Small sample size I know, but I refuse to open another can of that garbage, lesson learned. Cats will eat nearly all types of meat, including beef and pork. Vegetarian or vegan diets might be a healthy choice for you, but they’re a bad idea for your cat. In addition, dry food is more affordable, so feeding part dry will be easier on your budget. None of the food you listed does that (except science diet has a urinary formula). Then I kept it in a cabinet, and found my female cat inside the cabinet eating it. You May Also Read – Can Cats Eat Oranges Final Thought – Mixing Wet And Dry Cat food. Thank you! Thanks for the reply! Free-choice feeding is when the allotted amount of food is left out for cats to graze on whenever they feel like it. You can feed your cat dry food in the morning. thank you! If money wasn't the issue he'd be getting wet a lot more often, but the dry coupled with the amount that he drinks has really really helped and he's back to his old self. His older sister started off with "junk food" like Friskies and when we cracked open a few cans for her last meal knowing she'd appreciate it, he was like "What. He ate it in three minutes. Also can you pick them up or they just a visual/audio thing. Try. Thanks for the information and sharing your story though. Free-choice This is a very common way to feed your cat and is popular with both owners and cats alike. The first day she puked twice, second day she had very loose stool and poo'd on the carpet. -Are the new 'healthier' cat foods actually worth it? [–]oneandonlytara 0 points1 point2 points 5 years ago (2 children). Any time I see Simon go near his litter box, I stop whatever it is I'm doing and make sure he actually goes and isn't straining or anything. Cats in the kitchen wet food is grain free and also starch free, and after a month of feeding her wet food 4x a week, half of the big hard plaque on her teeth is gone!! (Yes, my cats take turns chasing bits of kibble all over the house every night. [–]oneandonlytara 1 point2 points3 points 5 years ago (19 children). Cats need animal protein, fat, and other vitamins and … -Is 'healthy' cat food really better and worth the price? He's been on wet for awhile and his kidneys still look good so I'm pleased. [–][deleted] 0 points1 point2 points 5 years ago (1 child), Oh definitely I'm just a worry wart! I never thought that a cat would be more likely to eat fish than, let's say, red meat. That's super cool of you to go through different options to feed her. My kitty normally eats Orijen and Evo but sometimes we mix it up with taste of the wild. anyway because of that sad experience we like to make sure the cats get at least one serving of wet food a day, usually unprocessed cheap animal meat. This is true for sick cats that lack an appetite, for cats on a diet, and for the finicky cat that refuses to eat. [–]oneandonlytara 0 points1 point2 points 5 years ago (6 children). He loves them both, but wakes me up to feed him his breakfast (wet) :). I apologize if I came off as overly critical--I just know many people aren't aware of the other options out there. Mine gets Royal Canin Urinary SO dry. It's fairly cheap (I have Prime so the free two day shipping helps). I always want to comment something similar when people mention trying something else, but I can never think of something that doesn't make me sound like a jerk or unappreciative of their advice. The best food for your cat is a high-quality, grain free cat food. [–]oneandonlytara 1 point2 points3 points 5 years ago (5 children). It's fairly easy for me to change their food on them, since they're used to changes in the menu. [–]surlybeve 1 point2 points3 points 5 years ago (1 child). It's prescription only and far from "junk food". And if you can, migrate to a grain-free wet food (it's best to avoid things like meat by-products also). I've been taking care of roommate's cats. Just looking for ideas, thanks! © 2021 reddit inc. All rights reserved. What do you all feed your cats? But if you really want your cat to receive the maximum nutritional benefit from fish, read on… Like any other ingredient, fish should be given as part of a balanced diet. What next? Buy only as much dry food as your cat will eat in a month, as some foods will go stale or become rancid if the package has been open for more than a month. I'm glad he drinks a lot and that his problems with crystals have gone down. Free feeding cats, which is defined as filling your cat’s bowl with dry food and leaving it out for your cat at all times, is a common practice among many cat parents. She is cute. Dry food, meanwhile, is better for a cat's teeth and is easier to store. [–]autocratech 1 point2 points3 points 5 years ago (0 children). His kidney values were iffy and luckily they went down after I switched him to wet (which was interesting to say the least since he was addicted to dry food and hated wet). My cat eats dry food twice a day, with intermittent small treats of canned food or 'real' food (that I space apart from her regular meals). Has anyone had problems with the temptations cat treats? I would love to know what other owners think of this food as well. This month they had the wet back in stock and they haven't thrown up once. Haha yeah I cringed because if you did change your kitty's diet and took that person's advice, it could end terribly for