Noticed some had CKD/diabetic cats or just Diabetic cats. Low carb, Low phos.Food List

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artfullofheart

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Hi,
Though I have two 18 year old female CKD (Chronic Kidney Disease) cats,
Muffy (what a tomboy thumping around the house) & Daisy
(who walks like a delicate princess lol), I noticed some very good diabetic cat
information on Tanya's CKD site on http://www.felinecrf.org/diabetes.htm

I decided to make a commercial canned cat food list of 1% to 2% carbs.
(The best carbohydrate level for Diabetic cats).
Then researched it to make sure they had no Carrageenan.
It took me 2 months detailed research in my spare time.
It's the newest info I could find from Sept 2014 but mainly March 2015.

I narrowed it down to cat foods with 1% to 2%
and NO CARRAGEENAN!
(Also as SOME Diabetic cats have or may have in the future,
renal disease (CKD Chronic Kidney Disease) the phosphorus
levels are VERY low in the 0.60 to 1.5 range
(100mg to 200mg Phosphorus/100kcals).

I sorted out the best canned cat food from the carb & phosphorus data on:
TANYA'S COMPREHENSIVE GUIDE TO FELINE CHRONIC KIDNEY DISEASE
US CANNED CAT FOOD DATA - Updated 2014 a wonderful site.
http://www.felinecrf.org/canned_food_usa.htm
(Though the data was researched for CKD cats,
it also has all the carbohydrate levels for 95% of canned cat food.)
Then I put it in ALPHABETICAL order for peoples’ convenience.

DIABETIC CAT - SEPT 2014 & 2015
What Is the Best Food for a Diabetic Cat?
http://www.vetstreet.com/our-pet-experts/feeding-the-diabetic-cat
Cats true obligate carnivores & so have very high protein requirement
and an almost nonexistent carbohydrate requirement.
Cats designed to eat foods high in protein, moderate in fat & very low in carbohydrates.
The following composition is ideal:
1) 50% or more calories from animal-based protein
2) 20 - 45% calories from fat
3) 1-2% calories from carbohydrates
4) Rich in water approx. 70% by weight
Because some diabetic cats have or are prone to renal disease also called
Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD), I have kept the phosphorus levels low.

Low carbs 1% - 2% MOST IMPORTANT NUMBER FOR DIABETIC CATS!
Protein 50% or more from animal protein (not plants..veggies etc.)
Low Phosphorus to 200mg Phos/100kcal (1.55% Dry Matter Analysis (DMA)).
20% - 45% calories from fat
Rich in water 70% by weight (NO DRY CAT FOOD)
http://www.integrativenutritionaltherapies.com/switch-cats-dry-kibble-wet-food-optimal-health/

- Regarding diabetic cat diets
Each brand has very high & very low levels of Carbohydrates.
SO BE SPECIFIC WHEN CHOOSING WITHIN A BRAND!
Buy the exact canned cat for & NOT just the brand name!

Commercial Non-Prescription Foods 2014 Carrageenan Free
IMPORTANT: foods marked * are NOT complete foods and NOT to be fed exclusively

