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My mom and I bought a cat not too long ago but accidentally bought crunchies that were too big for his mouth. We bought some wet pouches to feed him while we looked for crunchies that were small enough for him. We have found them and he likes them well enough but still meows for wet food.
What is an effective way to wean him off of the wet food and onto the dry food? He's got my mom trained already that every time he bitches, he gets a pouch.
Hi,
I am not a fan of dry food for cats-its higher calorie, higher fat and higher glycemic index, more processed and obviously dessicated.
As far as my preference for diet -I like suggestions from
Dr Pitcairn's Natural Medicine for Dogs and Cats book.
But, it is a choice, and it seems like your mom needs to be firm if she just wants to give him dry and not give into his begging. It is really just a matter of not giving it to him.
You might want to give both?
Brands that are ok are wellness, avoderm, innova and wysong.
Best of luck!
Shanti
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Shanti Zinzi
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I can answer questions related to cat behavior, such as how to keep your feline happy and healthy with minimal expense but maximum commitment. I offer tips on how to touch and massage your feline to foster a good bond and direct people in how to spot and avoid overstimulation. Accurately interpreting a cat's body language, signals and cues is often not understood by many beloved feline guardians. I offer advice on alternatives to expensive veterinary bills, tell you when is it necessary to visit your vet, and how to maintain proper diet for your individualized feline's needs to avoid those astronomical vet bills down the line. I also give holistic medical and dietary advice, and hospice care tips for the aging kitty. I offer advice on how to deal with shy or undersocialized cats or feral kittens. www.thenatureofthebeast.org If you need a consultation during my vacation hours, I will unfortunately need to charge my normal fee. http://agentprovaCATeursDOGgeddetermination.blogspot.com/
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I have worked with felines for 20 years both personally and professionally. Called the "queen of behavior cats" by SF SPCA's former feline behavior dept, I work with off-limit felines at the city shelter for nine years. I have onsite tech training from holistic vets and allopathic veterinarians. I have helped out rescues with behavior animals and help assist clients in problems with behavior and/or medical issues. Along with graduate studies in holistic medicines I have participated in a holistic hospice internship.
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I currently operate my own business which site can be accessed from internet explorer, www.thenatureofthebeast.org
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I also am part of a feral kitten/undersocialized adult feline volunteer handler program at Animal Care and Control
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Masters in Somatic Psychology,
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