My cat just got put on vetsilun starting today for newly diagnosed diabetes. I was giving him the fancy feast classic Patte as the main meals and Orijen here and there. He will no longer eat the fancy feast. Ive been told to mainly just focus on low carb which i have down. But after doing my own research it talks alot about phosphorus. My cat only has diabetes he does not have any current kidney issues, he was checked 2 months ago. However he is 14. I've been told from the vet not to focus on phosphorus to much but wouldn't feeding him food with high phosphorus levels eventually lead to kidney problems? Just looking for some other thoughts on this as I'm going crazy trying to find a new food. I was giving a list with tons of food but alot of these have vegetables or other ingredients and after more research it seems giving vegetables and some of these other ingredients to a diabetic or senior cat isnt entirly bad but not recommended. So finding low carb, low phosphors, grain and soy free, natural ingredients has been extremely hard. Orijen is a little pricey to give 3 times a day everyday so looking for other options.
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Sammies Momma
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Hello, I’m new to this as well as my Sammy 16 yr old was just diagnosed with diabetes in March as well . I don’t know if this helps but my vet prescribed Purina pro plan veterinary diet DM it’s for diabetic management. I hope this helps . This is truly a roller coaster ride for them.
@Katelyn30 Sorry no one got back to you, this is a slow forum. We suggest people post on the Feline Health forum when new. Feeding a higher phosphorus food doesn't lead to kidney issues, but since many cats develop kidney issues it's good to have food they will eat that is lower in phosphorus. Worst case if a cat won't eat lower phosphorus food, you can add a phosphorus binder. Here is a link to a list CKD food Chart 4th one down, that is good for cats with diabetes and kidney disease.
Purina DM is called dietetic management, not diabetic management. They got sued about claims that it helps diabetes, hence the name change. It is low enough in calories for a diabetic, but doesn't have anything special. Ingredients aren't any better than off the shelf products.
@Sammies Momma Why don't you post on the Feline Health forum and introduce yourself and your cat.
Purina DM is called dietetic management, not diabetic management. They got sued about claims that it helps diabetes, hence the name change. It is low enough in calories for a diabetic, but doesn't have anything special. Ingredients aren't any better than off the shelf products.
@Sammies Momma Why don't you post on the Feline Health forum and introduce yourself and your cat.