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I do wish one of the formulas was chicken free. Even the salmon one has chicken fat. One of my boys can't each chicken or I would have switched all of them. I keep bouncing around trying to find one he likes but I have to be careful cause of his HCM. I can't do Blue LID because of the filler and...

The cyanide thing is a bit concerning but it seems like that was due to the old formula? I am assuming they changed away from eggs because the cost of eggs was so dang high during that time. They are expected to go up in cost again due to the bird flu scare as well.

That can be fever or black smoke. Usually as they get older they will get lighter. It is a genetic "defect" of sorts but doesn't hinder health in any way. I don't consider it a defect, I think it is beautiful.

This sounds decent from looking at the labels but I know all three of my boys are not fond of anything with berries in them. I have tried treats in the past and they snub them.

What exactly is this and why is it considered bad by some cat owners? I was looking through the formulas and this has to be one of the cleanest I have seen. Flaxseed is probably the only thing I wish it didn't have but it has none of the other junk which is great.

I read similar, grain-free not being healthy for cats or dogs because of the added filler. They replaced wheat and rice with things like peas and beans which are not good for cats. It is quite hard to find food without this stuff now, especially with dry food. I hope you continue to see...

I want to find something high in protein but without soy, peas, lentils, tomatoes, and all that other nonsense they put in cat food now. Cats can't digest this stuff. I don't do a dry diet but use it as filler when my boys are being picky. They get it a few times a week. I want to move them away...

I meant to update this. His limp is gone and everything is stable. He was still showing heavy fluttering in his chest and while the vet said it would not make a difference, I opted to put added taurine back in his food. Sure enough, his fluttering is no where near as severe. Doctors can get...

He is still limping around and having trouble getting comfortable. Not wanting to eat much either. I am starting him back on that appetite enhancer topical and going to get him some other food to see if that helps. I hardly slept. He sleeps next to me and tossed and turned most of the night. I...

Noticed my little buddy limping this morning and not acting himself. He didn't want to get out of bed, didn't want to walk, didn't want to eat or drink... When he did walk, he was dragging his back paw and appeared to be losing feeling in one of his legs. Knowing what I know about blood clots...

I worked as a vet tech before, I am familiar. I just use video as it is easier for us all. His visits are not cheap so I believe this is why she remains in contact with us. That, and she adores him. --- As for an update, he got his xrays done and they are all clear. No fluid. We have to...

I was trying to explain this as well but just ended up sending a video. It is like taking in a normal breath and quickly forcing it back out. I am wondering if this is down to having fluid around his lungs. Like it was forcing his lungs to empty faster. He has been eating well and has not had...

He is sleeping, down to 32 breaths per min. He has been averaging 25 to 32 since his diagnoses so this is good. Not as labored but still a bit of stomach pushing. Hoping that stops by tomorrow.

I noticed last night his breathing was less labored and this morning as well. I am going to assume the pill is doing its job. He even cleaned himself right after eating which he hasn't done since last week. He was very alert, talkative, purring, and finished his breakfast. He hasn't finished a...

He is resting right now with one of the other cats and it is at 36 (resting breathing rate). Still labored but not as bad right now. I hope this means the meds are doing their job. His stomach is still moving too much for my liking. If it doesn't improve, I am not going to wait for his next...

And for this, we talk directly with his doctor via e-mail. She saw a video of his breathing and just said to monitor it as it can take time for the new medication to remove the fluid. This clinic doesn't allow the front desk to relay messages like this.

He has been with the same heart doctor since his first heart failure which was last February. She checks his lungs, heart, does blood work, and listen to everything as well as monitor is arrhythmia every visit. She tells him each visit that he is her favorite patient because he loved everyone at...

His rate is staying above 40 again. He is otherwise acting mostly normal. Just keeps wanting food. I was told if it stays elevated after a few more days to take him back to the ER as he might need fluid to be drained. 😔

I keep notes for everything. I have a hardcover spiral notebook for all the meds and changes. I am just trying to figure out of this is from asthma or if his heart failure is still progressing. I just can't tell. I am waiting to hear back from the vet. Going to send them a video.

He was sitting on me earlier and I noticed his breathing was faster so I timed it and it was at 48, then 44. It stayed at 44 so I have him another furosemide like that vet recommended and checked about 30 min later and it is down to 36. So I am going to have to switch him over to the new one...