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I have a 10 year old cat who has been on science diet since born. Can I just switch her to aims without mixing the food since she is already on a healthy food product?

It can upset their stomach.  I would do a little more each day.  1/4, 1/2, 3/4. 

gwlaw99 said:

 
It can upset their stomach.  I would do a little more each day.  1/4, 1/2, 3/4. 

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  Although there are many people who don't think either Science Diet or Iams either one are really good foods .  I"m guessing you're talking dry food vs canned?  Just curious, why after all these years you are switching?  And since you ARE making a change, why not add some canned food to the mix, assuming you really ARE talking about dry food vs canned. 

Here are some articles you might want to read on cat nutrition  (or not...up to you): 

http://www.thecatsite.com/a/choosing-the-right-food-for-your-cat

http://www.thecatsite.com/a/grain-free-cat-food-what-does-it-mean

http://www.thecatsite.com/a/transit...-to-a-new-type-of-food-canned-raw-or-homemade

I believe it is always said to slowly introduce new foods. I know from my strays that some cats adjust to anything, but if you can slowly add it, that's prob best

If you switch between canned foods it's not really a problem. Switching between dry foods requires a slow switchover like gwlaw99 suggested.

If you are currently feeding dry I second the recommendation to move to wet. Dry is suspected to contribute to many health issues such as UTIs/kidney disease, constipation, IBD to name only a few.

Whatever you do, I would also recommend moving away from Science Diet. The Hill's line is noted for high carb content and non-animal protein sources. For the money you can do much better.

Raintyger said:

 
If you switch between canned foods it's not really a problem. Switching between dry foods requires a slow switchover like gwlaw99 suggested.

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With some cats, you have to go slow switching between canned foods, too.  Some of my cats could eat anything I give them, but others need a very gradual change, or they'll get upset stomachs and vomit up after eating.

Ok so i have another question. In wet cat food when it says 49 protein is in it is it really 49% protein?
My paige is on the. K/d dry but the wet is too expensive she loves merrick turducken it says low phorphus but high protein should i not give it?

tammy3864 said:

Ok so i have another question. In wet cat food when it says 49 protein is in it is it really 49% protein?
My paige is on the. K/d dry but the wet is too expensive she loves merrick turducken it says low phorphus but high protein should i not give it?

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Not sure what you are looking at when you say "it" says 49 protein, but according to the Felinecrf.org website, the protein is around 43 on a dry matter basis, and the phosphorus is 1.28 calculated the same way.  If you're looking at the can, that's Guaranteed Analysis, which is different.

The theory that kidney cats should not be fed high protein foods is being seriously looked at these days by the Vet community.  Cats need good quality protein in their diet.  But one thing is for certain with kidney cats, because their appetites come and go, the very best food for them is something they will eat .  I've had three kidney cats and our Vet always told us to try to get them to eat as low phosphorus as possible, but not to stress about it, because just getting them to eat is the most important of all. 

Have you seen this food chart?  It's in order of the amount of phosphorus in foods.  Maybe it will help you out when looking for foods when Paige boycotts that Turducken   Not ALL foods are listed, but many are:  http://www.felinecrf.org/canned_food_usa.htm#canned_usa