your kitty! [–]GeriatricGoldfish 2 points3 points4 points 5 years ago (0 children). It's supposedly great food, which is why I picked it as my alternative, but it definitely didn't sit well with either of my cats which seemed weird to me. After trying many different kinds of 'premium' wet I decided to try some Friskies that I picked up, mostly because it was a different texture (shredded in gravy) than pate which she doesn't seem to like. Please contact a veterinarian if you have medical questions or issues. [–]innovativesaladKitty entertainment station 1 point2 points3 points 5 years ago (1 child), Evo (wet) for meals and Wellness or another good-quality dry food for treats. He drinks a ton now though, way more than he ever did before his issues and as far as his vet can tell, he's doing wonderfully (he was just at his vet a few weeks ago for vaccinations and his yearly exam. Try feeding your cat foods with different textures, flavors, or shapes, and make sure to warm up wet foods if they have been refrigerated. See here, [–][deleted] 1 point2 points3 points 5 years ago (2 children), tl;dr cheap animal meat like chicken gizzards in the morning, and whiskas or friskies dry food in the afternooon. If your cat as urinary problems, switching to primarily wet will help a lot more than dry, as well. [–]ashtroll 1 point2 points3 points 5 years ago (1 child), Evangers meat lovers medley grain free dry and wellness core wet. Follow the instructions on the … Wet food is better than dry, but there are good dry foods out there too. I honestly don't mind spending the $88 at once. I'm glad he's doing well on it! even if it has nothing to do with what happened to our other cat, it made us realize that eating the same dry food every day for his whole life probably wasn't too exciting for him. Dry I feed grain free brands like EVO, Blue Buffalo, or Taste of the Wild. Notice of a dying pet or pet that has passed on. There is not as much salt or fat within catfood, and there is certainly more proteins and such. They're sleek cats, and they ate so much they waddled. It's just hard for me to try justifying to others why he's on dry rather than wet primarily. (self.Pets). Thank you though! For all cats, constant availability of fresh, clean water is important. They're doing well, other than being a touch heavy, but they're both older, so it's not as easy to exercise them as it would be with a kitten. i guess the raw meat is best for them because its the most natural to their digestive system, and the rest is supplemented with the dry foods.. theyve been around for at least 10 years and when we took them to the vet for a checkup recently he said they both looked a lot younger and were very healthy and full looking.. idk what he meant by full but it sounded good and i liked it. Were they living in the wild, animal meats would be the staple of cats’ diets, and they are one of the best natural foods that you can serve your cat. Fresh fruit. [–]oneandonlytara 0 points1 point2 points 5 years ago (0 children). That is awesome! I heard it's good to do AT LEAST 1/2 dry and 1/2 wet, because they need the water from their wet food. Your kitty will be healthier. It's pretty expensive and not all stores carry them but he loves it and my vet has commented that his fur is much more glossy and he has a lot of energy since the change. [–]vegalosaurus -1 points0 points1 point 5 years ago (1 child), I could very well be wrong, I was just imagining a wild cat and what it might eat. [–][deleted] 1 point2 points3 points 5 years ago (1 child). I've heard people scowl me for feeding her brand name cat food, claiming its 'the same as feeding them Mcdonalds everyday', but that is something I highly doubt. [–]whistlingbudgie 0 points1 point2 points 5 years ago* (15 children). It's pretty economical, she really enjoys it and hasn't puked once since I've been doing this. The cat had horribly rotted out teeth and couldn't chew the dry -- and didn't like the canned I got her -- so basically swallowed the dry whole and puked it right back up. During the month of March, I cleaned vomit (which of course was on the carpet 97% of the time) 27 times. use the following search parameters to narrow your results: and join one of thousands of communities. Royal Canin has a lot of questionable ingredients (the bag type you're feeding has, in the first five ingredients, corn, brewer's rice, and corn gluten meal), which can be hard to digest and may ironically lead to some of the urinary problems you're trying to avoid! I appreciate your concern about the ingredients though. Determining If Your Cat is Constipated Monitor if your cat is urinating normally. What food brands are "bad", which are "good"? -What are the healthier options for cats? A happy cat is the best cat! I have my kittens microchipped to (hopefully) avoid that scenario. Your cat never has to … Please post these in. And there is mounting evidence to show that you can get a lot of benefit from eating just some particular nutritional components of fish. I'm looking for both wet and dry food ideas. Some cats may find canned food more palatable. Did you know that there are some pretty common feeding mistakes that even the most well-meaning cat owners make? plenty of water bowls too. You can also offer some natural foods to provide variety. cheap kind. It's been almost 5 months since