Food Name...................................... CARBS 1 % to 2.73 %
Fancy Feast Classic Cod, Sole & Shrimp Feast 2.73 %
Fancy Feast Classic Seafood Feast 2.73 %
Fancy Feast Classic Ocean Whitefish & Tuna Feast 2.73 %
Fancy Feast Flaked Fish & Shrimp Feast 0.00 %
ALL Halo Spot’s Carrageenan FREE but PATE HAS Carrageenan
Halo Spot's Pate Whitefish Grain Free 2.60 % Carrageenan
Halo Spot's Pate Wild Salmon Grain Free <1.00 % Carrageenan
Holistic Select Grain Free Chicken Pâté Recipe 2.93 %
Holistic Select Grain Free Turkey Pâté Recipe 2.82 %
All Natural Balance NO Carrageenan
Natural Balance Del Del O'Fish Scampi Cat Stew .60 %
Natural Balance Del Del Purrrfect Paella Cat Stew 1.34 %
Natural Balance Del Del Sea Brûlée Cat Stew 1.96 %
Nutro Natural Choice Senior Soft Loaf Chicken 0.00 %
Nutro Natural Choice Senior Soft Loaf Cod 0.00 %
9Lives Real Flaked Tuna in Sauce 0.00 %
Pro Plan Finesse Ad Oc Wtfish Salm Entré Classic 2.27 %
Purina ONE SmartBlend Classic Turkey Prem Paté 2.73 %
Purina ONE SmartBlend Oc Whitefish Prem Paté 1.82 %
Rachael Ray Nutrish Lip Smackin' Sard Mack 1.58 %
Rachael Ray Nutrish Oc Fish Chicken Catch-iatore 1.27 %
Rachael Ray Nutrish Tuna Purrfection 0.71
ALL Tiki NO Carrageenan
Tiki Cat Papeekeo Luau White Tuna & Mackerel 0.00 %
Tiki Cat Waikiki Luau Tuna on Rice with Tilapia 0.00 %
Tiki Cat Koolina Luau Succulent Chicken Egg 0.00 %
Tiki Cat Manana Grill Ahi Tuna with Prawns 0.00 %
Tiki Cat Napili Luau Wild Salmon & Chicken 0.00 %
Tiki Cat Hookena Luau Ahi Tuna & Chicken 0.00 %
Tiki Cat Hanalei Luau Wild Salmon 0.00 %
Tiki Cat Molokai Luau Tuna on Rice Kalamari 0.00 %
Tiki Cat Hana Luau Ahi Tuna with Crab 0.00 %
Tiki Cat Puka Puka Luau Succulent Chicken 0.00 %
Tiki Cat Lanai Luau Ahi Tuna with Crab Surimi 0.00 %
Tiki Cat Honolulu Luau Tuna Rice Crab Surimi 0.00 %
Tiki Cat Waimea Luau Tuna on Rice with Prawns 0.00 %
Tiki Cat Bora Bora Luau Sard Cutlets Lobster Cons 0.00 %
Tiki Cat Makaha Luau Mackerel & Sardine 0.00 %
Tiki Cat Tahitian Grill Sardine Cutlets 0.00 %
ALL Weruva has NO Carrageenan
Weruva Cats in the Kitchen Fowl Ball 0.00 %
Weruva Mack & Jack 0.10 %
Weruva Truluxe Meow Me A River 1.30 %
Weruva Truluxe Glam 'N Punk 1.00%
Weruva Truluxe Quick 'N Quirky 0.50%
Weruva Truluxe Pretty In Pink 0.00 %
Weruva Marbella Paella 1.00%
Weruva Polynesian BBQ 0.00 %
Weruva Outback Grill 0.60 %
Wysong Beef au Jus* 0.90 %
Wysong Turkey au Jus* 0.70 %
IMPORTANT: foods marked * are NOT complete foods & NOT to be fed exclusively

Data calculated on basis of dry matter analysis (DMA).
You can’t compare information on cans or on most manufacturers'
websites with information here. Please read about dry matter analysis
& various factors you need to consider when choosing a food here.
(The Different Ways of Assessing Food Content
http://www.felinecrf.org/food_data_tables.htm )
Hope this helps Ann H.

P.S. Other good Diabetic cat sites!
http://www.yourdiabeticcat.com/diet.html
http://www.catinfo.org/?link=felinediabetes
http://www.felinediabetes.com/diet.htm
http://www.peteducation.com/article.cfm?c=1+2130&aid=198
http://diabeticcathelp.com/nutrition
 
Thanks for making this list. I'm sure it will be very helpful to many people. Combing through those food lists for appropriate options can be very time consuming. It's a shame that so many of these foods are fish based (or contain fish). My cat is one of those odd cats whose BG spikes from fish. :(
 
artfullofheart said:
Hi,
Though I have two 18 year old female CKD (Chronic Kidney Disease) cats,
Muffy (what a tomboy thumping around the house) & Daisy
(who walks like a delicate princess lol), I noticed some very good diabetic cat
information on Tanya's CKD site on http://www.felinecrf.org/diabetes.htm

I decided to make a commercial canned cat food list of 1% to 2% carbs.
(The best carbohydrate level for Diabetic cats).
Then researched it to make sure they had no Carrageenan.
It took me 2 months detailed research in my spare time.
It's the newest info I could find from Sept 2014 but mainly March 2015.

