Vitamin supplements without 'extras'

Does anybody know of any good supplements that don't have soy or corn syrup or any icky stuff like that in it? I wanted to buy the powder brand from Petsmart, but it had so many additives... idk if I feel right giving it. :/

This is what I've been using - I like the pull-apart capsules.

http://www.iherb.com/Dancing-Paws-Da...les/10030?at=0

Originally Posted by Minka

Does anybody know of any good supplements that don't have soy or corn syrup or any icky stuff like that in it? I wanted to buy the powder brand from Petsmart, but it had so many additives... idk if I feel right giving it. :/

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I know I say this all the time, but I would not add any vitamins to yours cats diet ( I am assuming you are feeding a commercially made one) unless you speak to a licensed veterinarian you trust. Then see if they want to prescribe you some.

Originally Posted by Cat Person

I know I say this all the time, but I would not add any vitamins to yours cats diet ( I am assuming you are feeding a commercially made one) unless you speak to a licensed veterinarian you trust. Then see if they want to prescribe you some.

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Well the reason is that I'd like to give his coat a boost because his hair grows VERY slowly, and support his immune system because he's FIV+.

Also, I'd rather not pay $100 to take him to the vet so I can get some vitamins. xDD He's already seen a vet 3-4 times since I got him in March. xD

Originally Posted by GloriaJH

This is what I've been using - I like the pull-apart capsules.

http://www.iherb.com/Dancing-Paws-Da...les/10030?at=0

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I actually decided to make this thread because your supplement was the second one I'd seen with soy and other icky things in it. Sorry.. >__<

How about this one, Minka?

Fresh + Oasis Feline T

It was very recently recommended to me by another raw feeding TCS member and might be something you'd find interesting.

AC

:O I think I like that link very much.
Especially the individual supplement bottles.
Thank you!!

http://www.completenaturalnutrition....&product_id=71

If you do see a vit about cat vitamins, see a holistic vit. You need to speak to a vit that "knows" about cat vitamins, or just do your own research. I have chosen to give our cat vitamins along with her food.

Originally Posted by Minka

I actually decided to make this thread because your supplement was the second one I'd seen with soy and other icky things in it. Sorry.. >__<

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okay - thanks for pointing that out - guess I didn't think of soy protein as all that bad. Guess, I'll look for something else, too.

I'll check out Aunti Crazy's suggestion. ($34.00 for 16oz )

I don't give the vitamin on a regular basis - and only if the food has been warmed in the microwave - hoping to replace any nutrients that may be zapped away (?).

Thx,
g

Originally Posted by GloriaJH

I don't give the vitamin on a regular basis - and only if the food has been warmed in the microwave - hoping to replace any nutrients that may be zapped away (?).

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I used to zap the food in the micro as well, since cold food is unappetizing. But my cat didn't like how it turned out and I usually burned it more than anything, so now I used hot water and it works like a charm. Just thought you might want to try it too.

I use and also recommend Standard Process.

Originally Posted by Minka

I used to zap the food in the micro as well, since cold food is unappetizing. But my cat didn't like how it turned out and I usually burned it more than anything, so now I used hot water and it works like a charm. Just thought you might want to try it too.

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I'd like to use warm water, too - but it's not practical. Our hot water heater is too far away from the kitchen and it takes too long to reach the faucet (wastes a lot of water, too), that's why I resort to the microwaves for something quick. .

Originally Posted by GloriaJH

I'd like to use warm water, too - but it's not practical. Our hot water heater is too far away from the kitchen and it takes too long to reach the faucet (wastes a lot of water, too), that's why I resort to the microwaves for something quick.

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Hi, Gloria! Why not put the water in a glass or dish, heat that in the microwave and then stir it into the foods? It'll take no longer than heating the food directly and there's no chance of nutritional degradation, hot-spots, or a change in flavor. A win-win!

AC

Originally Posted by Auntie Crazy

Hi, Gloria! Why not put the water in a glass or dish, heat that in the microwave and then stir it into the foods? It'll take no longer than heating the food directly and there's no chance of nutritional degradation, hot-spots, or a change in flavor. A win-win!

AC

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Great idea - will give it a try. Thx Auntie!! (Although, sometimes they don't seem as receptive to water being added to their food.)
I might try boiling the water in the microwave then sitting the can in the boiling water and warm it that way, hmmmmm.

On the recommendation of a holistic vet, we give our kitties Missing Link, the veterinarian formula. We buy it online at Pet Depot.

For the food thing, we warm up water in the microwave and then add to their bowl. We also will put the bowl in the warm water and do a water bath to warm the food.