Mixing Food.

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So I am thinking about mixing my food, see Loki has gotten slightly Pudgy...and, he is long haired, and we will be bringing three more long haired babies home. My vaseline treatment works for hairballs...so I am on the fence....as weather to add, the hairball management to help with that (i dont realluy have a problem with it right now....so perhaps I should just pass on that?)

Or the Indoor cat Forumla..which also helps with hair balls.and weight. I want to nip lokis little problem in the budd before he has to go on a diet. (vet said hes not very over weight, like half a pound..but half a pound can get to more than that quikly) so heres my two choices...what do you all think?

Well heres what we currently use..
Pro PlanÂ[emoji]174[/emoji] Chicken & Rice Formula for Adult Cats is made with real chicken and highly digestible rice for exceptional nutrition and palatability. It is specially formulated to bolster your cat's key protective systems - the immune system, digestive system and skin & coat system - and supply the energy and nutritional needs of a healthy adult cat.


Real Chicken is the #1 Ingredient
Immune System Health
Skin & Coat Health
Low Magnesium
Dental Health
Recommended by Veterinarians





Daily Feeding Guide
It is important that you feed Pro Plan to your adult cat "free choice" throughout the day, rather than as just a single feeding only at mealtime. Food intake required to maintain ideal body condition will vary, depending on age, activity, and environment. Watch your cat's weight and adjust food amounts accordingly.



Weight of Cat Amount to Feed Daily*

5 to 8 lbs./2 to 3.5 kg. 1/3 – 1/2 cup/38 – 56 g.

9 to 14 lbs./4 to 6.5 kg. 2/3 – 1 cup/75 – 112 g.



* Using a standard 8 oz./250 ml measuring cup, which contains approximately 112 g of Pro Plan. Water is essential to your cat's body functions. Provide a dish of clean, fresh water at all times. If your cat refuses water, you can moisten this cat food before serving. For your pet's health, see your veterinarian regularly.


Guaranteed Analysis:
Crude Protein (Min.) 40.0%
Crude Fat (Min.) 16.0%
Crude Fiber (Max.) 2.0%
Moisture (Max.) 12.0%
Linoleic Acid (Min.) 1.8%
Calcium (Ca) (Min.) 0.85%
Phosphorus (P)(Min.) 0.8%
Magnesium (Mg) (Max.) 0.09%
Vitamin A (Min.) 10,000 IU/kg
Taurine (Min.) 0.15%



Ingredients:
INGREDIENTS: Chicken, brewers rice, corn gluten meal, poultry by-product meal, wheat gluten, egg product, animal fat preserved with mixed-tocopherols (form of Vitamin E), whole grain corn, wheat flour, fish meal, potassium chloride, brewers dried yeast, phosphoric acid, animal digest, calcium carbonate, salt, tetra sodium pyrophosphate, L-Lysine monohydrochloride, choline chloride, taurine, Vitamin E supplement, zinc sulfate, ferrous sulfate, ascorbic acid (source of Vitamin C), manganese sulfate, niacin, Vitamin A supplement, calcium pantothenate, thiamine mononitrate, copper sulfate, riboflavin supplement, Vitamin B-12 supplement, pyridoxine hydrochloride, folic acid, Vitamin D-3 supplement, calcium iodate, biotin, menadione sodium bisulfite complex (source of Vitamin K activity), sodium selenite. C-4623

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and here are my two choices, I am leaning with the indoor...


Pro PlanÂ[emoji]174[/emoji] Indoor Cat Formula for Adult Cats is specially designed for indoor cats and the circumstances they face. It is made with real turkey for a taste cats love, and it is specially formulated to bolster your cat's key protective systems - the immune system, digestive system and skin & coat system - while it supports urinary tract health and meets the energy and nutritional needs of a healthy adult cat.


Real Turkey is the #1 Ingredient
Helps Control the Formation of Hairballs
Helps Maintain Ideal Weight
Helps Reduce Key Components of Litter Box Odor
Recommended by Veterinarians





Daily Feeding Guide
It is important that you feed Pro Plan to your adult cat "free choice" throughout the day, rather than as just a single feeding only at mealtime. Food intake required to maintain ideal body condition will vary, depending on age, activity, and environment. Watch your cat's weight and adjust food amounts accordingly.



Weight of Cat Amount to Feed Daily*

5 to 9 lbs./2 to 4 kg. 1/3 – 2/3 cup/37 – 75 g.

10 to 14 lbs./4.5 to 6.5 kg. 3/4 – 1 cup/84 – 112 g.



* Using a standard 8 oz./250 ml measuring cup, which contains approximately 112 g of Pro Plan. Water is essential to your cat's body functions. Provide a dish of clean, fresh water at all times. If your cat refuses water, you can moisten this cat food before serving. For your pet's health, see your veterinarian regularly.


