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I have been feeding my 14 y/o diabetic and 3 y/o beastie Felidae Platinum. I chose that food because it is senior formula and I had 2 seniors and one youngin. Well, my diabetic has been out of sorts for the last few weeks and I did some more research on what I have been feeding them- it's low fat, low protein. Diabetics need the opposite- high everything but carbs. So my question is: is there a senior food that is also a good diabetic food (he can't gain any weight- he's already 16lbs)? And is there one that is safe for both 14 y/o and 3 y/o? It's so hard to find straight answers when it comes to our pets' food...
onestepforward
(3,691 posts)"BLUE Healthy Aging Chicken & Brown Rice" dry cat food. The protein is 32% and fat is 15%. It's made by Blue Buffalo and is only sold at Petsmart. It is expensive, but I like the high protein and no corn, wheat or soy.
Here's a link with more information:
http://bluebuffalo.com/cat-food/bc-healthy-aging-chicken
They make other cat food formulas too, including their "wilderness" line. These are also high protein (up to 40%) and no corn, wheat or soy. I would think this would be good for a 14 and 3 year old.
Hope this helps!
ceile
(8,692 posts)I actually thought Felidae was high protein- that's why i started feeding it to him in the first place. Bad mommy. Guess I'll be heading out to Petsmart this evening.
onestepforward
(3,691 posts)The "Wilderness" line would probably be the best for both kitties. It's expensive, but they do have frequent sales.
Wishing the best for you and your kitties
MadrasT
(7,237 posts)I used that specifically for cats that required very high protein and had grain allergy issues.
ginnyinWI
(17,276 posts)The main thing to do when getting carbs out of a cat's diet is to take away the dry food, because it is so grain-based.
My cats aren't diabetic but tend to get fat on dry food, so I avoid it as much as possible and feed canned food or fresh meat.
The fattest cat went from 15 lbs. down to 9 lbs. (normal) within about 3 or 4 months just from that change alone.
The old guy eats anything, but the little one really only eats dry. She might take a few licks of Fancy Feast, but that's it.
Lydia Leftcoast
(48,217 posts)He revived considerably with Wellness.
roody
(10,849 posts)It is 95% human grade meat. The turkey does not have bones in it. They also like the lamb, beef, and chicken, but it sometimes has little bones. They don't care, only I do. I mash it with hot water to make it watery and often put some kibble on top.
Autumn Colors
(2,379 posts)It's high protein and no grain, etc. They make it in both wet/canned and dry varieties. I see the dry version in a lot of places, but have only seen the canned kind at one little pet supply store here.
One human food you can give to a cat that's good for them is hard-boiled eggs, but only if you know they're not from places where the chickens are given hormones/antibiotics, etc. If you have an organic, free range place to buy eggs near you, you can give them to them as a treat maybe once a week or so.
ceile
(8,692 posts)Eggs....huh. I never would have thought of that.
The Velveteen Ocelot
(115,070 posts)Lydia Leftcoast
(48,217 posts)I found this out when I first got him. I was making an omelet for breakfast and put the shells in the sink.
All of a sudden, this gray streak leaped into the sink and started licking the shells.
I took the hint.
(And I get all my eggs from the local food co-op, so they're organic and cage-free.)
The Velveteen Ocelot
(115,070 posts)So every few days they get a raw egg with dinner. I think their coats are looking better lately.