I am the privilaged owner of 2 lovely kitties. One, a 6 year old siamese/dsh and the other a 4 yo dlh. Both are indoor only. Until now, I've only fed them dry food, a pretty decent grocery-store brand. However I am now interested in buying them good healthy food and introducing some wet/canned food into their diet. A few questions, should anyone have the patience to help me out!
a) I've done lots of reading, and the information is intimidating! I understand the value of no by-products, but when it comes to levels, I"m lost. So far I've read that dry food only is too much carbs which can lead to diabetes, that phospherous and protein in too-high amounts contribute to renal or kidney problems, etc. etc. I can't figure out what, then, is the best food? My cats have no standing health issues. Iggy,the DLH, is recently relieved of constipation from a hairball issue. I know he needs something to promote healthy digestion (I also now have him groomed/sheared, which helps A LOT).
b) whats the best way to do the switch over? I know I shouldn't just switch cold turkey. Also, How to switch and introduce some wet food at the same time?
I'm really interested in the Castor & Pollux products (like Organix, indoor, etc) and Pet Guard. I'd heard great things about innova evo, but will all that protein lead to kidney issues? lastly- any recommendations on ordering food on line?
Thanks to anyone who can help!
a) I've done lots of reading, and the information is intimidating! I understand the value of no by-products, but when it comes to levels, I"m lost. So far I've read that dry food only is too much carbs which can lead to diabetes, that phospherous and protein in too-high amounts contribute to renal or kidney problems, etc. etc. I can't figure out what, then, is the best food? My cats have no standing health issues. Iggy,the DLH, is recently relieved of constipation from a hairball issue. I know he needs something to promote healthy digestion (I also now have him groomed/sheared, which helps A LOT).
b) whats the best way to do the switch over? I know I shouldn't just switch cold turkey. Also, How to switch and introduce some wet food at the same time?
I'm really interested in the Castor & Pollux products (like Organix, indoor, etc) and Pet Guard. I'd heard great things about innova evo, but will all that protein lead to kidney issues? lastly- any recommendations on ordering food on line?
Thanks to anyone who can help!