Civies on Hill's c/d and wanting to switch...

[Beth 73]

Two tabby brothers, Chris and Ben( neutered 13 year olds) have been on Hills c/d for several years due to FUS. Wanting to switch to other food due to high carb content . What do I need to watch for in content ? Phosphorus levels ? Ash levels? Any suggestions for FUS kitties? Thank you so much in advance for knowledge and insight

 

[Critter Mom]

Here's a very helpful page on catinfo.org with info on urinary tract health and diet:

http://catinfo.org/?link=urinarytracthealth


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[Beth 73]

Thank you, thank you

 

[Kris & Teasel]

Hi Beth,
Teasel was on Royal Canin Urinary S/O for a number of years because of repeated bouts of cystitis. Occasionally there was a UTI associated with the cystitis but many times not. I switched him to prescription DM at diagnosis and I add some Friskies or Fancy Feast pate to it for variety. I also add a generous amount of warm water to every meal. He has not had one single episode of FUS cystitis since diagnosis last January 2016. I suspect, but can't prove, that the extra water in his wet food has been beneficial.

 

[Critter Mom]

Teasel was on Royal Canin Urinary S/O for a number of years because of repeated bouts of cystitis.

Yet another diabetic victim of RC Urinary S/O. That's where Saoirse's problems originated from. I have been struck by the number of kitties who arrive here having been fed that particular diet.


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[Kris & Teasel]

Yet another diabetic victim of RC Urinary S/O. That's where Saoirse's problems originated from. I have been struck by the number of kitties who arrive here having been fed that particular diet.


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I know you've made that observation in the past, Mogs. I found it intriguing.

 

[Beth 73]

So much thanks to you both. I can't help but think Elmo has experienced diabetes due to the high carb content he ate for several years prescribed for thyroid. That set me to investigating the c/d his civie "brothers" have been eating and is why it is now my determination to get them off of it. Currently am feeding half c/d and half Core Wellness beef venison and lamb. Not cheap but low in carb and phos. Makes me suspicious of prescription diets given out so readily by vets .

 

[Beth 73]

Elmo was on Hills Science Diet y/d as alternative to drugs for thyroid which he is now on anyway cos too high in carbs for diabetes!

 

[Critter Mom]

Wishing you and the kitties every success with the food change, Beth.


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[Beth 73]

Wishing you and the kitties every success with the food change, Beth.


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[Chris & China (GA)]

Makes me suspicious of prescription diets given out so readily by vets .

You're totally right to be suspicious......there's nothing special about those prescription foods (except the price!!)

Here's a great article explaining the connection that the prescription food industry has with our vets

 

[Beth 73]

You're totally right to be suspicious......there's nothing special about those prescription foods (except the price!!)

Here's a great article explaining the connection that the prescription food industry has with our vets

So sad that this doesn't surprise me !!! Hope ur mom and life in Versailles is going great !!!