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MyFairLacy · 09-26-2007, 12:04 AM

I have two cats.

My older one has allergies. I feed her Nature's Variety Instinct Rabbit formula (2/3can a day) along with 1 raw rabbit medallion a day (Nature's Variety Raw - diet).

My younger one was eating Merricks canned food, but I recently switched her to California Natural Salmon & Sweet Potato (2/3 can per day) along with 1 raw rabbit or venison meallion a day (Nature's Variety Raw diet). Every other day or so I'll give her about a tablespoon of Solid Gold Green Tripe.

Cat's need a premium food just like our dogs do. Canned is so much better than dry kibble for them because cats have a low-thirst drive. If they are eating kibble, they need to drink a lot more water and cat's tend to drink the minimum they have to. Less water can cause dehydration and lead to UTIs and other problems. By feeding canned, there is a lot of moisture already in their food so they don't need to drink as much water (although my cats will normally take a small drink once a day).

09-26-2007, 12:04 AM	#8
MyFairLacy Donating YT 10K Club Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: DFW, Texas Posts: 11,003	I have two cats. My older one has allergies. I feed her Nature's Variety Instinct Rabbit formula (2/3can a day) along with 1 raw rabbit medallion a day (Nature's Variety Raw - diet). My younger one was eating Merricks canned food, but I recently switched her to California Natural Salmon & Sweet Potato (2/3 can per day) along with 1 raw rabbit or venison meallion a day (Nature's Variety Raw diet). Every other day or so I'll give her about a tablespoon of Solid Gold Green Tripe. Cat's need a premium food just like our dogs do. Canned is so much better than dry kibble for them because cats have a low-thirst drive. If they are eating kibble, they need to drink a lot more water and cat's tend to drink the minimum they have to. Less water can cause dehydration and lead to UTIs and other problems. By feeding canned, there is a lot of moisture already in their food so they don't need to drink as much water (although my cats will normally take a small drink once a day). __________________ ~Magnifique Yorkies~ Purchasing from backyard breeders, pet shops, and puppymills perpetuates the suffering of other dogs. Educate yourself and buy from reputable breeders or rescue.