his surgery and he's had no issues thankfully, but the thought is always in the back of my mind. Water is his new bff. He eats Natural Balance, Taste of the Wild, Wellness Signature Selects, Evangers, Weruva, Wysong, HALO, Instinct, and EVO. Sometimes cats will become picky and only want one kind of food, which can be devastating if the formula gets changed or discontinued. It will be worth it. Natural foods include fresh human-grade raw meat (e.g. our first cat ran away because he got sick with urinary tract crystals because we only fed him dry food i think..when we asked around the neighborhood for him someone said they took him to the SPCA and by the time we got there he had just been put down.. Continued Cat Feeding Mistakes: Feeding Only Dry Food “The biggest mistake people make is feeding cats dry food,” says Lisa A. Pierson, DVM, a California veterinarian focused on feline medicine and nutrition, and creator of CatInfo.org. I feed my 9 yr old cat mostly Cats in the kitchen wet food. Aside from small rodents and the occasional bird, I think a wild cat would thrive on fish (depending on it's proximity to a water source of course) I just can't imagine a scenario in which my cat would ever eat a cow or pig, so for me that's not something I want to feed him, [–]BraveLittleToaster_ 0 points1 point2 points 5 years ago (0 children), You're actually supposed to stay away from fish based canned food and give your cats as little fish as possible. I'll definitely stay away from Merrick. I certainly couldn't afford to feed my boy on it if I had to! Cats are way too smart. Hope that helps! As well sorry if this topic was already posted (which I am sure it has been), but I could not find it when I searched. So, whether you are a new cat parent or want to improve your cat’s health, there are general guidelines that will give you an idea of how much to feed your cat. Leading to not eating any wet food? I would recommend switching off of the Royal Canin. Wish my old man cat would drink more like yours! But the food you have is supposed to increase thirst and encourage drinking more water. If your cat as urinary problems, switching to primarily wet will help a lot more than dry, as well. [–][deleted] -1 points0 points1 point 5 years ago (1 child). ), [–][deleted] 1 point2 points3 points 5 years ago* (5 children). "Ego" pictures of a pet which serve no useful purpose. I recently wound up with a 13 year old cat whose previous owner just fed her cheap Purina kibble and never took her to the vet in the 10 years she owned her. With this product, you simply take a portion of the food, moisten it with warm water, and serve it to your cat. I currently do Purina dry (because it was free when I adopted my kitten from Petsmart) and blue buffalo wet. As a general rule, cats that are less than one year of age are considered kittens. I find that they enjoy the raw meat the best and it usually comes out the cheapest. Another vote for Taste of the Wild. Ingredients and nutrition are pretty good, I think. Do you feed the cat/dog Me and a friend are curious on if you have to feed the friendly neighbourhood farm pets. Cat Owners: What do you feed your cat? They have prescription diets at a lower price. It's at pet food express! [–]Wolfie305 2 points3 points4 points 5 years ago (3 children). So that got my lazy ass self thinking, if I were to feed her table scraps and such; -what kind of human food can/will a cat eat? I feed mine Blue Buffalo Indoor dry and Wellness CORE wet. -What is the best/acceptable human food for cats? While the gold standard is to feed all wet food to cats, some cats love dry food and will undereat if they are only given wet food. If you allow your cat to become overgrown, you will be able to take a new kitten from Gertrude, sa… [–]khatfield79 1 point2 points3 points 5 years ago (0 children), My two get TJs canned twice a day. He can have Fancy Feast every so often, just not all the time. there's also a dry version too." So; (TL\DR) -What is the best cat food for a cat? I tend to lean towards fish-based options with the "whole-est"" ingredients (no ingredients I have never heard of). I don't recommend Merrick, that's for sure. Do you have a source for that? He's constantly at his water bowl or trying to get me to turn on a faucet for him. I've been trying different kind of wet food out with my 7 month old kitty. is that." [–][deleted] 1 point2 points3 points 5 years ago (0 children). one of our cats is very picky and will only eat friskies grillers or whiskas dry food, and some meat logs/pouches and raw meat. If you have lost a pet - contact local authorities and shelters, and post in your local subreddit. And I free feed RC senior indoor dry. If you have found a lost pet - call your local Shelter. So yesterday my cat ran out of cat food. Cats like it because they usually prefer small meals throughout the day. Treats should be limited to 10 percent of a diabetic cat’s diet and given at the same time every day. Please help me convince my parents to keep my cat. I also really suggest having a water fountain for cats...because we feed them a lot of dry food, it's really important that they get enough water and cats drink running water way more than they drink still water. I made a chicken broth with just chicken parts (backs, wings, necks), carrots and frozen spinach, and then removed most of