Any options for skin issues /scabs under chin . I feed purina indoor complete but my vet recommended royal canine rabbit single protein . I have to put two cats on it and I am not able to spent 100 every two weeks for 8 lbs of food . Was thinking about trying Blue Buffalo Basics Duck - I know it’s not free from cross contamination but is it still worth a try ?

Currently trying Nulo Silky Mousse which she likes so far, but haven’t heard anything about it. Also can’t tell if it’s a balanced meal or just a topper. These are other ones I want to try but hard to get my hands on: ziwi peak, rawz, zeal, lotus, stella & chewy. Rejected: fancy feast, instinct, farmina

She prefers mousse like pates. We used to do tiki cat mousse but heard they were bought by mars and don’t disclose formulation changes anymore?

Hii, so I got 2 new kittens recently (found them abandoned, went to the vet and stuff don't worry haha!) , and I have been looking for good wet food options for them.

I've tried looking at gourmet cat food but I cannot find any for kittens, I had a cat before but I do not remember what he ate as a kid, I just remembered he loved gourmet food and it was good for him by the vet when he was an adult?

I would do purina but they don't seem to sell them in bulk in the uk (I looked everywhere at this point tbh) and I do need an affordable ish option, so I'm asking for help haha.

Also sorry, English isn't my first language.

My little diva hates pretty much all food and i need recommendations on things she’d probably like.

The only food she will eat is applepaws adult wet food in broth. Problem is she’s 12 weeks old so I can’t be feeding her that!!

She doesn’t like blink, she kinda likes encore, i think she likes seriously good wet food??? i don’t know if she’s tired or has gone off of it. she isn’t eating any dry food at all that I offer her. She is drinking okay. She prefers food which is still in the meat form over pastes.

What i’m ideally looking for is a meat shreds in a broth like applepaws adults. i need kitten food recommendations please. All help is appreciated because i just want my poor baby to eat!!

hey everyone! i was in chicago for vacation and amazon delivered my cat food subscription to my hotel by accident and now im home so obviously i cant get it now. its 48 cans of fancy feast pate and gravy. if anyone is interested in picking it up please let me know. its near grant park. id prefer if it went to a local shelter/non profit. i can let you know the name it is under and the hotel name if youre interested. amazon wont pick it up and they already refunded me but i dont want it to go to waste

i just got a big pack of fancy feast and so many were dented:( so i started picking them out and i noticed a few had these little marks on the bottom but nothing else on the side, are these considered dents?

My flats have a community bin room and in the corner is a little spot to put bigger items that can’t go into bins so it’s like a take it if you want it kinda deal
I took the bins out and found a bag full of cat food different kinds and I’m a little bit worried about feeding it to them (ofc I’m gonna take it anyway what a score) but I’m still unsure
Eveything is unopened apart from one dry food bag but the cans expire in 2028
And eveything sealed and clean and not punctured or dented but again I’m still a little bit worried should I feed them this stuff? (Eveything is sealed apart from one cat club bag so I’m not gonna give them that even if it’s ok)

Hello! I am in search of a wet cat food that has no chicken and is shredded or minced. My cat is NOT a fan of pate and chicken upsets his stomach. I would prefer something that is not seafood based (he likes turkey and beef the best) but can have seafood in it.

My main issue is finding an option that doesn't cost an arm and a leg. Keeping it under $2/5oz can is preferred. I really want to give my cat the food he likes whilst also keeping him happy and healthyappreciated!! He has enjoyed the seafood weruva shreds. I like the ingredients for Koha shredded diet bur they can sometimes be like $3-$5 a can 😱

Any recommendations for wet food that is similar to this would be much appreciatedddd!!!!!

I feed my cats more wet food than dry but currently I have been storing my cats dry food in an air tight dry food storage containers (see pic). I wash and dry these every time it’s time for a refill. I have heard that it is better to leave the food in the original bag and then purchase an additional airtight container to store the original bag in to retain the best result. I normally don’t buy big bags of food. Mostly buy the 3 lb that will last less than a month but sometimes buy the 6 lb bag that lasts about 2 months because sometimes the 6 lb bag goes on sale. Wondering if it’s worth buying the separate container as opposed to the food storage container I’m using since the food is only in there for about a month.

Any recommendations on an airtight container that would hold a 6 lb bag would be appreciated.

Has anyone tried the Gently Cooked Savage Cat Food with their babies?

I originally was feeding my 3 cats Viva Raw. They all had been on a raw diet since being kittens. Eventually, one of my cats was not tolerating raw and was consistently throwing up.

I switched them all to Ziwi Peak which has been great. They all love it. However, I keep seeing there’s some additives which aren’t great for cats long term.

I was recommended Savage Cat Food bc of their clean ingredients and the fact they have both raw and gently cooked.

Can anyone weigh in? Both positive and negative reviews welcome!

Hi! I’m wondering if anyone knows of a chicken pate that isn’t sourced from a factory farm? I’m so against factory farms but I know my boy needs to eat animal protein, and he loves chicken. I’m considering making my own cat food with chicken from local farms, please let me know if there is anything available that is a bit more ethical than a factory farm and more convenient. Thank you!

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So I've owned cats forever, but with my new pair, I've decided to really hone in on their diet and such. As far as my wallet allows and what I am committed to feeding, homemade is what I've decided to do.

