Expert: mpmaltese@gmail.com ( Marie, Cat foods and Recipes ) e-mail me or write here - 4/15/2009

Question
Hello! In February I switched my cat from Innova hard kibble to wet food (per request of the vet). Keeni had a problem with constipation so we switched her food and got her a fountain. She LOVES the water fountain......the canned food, not so much. After going through the shelves at the pet food store, (she's incredibly picky and wouldn't eat the Innova wet food), I finally found one that she seemed to like. She's now on Wellness, but doesn't seem all that committed to it. LOL  My problem is that she eats very sporadically and I'm worried about her nutrition. Some day's she'll eat a whole can (5.5oz) and other days it's about half. I haven't noticed any pattern as to when she cleans her dish or not. She's acting normally, and still has lots of energy to play, but she's lost hair on the back of both legs and the bare spot on her belly is getting larger. Do you think it could be a food allergy or lack of nutrients? She'll be 14 yrs in October and hasn't had any health issues at all, so this is stumping me!

Also, I was thinking of trying the Nuvet supplements you've suggested to other pet owners. Do you think adding that would clear up the issue of hair loss/nutritional worries?

Sorry for such a long e-mail and the multiple questions. Any help/ info you can give would be greatly appreciated!
Thank you!
Marci and Keeni

Answer
Hello Marci - Yes, the Innova and Wellness are great foods BUT - I have something better for your picky cat kid.
SoJo cat food / HOMEMADE goodness -
Sojo is a mix and all you do is add the Lightly cooked meat.
Here is a link for SoJO-
YOU will get most of what your cat needs in the SoJO cooking -

YOU can try 1/2 a teaspoon of NuVET feline formula mixed into the SoJo 1 x per day.  NuVET is guaranteed to help within 60 days or your money back - Natural and safe.
Here are the links:

SoJO - free shipping :
http://www.sojos.com/index.aspx?affiliate=petnurse

NuVET Feline Formula :  
http://www.nuvet.com/81098    
( tell them Marie sent you from All Experts/ Ask the pet Nurse...


BEST wishes ---- I am sure the new food and NuVET will help ...!!!

Marie Peppers LPN MA