the fat and all the bones and made a slurry of it in the blender, which i mix with her dry to hydrate and soften it. Canned cat food is typically about 70 to 80 percent water, and can be fed in addition to or instead of dry. Thomas: You can even make your own raw food, but if you go that route, we strongly suggest you visit raw-feeding websites or read raw-feeding books to get veterinarian-approved recipes that will have all the nutrients your cat needs. For a few months, TOTW wet was out of stock in every store around me, so I picked up some Merrick wet food. I can make a case stretch a bit further this way. You can choose wet dry or the combination of both is the best for your cat. Asking for financial assistance or vote begging. [–]wellhushmypuppies2 awesome beagle mix rescues 2 points3 points4 points 5 years ago (1 child). Although many cats don't like fruit, it is actually healthy for them. Thanks again though for your recommendations. OP probably has a legit reason for feeding Royal Canin SO. A cat that refuses to eat can develop serious medical problems. I like to feed mine different wet foods as well, so they don't get tired of it. [–]Wolfie305 2 points3 points4 points 5 years ago (0 children). It's specifically formulated to prevent the formation of crystals and stones. Feeding your cat can be easily accomplished with mealtimes on a set schedule. [–]strawbee1 Mask&Mantle/1 Tuxedo - Cats 1 point2 points3 points 5 years ago (1 child). If your cats are … Yeah, prescription wet food costs an arm and a leg. Feeding your cat multiple meals (two or three) every day will help set a schedule and give you an idea how much or how little they are eating. So, now it's a joke at his vet that he's their "fancy feast test cat" We fed him that exclusively til he had his stitches removed (at the request of his vet since that's all he would eat,) and then transitioned him to the Royal Canin. Before I feed her I run a little hot water over it to make a gravy and give her some of the stew/slurry on the side. I had those concerns as well, but he's been doing so well that I'd rather not chance it. They act as raw fish and a stackable food source for your kitten.Overgrown cats are obtained after a further 2-3 hours of having your Cat following you. And the other gets hill's science diet w/d formula because she has issues with constipation. [–][deleted] 0 points1 point2 points 5 years ago (2 children). I feed Primal frozen raw chicken formula. and walked away from it while she was inhaling it. With a good feeling, routines can offer the best of both worlds. We have multiple water bowls/buckets around inside the house and in the yards that get filled up with rainwater. I wanted to try making homemade but she just really seemed to prefer the dry crap (which, if nothing else, probably provides at least some of the protein and nutrients she needs), so I decided on a compromise. Unfortunately, I'm in Canada and they don't offer shipping here. They aren't finicky, thankfully, but honestly I would probably give them whatever keeps them from trying to lick my face off at 3am. Have you looked into chewy.com? Feeding your precious feline the healthiest dry cat food can be a daunting prospect with so many options on the market. However, cooked poultry (chicken or turkey) is best for your cat. After talking to a lady at PFE, and researching, it's starch that's the main cause to plaque (what happens to our teeth when we eat crackers?). Never feed puppy or dog food to your cat as it will be deficient in taurine, an essential protein that cats can only obtain through food. and no worries at all, I know you were just trying to help! He gets the wet version as an occasional treat, but I can't afford strictly wet for him as one case is $48 for 24 cans which would last two weeks at most and I can't be spending $100 a month on just his food. I know my boy was having some urinary problems, but after switching him to full wet on the evenings, they cleared up--I recognize that that isn't the case for every cat, though, and I'm sorry if it seemed like I didn't! Thanks for the reply though! If I break it down monthly financially it's about $26/month to feed him which I find reasonable. Feeding a mix of wet and dry may require a bit of math to make sure your cat is getting the appropriate number of calories. Better coat, better energy, and better "meat" on their bones. While ideally I'd recommend something like Blue, Natural Balance, Taste of the Wild, Wellness, Evangers, or Weruva, even a lesser-quality food like Hill's Science Diet or Purina One will do wonders for you. For wet it's usually Wellness. [–]anbeav 0 points1 point2 points 5 years ago (3 children), Thanks for the reply! My kitties love it and I've been converting friends and family for years. For dry I do Evo Turkey & Chicken Kitten formula. It was only after we asked for an alternative did they say "oh! Ugh my cats are too mischievous as well. [–]c-hellsea 0 points1 point2 points 5 years ago (0 children). It's goofy as hell, but it's great exercise, and they really enjoy it.). I've been buying it online for over a year now and I have never had an issue with it being expired or about to expire or anything. :), [–][deleted] 0 points1 point2 points 5 years ago (3 children). A healthy … These cats may consume too much if … Advertising products, events, or animals