Re: Coaxing kitty to eat
Wow Elizabeth! I think that is an awesome plan you got going. I asked my vet about the food. I give Crackers Purina One and still give Meow mix hard. He loves to lick gravy from meow mix wet bowls they have. My vet said as long as he is eating that's fine. After 5 yrs trying to switch his food completely is like a coulture shock to him. I went and tried every advice on here about food...Crackers snubbed his nose at it...so every day i leave out a fresh plate of meow mix hard and purina one for adult cats Healthy immune with yogurt. Cracks eats both and he LOVES his licking the gravy off treat his wet meow mix bowls. Yes the rest is wasted but I dont care at least he has the gravys nutrients. With all your babies and they all likeit Isay GO GIRL!! Do what is best for your babies and pocketbook. Kiss Mama Kitty for me:) kayte and crackers
Re: Coaxing kitty to eat
Hey Elizabeth, I haven't heard anything either way on salmon, but I would look into it more if you will be feeding it to them daily. I say this because I know that tuna is not good for kitties on a daily basis (I can't remember why); it's possible salmon may fall into this category as well. It's good though they are still getting the dry every day because that will give them their vitamins. :) Wendy --- [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Betty Crocker is never going to present me with an award for home economics...this much is clear to me. That being said -- in the isle of the grocery store that has tuna..have you seen the vacuum sealed flat pouches of pink salmon that Chicken of the Sea puts out? (improved texture - hand filleted) Very high quality for a processed fish...and what do I know...but I'm thinking that ounce for ounce - it is more economically and nutritionally feasible to buy this salmon that nobody here can resist...than it is for me to buy the EVO (which no one here will touch) or fancy feast - which some will eat (but we're picky about flavor and texture). Funny thing is -- my Phelix won't TOUCH a canned cat food that says anything 'salmon' on it...but he sure does love this Chicken of the Sea fresh packed pink salmon. The kids absolutely inhale it. I mean everybody gets a star for the clean plate club. The kids are all happily washing their faces right now. I've just about decided that it is more economical and healthier (Omega 3's and all that) even if I do pay a penny or two more. At least I'm not throwing away stale food. I think I'm paying about $1.50 for 7.1 ozfeeds 8 heartily. Is this unhealthy for them? Comments? Suggestions? Hope everyone is having a good evening, elizabeth (in alabama) Support bacteria. They're the only culture some people have. __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com
RE: Coaxing kitty to eat
Here is an excerpt from a CRF page http://www.felinecrf.org/which_foods.htm#tunawhich deals with all fish products: If you feed a cat any fish diet exclusively, the cat can develop a condition called steatitis (yellow fat disease), which is caused by a Vitamin E deficiency resulting from the imbalanced diet. Firstly the cat becomes very nervous, and then becomes hypersensitive in all the nerve endings of its skin, so it is very painful for the cat to be touched. The treatment is massive doses of vitamin E under a vet's supervision, and discontinuing any food containing vegetable oil or mineral oil because this will deplete the body's stores of vitamin E even more. Armed Forces Institute of Pathology discusses a case of steatitis in a cat (click on Case Study III) - this cat was put to sleep. Tuna lacks taurine, an amino acid which cats need to obtain from their food: a lack of taurine in a cat's diet can cause heart and eye problems. In addition, I have heard that a constant diet of human-grade tuna is bad for the urinary tract, particularly in male cats. Just like us humans -- the things we love are almost always bad for us! Diane R. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of wendy Sent: Wednesday, September 27, 2006 11:09 AM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Re: Coaxing kitty to eat I know that tuna is not good for kitties on a daily basis (I can't remember why) This electronic mail transmission and any attachments are confidential and may be privileged. They should be read or retained only by the intended recipient. If you have received this transmission in error, please notify the sender immediately and delete the transmission from your system. In addition, in order to comply with Treasury Circular 230, we are required to inform you that unless we have specifically stated to the contrary in writing, any advice we provide in this email or any attachment concerning federal tax issues or submissions is not intended or written to be used, and cannot be used, to avoid federal tax penalties.
