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To: NoGrayZone
I'm so sorry for what you're going through.

The following may not help right now, but perhaps for the next kitty who finds you.

I have read things which suggest that long-term feeding of mostly dry cat foods increases the likelihood that the kitty will have renal failure at the end.

So... it might be a good idea to feed cats wet food and not rely just on dry food. Maybe even to eventually switch your kitties over to a raw, homemade diet. There is all sorts of information on this topic all over the internet.

Cats evolved as desert animals, and they get much of their moisture from the juices of the meat they eat (whether it's a hamburger or a mouse burger). They typically don't drink as much water as dogs.

99 posted on 11/27/2010 9:45:51 PM PST by pbmaltzman
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To: pbmaltzman; All

Thanks. I have been giving my 3 more canned food. I get the grain free natural ones....with the first few ing’s being only protein.

I am bringing her to the vet today @ 3:30. I was able to get a urine sample so they won’t have to get it from her.

Here’s hoping for the best.


100 posted on 11/29/2010 3:09:08 AM PST by NoGrayZone (This is not an election on November 2. This is a restraining order. - PJ O'Rourke)
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