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He’s currently on prescription food.. I don’t want him to have UTIs or anything, but I also don’t want him to die from poisoned food. The brand he’s currently on has not recalled any cat food, but has recently started recalling some dog food. Can I make his food at home, or is there medicine in it that’s otherwide unattainable or hard to get? The brand is Royal Canin.

Probably. I’m not an expert in that area, but let me see what I can dig up for you.

60 seconds or so of research leads me to believe that better hydration is all that’s required. For most cats (who have low thirst drives) that means either canned food or even a raw diet. And I don’t think you need to get specialty canned food either. Just the fact that canned foods are 70-80% moisture is probably enough.

But I’ll keep researching…..

Below are some quotes from Little Big Cat.

I also recommend signing up at the groups I’ve listed. You can find more info about the diet connection to flutd there.

"There are many medical diets made to dissolve struvite stones and to prevent recurrence of struvite and calcium oxalate stones. These include Hill’s s/d, c/d(s) and c/d(o), Purina CNM-UR, Waltham’s Control pHormula, and others. These are only available through veterinarians since they create specific acid-base conditions in the cat’s body that should be monitored by your vet. Canned versions of these foods are preferable to dry.

In one study, 60% of cats on a single dry food were symptom-free for a year, compared to 90% of cats eating one canned food. Homemade, organic, natural diets are always on the top of the "good" list for treating this and other chronic disease conditions, but only if they can be fed consistently. Diet changes must always be made gradually to minimize stress on the cat."

"There are lots of diets and treatments out there. An individually tailored treatment program is needed for each patient. But, if I had only one rule I could make for all of them, it would be "no dry food."

"Diet is a component of LUTD, though usually not the sole cause. Dry cat foods, particularly high-fiber "light" or "senior" foods, contribute to overall dehydration and high urine concentration. Cats with LUTD should not be fed any dry food at all if possible. Canned or homemade foods help keep the urine dilute, minimizing irritation and the risk of crystal or stone formation. Feed in timed meals rather than leaving food available."

He is on nd Prescription now, but he has started to bite his paws. I think it’s from this food. I want to switch to an organic dog food. What type do you suggest?

I would ask your veterinarian before you switch to anything because the N/D is a diet formulated for dogs with cancer and since it is a prescription you really need to ask first. I think that Science Diet is the only company that currently manufactures a diet designed for dogs with cancer, but I am not positive.

I have heard of a study where the dog with cancer was put on high level of fish oils and it helped some, but there have been no definitive tests saying that it helped.

I’m worried that if you keep your pet on one food for his or her lifetime it can cause more harm than good.

What are your opinions on rotating your pets foods? From brand to brand, even different formulas of the same brand.
Information that I have found on the topic:

Just like people, cats and dogs get bored with the same food day in and day out. Imagine if you had to eat the same kind of cereal for months, or even years- you’d get bored, too! Another important reason to switch foods is that it helps prevent allergies from developing. Cats and dogs that eat the same food for an extended period of time often develop allergies to one or more of the ingredients in their food. Varying their diet prevents the body from being overexposed to potential allergens. Pets also develop a stronger, tougher stomach and digestive system by being exposed to many different kinds of foods- a great way of elieliminating stomach upsets. Finally, by varying the protein sources and brands that you feed, you are providing your pet with a wider spectrum of vital nutrients like trace minerals and vitamins that keep your pets their healthiet!
I am currently rotating from Wellness Kitten Health Dry Food to Nature’s Variety Instinct Dry Cat Food and using Merrick Gourmet Canned Cat Food.

I am all in favor of your thinking, and it shows true love for the pet you are talking about. It’s all a question of how much patience you have to do the rotating. Because you will long to just buy and deliver the same food over and over again. And not have to THINK all the time. The angels will bless you.

I have a siamese cat who has a lot of digestive problems. He vomits quite often, and the hairball medications does not seem to completely get rid of the problem. Also, at 9 pounds, he could use some extra weight.
I was wondering if anyone had any insight on the best cat food to give him, so that it does not irritate his sensitive stomach.
Thanks!
a few precisions:
I adopted my cat, and the previous owner told me to use the science diet dry food. Anyway, my dear cat is so picky that he will NOT eat what is not a/ the Science Diet brand b/ chicken flavored
I am super careful about what I feed him, but somehow he still throws up… And since I am trying to make him gain weight (he’s a little too skinny), I might consider the kitten chow…

I would suggest a brand with small bites instead of big ones because if it has a sensitive stomach it may cause the digestion to those large bites to go wrong and may and up in vomiting. soft food mixed with some kitten chow would work even if the cat is over 1 year old because it is easier on there stomachs.

