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I don't know if it would be of any help, but our Pollux has been on metronidazole in the past and has to take tramadol on occasion. Metronidazole is very bitter and tramadol has a very distinctive, unpleasant taste as well. What we've been able to do is purchase empty capsules from a local...

Thanks Hissy! I just added it to my Christmas wishlist.

Hehehee, you're right!

Hi LuvMyParker A few months ago we started feeding our boys some wet food at night, and our vet advised that it should not be kept for more than 24-36 hours. Even refrigerated in glass containers. So I thought I'd try freezing it. (I hated the thought of throwing away at least 1/4 a can...

Hi Steel Panther. I just saw this thread now, and wow, I didn't know cats could even have this problem. I'm so happy to hear that your little guy is doing so much better now, even so fresh after his second surgery. He must be feeling pretty good if he's misbehaving, right? Hope your...

Hi there I just thought I'd post an update. Caster has been itch-free for over a month now with staying on his current food (California Natural Chicken & Brown Rice) with 2.5mg of Prednisolone every other day. We picked up Nature's Variety Prairie Lamb Meal & Oatmeal Medley today and gave...

Hi atalose. I also have two cats who are currently on Prednisolone. Both of my boys started off on 5mg twice a day as their highest doses, and neither of them reacted the way you describe your kitty as acting. I'm sorry I can't be of much help. I hope things get better for your little guy.

Hi howard18 I realized that I have a bag of Natural Balance LID (Green Pea & Duck Formula) here at the house and can look for you. However, the bag doesn't say anything about calories. Which I find odd, but never noticed until now. What it does say: Guaranteed Analysis Crude Protein -...

The DL-Methionine that my boys get is just another ingredient in their food... I'm not supplementing with a separate tablet or anything. I do tend to look for that ingredient when I'm researching new foods for the boys because I know that's one of the ingredients in the Rx foods for cats who do...

I agree! Although I wish we both didn't have to deal with these situations. I will have to talk to my vet about possibly adding vitamin C to Pollux's medication list. I looked a little online today, and opinions on the vitamin C supplement seem to vary. I read on one that if your cat is...

Oh Plebayo, I'm so sorry your little guy is having such problems with crystals too. It's just awful when you have to worry about that issue along with food allergies. It feels like you're so limited in what you can feed because of the struvite crystals, but everything you can give them that...

I'm going to keep my fingers crossed that he isn't allergic to eggs. And the Herring and Sweet Potato is high on my list to try - second in fact. The only reason the Lamb & Oatmeal is first is because I'm trying non-fish first because of my crystals/IBD boy. I do love sweet potatoes myself...

Thanks BreaMarie! I can use all the luck I can get. I'm glad you found out what was bothering your Scarlett... it sounds like she was having a rough time there. It's so heartbreaking when you know they're suffering and you can't fix it instantly. I appreciate you mentioning the Royal Canin...

If I do end up going the route of those different canned meats, I'll definitely supplement for taurine. I would hope that we wouldn't have to be on the trial for months on end. Caster usually starts having a reaction within the first week with the foods we've tried so far. And I don't wait...

Food allergies are so weird. It does make sense that a person (or cat) could be allergic to raw, or cooked, or both, especially if the proteins do change. And sharky, your post is the first that I'm seeing that food allergy testing can be accurate in cats. I've only been told and read that...

I agree.. it is totally lame that there isn't an easier way. And I feel it's so much more difficult to find out even through elimination than it would be with a human. I mean, we can speak! And say, 'Hey, when I eat this food, I feel a little itchy!' Which is how I know my husband can't have...

I could just cry reading about Mr Grey. It's so frustrating not being able to just fix the problem and let the boys live happy, kitty lives. I'm sorry to hear about the re-occurrence of his symptoms. I can believe it's from stealing Sneakers' food. I know just the smallest bit of whatever...

Wow.. $8000 is a LOT. But I understand you doing it. I'd do the same for our boys. And I hear ya on the kids part! And I think I must have mis-explained a part about my vet. She's been great actually. What she's been telling me is that allergy testing for food allergies in cats is pretty...

Mr Grey's symptoms sound so heartbreaking... I feel so bad he's gone through all that. I'm glad that he's started to heal, and I'm hoping he's feeling a lot better now. That's part of our problem with Caster. He's lost almost four pounds. Thankfully he was a little meaty to begin with. Mr...

I'm glad your kitty is doing better. Most cats I know need to lose a little weight... this whole trying to maintain and gain a little weight is all new over here. He's only had chicken and duck so far. But the duck variety we tried (Natural Balance Green Pea & Duck), also has green peas...