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I haven't head of using SAMe for arthritis either, but it seems that supplement is gaining popularity for other reasons as stated above, but for people, not felines. I wouldn't personally use any unknown supplements/meds/treatments without advice of a veterinarian first. There's also a sticky...

I think for dry food, it's used mainly as a source of starch and possibly fiber. They also may add pea protein to increase the protein content of the food. In kibble, you simply need some source of starch, it's really inevitable. The starch helps kibble retain its shape. You may want to look at...

I have tried feeding my two kitties Friskies in the "tukey & giblets" because it was the best out of all the rest in their line. Admittedly, I got it because it was cheap and I've heard others say it's what their cat only eats. In my case, however, I was feeding my 2 then healthy kittens Merrick...

-Black light will work if a paper on the floor that is white, like a piece of paper. Urine will glow yellow-green due to the phosphorus in the urine, but so will any body fluids, or natural fruit juices, too. If your floors are dirty, a simple cleaning the floors can help. Urine spots are pretty...

Hi al, I'm so very sorry for all you have been through with your kitty! Gosh that takes a lot of patience! So first thing, have you tried different types of litter, including cat attract litter? You can also buy the bottle with the cat attractant, but you'll need to be using unscented...

Hi Tabbysia, I'm on the side that believe cats are carnivores and their bodies were specifically designed to consume meat, organs, fat, and bone. Though lamb is considered high in fat, I feel the trigger and obstacle to your kitty's plump nature lies in the kibble. It's the high carb content...

Sarahbellum, LID stands for limited ingredient diet. You can purchase some cans of it from a pet store. Brands to look for are Nature's Variety Instinct and Natural Balance. The cans will specifically be labeled LID. The reason is I'm suggesting this is that these cans typically have much less...

I guess right now, I'd start a dietary log of her foods and her diarrhea incidents. I'm kind of suspect that she could be sensitive to one of the ingredients in the foods you've been offering her. What exact food is she eating? Is it grain-free? Fish free? There could be so many triggers to her...

I also think my cats are not fond of fish oil (from the capsules), either. The smell is probably overwhelming for them, I'm guessing. However, I do have a suggestion. Just recently, I found this item to work in place of their normal fish oil: It is also sold on chewy, wag, and some health...

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Hmm, interesting. I've tried their medallion types before as well as smallbatch's sliders (another brand); my two weren't impressed. They both seem much more interested in meats from chubs or just the chunks of meat I buy from the grocery stores now and then. Good to know about NV's products...

I think most people who feed raw made their transition from kibble to canned, then from canned to raw. I'm not so sure if leaving free fed kibble is a good idea for a kitty eating raw. Kibble is highly processed food, and tends to be much harder on the digestive tract for proper digestion and...

The main ingredient in Fortiflora that makes it so tasty to cats is called pyrophosphate. It's also known as "kitty crack", so yes, you're right that it's sort of like a drug to human. This is why a lot of cats become kibble addicts and refuse to eat anything else. Purina is a big maker of a lot...

How about some positive reinforcement by giving her some yummy treats when she stays in your arms for a while? I like to recommend any type of freeze dried meats you can get from a local independent small pet store, but any tidbits she loves, like maybe some parmesan cheese or other meat-based...

Congratulations on your new kitty! Aww, Loki is so very little, he's really still a baby!  If you're going to be working long hours and no one is home, I am not sure how this situation will work out for you. Young kittens are like human toddlers. They will need multiple feedings, at least 4...

I've heard that if your cat consumes food that contains carbs, eating enough of it can make yeast infections more difficult to treat. Look at the ingredient list on your kitty's food and see if you can find any. These would include grains as well as starchy vegetables like pea and pea protein...

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I feed my cats sardines once a week or so, for the omega-3s. It's the canned variety that is packed in water, not oil, and is unsalted. I do not feed fish otherwise. Cats can become addicted to fish, and fish has high bone and phosphorus content, not something recommended for a cat that is prone...

Well I feed a combination of raw and canned to my cats at every meal. I want them to eat both, but my one cat especially prefers canned over raw for the most part, so that's why I feed both. I rotate proteins (canned and raw) and try to match (ex: raw ground duck necks with some NV raw bites in...

Seems like there's a risk of botulism or food contamination from these plants that are not using the right protocols regarding safety in canning or packaging these pet foods. Sounds like Nestle Purina has been cutting corners on a lot of issues, which brings up red flags for those of us that...