Dry Food / High Protein / Salmon Based

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Hey all!

I have a 2 year old Abyssinian with tummy issues, she's a frequent vomiter and she would vomit her food hours after eating it (5 hours +, food would still be undigested), I have tried an array of diets:

- Raw : chicken, rabbit, turkey, beef, duck - none of these have worked out for her. I was really hoping they would as I am a big believer in the raw program.

-Wet foods: almost every brand of natural based food at my pet store. Still, no good.

I took her to see our vet, who ran tests on her and everything turned up normal. He recommended a hypoallergenic kibble. It worked pretty well for her but it was very expensive. Would cost me about 70$ a month to feed her so I started looking for alternatives. I found this high protein based kibble made with salmon that says that it is good for kitties with sensitive tummies and helps with digestion so I tried that. She loves it and so far no issues (*knock on wood*). Brand is called VetDiet and is made in Canada. 

I know that feeding your cat fish is bad because of the missing nutrients, development of urinary crystals (I also have a male aby who is eating this food. I can't feed them different foods because they switch bowls as they are eating) but it says on the bag that the food promotes healthy PH and urinary tracts.

Is it still bad that I am feeding them a salmon based kibble diet? I feel guilty but it is working for her and it is within my price range (50$ for a month and a half).

Suggestions? Comments? 

Thanks!
 

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Hey all!

I have a 2 year old Abyssinian with tummy issues, she's a frequent vomiter and she would vomit her food hours after eating it (5 hours +, food would still be undigested), I have tried an array of diets:

- Raw : chicken, rabbit, turkey, beef, duck - none of these have worked out for her. I was really hoping they would as I am a big believer in the raw program.

-Wet foods: almost every brand of natural based food at my pet store. Still, no good.

I took her to see our vet, who ran tests on her and everything turned up normal. He recommended a hypoallergenic kibble. It worked pretty well for her but it was very expensive. Would cost me about 70$ a month to feed her so I started looking for alternatives. I found this high protein based kibble made with salmon that says that it is good for kitties with sensitive tummies and helps with digestion so I tried that. She loves it and so far no issues (*knock on wood*). Brand is called VetDiet and is made in Canada. 

I know that feeding your cat fish is bad because of the missing nutrients, development of urinary crystals (I also have a male aby who is eating this food. I can't feed them different foods because they switch bowls as they are eating) but it says on the bag that the food promotes healthy PH and urinary tracts.

Is it still bad that I am feeding them a salmon based kibble diet? I feel guilty but it is working for her and it is within my price range (50$ for a month and a half).

Suggestions? Comments? 

Thanks!
Hello , 

I don't know anything about your cats medical issues but if the food you are currently feeding works for her and she is healthy and happy you have absolutely Nothing to feel guilty about .  You have obviously tried very hard to find a diet that works for .  She is lucky to have you ..
 
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When I google "VetDiet", I actually only get things like Hills and Royal Canin prescription foods, so cannot look it up, but by my way of thinking, if it works,, and nothing else has, then go with it.  Especially if even a raw diet hasn't worked. 

And when you think about it, MOST of the prescription UTI foods are dry, which goes against the grain, but what can you do? 

Does this food also come in a canned variety which you could switch between, just to make sure they are getting enough moisture in their diet?  If so, maybe you could go between the two?  Otherwise, as I said, I'd just go with it.
 

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When I google "VetDiet", I actually only get things like Hills and Royal Canin prescription foods, so cannot look it up, but by my way of thinking, if it works,, and nothing else has, then go with it.  Especially if even a raw diet hasn't worked. 

And when you think about it, MOST of the prescription UTI foods are dry, which goes against the grain, but what can you do? 

Does this food also come in a canned variety which you could switch between, just to make sure they are getting enough moisture in their diet?  If so, maybe you could go between the two?  Otherwise, as I said, I'd just go with it.
Here is the website ..

http://www.vetdiet.com/food-for-cats/?lang=en
 
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Thanks for the feedback, appreciate it!

To answer @msgreenjeens they do not come in a canned variety, but I do occasionally give them wet food. I am just worried of upsetting her stomach so I limit how much she gets. They do have water bowls located throughout my condo and drink pretty frequently.

They love water, they are such cuties.
 

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Would they eat the kibble if you soaked it first? I used to soak my labrador's kibble so I could stuff in in a Kong for her. I'd take the portion of kibbles, cover it in hot water and let it sit till all the water got absorbed. It made one big mushy mess, but would at least double in volume. That could be a way around the situation? :)
 
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Would they eat the kibble if you soaked it first? I used to soak my labrador's kibble so I could stuff in in a Kong for her. I'd take the portion of kibbles, cover it in hot water and let it sit till all the water got absorbed. It made one big mushy mess, but would at least double in volume. That could be a way around the situation?
If you do go this route, be sure that the kibble is finished as soon as possible. I would be concerned with bacteria if wet kibble is out too long -- great breeding ground for bacteria!
 

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fhicat fhicat I should have said that when I soak kibble I treat it as I would treat a wet/raw food when it comes to leaving - out time :doh3: I'd never do it with a free feeding system.
 
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@FhiCat I should have said that when I soak kibble I treat it as I would treat a wet/raw food when it comes to leaving - out time :doh: I'd never do it with a free feeding system.
Sorry! I should have said that I was directing my response to OP if they decided to try soaking the kibble. 
 

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Abys have such sensitive tummies. I have one. The breeder I got him from fed all of her cats raw food and recommended that I do the same. My Aby is now 4 and is doing well on a raw diet. He does throw up on occasion, usually just foamy liquid but sometimes partially digested food.

Is Nature's Variety Instinct available in Canada? There's Limited Ingredient food you could try. http://www.instinctpetfood.com/instinct-limited-ingredient-food-dogs-and-cats
 
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Hey! I actually looked into it and it is available at my local pet food store. I will most definitely try it out since they have a limited ingredient food! Thanks so much!
 
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