Guaranteed Analysis:
Crude Protein (Min.) 40.0%
Crude Fat (Min.) 13.5.0%
Crude Fiber (Max.) 8.0%
Moisture (Max.) 12.0%
Linoleic Acid (Min.) 1.4%
Vitamin A (Min.) 10,000 IU/kg
Taurine (Min.) 0.15%



Ingredients:
Turkey, brewers rice, wheat gluten, corn gluten meal, chicken meal, egg product, animal fat preserved with mixed-tocopherols (form of Vitamin E), fish meal, powdered cellulose, soybean meal, malt extract, dried chicory root, rice hulls, brewers dried yeast, phosphoric acid, animal digest, potassium chloride, tetra sodium pyrophosphate, calcium carbonate, salt, choline chloride, Vitamin E supplement, taurine, zinc sulfate, ascorbic acid (source of Vitamin C), ferrous sulfate, manganese sulfate, niacin, Vitamin A supplement, calcium pantothenate, thiamine mononitrate, copper sulfate, riboflavin supplement, Vitamin B-12 supplement, pyridoxine hydrochloride, folic acid, Vitamin D-3 supplement, calcium iodate, biotin, menadione sodium bisulfite complex (source of Vitamin K activity), sodium selenite. D-4627


Pro PlanÂ[emoji]174[/emoji] Hairball Management - Salmon & Rice Formula for Adult Cats is designed to help reduce the occurance of hairballs. It uses natural fiber to move hair gently through digestive tract and an emulsifier to help protect against hairball formation. It is made with real salmon for excellent palatability, and it is specially formulated to bolster your cat's key protective systems - the immune system, digestive system and skin & coat system - while it meets the energy and nutritional needs of a healthy adult cat.


Real Salmon is the #1 Ingredient
Highly Digestible Formula
Skin & Coat Health
Immune Health System
Dental Health
Recommended by Veterinarians





Daily Feeding Guide
It is important that you feed Pro Plan to your adult cat "free choice" throughout the day, rather than as just a single feeding only at mealtime. Food intake required to maintain ideal body condition will vary, depending on age, activity, and environment. Watch your cat's weight and adjust food amounts accordingly.



Weight of Cat Amount to Feed Daily*

5 to 9 lbs./2 to 4 kg. 1/3 – 2/3 cup/38 – 76 g.

10 to 14 lbs./4.5 to 6.5 kg. 2/3 – 1 cup/76 – 115 g.



* Using a standard 8 oz./250 ml measuring cup, which contains approximately 115g of Pro Plan Hairball Management Salmon & Rice Formula. Water is essential to your cat's body functions. Provide a dish of clean, fresh water at all times. If your cat refuses water, you can moisten this cat food before serving. For your pet's health, see your veterinarian regularly.


Guaranteed Analysis:
Crude Protein (Min) 40.0%
Crude Fat (Min) 16.0%
Crude Fiber (Max) 6.0%
Moisture (Max) 12.0%
Linoleic Acid (Min) 1.4%
Vitamin A (Min) 10,000 IU/kg
Taurine (Min) 0.15%




Ingredients:
Salmon, brewers rice, corn gluten meal, poultry by-product meal, wheat gluten, animal fat preserved with mixed-tocopherols (form of Vitamin E), soybean meal, egg product, fish meal, powdered cellulose, soy lecithin, rice hulls, brewers dried yeast, calcium carbonate, phosphoric acid, animal digest, potassium chloride, tetra sodium pyrophosphate, salt, choline chloride, Vitamin E supplement, taurine, zinc sulfate, ascorbic acid (source of Vitamin C), ferrous sulfate, manganese sulfate, niacin, Vitamin A supplement, calcium pantothenate, thiamine mononitrate, copper sulfate, riboflavin supplement, Vitamin B-12 supplement, pyridoxine hydrochloride, folic acid, Vitamin D-3 supplement, calcium iodate, biotin, menadione sodium bisulfite complex (source of Vitamin K activity), sodium selenite. B-4619
 

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I would look for one with higher Linoleic Acid (Min) 1.4%
Linoleic Acid (Min.) 1.8%... My littel ones hairball issues went away at 4 plus % ....

I dont like by products at all ... animal fat , cellulose, brewers rice and wheat gluten aint my favs either ...
 
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Originally Posted by sharky

I would look for one with higher Linoleic Acid (Min) 1.4%
Linoleic Acid (Min.) 1.8%... My littel ones hairball issues went away at 4 plus % ....

I dont like by products at all ... animal fat , cellulose, brewers rice and wheat gluten aint my favs either ...
Yes I am not a lover of by products, But pro plan works very well for my little ones, and is within my budjet as well. my vet is rather impressed with everyone's coats, and all of that good stuff. I will most likely also check with her tommrow reguarding which to feed. I am leaning heavily towards the indoor formula, since my weekly vaseline treatments seem to work very well on hair balls. Thanks. for the imput i will ask her also about the Linoleic acid, like i said at this point we dont actuallt have any hair ball issues. but i am keeping myself ahead of the game.
 

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aahhhh I misread.. if you are happy just find a good oil... some use canola , I use olive as extra protection
.. Your a breeder right?? then I totally see the $$ issues..
 
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Originally Posted by sharky

aahhhh I misread.. if you are happy just find a good oil... some use canola , I use olive as extra protection
.. Your a breeder right?? then I totally see the $$ issues..
I am going to be yes. Our foundation kitties will be arriving in July


right now we just have a house full of mutts *chuckles* but we love each of them. Thanks I didnt think of Olive Oil or Canola
good ones. Thanks!
 
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