Dry food suggestions?

[Mommy2cats]

My sweet girl is in remission and OTJ. Her glucose hovers around 72-98. She has been on fancy feast alone and some tuna here and there, but wondering if they're are any zero-carb dry foods out there. I am not thrilled with the ingredients list and price of the prescription diabetic ones, but will try those if all else fails. Thanks so much! Sending good thoughts to all of your fur babes.

 

[Jill & Alex (GA)]

I'm sorry I can't help you out because I don't feed dry food. This forum isn't very active. I think you'll receive more replies if I move your post over to the Health Forum. Please look for it over there: http://www.felinediabetes.com/FDMB/threads/dry-food-suggestions.210309/.

 

[JanetNJ]

I would try a different low carb wet instead. You don't want to risk taking her out of remission with the dry. Try tikicat

 

[Tom & Thomas (GA)]

I am no expert but...

While there are low-carb (but not zero-carb) kibbles, you don't want to do anything that might endanger your cat's hard-won remission. Like JanetNJ says, you shouldn't take any chances.

If you are just looking for some variety, try the Flaked versions of Fancy Feast, which are almost as low-carb as the Classic patés. There are also high-quality, low-carb foods with chunks of meat in a broth, like some varieties of Tiki Cat.

If you are after something to use as a snack, Orijin, for example, makes treats that are just freeze-dried meat and so fine for a diabetic cat.

Sneaking in even a bit of dry might re-awaken that kibble-monster still lurking just below the surface. With your cat then going on a hunger strike for crunchy food. I've been there.

All that said, there are two decent low-carb kibbles -- Young Again Zero and Dr Elsey's cleanProtein Chicken. Do not try the "prescription" dry foods for diabetics. Sad to say, they are not low-carb and they aren't made with quality ingredients.