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John B
post Apr 26 2007, 07:21 PM
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The more I think about it the more fear I have about getting a new cat. I know that the biggest part is opening up my heart and making myself vulnerable to this kind of pain again, but even if I can get past that my next worry is what to feed him or her.

Who do you trust? Wet food is out. Dry food causes kidney problems. Organic food is pretty expensive. Real meat is best but then you have to add stuff and grind bones etc.

It's just all so confusing.

John


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Chaos, my little...
post May 5 2007, 03:11 PM
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Hi John,

I think that your idea of organic dry food is a good one. I too have contemplated it. For now I have started sprinkling vitamins and minerals on their food (or I add it to chicken breast, which they love). The raw hare still hasn't made it to me yet (it's being shipped Monday). I will do more research into it, so that I can make the best choice for my babies, however, it is very clear that old way of feeding is gone since all the recalls, and tragic deaths. I've been hearing about alot of pets having diabetes and autoimmune diseases from the dry kibble that was standard for so long. Katie (my 13 year old tortie) was just diagnosed with autoimmune disease (her own body was attacking her skin, savagely). What had me perplexed though, was when I took her for her last steroid shot, I asked the vet how to get weight back on her, and she really didn't have any useful suggestions beyond the treats that I've been giving her. Most vets know about life-saving procedures and drugs, etc., but are not really informed about preventative care. I even asked about the raw diet, and she said she's never known anyone that has done it. She also incorrectly told me that cats were as prone to Salmonella poisoning as humans (they actually aren't, their digestive track is much quicker and was built to eat raw food).

Definitely stuff to think on.

Much Love,

Jenn (Chaos' Mom)
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- John B   Fear   Apr 26 2007, 07:21 PM
- - Chaos, my little talisman   Hey John, I just got a new cat today, so I have t...   Apr 26 2007, 11:35 PM
- - Chaos, my little talisman   John, I just went to the Royal Canin website and ...   Apr 27 2007, 12:09 AM
- - Moose Mom   Sadie's death was horrible, it scared you, no ...   Apr 27 2007, 09:27 AM
- - John B   Thank you, Jenn and Moose Mom, for your kind words...   Apr 27 2007, 06:04 PM
- - toonie   Once again, Moose Mom's advice is worth gold...   Apr 28 2007, 05:59 AM
- - Muffins   Hi John: QUOTE I know that the biggest part is op...   Apr 28 2007, 04:03 PM
- - Chaos, my little talisman   John, Denise (Muffins) advice was right on. I ha...   May 1 2007, 09:22 PM
- - John B   Thanks, guys, I really appreciate all your advice ...   May 2 2007, 03:50 PM
- - Leighann   Dry food is not all bad. I wouldn't feed a ki...   May 2 2007, 05:43 PM
- - Muffins   QUOTE Dry food is not all bad. I wouldn't feed...   May 2 2007, 07:03 PM
- - Leighann   I'm sorry but that is the opinion of a couple ...   May 2 2007, 09:41 PM
- - Muffins   Here's three more articles regarding feline di...   May 3 2007, 05:01 PM
- - John B   I'm thinking if it is a high quality organic d...   May 3 2007, 05:45 PM
- - Chaos, my little talisman   Hi John, I think that your idea of organic dry fo...   May 5 2007, 03:11 PM
- - John B   Thanks, Jenn. There is definately a lot to think a...   May 6 2007, 08:49 AM
- - Moose Mom   I just found this again, I've had it for a lon...   May 8 2007, 11:29 AM


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