Hey everyone,
Just wanted to share some information we learned from our new vet about feeding diabetic cats.
We were feeding Gremlin Hill's Prescription Diet W/D wet and dry food recommended by previous vets. However, when we changed vet clinics (we were tired of changing every few months at the VCA), we found out some things.
Hill's W/D has the reputation of constipating and creating bowel problems in some cats. The new vet said he has seen this several times. He recommended Purina's Diabetes Management formula if our cat liked the taste. He said some cats don't like it much but Gremlin prefers it to the W/D. Also, he said that diabetics should eat more wet food that dry because it is better for their systems.
If anyone has different information, I'd love to compare notes. Dealing with our cat has been difficult because it seems like the vets aren't keeping up with current treatments. The new vet has 6 diabetics in his care and only treats cats, something that was quite a novelty elsewhere.
Hope this helps someone!
-Rebecca
Just wanted to share some information we learned from our new vet about feeding diabetic cats.
We were feeding Gremlin Hill's Prescription Diet W/D wet and dry food recommended by previous vets. However, when we changed vet clinics (we were tired of changing every few months at the VCA), we found out some things.
Hill's W/D has the reputation of constipating and creating bowel problems in some cats. The new vet said he has seen this several times. He recommended Purina's Diabetes Management formula if our cat liked the taste. He said some cats don't like it much but Gremlin prefers it to the W/D. Also, he said that diabetics should eat more wet food that dry because it is better for their systems.
If anyone has different information, I'd love to compare notes. Dealing with our cat has been difficult because it seems like the vets aren't keeping up with current treatments. The new vet has 6 diabetics in his care and only treats cats, something that was quite a novelty elsewhere.
Hope this helps someone!
-Rebecca