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Expert: - 4/13/2007


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Hi Caren, How are you?
I’ve seen a list of recalled cat food, (on http://cats.about.com/od/catfoodandnutrition/a/Recalledcatfd.htm)  and hundreds of comment’s from people whose cats had problems because of bad food?
I’m feeding my cat Freskies dry food which she loves,  (I tried Royal canin, Nutro, IAMS, Whiskas) but she refused all. She likes only Freskies dry food(by Purina) . With all the reported cases of new bad food manufactured by “Big” companies I’m just scared, and worried about my 1 year old Persian cat. What is safe for her???
Shall I give her our own cooked food, I tried to find ORGANIC cat food but it’s not available in our country (the UAE) . Please help me to select the best for my cat no matter how expensive it is.
Many Thanks.


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Hi Faiza,

Dry foods aren't affected by this recall. Friskie's products are not part of the recall. To put your mind at ease I would check the label. Make sure it has no wheat gluten in it and make sure it's made in the US. If you wish to change her food I would go to a food like Wellness, Innova Evo, Eagle Pack or another high end  cat food. Most of these cat foods have no fillers in them and are very pure in their ingredients. If you switch her to one of these you must do it gradually. Put a little at a time mixed in with her Friskies. Over a 2 week period you increase the amount until she is switched from all Friskies to all of the other brand. You will also be feeding her less because these brands are more nutritionally complete. Good luck and let me know what you do.

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I can give advice on cat behavior. I can help about newborn kitten care. I can help with senior cat care. I can answer questions about cat proofing a home or making it cat friendly. I can answer diet questions. I can answer home treatments questions for cats. At present I have 13 cats in home and two ferals outside. And there's always room for one more!

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I have over 40 year's experience with cats. Father was a veterinarian and I assisted him in his work. I have 15 cats at present. Most are shelter or feral rescues. I have one purebred cat. I have done cat rescues and foster care. Some thoughts to carry with you. A Cat's 10 Commandments My life is likely to last 15-20 years. Any separation from you is likely to be painful. Give me time to understand what you want of me. Place your trust in me. It is crucial for my well-being. Don't be angry with me for long and don't lock me up as punishment. You have your work, your friends, your entertainments. But I have only you. Talk to me. Even if I don't understand your words, I do understand your voice when speaking to me. Be aware that however you treat me, I will never forget it. Before you swat me, before you strike me, remember that I have teeth that could draw blood. And claws to strike back. And yet I choose not to attack you. If I don't act right then have me checked to see what is wrong. Please take care of me when I grow old. You too will grow old. On the difficult journey, on the ultimate difficult journey, go with me please. Never say you can't bear to watch. Don't make me face this alone. Everything is easier for me if you are there. Because I love you so. Take a moment today to thank God for your pets. Enjoy and take good care of them. Life would be a much duller, less joyful thing without God's critters. Pass this on.

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