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Hi Susan, sorry I am late to this conversation, but there is a site called Raw Feeding for IBD Cats that has a lot of really good tips for dealing with nausea, inappetance, and diarrhea, even for kitties who don't have IBD. Many of us swear by slippery elm bark. You can buy it in powder form and put it into food with water. I find it to be very helpful with nausea and because it's a soluble fiber it helps firm up stool if there is diarrhea when used in conjunction with S. boulardii. Is he still only eating Weruva? Your signature says Friskies, and the additives and gums in that might be causing his tummy distress. Weruva is much better, but it still has guar gum in it that I think is the culprit for a lot of my cats' GI issues, so I give it to them to eat sparingly as treats, toppers or small snacks in between their raw food meals.
 
PerfumedCatMom said:
Hi Susan, sorry I am late to this conversation, but there is a site called Raw Feeding for IBD Cats that has a lot of really good tips for dealing with nausea, inappetance, and diarrhea, even for kitties who don't have IBD. Many of us swear by slippery elm bark. You can buy it in powder form and put it into food with water. I find it to be very helpful with nausea and because it's a soluble fiber it helps firm up stool if there is diarrhea when used in conjunction with S. boulardii. Is he still only eating Weruva? Your signature says Friskies, and the additives and gums in that might be causing his tummy distress. Weruva is much better, but it still has guar gum in it that I think is the culprit for a lot of my cats' GI issues, so I give it to them to eat sparingly as treats, toppers or small snacks in between their raw food meals.
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HI PCO, I need to change that signature. Joe is strictly on Weruva now but sometimes not happy about it. Today, because I opened 3 cans of Weruva's hoping to have him show interest in one of them, and he did not, I then opened a can of FF Kitten Turkey and he scarfed the big spoonful I gave him.
As for the Weruva and the possible cause of diarrhea, I hate to hear that I as, just this morning, bought 24 more cans of different kinds. I also bought this https://www.chewy.com/van-beek-natural-sciences-diagel/dp/219059 for diarrhea and I am giving him Fera Pro-biotics with S bourdaii (spelling) in it
I appreciate your input
 
Susan Pomo said:
HI PCO, I need to change that signature. Joe is strictly on Weruva now but sometimes not happy about it. Today, because I opened 3 cans of Weruva's hoping to have him show interest in one of them, and he did not, I then opened a can of FF Kitten Turkey and he scarfed the big spoonful I gave him.
As for the Weruva and the possible cause of diarrhea, I hate to hear that I as, just this morning, bought 24 more cans of different kinds. I also bought this https://www.chewy.com/van-beek-natural-sciences-diagel/dp/219059 for diarrhea and I am giving him Fera Pro-biotics with S bourdaii (spelling) in it
I appreciate your input
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Sorry for putting a damper on things! Every cat is different, so the Weruva might not be the cause. It could just be his high numbers.
 
Susan Pomo said:
Any body know what the Phosphorus level I am supposed to stay under for CKD?
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It's recommended to stay under 250 mgs of phosphorus. I have 2 kitties with CKD. When Celie was first dx over 2 years ago, I switched her diet to mostly raw and only low phos canned foods. She's doing great and her kidney values have really improved. Although all my cats eat primarily raw (I have 5 cats), all of them also tolerate weruva canned foods very well. For Celie, keeping low phos was definitely the key to her feeling better.
 
PerfumedCatMom said:
Sorry for putting a damper on things! Every cat is different, so the Weruva might not be the cause. It could just be his high numbers.
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you did not put a damper on anything. I appreciate the tip about slippery elm bark. I have heard it before but forgotten it
 
Daddy Jack's Mommy said:
I found a wonderful FB group right after Celie was diagnosed. In the files there, you'll find an unbelievably comprehension list of foods and the list is kept current. I know there is also another FB group that I've seen recommended on the message board, but this one is my personal favorite: https://www.facebook.com/groups/felinecrf/posts/2473976245987338
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I asked to join and will wait until they approve me to check it out
Daddy Jack's Mommy said:
I hope this opens up for you. There's also a list here for diabetes and CKD. https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1aqmnoTbHkDckpbds_4CSn9wi-dBAMJp-
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Do you know how I can "save" this?
 
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Susan Pomo said:
I asked to join and will wait until they approve me to check it out

Do you know how I can "save" this?
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Open up one of the PDFs, and at the top right, click the downward arrow icon thingy.
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Susan Pomo said:
Got it. Thanks Smorg. Once you download it, you can then "save as" and I was able to do that. You jogged my memory here.
Not hi-tech at all
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Haha, it happens to all of us. That's a different format than I'm used to as well. How's Joe today?
 
Joe is feeling great today even though his numbers are high. He is having kitten turkey by FF and is happy as a clam. He also walked with the dog and me today. We do not go far if he is following because I don't want him far from home
 
Susan Pomo said:
Joe is feeling great today even though his numbers are high. He is having kitten turkey by FF and is happy as a clam. He also walked with the dog and me today. We do not go far if he is following because I don't want him far from home
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Oh good. This process is so frustrating, seeing the high numbers and you can't do anything about it but be patient. I'm glad he's happy and eating. Lucky kitty to get to go on walks.
 
Susan Pomo said:
HI PCO, I need to change that signature. Joe is strictly on Weruva now but sometimes not happy about it. Today, because I opened 3 cans of Weruva's hoping to have him show interest in one of them, and he did not, I then opened a can of FF Kitten Turkey and he scarfed the big spoonful I gave him.
As for the Weruva and the possible cause of diarrhea, I hate to hear that I as, just this morning, bought 24 more cans of different kinds. I also bought this https://www.chewy.com/van-beek-natural-sciences-diagel/dp/219059 for diarrhea and I am giving him Fera Pro-biotics with S bourdaii (spelling) in it
I appreciate your input
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@Susan Pomo Chewy has very good customer service, especially if your cat cannot eat what you newly purchased for a medical reason. If you tell them you would like to return it, they'll probably just tell you to donate it and might offer a refund.
 
varlene said:
@Susan Pomo Chewy has very good customer service, especially if your cat cannot eat what you newly purchased for a medical reason. If you tell them you would like to return it, they'll probably just tell you to donate it and might offer a refund.
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@varlene is right! Their customer service cannot be beat. If he won’t eat it, just give them a call. I’ve called when a certain food made mine throw up, when they refuse to eat it, and the very rare time Chewy sent me something in place of my own order. Each time, they have asked me to donate to the nearest shelter. If I am testing a new food, I sometimes order from Only Natural Pet or another pet food boutique that sells by the can so we can check out the various flavors and textures. If you find a food that he loves, you might want to order extra. Learned that the hard way.
 
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