I narrowed it down to cat foods with 1% to 2%
and NO CARRAGEENAN!
(Also as SOME Diabetic cats have or may have in the future,
renal disease (CKD Chronic Kidney Disease) the phosphorus
levels are VERY low in the 0.60 to 1.5 range
(100mg to 200mg Phosphorus/100kcals).

I sorted out the best canned cat food from the carb & phosphorus data on:
TANYA'S COMPREHENSIVE GUIDE TO FELINE CHRONIC KIDNEY DISEASE
US CANNED CAT FOOD DATA - Updated 2014 a wonderful site.
http://www.felinecrf.org/canned_food_usa.htm
(Though the data was researched for CKD cats,
it also has all the carbohydrate levels for 95% of canned cat food.)
Then I put it in ALPHABETICAL order for peoples’ convenience.

DIABETIC CAT - SEPT 2014 & 2015
What Is the Best Food for a Diabetic Cat?
http://www.vetstreet.com/our-pet-experts/feeding-the-diabetic-cat
Cats true obligate carnivores & so have very high protein requirement
and an almost nonexistent carbohydrate requirement.
Cats designed to eat foods high in protein, moderate in fat & very low in carbohydrates.
The following composition is ideal:
1) 50% or more calories from animal-based protein
2) 20 - 45% calories from fat
3) 1-2% calories from carbohydrates
4) Rich in water approx. 70% by weight
Because some diabetic cats have or are prone to renal disease also called
Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD), I have kept the phosphorus levels low.

Low carbs 1% - 2% MOST IMPORTANT NUMBER FOR DIABETIC CATS!
Protein 50% or more from animal protein (not plants..veggies etc.)
Low Phosphorus to 200mg Phos/100kcal (1.55% Dry Matter Analysis (DMA)).
20% - 45% calories from fat
Rich in water 70% by weight (NO DRY CAT FOOD)
http://www.integrativenutritionaltherapies.com/switch-cats-dry-kibble-wet-food-optimal-health/

- Regarding diabetic cat diets
Each brand has very high & very low levels of Carbohydrates.
SO BE SPECIFIC WHEN CHOOSING WITHIN A BRAND!
Buy the exact canned cat for & NOT just the brand name!

Commercial Non-Prescription Foods 2014 Carrageenan Free
IMPORTANT: foods marked * are NOT complete foods and NOT to be fed exclusively