for sale. Cat Food for All Ages: How (and What) to Feed Your Cat During Every Stage of Life; Want to give your pet superior health and nutrition? Might try wellness core when it runs out, [–]cottoncandyslam 0 points1 point2 points 5 years ago (0 children). Feed your cat cooked poultry. [–]oneandonlytara 0 points1 point2 points 5 years ago (4 children), It does that for sure! The exception would be larger breed cats, such as the Maine Coon, which do not reach adult maturity until they are 18 months to two years of age. When I adopted him he was on dry food only and I never saw him drink. If your regular veterinarian is closed, you should bring your cat to the nearest open veterinary hospital, even if it means going to an emergency clinic. [–]whistlingbudgie 0 points1 point2 points 5 years ago (3 children). A lot of people are mentioning wellness Core, I might have to check that out! On the other hand, when you feed your cat the appropriate amount of food, they are able to maintain a healthy body weight—which is essential for a cat’s overall health and happiness. [–]whistlingbudgie 0 points1 point2 points 5 years ago (1 child). He'll indiscriminately eat any dry food but he's very particular about his wet food. Use of this site constitutes acceptance of our User Agreement and Privacy Policy. If you suspect your cat is having trouble urinating on his own, it's essential that you bring him to a veterinarian immediately. I spend $88 every three and a half months for an 8kg bag. Here's how to narrow it down and choose the best option for your little lion. As such, I will karma whore; A hundred upvotes will get me to post my cat's picture. I had Simon on the wet for a week after he was dx'd before his surgery because they sent me home with a case of it and that was a concern of mine, so I called and inquired about it and the vet tech mentioned that the food itself is 80% water which is why he wasn't drinking as much--most of the moisture he was getting was through the food itself. It is important to feed your pet a kitten formula up to one year. The use of food toys or interactive feeders adds interest to your cat’s mealtime. Look in pet stores for a … For dry food, I feel my cats "chicken soup for the cat lover's soul adult formula." Routines help your cat adjust to changes that may occur in your home as well as allow you to monitor her health. Story time: Last time I picked up a different brand of dry food, and they broke into the bin I keep it in and ate half the bag. Purina Naturals dry food and Fancy Feast (variety of seafood) wet food options. [–][deleted] 0 points1 point2 points 5 years ago (0 children). Absolutely! I stopped giving it to them for a week and just fed them the TOTW dry and the vomiting stopped. I agree that wet food is better than dry, though. REDDIT and the ALIEN Logo are registered trademarks of reddit inc. π Rendered by PID 2165 on r2-app-05a25b333f73780c0 at 2021-02-06 11:09:33.713819+00:00 running 843aeaa country code: FR. I'm always looking for the best food for my cats, searching forums and other websites, but I want to ask here. the fuck. They also get the wet food and Evangers mackerel occasionally or Weruva wet since it doesn't smell as much. Maybe that's the case with yours? [–]postertastry 1 point2 points3 points 5 years ago (0 children). What to Do if Your Cat Can't Pee . Edit: I forgot to mention that I feed my boy Taste of the Wild dry in the mornings, then in the evenings, he gets a different canned food each night. I go for fish-based as oppose to beef or pork because I think it lines up more with what a cat's natural diet would be. The Taste of the Wild Wolfie305 recommended runs about $1.25 for a 6oz can, and a 6.8 kg bag is about $30. I'm not even sure his vet would've told us there was a dry version if we hadn't of stressed that money was a huge factor in terms of feeding him. Blended and mixed both wet and dry cat food can be a good solution. We bought a bunch of blue buffalo because it was on sale and he did not touch it. Have I mentioned that my cats are weird about food? Does anyone have an emergency fire escape plan for your pets? I have! I swear I don't work for them; just a happy customer. Guess what? At least two meals per day are best for your cat. You sound like an awesome cat-parent! Never tried Friskies, now I never will. If he's tried other things and didn't do well on them, then you're obviously feeding him the best that works for him. I hope this helps. I was feeding her premium senior cat food dry, and shes had really thick plaque stuck on her back teeth that was pretty bad. Cat food labeling currently doesn’t display carbohydrate content. [–]hikarishadow 0 points1 point2 points 5 years ago (0 children). LOL, [–]ohhitskayleigh 0 points1 point2 points 5 years ago (0 children). A great way to let it grow is to feed it raw karambwanji, the stackable bait used for fishing raw karambwan. I mean, I get that wet is best, but when I asked if he could eat other brands of wet, they were like "nope!" I figured she's getting good nutrition from the dry so hey how bad can the Friskies be. I'm still trying to figure out the wet food. Common high-carbohydrate ingredients include corn, wheat, potatoes, rice, and oats. Unfortunately my boy had calcium oxalate stones and a Perineal Urethrostomy. 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