Those are both top-quality foods. I don't think there's much difference when you get into that level of quality. Why don't you try a little of each, to see which one your cat prefers?
2006-09-24 18:54:38
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answered by Anonymous
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You've gotten a lot of good input already, but I have to second the expense objection. Both IAMS and Eukanuba contain by-products, which WE wouldn't want to eat - that's basically slaughterhouse floor. They are both expensive because IAMS spends lots on advertizing. Do you want to pay for their advertizing, or for good quality ingredients?
Science Diet also has byproducts, but there you are paying more for their marketing to vets, NOT for what goes into your cat!
You should try to feed the best quality food that your cat is willing to eat and does well on, which you can reliably obtain.
Read the ingredients! You'll find most supermarket foods contain water or cornmeal as their first ingredients. Cat's don't digest corn; it's just there to make the food look like it has more protein from its gluten. Corn doesn't benefit your cat but it gives you more to scoop from the litterbox - if you need practice!
Canned supermarket cat food is an expensive way to give your cats water; buy a premium food from a pet shop and mix in water if your cat likes gravy or sloppy foods.
2006-09-26 01:07:47
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answered by catlady 2
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Both those are not the best choices.
Read "Foods Pets Die For" by Ann N. Martin if you don't believe me. You will be shocked and amazed at the Disgusting things they are putting in animal food.
Go to naturapet.com and read about Innova and California Natural. Also, Artemis, Felidae and Wellness are good.
Never feed Purina, Iams, or Science Diet. They are all but poison. Veterinarians are paid by these food companies to recommend the food. It's not because they are better. Really.
2006-09-24 19:09:58
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answered by Anonymous
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Read the label, and you might be disapointed in both of them. A lot of pet foods claim to be holistic, because that's trendy, but look how much real nutrition is or isn't in there, and how much meal, versus real chicken.
Most vets recommend Hill's Science Diet products, and at our shelter we also like BilJac because of its major chicken content.
But when we have an animal overload and shortage of donated $$$ food, we will resort to grocery brands, as along as it's not one with heavy dyes to make it pretty (like the cats care.)
Our felines are all healthy with no urinary or skin problems. I don't believe the old wives tale about never switching their food brand. Would you want to eat the same plate of spaghetti your entire life? Bleh!!!
If you have just one cat, I would recommend getting the smallest bag possible of your choices, and let the cat decide. If the cat doesn't like it, you haven't wasted $40.00. And PetSmart will take Science Diet back if the cat doesn't like it, so you can't lose with trying that, either.
Good luck to you, and please read the labels!! That's how you can make an informed decision, and your cat will take it from there :-)
2006-09-24 18:52:44
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answered by Charlotte M 3
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I feed dry Iams. Sounds gross but their poop is smaller, meaning most of the nutrition has been digested. If they have big poop, most of the food has just passed thru their system. Think about it. As far as cats 'not liking' certain food, they will eat it before it eats them. My vet told me that. They won't let themselves starve to death. Yes, it's more expensive, but where's the bargain in the cheap stuff when they aren't absorbing the nutrients? Either brand is an excellent choice.
2006-09-24 19:03:57
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answered by ebonyruffles 6
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Personally I prefer Royal Canin.
Ever since I started my cats on it, they don't throw up anymore.
I use the Indoor Cat Formula. But they have other types
2006-09-24 20:41:01
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answered by StephanieW 2
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I think Innova is the best because it is similar to the natural carnivore diet that cats once had
2006-09-24 20:03:31
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answered by Sydney 5
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both are ridiculously expensive. i would advise looking at foods where the first few ingredients are not corn products or any kind of by-product. your veterinarian would be able to recommend a good cat food for less moolah than iams or "nuke-your-wallet".
2006-09-24 18:45:48
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answered by Anonymous
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NEVER feed your cat dried food only. It can cause major problems witht their digestive system and urinary tract/bladder, even if u leave water out for them. They are carnivores and not meant to live an a diet of cereal. My cat nearly died of an erroded bladder because of dried food. Please if u love them don't do it to them.
2006-09-24 22:23:12
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answered by Serry's mum 5
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well hun hate to burst your bubble but Im pretty sure they're made by the same company & Iams tests its products on animals, I mean not like they feed it to them to see how healthy they are & everyone is happy but like they feed it to dogs & they cut out chunks of meat in the muscle area to see how well the muscle is developed, things like that & they keep their test animals in dirty nasty cages check out a few sites on line youd be severely suprised how a suppossedly animal loving company REALLY treats our furry friends
2006-09-24 20:41:54
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answered by *♥* ♥* FaeGoddess*♥*♥* 6
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