Re: Coaxing kitty to eat
Thank you, Diane. This is excellent information. Lately I've only been feeding the salmon aboutonce a week (buthad thought of feeding it more)...these are important things to consider. That's a great link too, by the way. elizabeth *Save the earth. It's the only planet with chocolate.* -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Wed, 27 Sep 2006 11:30 AM Subject: RE: Coaxing kitty to eat Here is an excerpt from a CRF page http://www.felinecrf.org/which_foods.htm#tunawhich deals with all fish products: If you feed a cat any fish diet exclusively, the cat can develop a condition called steatitis (yellow fat disease), which is caused by a Vitamin E deficiency resulting from the imbalanced diet. Firstly the cat becomes very nervous, and then becomes hypersensitive in all the nerve endings of its skin, so it is very painful for the cat to be touched. The treatment is massive doses of vitamin E under a vet's supervision, and discontinuing any food containing vegetable oil or mineral oil because this will deplete the body's stores of vitamin E even more. Armed Forces Institute of Pathology discusses a case of steatitis in a cat (click on Case Study III) - this cat was put to sleep. Tuna lacks taurine, an amino acid which cats need to obtain from their food: a lack of taurine in a cat's diet can cause heart and eye problems. In addition, I have heard that a constant diet of human-grade tuna is bad for the urinary tract, particularly in male cats. Just like us humans -- the things we love are almost always bad for us! Diane R. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] On Behalf Of wendy Sent: Wednesday, September 27, 2006 11:09 AM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Re: Coaxing kitty to eat I know that tuna is not good for kitties on a daily basis (I can't remember why) This electronic mail transmission and any attachments are confidential and may be privileged. They should be read or retained only by the intended recipient. If you have received this transmission in error, please notify the sender immediately and delete the transmission from your system. In addition, in order to comply with Treasury Circular 230, we are required to inform you that unless we have specifically stated to the contrary in writing, any advice we provide in this email or any attachment concerning federal tax issues or submissions is not intended or written to be used, and cannot be used, to avoid federal tax penalties. Check out the new AOL. Most comprehensive set of free safety and security tools, free access to millions of high-quality videos from across the web, free AOL Mail and more.
Re: Coaxing kitty to eat
To add to the problem: both are high in mercury. Dixie Louise gets some of each but in small portions. Rumor has it that canned salmon is always wild salmon and lower in mercury than the farm raised. This makes sense but I haven't taken the time to check it out. If you have men who will exclude any of God's creatures from the shelter of compassion and pity, you will have men who will deal likewise with their fellow man. St. Francis - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Wednesday, September 27, 2006 12:28 PM Subject: Re: Coaxing kitty to eat Thank you, Diane. This is excellent information. Lately I've only been feeding the salmon aboutonce a week (buthad thought of feeding it more)...these are important things to consider. That's a great link too, by the way. elizabeth *Save the earth. It's the only planet with chocolate.* -Original Message-From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.orgSent: Wed, 27 Sep 2006 11:30 AMSubject: RE: Coaxing kitty to eat Here is an excerpt from a CRF page http://www.felinecrf.org/which_foods.htm#tunawhich deals with all fish products: If you feed a cat any fish diet exclusively, the cat can develop a condition called steatitis (yellow fat disease), which is caused by a Vitamin E deficiency resulting from the imbalanced diet. Firstly the cat becomes very nervous, and then becomes hypersensitive in all the nerve endings of its skin, so it is very painful for the cat to be touched. The treatment is massive doses of vitamin E under a vet's supervision, and discontinuing any food containing vegetable oil or mineral oil because this will deplete the body's stores of vitamin E even more. Armed Forces Institute of Pathology discusses a case of steatitis in a cat (click on Case Study III) - this cat was put to sleep. Tuna lacks taurine, an amino acid which cats need to obtain from their food: a lack of taurine in a cat's diet can cause heart and eye problems. In addition, I have heard that a constant diet of human-grade tuna is bad for the urinary tract, particularly in male cats. Just like us humans -- the things we love are almost always bad for us! Diane R. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] On Behalf Of wendy Sent: Wednesday, September 27, 2006 11:09 AM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Re: Coaxing kitty to eat I know that tuna is not good for kitties on a daily basis (I can't remember why) This electronic mail transmission and any attachments are confidential and may be privileged. They should be read or retained only by the intended recipient. If you have received this transmission in error, please notify the sender immediately and delete the transmission from your system. In addition, in order to comply with Treasury Circular 230, we are required to inform you that unless we have specifically stated to the contrary in writing, any advice we provide in this email or any attachment concerning federal tax issues or submissions is not intended or written to be used, and cannot be used, to avoid federal tax penalties. Check out the new AOL. Most comprehensive set of free safety and security tools, free access to millions of high-quality videos from across the web, free AOL Mail and more.
