On the FF cans the calorie content is at the very end of the "Manufactured by Nestle Purina" paragraph on the can. This is the paragraph directly under the "guaranteed analysis". I'm looking at a can of FF Turkey & Giblets Classic and it says:
Thanks. That's a good idea re the shower. I was wondering where I could hang the bag. I already have a bag of fluids they sent home with me in Friday. Will see what they tell me when I pick him up if I'm to give it to him.
Awesome. Thanks. I'll take another look.
@Tanya and Ducia i couldn't find where to read the calories on the FF?[/QUOTEhere it is:
here it is:
The total calories per this particular can is the last sentence on the back of the can. I could not read it with readers on - had to use the magnifying glass in addition. (it reads 96 Kcal/ can). Same is done for each can.
(I have no idea why they making the font so small, really, it strains one's eyes)
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You can also check the total caloric value in Dr. Pierson's chart - attached below.
Although I had noticed some discrepancy in the total amount of calories between the chart and what is actually listed on the can - and I opted to take Dr. Pierson's chart as a guideline - not the can info..but it is up to you.
I'd rely on Dr. Lisa's list. They have to put everything in French and English on Canadian labels so stuff gets left off.
Darn..I forgot you were Canada....
Sorry, never fed Fancy Feast, and never will.
How come? Its all my cats will eat and I am thankful it is low carb and suitable for diabetics. I thought it was recommended on here along with Friskies for being low carb and okay?
Thanks for this. Actually I have bought the gravy kind as well - I need to persuade Silver to eat and if it means his numbers run a little high then so be it. I have tried the compliments brands when $ was really tight and both Silver and Sasha turned their noses up at it. I have tried many varieties over the past 12 years and FF seafood varieties are the only kinds my fussy pair will eat. Right now I need Silver to eat so that is my main focus. I will give him more than his usual food and go from there.
I like spending money on cat food.
Seriously though, FF is too high in phosphorus for cats with kidney conditions. At the time I had Neko, my second cat had cystitis, which also meant low phosphorus for him too. On the west coast, I can get over half the foods listed in Dr. Lisa's list so there are several alternative low carb/low phosphorus options. Most of the time I fed raw on the civvie's vet's recommendation. Home made raw is even cheaper.
hear! hear!
More a time thing for me. I don't even cook for myself let alone the kitties.
Thank you. I will keep an eye on him. Doubt I will be sleeping much any time soon. Wish I had some vacation days available. The ketone meter and strips should be arriving soon. They'll ship tomorrow and I should have it Tuesday.
I see... time IS money...
Sorry guys. This is the weekend emergency hosptial. They have none of this stuff there. As I am NOT paying the bill I do not feel comfortable asking for freebies anyway. And quite honestly I don't know if I will be needing any of it. I won't force feed him. I tried and he won't have it. The ER file will be sent to my regular vet. It's safe there.
I won't use those. I will take him back to the vet. Will not force him to eat if he is unwell.
Not comfortable doing that. I am grateful for what I have been given already.
I won't do anything like this without vet direction.
I paid 42.00 last Wednesday for the same thing for Bella’s sister, Abby, I just about fell over
Well it's hard to know what's happening re tomorrow. Am stressing out a little. I'm supposed to be at my desk for 8am. On the 6:39am train. If Silver comes home tonight that works bit if he comes home tomorrow morning I don't want to pick him up and leave for work right away but my work will be really upset if I don't come in. Also if I have to transfer him from one hospital to the regular vet hospital then I will be very late. I'm not very good with uncertainty and not knowing what's happening. Not conducive for good sleep.I’m so glad silver is feeling better, hope for a soon return home
Lots of
Get some rest tonight and sleep
If he doesn't get food (calories) Silver runs the risk of developing DKA again. You may have to force feed until he is eating enough on his own. Most times it isn't something that lasts that long but cats are notorious for not eating and having diffiulty starting again. This can also lead to hepatic lipidosis which can be deadly also.
Like I said. If he shows ANY signs of not eating I will take him to the vet.
Sending prayers that everything will work out. Like you ... I hate uncertainty and always like to have a plan in place.
Funny that's one thing neither he nor his sister have ever done is lie in my lap. On my head, in my bed and just about everywhere else tho. Until tonight when his lonely sister crept into my lap. Surprise surprise. First time ever in 12 years.
Thanks. Don't think I've slept since Thursday night. Will be a little frazzled at work tomorrow wanting to be home and doubt I'll be going to bed soon. I've to give him half his dose tonight says the vet. Is that ok? It's three hours late for his usual shot time. They have not given any Lantus. Just humulin.You can and you will. It’s going to be a process and no doubt stressful and exhausting, but you will manage for your boy. We can’t do any of the heavy lifting, but we are all here to support you.
So glad Silver is doing well enough to come home!
Felt the same way on his first curve. Hated him being missing.
Not got antibiotics until culture comes back. Either tomorrow or Tuesday. He's not even sure it's an UTI now he said. So wants to wait.
Ok I'll do that. The vet tech said rules go out the window in these situations but wasn't high numbers part of the cause of all this? Dry will push him right up no?
