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Hi guys.
I posted a few days ago in the general health forum on here, and was really grateful for the responses I got-- thought I would turn to you guys again for another question in the caring for my cat who has CHF, this time pertaining to a proper diet for her condition.
So far, she is on:
Clavamox (antibiotic)
Furosemide (to reduce fluid retention in lungs)
Enalapril (to dilate blood vessels)
Vetmedin (to strengthen heart contraction)
I have read plenty of sources that Bella needs to be on a low sodium diet. She prefers wet canned food. I have been going a little crazy trying to find out what products offer low sodium. I did find that there are a few Science Diet flavors with low sodium, however they are fortified with calcium. I am afraid to try it, seeing as how Vetmedin function by already providing a large dose of calcium. I'm not sure if this will cause some sort of effects.
I called Purina to ask about the Friskies canned cat food that I feed them (savory shreds and prime filets), and I was completely surprised to hear that customer service rep tell me that all of the Friskies that I feed our cats already is low in sodium.
Questions: A) So, do you guys think that the Friskies brand that I currently feed her with the low sodium would be enough? Or are there other things that I should be considering in her diet that the Friskies likely doesn't contain?; and B) do you think there is any reason to be concerned with the extra calcium in Science Diet, if she is on Vetmedin?
If She seems to be doing great now that she is out of the hospital and breathing on her own, and I want to try to extend her quality of life as much as possible.
Thanks,
Mark
I posted a few days ago in the general health forum on here, and was really grateful for the responses I got-- thought I would turn to you guys again for another question in the caring for my cat who has CHF, this time pertaining to a proper diet for her condition.
So far, she is on:
Clavamox (antibiotic)
Furosemide (to reduce fluid retention in lungs)
Enalapril (to dilate blood vessels)
Vetmedin (to strengthen heart contraction)
I have read plenty of sources that Bella needs to be on a low sodium diet. She prefers wet canned food. I have been going a little crazy trying to find out what products offer low sodium. I did find that there are a few Science Diet flavors with low sodium, however they are fortified with calcium. I am afraid to try it, seeing as how Vetmedin function by already providing a large dose of calcium. I'm not sure if this will cause some sort of effects.
I called Purina to ask about the Friskies canned cat food that I feed them (savory shreds and prime filets), and I was completely surprised to hear that customer service rep tell me that all of the Friskies that I feed our cats already is low in sodium.
Questions: A) So, do you guys think that the Friskies brand that I currently feed her with the low sodium would be enough? Or are there other things that I should be considering in her diet that the Friskies likely doesn't contain?; and B) do you think there is any reason to be concerned with the extra calcium in Science Diet, if she is on Vetmedin?
If She seems to be doing great now that she is out of the hospital and breathing on her own, and I want to try to extend her quality of life as much as possible.
Thanks,
Mark