Is it correct to feed "purina" to old cats?

Question

I have been recently told by a vet that due to phosphorus content fish is not appropriate for my tom cat (16). Neither indoor purina?

Answer 1

Hi there...many commercial cat foods have high levels of phosphorous. The reason why you vet suggested to avoid this is most likely your kitty has been diagnosed with kidney failure/Chronic Renal Failure (CRF) which unfortunately is all too common in aging/senior cats. Therefore, it's important to avoid all foods with higher levels of phosphorous in order help control the electrolyte imbalances that are common with CRF.

The best foods for cats with failing kitties are either the following all which are prescribed and sold ONLY in any veterinary clinics: Purina NF Kidney Function, Hill's Prescription Diet Feline k/d, Eukanuba Veterinary Diet Multi-Stage Renal Formula, and a few others.

Here's a wonderfully well-written website which describes CRF in great detail and how to manage it as well as provide some emotional support: http://www.felinecrf.com/what0.htm

Proper diet Management for CRF cats: http://www.felinecrf.com/managd.htm

Answer 2

Male cats should not consume fish products as it causes FUS (Feline Urologic Syndrome). I would not suggest any purina product as they are low quality with poor nutritional value. When you go to the pet store, take a look at the labels of the foods available to you. Do not buy from the grocery store!! It is all junk. Look for the top ingredient to litterally say "Chicken" not meat, or by product, or anything of the sort. As long as the main ingredient is chicken, you know that it is human grade as apposed to the other garbage they put in a lot of animal food. If you stick to chicken, beef, or lamb (I would choose chicken out of these three options) you should be fine, and your cat will be healthier for it. You will find that these foods are more expensive than the purina brands, but the cat will eat less, eliminate less, and be healthier which will save you a lot of money in the long run. Slowly switch the food over, and once you have changed it, do not change it again. Good luck! Hope that helped!

Answer 3

It depends on your cat and his overall health. f I remember correctly, there are senior indoor cat formulas available. Otherwise, feed a regular senior ood unless there is a specific health condition that you cat is facing. For example, cats wth kidney problems (common in older cats) can eat Hills k/d, and those with digestive problems (also common in older cts) may need Hills d/d. These foods are prescription only, though, so don't owrry about it unless your vet suggests it. Iams I believe has a healthy maturity formula, and f I remember correctly Purina has a senior cat formula, too. My cat eats Purina indoor cat formula now, but once he's a senior I'll probably switch him to a senior diet.

Answer 4

It is a good idea to speak with your veterinarian about nutritional issues. If the cat has certain medical issues, then perhaps a special diet is needed (and Purina does make veterinary products). Also remember that there are many "purina" products. The Senior Pro Plan products seem to have either chicken or turkey as the first ingredient (if you are concerned about that). So, perhaps you can research different products. You can always ask your veterinarian what he/she suggests in a food. Then, you can always compare it to other foods (if you are not happy with what was suggested due to content or cost). You can even ask another veterinarian if he/she agrees with the first.

Answer 5

Well, purina has been processed so much there is almost no fish content left in the end,so it shouldn't matter much. I would still reccomending a senior cat type chow, which is speccialy made for older cats.

Answer 6

well if your vet has told you this, why are you asking people here with no veterinary knowledge? Is it a case of asking as many people as possible in the hope that someone will give you the answer you want to hear?
Get yourself a decent low phosphorous cat food for elderly cats and avoid the cheapo makes like purina.

Answer 7

It may be because of his age of an illness he has. Follow your vets advice!

Answer 8

It should be fine - but boring. Probably change it or mix it with nice fish or chicken and tasty stuff now and then - they love their fod and if he's getting on, why not give him nice treats too?

Answer 9

If the vet says no then the answer is no.

Answer 10

if the vet has told you so, what you asking on here for? Listen to them!