Hey, everyone! I have two precious cats -- Gristle (13 lb female) and Quincy (13 lb male). I took Gristle to the vet earlier this week to have a general checkup, and the doctor told me she needs to lose three pounds. (Quincy only needs to lose two pounds because of his size.) Anyway, the vet wasn't very nice when it came to giving me instructions on a weight management plan... so I'm kinda stuck trying to figure out what is best for my babies.
I'm a college student, so I can't quite afford the BEST food that's out there. I've been feeding them Special Kitty ever since the beginning. I'm now feeding them precisely the recommended amount that the brand recommends, which is roughly 6-8 oz. per day. At the end of the day, there is still food left in the bowl -- so I'm sure they are still getting PLENTY of food. Both cats have the habit of scooping up pieces of their dry food and dropping it into their water bowls, and later fishing it out to eat it. This, of course, makes the water all funky... and it makes me think that they are craving something softer, such as a semi-moist food.
I'd like to help my cats lose their few pounds, and also keep them from scooping food into their water bowls... as well as help them maintain healthy bowel movements, and all of that other fun stuff. Any suggestions on what brand I could try (I guess a semi-moist kind?) that is reasonably priced for a college student, as well as how much I should feed them and how often? I'd appreciate any input!
I'm a college student, so I can't quite afford the BEST food that's out there. I've been feeding them Special Kitty ever since the beginning. I'm now feeding them precisely the recommended amount that the brand recommends, which is roughly 6-8 oz. per day. At the end of the day, there is still food left in the bowl -- so I'm sure they are still getting PLENTY of food. Both cats have the habit of scooping up pieces of their dry food and dropping it into their water bowls, and later fishing it out to eat it. This, of course, makes the water all funky... and it makes me think that they are craving something softer, such as a semi-moist food.
I'd like to help my cats lose their few pounds, and also keep them from scooping food into their water bowls... as well as help them maintain healthy bowel movements, and all of that other fun stuff. Any suggestions on what brand I could try (I guess a semi-moist kind?) that is reasonably priced for a college student, as well as how much I should feed them and how often? I'd appreciate any input!