Coaxing kitty to eat
Betty Crocker is never going to present me with an award for home economics...this muchis clear to me. That being said -- in the isle of the grocery store that has tuna..have you seen the vacuum sealed flatpouches of pink salmon thatChicken of the Seaputs out?(improved texture - hand filleted) Very high quality for a processed fish...and what do I know...but I'm thinking that ounce for ounce - it is more economically and nutritionally feasible to buy this salmon that nobody here can resist...than it is for me to buy the EVO (which no one here will touch) or fancy feast- whichsome will eat (but we're picky about flavor and texture). Funny thing is -- my Phelix won't TOUCH a canned cat food that says anything 'salmon' on it...but he sure does love thisChicken of the Seafresh packed pink salmon. The kids absolutely inhale it. I meaneverybodygets a star for the clean plate club.The kids are allhappily washing their faces right now. I've just about decided that it is more economical and healthier (Omega 3's and all that) even if I do pay a penny or two more. At least I'm not throwing away stale food. I think I'm paying about $1.50 for 7.1 ozfeeds 8 heartily. Is this unhealthy for them? Comments? Suggestions? Hope everyone is having a good evening, elizabeth (in alabama) Support bacteria. They're the only culture some people have.
Re: Coaxing kitty to eat
Oh -- let me just add here...the kids do get 'Chicken Soup for the Soul' dry food daily...they get the canned or the fish every other night..unless Mama Kitty is looking like she is loosing weight and then I try to coax her to eat as much as she willcooler temps - they get a bit more fresh too... elizabeth In a message dated 9/27/2006 12:03:26 A.M. Central Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Betty Crocker is never going to present me with an award for home economics...this muchis clear to me. That being said -- in the isle of the grocery store that has tuna..have you seen the vacuum sealed flatpouches of pink salmon thatChicken of the Seaputs out?(improved texture - hand filleted) Very high quality for a processed fish...and what do I know...but I'm thinking that ounce for ounce - it is more economically and nutritionally feasible to buy this salmon that nobody here can resist...than it is for me to buy the EVO (which no one here will touch) or fancy feast- whichsome will eat (but we're picky about flavor and texture). Funny thing is -- my Phelix won't TOUCH a canned cat food that says anything 'salmon' on it...but he sure does love thisChicken of the Seafresh packed pink salmon. The kids absolutely inhale it. I meaneverybodygets a star for the clean plate club.The kids are allhappily washing their faces right now. I've just about decided that it is more economical and healthier (Omega 3's and all that) even if I do pay a penny or two more. At least I'm not throwing away stale food. I think I'm paying about $1.50 for 7.1 ozfeeds 8 heartily. Is this unhealthy for them? Comments? Suggestions? Hope everyone is having a good evening, elizabeth (in alabama) Support bacteria. They're the only culture some people have. Support bacteria. They're the only culture some people have.
