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Hi everyone.
My 2 y/o male cat just spent the past month and a half through hell enduring a stubborn UTI. After many a vet visit and accruing large bills, his urine culture just revealed normal urine (although he still has crystals). Since the ordeal began, I was feeding him Royal Canin Urinary SO per the vet's orders, according to the can's weight recommendations. I would also feed his kibble mixed with water to increase his hydration. It was more expensive than he previous diet of regular cans mixed with kibble, but I thought it was temporary.
I know now that taking him off would be at our own peril for symptoms to recur. I can't really afford to keep feeding him specifically that brand permanently, and I know most other prescription diets can also be pricey. I'm wondering if anyone has a suggestion for any canned alternatives (maybe not necessarily prescription?) that might cost a bit less but function for mostly the same purpose.
Thank you
My 2 y/o male cat just spent the past month and a half through hell enduring a stubborn UTI. After many a vet visit and accruing large bills, his urine culture just revealed normal urine (although he still has crystals). Since the ordeal began, I was feeding him Royal Canin Urinary SO per the vet's orders, according to the can's weight recommendations. I would also feed his kibble mixed with water to increase his hydration. It was more expensive than he previous diet of regular cans mixed with kibble, but I thought it was temporary.
I know now that taking him off would be at our own peril for symptoms to recur. I can't really afford to keep feeding him specifically that brand permanently, and I know most other prescription diets can also be pricey. I'm wondering if anyone has a suggestion for any canned alternatives (maybe not necessarily prescription?) that might cost a bit less but function for mostly the same purpose.
Thank you