Food for Pancreatitis

[Cherie6446]

Since raw isn't an option (which is perfectly ok) then don't let the vet push the rx food on you. I think most people here agree that it is just money in their pockets and the food is not that wonderful. I did use it for 21 days until Zoey was back to normal but there was no way I would continue buying that stuff. Good luck with your choice and remember it is YOUR choice and hoping little Pnut gets through this easily.
Cherie

[lovespandp]

Originally Posted by Ellie May

It is a good idea to contact the companies you are thinking about to ask the max % on each food you are interested in. For instance, NV is 18% dry matter, but somebody contacted then and the max is more like 22% fat. Same goes for kibble. It can be much higher than what the package says gecause only minimums are listed. Good luck.

Oh ok thanks- What do I ask them? The max percent on fat and protein?

[Ellie May]

Originally Posted by lovespandp

Oh ok thanks- What do I ask them? The max percent on fat and protein?

Yup. You can just say that while the min fat and protein percentages are listed, you would like to know the max. This is esp important for companies that are not very consistent.

[RileyDC]

Originally Posted by lovespandp

Oh ok thanks- What do I ask them? The max percent on fat and protein?

Yep! You can shoot them an email if you don't have the time to give them a call..... or I know both Primal and NV have a Facebook page.

[RileyDC]

Originally Posted by Ellie May

Yup. You can just say that while the min fat and protein percentages are listed, you would like to know the max. This is esp important for companies that are not very consistent.

[lovespandp]

Originally Posted by Ellie May

Yup. You can just say that while the min fat and protein percentages are listed, you would like to know the max. This is esp important for companies that are not very consistent.

Thank you so much!! I sure hope my vet can shed some light on this- This whole food thing is so confusion!! I will call Acana and see what they say about the Lamb and Duck- I will let you all know as well just in case someone needs the information-

It is really hard for me ( and I think the Vet) to know what caused this- I believe he is sure that it has been the junk foods over the past years, along with the Texas Toothpicks- I know he has been on Acana now for 3 years, the Vet wasn’t too concerned with the food when I told him.

Now I think the best thing to do would be get him on a good % and leave it at that-

[RileyDC]

Originally Posted by lovespandp

Thank you so much!! I sure hope my vet can shed some light on this- This whole food thing is so confusion!! I will call Acana and see what they say about the Lamb and Duck- I will let you all know as well just in case someone needs the information-

It is really hard for me ( and I think the Vet) to know what caused this- I believe he is sure that it has been the junk foods over the past years, along with the Texas Toothpicks- I know he has been on Acana now for 3 years, the Vet wasn’t too concerned with the food when I told him.

Now I think the best thing to do would be get him on a good % and leave it at that-

Opps! I thought you were talking about calling for the raw. LOL!!!!
xoxoxoxo

[lovespandp]

Originally Posted by Ellie May

Yup. You can just say that while the min fat and protein percentages are listed, you would like to know the max. This is esp important for companies that are not very consistent.

Ok just got off the phone with Acana-

The duck and pear is

Protein 25% min to 27% max
Fat 17 % min to 19 % max

The lamb and apple
Protein 25% min to 27% max
Fat 16% min to 18% max

I am stumped LOL, I still would love to stick with the Lamb, I will def show the vet and let you all know what he says!!

Thank you so much for your help in this-