About 4 years ago, my at the time 6 years old Charlie developed a urinary infection. He was since then put on a veterinary diet for his urinary health. He was given Royal Canin's urinary so moderate calorie wet and dry food. He has not had any urinary issues since then.
Recently, (like 2-3 months ago) I decided to try different brands as veterinary diet food is pricey and we were financially struggling. I switched to Pro plan urinary health formula and discovered Charlie loves their chicken entree. He would lick his bowl clean!
Then I realized he has NEVER done that with Royal Canin. There was always left over that I had to clean out before giving his next meal. He managed to gain weight over time despite never finishing his food and just last week was diagnosed with diabetes. He now has to get insulin shots with his meals and get his bg checked regularly.
My heart aches for him and I can't help but wonder if switching his food was a bad idea. I looked up calorie content in each brand and Pro plan seemed to actually have less calories. I also haven't told his vet that I switched his food. Should I? I had actually asked about what brand cat food I should get him a few years ago and they told me to stay on the veterinary diet. I wish it wasn't so expensive! Should I switch back to it though?
Sorry for such a long rambling. I really love my Charlie and want nothing more than the best for him. I want him to stay healthy and strong the rest of his life.
Thank you for taking the time to read!
Recently, (like 2-3 months ago) I decided to try different brands as veterinary diet food is pricey and we were financially struggling. I switched to Pro plan urinary health formula and discovered Charlie loves their chicken entree. He would lick his bowl clean!
Then I realized he has NEVER done that with Royal Canin. There was always left over that I had to clean out before giving his next meal. He managed to gain weight over time despite never finishing his food and just last week was diagnosed with diabetes. He now has to get insulin shots with his meals and get his bg checked regularly.
My heart aches for him and I can't help but wonder if switching his food was a bad idea. I looked up calorie content in each brand and Pro plan seemed to actually have less calories. I also haven't told his vet that I switched his food. Should I? I had actually asked about what brand cat food I should get him a few years ago and they told me to stay on the veterinary diet. I wish it wasn't so expensive! Should I switch back to it though?
Sorry for such a long rambling. I really love my Charlie and want nothing more than the best for him. I want him to stay healthy and strong the rest of his life.
Thank you for taking the time to read!