1 My cat has been diagnosed with early stages of kidney failure and is on KD type diet that the cat does not eat very much. The Vet says it is more important that the cat eats. Does Purina ONE™ make a cat food she may like better, but does not harm the cat?
2 We have just adopted a male tabby cat who has been diagnosed with damaged intestinal tract due to ingesting grain which damaged his intestinal tract causing his stools to be formed as a pudding consistency. The Vet recommended Purina Veterinary Diets™ EN Gastro-Enteric™, which.... Chester eats two packages a day of. Where can I obtain larger portions of the food?
3 What type of food should I feed my cat with kidney failure (17 years old)?
4 What kind of cat food should I be feeding my cat? She's sixteen years old and has had kidney infections.
1 My cat has been diagnosed with early stages of kidney failure and is on KD type diet that the cat does not eat very much. The Vet says it is more important that the cat eats. Does Purina ONE™ make a cat food she may like better, but does not harm the cat? I would recommend that you ask your veterinarian about the Purina Veterinary Diets NF-Kidney Function™ brand Feline Formula. It is specifically formulated for the dietary management of kidney conditions in cats and provides an appropriate balance of total nutrients while meeting the special dietary needs of the patient. It is available in both canned or dry form. I've also heard that cats think it tastes really good! back to top
2 We have just adopted a male tabby cat who has been diagnosed with damaged intestinal tract due to ingesting grain which damaged his intestinal tract causing his stools to be formed as a pudding consistency. The Vet recommended Purina Veterinary Diets™ EN Gastro-Enteric™, which.... Chester eats two packages a day of. Where can I obtain larger portions of the food? The Purina Veterinary Diets EN Gastro-Enteric™ brand Feline Formula is only available in 1.5-oz pouches at this time. However, as we are always interested in consumer input, I have passed your inquiry on to the PVD marketing team. back to top
3 What type of food should I feed my cat with kidney failure (17 years old)? Kidney failure is defined as the inability of the kidneys to remove waste products from the blood. Kidney failure can occur acutely or gradually over weeks or months. The role of the diet in the management of kidney conditions is to provide an appropriate balance of total nutritents while meeting the special dietary needs of the patient. The diet of kidney failure cats should contain restricted levels of high quality protein. Reduced levels of phosphorus and sodium also help compensate for the diseased kidney's inability to regulate these important minerals. The diet should also contain sources of omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids along with added potassium and B-complex vitamins. Special diets to meet the needs of kidney failure cats are available through your veterinarian. And, as with any dietary change, be sure to switch foods gradually over 7 to 10 days. back to top
4 What kind of cat food should I be feeding my cat? She's sixteen years old and has had kidney infections. With age also comes the risk of kidney disease. Under these circumstances it is very important that you work closely with your veterinarian to decide the proper nutrition for your cat. The role of the diet in feline kidney conditions is to provide an appropriate balance of total nutrients while meeting the special needs of your cat. Because there are several prescription diets available for cats with kidney disease, you and your veterinarian should decide which diet is most appropriate for your cat. back to top