My cat had elevated liver enzymes, 176 ALT, and she has gastrointestinal issues. We think she has food allergies. She also has a heart murmur and I am getting scared about HCM. My cat is a 5 year old sphynx and I know they are predisposed to this heart problem. Aside from the heart issues, the vet is trying to figure out what is wrong with her gastro system and has put her on Hill's Z/D. I picked up a 10 lb. bag today but I haven't opened it yet. I did research on BHA (preservative in the food) and discovered it could be a carcinogen. Should I return the food to the vet? I tried cutting out her wet food (She was eating Natural Balance Green Pea and Duck dry and wet food).. and I thought maybe the wet food was the culprit in upsetting her stomach. I cut out the wet food and her feces were more solid but then I discovered she was barely eating because she was waiting for her wet food that wasn't being given to her. I tried the Hill's ZD sample he gave me today, mixed it with her natural balance, and she loved it. She went poop tonight, though, and it was smellier than ever and squishier than ever. Someone suggested Nature's Variety Raw Rabbit. I looked it up and it costs 100$ for 6 lbs? How long does 6 lbs last?
I just don't know what to do. We suspect food allergies and that this may be causing the liver enzyme elevation so the vet wants her to eat the Hill's. With this BHA preservative in it, however, I am scared. Please help! I don't know what to do or who to believe anymore!!
I just don't know what to do. We suspect food allergies and that this may be causing the liver enzyme elevation so the vet wants her to eat the Hill's. With this BHA preservative in it, however, I am scared. Please help! I don't know what to do or who to believe anymore!!