? Diet Considerations - Cushing's Pituitary Dependent

[Kara & Ember]

I have a thread over in general, but thought maybe in here might be better - I am looking to find a food to try to switch Ember to - she has Pituitary Dependent Cushing's (currently on Trilostane, only 2 weeks in, have a recheck tomorrow (weds 7/31) to see if the dose needs to change).

I'm not sure if there are any special dietary considerations for Cushing's? I.e., no raw, low-salt, etc. etc.

other thread: https://www.felinediabetes.com/FDMB/threads/new-member-looking-for-food-recs.292486/

Specifically my last message on there:

I've been window shopping on foods, and interested in other's opinions.

Going based on Dr. Lisa's website, I am looking for something with liver as an ingredient, no fish, and of course low carb. These were the guys I found on Chewy, and I'm having a hard time determining what priorities I should have. Dr. Lisa mentions feeding something with liver at least a couple times per week. Is there a good liver treat people recommend that I could supplement one of the no-liver items with? (maybe something like the chicken variety of this: https://www.chewy.com/temptations-creamy-puree-beef-liver/dp/398329 or if there is a freeze-dried brand people like?)

Also seeing mixed information regarding Salt content for cats... some studies show that higher salt does not have negative impacts on hypertension (already a concern) and of course there's the "why add something they get naturally through meat" thing.

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I'm leaning towards one of the no-liver options and looking into a supplement. The temptations chicken liver puree is 5% carbs according to the "ask chewy", but also willing to try a freeze-dried option if there are no concerns with that. I'd probably need to figure out what amount to give her - I assume not a ton since it would be more concentrated and she shouldn't have too much.

 

[Wendy&Neko]

No dietary considerations required, other than low carb food to help with her diabetes. The canned foods should contain a relatively balanced diet by themselves. My girl with a pituitary tumour (acromegaly) ate raw. Her internal medicine vet called it the best thing for her. She did have a heart condition by the time she started seeing an IM, so I was looking for lower salt content where I could.

You can get freeze dried liver treats. Purebites freeze dried duck liver is a fav of some. I've seen lots of other proteins with freeze dried liver treats too.