Word of Warning -- New Food

Hi...,

I know the majority of you get the expensive cat foods at the pet store, such as Iams, Science Diet, or whatever.

Since I have so many cats, I just can't afford to do it all the time. I always buy the natural dry food (they get wet also) making sure there are no colors, fillers, artificial flavors, etc.

The other day I saw advertised and then bought something called "The Goodlife Recipe"....with real salmon, brown rice & garden greens.....it said no artificial flavors or preservatives, no fillers, taste guarantee, etc., etc.

I have to tell you.....it was horrible. The cats LOVED it....and this was on last Thursday I gave it to them.

Don't mean to be gross, but this is a reality forum.....almost all of them are still having diarrhea....their stools are almost bright orange....and there is a little throwing up. Much bettere today than it was the day after they ate it....could not believe it....just thought I would warn you all.....I bought it at Publix....and it was EXPENSIVE.

Regards to all....Toomany

I don't necessarily know if it was the food that gave them the diarrhea... Did you just start giving the new food to them right away? If you did it probably upset their tummies. You are supposed to gradually add some of the new food in with the old so their stomach can get used to it. That may be the culprit!

Whooo! I don't know about Good Life, (I know I looked at the ingredients on something named similar to that-and it had TONS of ground corn in it...) but I sure hope your kitties get better!!!

that stuff is pretty bad. i remember looking at the ingredients when it was just out. iams & purina one are WAY better than that stuff if you are on a budget.

GoodLife is TERRIBLE!!! The shelter got a ton dontaed, every animal had diarrhea, the colors in it made them horribly sick & made their poo funny colors.

Originally Posted by Roxie225

I don't necessarily know if it was the food that gave them the diarrhea... Did you just start giving the new food to them right away? If you did it probably upset their tummies. You are supposed to gradually add some of the new food in with the old so their stomach can get used to it. That may be the culprit!

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Yes...I started giving them the new food right away...and I also mixed it...with their regular food.
Thank you.

From what everyone else posted it seems that Goodlife is not a good food.. I had just wanted to point out the mixing thing but it seems as you did everything right! Lots of get well vibes for your babies upset tummies!

Originally Posted by KatKisses

Whooo! I don't know about Good Life, (I know I looked at the ingredients on something named similar to that-and it had TONS of ground corn in it...) but I sure hope your kitties get better!!!

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Well...I kept the "Guaranteed Analysis" (ingredients) before I threw the food away and am looking at it now. How did you figure it had "TONS" of corn in it? I had no idea corn was harmful to cats.

Would like to know....thanks.

Originally Posted by littleraven7726

that stuff is pretty bad. i remember looking at the ingredients when it was just out.

iams & purina one are WAY better than that stuff if you are on a budget.

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My cats get Purina One mixed with the Publix cat food. Have been doing this for years...so far.....still have my oldest...18 years old. Thanks. Wish I could win the lotto and only buy them the best.....they deserve it....but at least I kept them all from being put to sleep and they have had good lives for 10 plus years....all of them.

Originally Posted by white cat lover

GoodLife is TERRIBLE!!! The shelter got a ton dontaed, every animal had diarrhea, the colors in it made them horribly sick & made their poo funny colors.

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Hi I really appreciate hearing from someone who actually saw what this stuff did. Believe me, I won't try anything new again....even if it sounds like the ingredients are PERFECT. I'll just stick to the food they have thrived on for 10 plus years.

I was also interested in it when it first came out, but upon reading the ingredients not that great despite what they claim

also, corn is not really "bad" for cats, but it is basically a filler, if the food you feed has a lot of corn in it, you're paying for something that, to be honest, is going in one end and right out the other

[font= "Comic Sans MS"]I think that if what you have is working for you (cats are extremely healthy, like the flavor, is nutritious)... why change? I also saw this advertised but it had wayyyyyy too much grains for my preference. I like Nutro; it's decent, local, affordable, and Zoey eats plenty of it! I do hope your kitties get better! [/font]

Goodlife is not a food I would consider feeding..

If you have acess to a feed store there is a GREAT food for the price 13.99 for 35lbs... called SPORTMIX... I has NO animal related by products , artificial colors or flavors or chemical preservatives.. It does have corn wheat and soy which are just not needed and in the case of corn less digestable but the PRICE is right and decent food to boot

[font= "Comic Sans MS"]Really?! We get everything at feed stores! Footwear, shirts, jeans, dog food; alot of stuff. We have several locally, I will definitely keep that in mind! Thanks so much for that suggestion, I'll see if they carry that! *scribbles down note*[/font]

Originally Posted by katiemae1277

I was also interested in it when it first came out, but upon reading the ingredients

not that great despite what they claim

also, corn is not really "bad" for cats, but it is basically a filler, if the food you feed has a lot of corn in it, you're paying for something that, to be honest, is going in one end and right out the other

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And in large writing on the front of the bag (among other things)...it said "No Fillers." Can't trust anyone, can you?

Originally Posted by sharky

Goodlife is not a food I would consider feeding..

If you have acess to a feed store there is a GREAT food for the price 13.99 for 35lbs... called SPORTMIX... I has NO animal related by products , artificial colors or flavors or chemical preservatives.. It does have corn wheat and soy which are just not needed and in the case of corn less digestable but the PRICE is right and decent food to boot

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Thanks....I'll google it and see what the ingredients are....but guess I will just stick to what they have had for 10 years plus....the mix between One, Indoor and UTI food.

Thanks for everyone's advice. No need for more for me....thanks.

Originally Posted by toomany

Thanks....I'll google it and see what the ingredients are....but guess I will just stick to what they have had for 10 years plus....the mix between One, Indoor and UTI food.

Thanks for everyone's advice. No need for more for me....thanks.

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If you are feeding a decent food that works for you, isn't going to break the bank and the kitties are healthy and happy - well, you know the old saying, if it ain't broke, don't fix it.

I've changed food a couple times trying to find something they would eat that's less expensive and haven't had any poo issues but I think I've been lucky. Bijou is getting way too heavy on the current food, so I'm going to change again this week. Keep your fingers crossed for me.

Originally Posted by Yosemite

If you are feeding a decent food that works for you, isn't going to break the bank and the kitties are healthy and happy - well, you know the old saying, if it ain't broke, don't fix it.

I've changed food a couple times trying to find something they would eat that's less expensive and haven't had any poo issues but I think I've been lucky. Bijou is getting way too heavy on the current food, so I'm going to change again this week. Keep your fingers crossed for me.

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Fingers are crossed.....what do they eat now?

Oh, and by the way.....from your signature....looks like you have a few of those "blue-eyed demons".....

My poor Sammy (cross between a Siamese and Tabby)....wants so bad to be a "real" Siamese....he even crosses his eyes for me!!!

Originally Posted by toomany

Fingers are crossed.....what do they eat now?

Oh, and by the way.....from your signature....looks like you have a few of those "blue-eyed demons".....

My poor Sammy (cross between a Siamese and Tabby)....wants so bad to be a "real" Siamese....he even crosses his eyes for me!!!

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Sammy is a handsome devil. Bijou is my dream kitty - I always wanted a lilac point and Mika came into our home when our daughter moved back in with her cat. Mika is a full sister to Bijou but from a litter a year later. They are both joys and have a wonderful disposition. We feel very blessed to have them.