I understand dogs are not exactly meant to be vegetarian, but i am vegan and also want my dog to be at least vegetarian. What brand of food would you recommend? I have seen Natures Best and AvoDerm brands, but i would like recommendations from people who HAVE used the food or are vets and know a lot about nutrition for dogs.
I am not trying to "force it" on the dog. I feed her Science Diet but i want to also use vegetarian food because i feel guilty buying meat even though i don’t eat it.

I can understand completely how you feel…

Here is a site that sells only Vegan dog food.

Please note, I do not feed my dog vegan dog food but my sister does.

I do sympathize with the cruelty in which cattle are kept before being killed for food as well as the methods used in killing these animals. I am not against eating animals but I will not support specific companies who do not allow their livestock to live happy, healthy lives up until the point that they are killed.

This does not make a lot of sense to people, but it does to me

I purchase meat from a local butcher shop who only sells meat from his own farm. They are free range and fed only organic feed. You can go and visit his farm to see how his animals are treated. The meat is better quality and you can rest assured that no animals were tortured so that you can eat it.

You can do a google search for free range organic meats and poultry in your area or go to your local butcher and ask about their practices.

I buy my meat from the above mentioned butcher and feed my dog a raw diet. He is very healthy and happy.

Best wishes!

ADD: I forgot to post the link! www.v-dogfood.com This is where my sister orders hers from online. You can also purchase it in stores, but there are none in the state where we live. She has a very healthy 8 year old rescued JRT

I was told that putting sulfur in pet food kills fleas and ticks and prevents them from biting an animal for a whole year and its nontoxic to the animals. Or spreading sulfur on the ground kills all fleas and ticks. Is this true?

Sulfur will likely kill the pet, which will keep the fleas away since they require a live body to get blood from.

Please just ask your vet, the meds to keep fleas and ticks off is not expensive.

I personally do not advocate for commercially prepared dried pet food diet. From the pet food recall incident, we know that dogs today get sick from cancer, diabetes, liver and kidney diseases at a young age and most died suffering from the onset of the illness. The pet food recall exercise have just confirmed my thoughts about pet diet does contribute and play a major role in their health condition today.

Thus, we cannot ignore the fact that commercially prepared food is a cause of these recent pet health issues. Cook for your pet today instead if you can. Check out my previous article on quick and easy way to prepare home cooked meals. Alternatively, you may visit my site to sign up for regular newsletter on FREE tips on health care for dogs at www.dogcarezone.com If you are unable to provide for homemade natural diet or BARF, here are my suggestions on selecting and doing the best you can with your kibble options for your dog.

• Select from specialty shop like your local pet shop rather then buy from supermarket. This option is most convenient for working adults however, much consideration must be put into selecting premium dog foods to ensure quality food source goes into preparing the food.

• Select only brands that has meat sources listed as first two ingredients in the list. Look out for words like human-grade food source or organic. Avoid brands that list grains as their main source of protein, meat meals and by-products, dyes, artificial preservatives like BHA, BHT, ethoxyquin and propylene glycol. Propylene glycol is known to cause bloat and anemia in dogs.

• Do your research on dog food brands that you are feeding. Talk to dog owners who purchase the same brand as you and observe if their dogs are healthy and coat is looking good.

• Choose premium brands from specialty store and perform some basic research on the source of meats and food source of the brand you choose.

• Consider cooking and making a little extra fresh foods for your dog’s daily meal and let this little extra be about 30% of your dog’s diet. Very simply, just include in your dog’s kibble diet cooked meats with some pulp vegetables and eggs instead of just dried food or canned foods. This will not throw the diet out of balance and your dog will have a more palatable and healthier meals.

• Add enzymes to their meals. Cooked food or kibble diet do not contain enzymes which is responsible for breaking down the food properly. You can consider feeding aloe vera juice with the kibbles. Aloe vera juice is a natural plant full of vitamins, minerals, amino acids and enzymes. Take note to purchase pure aloe vera juice from health food store, not those aloe vera drinks found in supermarkets.

• Enzymes are also found in fresh fruits daily (just a little portion a day (AVOID all citrus fruits, avocados, grapes and raisins), if you feed your dog one meal a day, feed them fruits for their second meal)

• Canned Dog Food vs Home Cooked Meats

• Personally, most canned dog food usually contain some preservatives and/or salt. Though some preservatives are natural, but we have to ask ourselves. If eating canned food daily is not a good for us humans, logically, it is unhealthy for your dog as well. Canned food is a very convenient option and can be used occasionally when you are in a rush or your dog is in boarding. But on a regular basis, avoid giving your dog canned food everyday.

• If you would like to make your dog’s meals more palatable, cook a pot of minced/chopped meats with olive oil, add some minced vegetables and eggs. Freeze a week’s worth of cooked food in portions of 3 days worth. Defreeze as and when you need so you can mix with dry dog food. It will save you a lot of preparation time if you do in bulk but most importantly, you have prepared a much more healthier and wholesome meats for your dog. It is also a cheaper option compared to canned food.

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