This is the list
Low-Phosphorus & Restricted Protein Wet Cat Foods

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Brand Name Formula Name Protein % Phos.
AVODERM Chicken 44 0.98
AVODERM Chicken & Duck/Gravy 43 0.93
AVODERM Indoor Weight Control 36 0.94
AVODERM Salmon & Chicken/Gravy 46 0.97
AVODERM Sardine/Shrimp/Crab/Gravy 59 0.97
EUKANUBA Eukanuba Adult - Entree with Lamb & Rice 46 0.97
EVO 95% Chicken & Turkey 41 0.88
FANCY FEAST ELEGANT MEDLEYS Shredded TunaPrimavera/Veggies/Green s/Sauce 57 0.98
FRISKIES Selects Indoor Ocean Whitefsh Dinner/Rice/Greens 36 0.9
FRISKIES Selects Indoor Turkey Dinner/Brown Rice/Greens 36 0.7
FRISKIES Special Sliced Chicken in Gravy 55 0.6
FRISKIES Special Turkey & Giblets Dinner 45 0.8
HALO Wholesome Chicken 42 0.92
HI-TOR Felo 52 0.90
HI-TOR Neo 37 0.72
Max Cat Beef & Egg 48 0.88
Max Cat Chicken Supreme 48 0.81
Max Cat Turkey & Chicken Liver 49 0.98
Max Cat With Savory Duck 50 0.91
Max Cat With Savory Venison 50 0.99
MERRICK BG 96%-Beef 57 0.79
MERRICK BG 96%-Turkey 48 0.95
MERRICK California Roll 43 0.88
MERRICK Grammy's Pot Pie 58 0.97
MERRICK Surf N Turf 58 0.95
MERRICK Thanksgiving Day Dinner 49 0.86
MERRICK Turducken 49 0.97
Natural Choice NC Active Health Chicken & Liver Formula Chunks in Gravy 53 0.98
Natural Choice NC Active Health Salmon & Ocean Fish Formula Chunks in Sauce 52 0.91
Natural Choice NC Healthy Growth Chicken & Liver Formula Chunks in Gravy 51 0.90
Natural Choice NC Indoor Active Health Chicken & Giblets Formula Chunks In Gravy 50 0.83
Natural Choice NC Indoor Active Health Turkey & Liver Formula Chunks In Gravy 50 0.75
Natural Choice NC Mature Health Chicken & Turkey Platter 50 0.87
ORGANIX Turkey & Spinach 35 0.65
ORGANIX Turkey with Salmon 37 0.73
ORGANIX Turkey with Seafood 35 0.68
ORGANIX Turkey/Brown Rice/Chicken 36 0.66
PINNACLE Chicken & Ocean Fish 41 0.93
PRO PLAN Salmon & Rice Entree in Sauce 58 0.93
PRO PLAN Urinary Tract Health Chicken in Gravy Entree 57 0.58
ROYAL CANIN Instinctive 12+ 49 0.65
ROYAL CANIN Instinctive 7+ 56 0.78
ROYAL CANIN Intense Beauty 57 0.91
ROYAL CANIN Spayed/Neutered 56 0.88
SCIENCE DIET Adult Beef Entree 38 0.72
SCIENCE DIET Adult Chicken Dinner 41 0.57
SCIENCE DIET Adult Chicken Dinner in Gravy 39 0.77
SCIENCE DIET Adult Chicken Entree 36 0.74
SCIENCE DIET Adult Hairball Control Chicken Entree 36 0.65
SCIENCE DIET Adult Hairball Control Seafood Entree 35 0.65
SCIENCE DIET Adult Indoor Chicken Entree 36 0.65
SCIENCE DIET Adult Indoor Seafood Entree 38 0.70
SCIENCE DIET Adult Light Liver & Chicken Entree 36 0.69
SCIENCE DIET Adult Liver & Chicken Entree 42 0.70
SCIENCE DIET Adult Ocean Fish Dinner 42 0.60
SCIENCE DIET Adult Ocean Fish Dinner in Sauce 44 0.68
SCIENCE DIET Adult Roast Beef Dinner in Gravy 37 0.71
SCIENCE DIET Adult Salmon Entree 36 0.72
SCIENCE DIET Adult Seafood Entree 39 0.75
SCIENCE DIET Adult Tuna Dinner 43 0.62
SCIENCE DIET Adult Tuna Dinner in Sauce 42 0.66
SCIENCE DIET Adult Turkey & Giblets Entree 37 0.73
SCIENCE DIET Adult Turkey Entree 35 0.73
SCIENCE DIET Kitten Chicken Dinner 46 0.78
SCIENCE DIET Kitten Culinary Creations Roast Beef Dinner in Gravy 44 0.94
SCIENCE DIET Kitten Liver & Chicken Entree 49 0.95
SCIENCE DIET Kitten Salmon Entree 49 0.93
SCIENCE DIET Kitten Turkey & Giblets 50 0.93
SCIENCE DIET Mature Beef Entree 39 0.69
SCIENCE DIET Mature Chicken Dinner/Gravy 41 0.57
SCIENCE DIET Mature Chicken Entree 39 0.69
SCIENCE DIET Mature Tuna Dinner/Gravy 43 0.62
SCIENCE DIET Mature Turkey Entree 35 0.64
SOULISTIC Cans Aqua Grill 55 0.77
SOULISTIC Cans Harvest Sunrise 58 0.68
SOULISTIC Cans Sweet Salutations 59 0.79
SOULISTIC Pouches Island Illusion 54 0.88
SOULISTIC Pouches Midnight Delight 57 0.87
TIKI Waimea Luau 59 0.99
TRIUMPH Beef 40 0.96
TRIUMPH Chicken & Liver 41 0.98
WELLNESS CORE Beef, Venison, & Lamb 48 0.85
WELLNESS Sliced Crab & Herring 48 0.92
WELLNESS Sliced Duck with Shrimp 47 0.76
WELLNESS Sliced Turkey & Duck 49 0.86
WERUVA Chick Magnet 59 0.67
WERUVA Fowl Ball 57 0.89