat who was diagnosed with CRF in September of last year, and he also has had chronic UTIs for years.  I have tried several remedies to prevent them, but nothing seems to be working.  I have found a few sites that say to stay away from Uva Ursi and other diuretics when dealing with a CRF cat (for obvious reasons).  However, some actually recommend Uva Ursi...Could you help with this situation?  What should I give him that will prevent UTIs but not affect his kidneys?  Thanks.

Answer
Wow Amanda, I will just offer a CRF feline Cranberry, NuVET and a special home cooked diet:

Here are some suggestions for you and your cat kid...

Feline Diet for Kidney problems.....

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

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--)--(** NUVET for CATS is an option - see below)
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.
SEE below about all the Vitamins:
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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
Ask the Pet nurse
mtnmom@gci.net

Keep me posted on your progress...
I am here to help:  


You can buy some cranberry pills from Revival Animal Health - or Cat/ Dog Cranberry powder:

www.revivalhealth.com