treats for sensitive cats?

shambelle · Sep 22, 2005

I tried to find something information online, but I came up with nothing...

Teddy, my IBS/IBD/food allergy cat needs some treats!

He can only eat IVD food, and I didn't know if IVD makes any kind of treats. I want to be able to reward him, but I can't give him regular cat treats. Also, I'm looking to give him something for hairballs. I'm terrified to give him anything other than his food, though - because anything else has made him throw up and have diarrhea.

He gave me a giant hairball as a present today, so I'd love to help him work those out, too...

Thanks!

flisssweetpea · Sep 22, 2005

Shambelle - I don't know whether freeze dried chicken or fish would be a good treat for your kitty. If I remember correctly you're in the US - if so, you can get some from Pat's store in the Marketplace forum here - my kitties loved it. When we were talking with the Vet to see if Lily had IBD, the Vet spoke highly of such a treat being something that shouldn't upset her digestive system. It might be worth a try.

semiferal · Sep 22, 2005

Halo's Live A Little treats are just freeze dried meat. I'd avoid fish for a cat with food sensitivities, but chicken or beef should be fine.

Alternatively, you can just give him a bit of fresh raw or cooked meat.

pat · Sep 22, 2005

If your kitty is now stable, I'd work around the protein you've found is okay (i.e. which ivd are you feeding?)

I would NOT give any treat without first running it by your vet. That said, for single protein, no carb treats, here are some of what is on the market:
Rosie's Rewards - 100% beef jerky from range-fed beef, usda, in Montana - just snap into bite sized pieces
Dr. Harvey's beef or chicken whisker smackers - human grade, 100% just beef or just chicken, freeze-dried, same as Halo's but a lot, lot cheaper
Grandma Lucy's - human grade roasted chicken that has then been dried - contains nothing but chicken.

There are also fish treats, but something tells me fish/seafood wouldn't fly by your vet.

Another excellent brand are Whole Life - they have a beef and liver, a lamb, also several kinds of fish, and chicken or beef...again, excellent quality, and as with all the above, nothing added - no sugars/salts/colorings/preservatives.

hth!

shambelle · Sep 23, 2005

Originally Posted by Pat & Alix

If your kitty is now stable, I'd work around the protein you've found is okay (i.e. which ivd are you feeding?)

I would NOT give any treat without first running it by your vet. That said, for single protein, no carb treats, here are some of what is on the market:
Rosie's Rewards - 100% beef jerky from range-fed beef, usda, in Montana - just snap into bite sized pieces
Dr. Harvey's beef or chicken whisker smackers - human grade, 100% just beef or just chicken, freeze-dried, same as Halo's but a lot, lot cheaper
Grandma Lucy's - human grade roasted chicken that has then been dried - contains nothing but chicken.

There are also fish treats, but something tells me fish/seafood wouldn't fly by your vet.

Another excellent brand are Whole Life - they have a beef and liver, a lamb, also several kinds of fish, and chicken or beef...again, excellent quality, and as with all the above, nothing added - no sugars/salts/colorings/preservatives.

hth!

IVD = duck and pea.
I don't give Teddy anything without consulting the vet. He's gone from daily throw up/diarrhea a year ago to now, maybe there's a problem every 4-5 weeks. I'm so paranoid about taking care of him. I'll definitely inquire with the vet and will keep your suggestions in mind!

cloud_shade · Sep 23, 2005

As for hairballs, you might ask your vet whether adding some plain canned pumpkin to his diet might be okay for him. If that doesn't work for him, Benefiber might.

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