? Hello again! Home made food questions. And a pic of Grem

[Laura and Gremlin (GA)]

Hello!

Long time no see! Many of you won't know me but I'm a long time member that always forgets to check in and post.

Gremlin is 17, has been diabetic for over 4 years, has renal disease, used to have hyperthyroidism, and recently had cancer removal. He's had three surgeries this year: January he had a partial thyroidectomy which cured his hyperthyroidism; July he had a tumour removed which was biopsied and found to be fibrosarcoma; November he had the leg amputated to remove the cancer. My baby is now happier than he's been in a couple of years, even though he's desperate to go outside again.

Anyway... I'm part of another group and some of the ladies are asking about home cooked food for their cats. One lady shared a not ideal recipe (has too much filler and NO ADDED NUTRIENTS) so I said I would find good ones to share so as to prevent diabetes and such. I'm struggling to find them though so if anyone could please share or link, I'd be very grateful!!

Also, any links to where to purchase the supplements that need to be added would be wonderful as well.
I'm in Australia but they are in America so US links are fine. Their babies are so little! I'd hate to see them get fed something terrible when I know I can find better options.

Thanks in advance for any help!
I'll go have a scroll to see who is still around that I know...

Love and good vines to you all! xx

 

[Chris & China (GA)]

In the US, the easiest is to use a Pre-mix like EZ Complete...just add water and ground meat and you're done!

There's also a recipe on Dr. Lisa's website on Making homemade food

Hi Laura and Gremlin!!

 

[Wendy&Neko]

@Bron and Sheba (GA) used to make her own food in Oz. She may know some good places to source ingredients.

 

[Laura and Gremlin (GA)]

Chris!!!!!!!!! How are you???

Thank you for that. I'll send them the link.

@Bron and Sheba (GA) used to make her own food in Oz. She may know some good places to source ingredients.

Wendy! How are you??
I'm actually looking for it for some American ladies so I need American info this time. I'm not changing Grem's diet again if I can help it!

 

[Olive & Paula]

Hello Laura and Gremlin. I followed this one when I use to make food for Smokey. I used the EZComplete Chris mentioned.

I used a slow cooker, so it was easy to do.

https://www.ibdkitties.net/homecooked/

 

[Wendy&Neko]

Here is another premix, started by some FDMB members. https://www.knowwhatyoufeed.com/ I used FoodFurLife and TCFeline premixes myself.

Hi Laura. Gremlin is looking good, given what he’s been through.

Busy with two elderly parents in late 90’s. Neko taught me some useful stuff about kidneys.

 

[Laura and Gremlin (GA)]

Hello Laura and Gremlin. I followed this one when I use to make food for Smokey. I used the EZComplete Chris mentioned.

I used a slow cooker, so it was easy to do.

https://www.ibdkitties.net/homecooked/

Thank you Paula!

 

[Laura and Gremlin (GA)]

Thank you Wendy.

Honestly, Gremlin is doing AMAZING! It's like he's 5 years old again. I still can't believe it! And his kidney values have DROPPED the last two tests he's had!

I work in aged care so I know how much work our beautiful elderly can be. I hope you are all well!

 

[carfurby (GA)]

Love the pictures. It's great to hear Grem is feeling so happy and doing so well now. What a year you've both had.

 

[Laura and Gremlin (GA)]

Love the pictures. It's great to hear Grem is feeling so happy and doing so well now. What a year you've both had.

It has been a HUGE year! And now his BGL is all over the place too, that's been fun, haha!

 

[Bron and Sheba (GA)]

Hi Laura and Gremlin
Lovely to hear from you.
Grem has been through a lot but he looks terrific!
I love the photos.

 

[Laura and Gremlin (GA)]

Hi Laura and Gremlin
Lovely to hear from you.
Grem has been through a lot but he looks terrific!
I love the photos.

Bron!!! How are you??

 

[Bron and Sheba (GA)]

Bron!!! How are you??

How are you coping with the heat?
Any bushfires near you?

 

[Laura and Gremlin (GA)]

How are you coping with the heat?
Any bushfires near you?

No fires near me, thankfully. It's so bad at the moment!
The heat hasn't been great today, but we have survived!
Hope you are well.

 

[Sienne and Gabby (GA)]

Laura!!

Great to hear from you and get an update on Gremlin. Gotta love those orange kitties!!

I've used TC-Complete in the past and currently use EZComplete. @Marje and Gracie did a good deal of research into the available pre-mixes and recommended EZComplete over the other available brands. I suspect directing the people on the other board to Dr. Lisa's site for general information on feline nutrition will be helpful. She talks about supplements and why they are important.

 

[Bron and Sheba (GA)]

No fires near me, thankfully. It's so bad at the moment!
The heat hasn't been great today, but we have survived!
Hope you are well.

Yes thank you.
We have a very hot day tomorrow with catastrophic fire danger. I’m glad you are ok.

 

[Laura and Gremlin (GA)]

Thanks so much Sienne, and lovely to hear from you. I hope you're well!

Bron, today was our really hot day. Not catastrophic fire danger though. We had one of those a couple of weeks ago (code red) and lost power for most of the day. It was horrible. Hot, sunny and really windy. Wishing you a cool and safe day tomorrow!!

 

[Laura and Gremlin (GA)]

I have a video, hopefully it will share... Nope, I'll upload to Drive and grab a link...
My apologies for the length. 7min total.

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1TJWP5tf2fZnUnEGYmgE_EQgiOBkS7Twr/view?usp=drivesdk

 

[Olive & Paula]

I have a video, hopefully it will share... Nope, I'll upload to Drive and grab a link...
My apologies for the length. 7min total.

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1TJWP5tf2fZnUnEGYmgE_EQgiOBkS7Twr/view?usp=drivesdk

link doesn't work for me. Hope you stay safe.

 

[Laura and Gremlin (GA)]

I'm having trouble getting the video to work. I even tried Dropbox with no success.