my 15 year old cat was recently diagnosed with severe kidney disease and its highly important for me to know if its better for me to feed her a diet high in protein consisting only of meat and half cooked liver (she seems to eat this better than other foods) or a diet consisting only of veterinary reccomended Hill's brand canned cat food(which she wont eat). If anyone knows please let me know and if possible also any tips on how i can make her eat more. thanks.
2007-02-22 07:40:15 · 8 answers · asked by isisfairy2004 1 in Pets ➔ Cats
When I took on Cameo she was 15 and at that time I was starting my cats on a raw meat diet, home-prepared with a supplement powder. When her kidneys started to give her problems at around 18 I was told she should have a low protein diet and so I looked into the whole matter. After reading and investigating the "research" on this subject I stuck with the raw diet (high protein). She died at 22 and 1/2 when her kidneys finally gave out. Up to that time she was the marvel of all the vets she saw - bright eyes, fiesty and in very good health.
The "research" done about lowering protein when kidneys are compromised was done on RATS fifty years ago. There has been nothing since to show that lowering protein helps the kidneys, slows the progress of the disease, or is in any way better for your cat. Still vets won't give it up!
If your cats likes the meat and liver it will be great for her. She must get calcium supplemented in ground meat. Just the meat alone will throw the calcium/phosphorus level out of balance. The liver is exellent for her as it is a great source of Vitamin A which cats cannot make in their bodies.
Cameo loved a "treat" of raw liver. There was liver in the raw diet too. Vitamin A is not water-soluble and you can overdose your cat on that - so don't use too much.
If you want information about the supplement powder I use with the ground organic turkey and ground organic chicken I use for my cats feel free to email me.
2007-02-22 09:06:54 · answer #1 · answered by old cat lady 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
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2016-09-21 19:19:27 · answer #2 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hello, knew a cat who was about 19 yrs old and he had the same trouble as your kitty. He was diagnosed with kidney disease and wouldn't hardly eat any diet that the vet prescribed. After weeks of trying different food mixes and that, the cat ended up eating hard boiled eggs and over easy eggs in the morning and at night. During the middle of the day he ate his dry high protein diet. The cat ate his eggs and dry food every day and it helped alot. A very good dry protein diet is: Breeders Choice AvoDerm Cat food. And science diet in dry or canned. Just be sure to look for the one that states high protein. Eku (nuva - I think that's how you spell it) is also good. Dry or canned as well. I know that cats can be picky and they sure don't like diet food. One good tip is to: Alternate!! I have a cat on a diet right now and I alternate between one certain canned food and dry food for a few days and then another certain one for the next few days. It helps to go back and forth. Hope all goes well for you and your kitty and I wish you both a happy and long life.
2007-02-22 08:40:58 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
whats healthier cat severe kidney disease doesnt eat diet high protein
2016-01-31 23:54:30 · answer #4 · answered by Maryjane 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sorry to hear about your kitty having kidney disease, check out or web site. www.healthypetfoodforlife.com. Dogs and Cats have the Genetic ability to live into their twentys with the right nutrition. Unfortunately our food is too high in phosphorous for a cat with kidney disease. We did ask Dr. Jane, our formulator, about this and she said that our Skin & Coat supplement would be great for your kitty because it is rich in Omega 3's & 6's. Hope that helps.
2007-02-22 08:26:57 · answer #5 · answered by healthypetguyandgal 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have a friend who's cat had kidney disease, I believe her vet said to feed him a low-protien diet, but you may want to check with a vet that you trust. Good luck with your cat, 15 years is a pretty long life!
2007-02-22 07:45:16 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Heal Kidney Disease Forever : http://www.NaturallyGo.com/Official
2015-05-12 05:29:13 · answer #7 · answered by ? 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If your cat wont eat the vet reccomended diet, I suggest that you work with your vet to create a diet your cat will eat.
2007-02-22 07:43:14 · answer #8 · answered by allyalexmch 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