Food Name...................................... CARBS 1 % to 2.73 %
Fancy Feast Classic Cod, Sole & Shrimp Feast 2.73 %
Fancy Feast Classic Seafood Feast 2.73 %
Fancy Feast Classic Ocean Whitefish & Tuna Feast 2.73 %
Fancy Feast Flaked Fish & Shrimp Feast 0.00 %
ALL Halo Spot’s Carrageenan FREE but PATE HAS Carrageenan
Halo Spot's Pate Whitefish Grain Free 2.60 % Carrageenan
Halo Spot's Pate Wild Salmon Grain Free <1.00 % Carrageenan
Holistic Select Grain Free Chicken Pâté Recipe 2.93 %
Holistic Select Grain Free Turkey Pâté Recipe 2.82 %
All Natural Balance NO Carrageenan
Natural Balance Del Del O'Fish Scampi Cat Stew .60 %
Natural Balance Del Del Purrrfect Paella Cat Stew 1.34 %
Natural Balance Del Del Sea Brûlée Cat Stew 1.96 %
Nutro Natural Choice Senior Soft Loaf Chicken 0.00 %
Nutro Natural Choice Senior Soft Loaf Cod 0.00 %
9Lives Real Flaked Tuna in Sauce 0.00 %
Pro Plan Finesse Ad Oc Wtfish Salm Entré Classic 2.27 %
Purina ONE SmartBlend Classic Turkey Prem Paté 2.73 %
Purina ONE SmartBlend Oc Whitefish Prem Paté 1.82 %
Rachael Ray Nutrish Lip Smackin' Sard Mack 1.58 %
Rachael Ray Nutrish Oc Fish Chicken Catch-iatore 1.27 %
Rachael Ray Nutrish Tuna Purrfection 0.71
ALL Tiki NO Carrageenan
Tiki Cat Papeekeo Luau White Tuna & Mackerel 0.00 %
Tiki Cat Waikiki Luau Tuna on Rice with Tilapia 0.00 %
Tiki Cat Koolina Luau Succulent Chicken Egg 0.00 %
Tiki Cat Manana Grill Ahi Tuna with Prawns 0.00 %
Tiki Cat Napili Luau Wild Salmon & Chicken 0.00 %
Tiki Cat Hookena Luau Ahi Tuna & Chicken 0.00 %
Tiki Cat Hanalei Luau Wild Salmon 0.00 %
Tiki Cat Molokai Luau Tuna on Rice Kalamari 0.00 %
Tiki Cat Hana Luau Ahi Tuna with Crab 0.00 %
Tiki Cat Puka Puka Luau Succulent Chicken 0.00 %
Tiki Cat Lanai Luau Ahi Tuna with Crab Surimi 0.00 %
Tiki Cat Honolulu Luau Tuna Rice Crab Surimi 0.00 %
Tiki Cat Waimea Luau Tuna on Rice with Prawns 0.00 %
Tiki Cat Bora Bora Luau Sard Cutlets Lobster Cons 0.00 %
Tiki Cat Makaha Luau Mackerel & Sardine 0.00 %
Tiki Cat Tahitian Grill Sardine Cutlets 0.00 %
ALL Weruva has NO Carrageenan
Weruva Cats in the Kitchen Fowl Ball 0.00 %
Weruva Mack & Jack 0.10 %
Weruva Truluxe Meow Me A River 1.30 %
Weruva Truluxe Glam 'N Punk 1.00%
Weruva Truluxe Quick 'N Quirky 0.50%
Weruva Truluxe Pretty In Pink 0.00 %
Weruva Marbella Paella 1.00%
Weruva Polynesian BBQ 0.00 %
Weruva Outback Grill 0.60 %
Wysong Beef au Jus* 0.90 %
Wysong Turkey au Jus* 0.70 %
IMPORTANT: foods marked * are NOT complete foods & NOT to be fed exclusively

Data calculated on basis of dry matter analysis (DMA).
You can’t compare information on cans or on most manufacturers'
websites with information here. Please read about dry matter analysis
& various factors you need to consider when choosing a food here.
(The Different Ways of Assessing Food Content
http://www.felinecrf.org/food_data_tables.htm )
Hope this helps Ann H.

P.S. Other good Diabetic cat sites!
http://www.yourdiabeticcat.com/diet.html
http://www.catinfo.org/?link=felinediabetes
http://www.felinediabetes.com/diet.htm
http://www.peteducation.com/article.cfm?c=1 2130&aid=198
http://diabeticcathelp.com/nutrition
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Thank you very much. I know how time consuming this had to be. My cat is having a tough time as we are trying every kind of food and she just isn't responding well. And her lantus is up to 4.5 units twice a day. This list is really going to help me buy an assortment of canned foods with the very minimum amounts of carbs rather than a box of fancy feast! Thanks again!!!!
 
So I use this calculator to calculate some of the fancy feast that I use and also ones that I was hoping to try, but again, it shows something completely different than the catinfo site. I get so frustrated with trying to figure things out I just want to cry and give up. My calculation for FF roasted chicken feast came out to 4.8% but the catinfo chart says 12 for carbs. That's a huge difference. Here is what the can says Crude Protein- 11 Fat- 2 Fiber 1.5 Moisture Max- 78 Ash 2.7
What do I believe? The calculator or the catinfo chart? Please help. Thank You!


http://scheyderweb.com/cats/catfood.html
 
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