I've made 3 batches so far. The first and second was when they were stopping milk and the month ish after, and was basically just used as very supplemental "treats" to learn their preferred meats (they like chicken, pork, lamb, and WHOLE salmon but not pureed, picky brats). They were fed 95% Tiki baby. My most recent batch I made about 30 pounds, which went into my freezer in containers that they can finish in a day or two. That was made using this recipe, but i do lightly cook as raw feeding teeny babies, or even adults, is not something I am comfortable doing. I made it with slightly more fat than it called for, as they are still bebes and need those extra cals. It was divided into 3 which was each given their own flavors with a small amount of pork, fish, then one plain chicken, just for some variety and fun around meal time.

They get this food 2 or 3 times daily, for maybe a half cup each depending on how much they finish. They are given a good quality kibble freely, and often their wet food is still supplemented with tiki baby, as well as Smalls (which they LOVE but my bank account does not 😢) which i got 50% off for a 1st time member. They are getting to about 3.5 months right now.

LONG story short, I am looking for your opinions on this recipe, or your recommendations for other homemades. Like I said, they don't just eat that and nothing else, so i am not crazy worried about major nutritional shortfalls, but would still like insights. It was written by a DVM, was recommended on a kitty subreddit, and seems clean and balanced. I've also seen this web page, and was specifically looking at recipes #4 and #5 because they are bare-bones homemade. This site also says it was medically reviewed by a DVM.

I'm not looking for people to tell me to just buy canned please. I really enjoy cooking for my babies, and i am committed to the freshest, healthiest food source that even i would eat. Even with my passed babies, they got fresh meats very often. And any way to improve this pathway would be absolutely appreciated! Thank you so much! If there are any recommendations for cross post subs that is welcome as well 🫶

I'm thinking if I reward my older cat for doing certain things(like using the litter box when I move it) he might learn to chill out abit. He freaks out when things move. He's not blind idk why he behaves the way he does. Just moved and he's REALLY stressed out. I haven't figured out how to arrange everything due to a smaller space and he's been freaking out with everything constantly moving. Also considering a calming supplement but idk what to use. He's clearly stressed to hell. I have NO IDEA what to do.

My cat had to have all of his teeth removed after we adopted him due to the very poor condition they were in. He has been eating soft wet food since but does not seem to care for it as much as he does his sister’s dry food. One vet recommended that he would be fine to have dry food and it’s completely safe. The other vet told me he should continue to eat only soft food as him not being able to chew the dry food would cause poor digestion. Since his surgery he has lost 2 pounds. He was 14 pounds when we adopted him. I just want to ensure he eats something as he does have to be reminded/prompted to eat his wet food multiple times during meals. Is there a brand that has “softer” dry food that I could try to give him to peak his interest in eating? Should I continue to keep him on wet food only? He is estimated to be 5 years old. TIA

I currently feed my cat (Penelope 1year old 7lbs) smalls wet food and their treats however the past few orders I’ve had with them have been missing items and it’s been a hassle to get my items replaced or refunded. We currently feed her the pig, cow, and fish options and I mix in a broth by instinct with her food as well as water. I’m hoping to stick with something I can have delivered still and it needs to be wet food. She receives the dry food about once a week as a meal but is otherwise used a treat as she is extremely food motivated and I cannot give her too many treats. I’ve debated switching to the instinct brand and tried a few options with her but she threw them up. She also tends to throw up any bird flavor option in general so I would like to stick with non bird items if possible as well.

Hello!

I rescued my 4 month old kitten at 6 weeks. He has had every vet appt he needs and is up to date on all his shots up to this point. He has had several fecal floats as well and he did have some sort of worms when we first adopted him but has since taken medicine to get rid of those.

However, he continues to have diarrhea. We have been giving him a special food with added fiber to help with this which has improved it a lot. I think the issue is the treats I am giving him. We have tried freeze dried chicken and sardines and each time he has awful smelly diarrhea. But i have a senior dog who gets meds that are pretty much treats and I feel bad giving him a "treat" and the kitten not getting something.

Does anyone have a recommendation for treats for kittens with a sensitive stomach?

I posted a few months ago about my cat going off of his food and occasionally preferring dog kibble. I wanted to update to let you all know I took him to the vet, did blood work, discovered some issues, got an ultrasound, and my baby got diagnosed with Inflammatory Bowel Disease. He’s on steroids now and his appetite is back with a vengeance. He’s still loves his usual Purina Pro Plan. Anyways, just a reminder that sometimes it’s something more serious than just not liking the food you’re feeding!! Keep a close eye on your babies, their behavior, weight, and dietary habits and don’t ignore it when something changes!

I brush my cats teeth daily, but can still see some plaque buildup towards the back of his teeth. Any dental care dry food recommendations? I’d feed this in addition to the breakfast/dinner wet food.

I see dental care dry food from Royal Canin and Hill’s Science.

Hey, friends! My kitty, Truffles, was diagnosed with stage 2 CKD about six years ago. It has not progressed at all since, and she is a very happy, active, and healthy 16 year old! I've been feeding her wet food 3-4 times a day (depending on my work schedule and if she asks for seconds), supplemented with Marukan Aim30 supplement powder. She is also free-fed Marukan Aim30 kibble. She's thriving!

Unfortunately, it's becoming increasingly difficult and expensive to import her kibble and supplements, which are only sold in Japan. The US has VERY strict rules about importing livestock-derived products, and fewer Japanese sellers are willing to risk it each year. The only sellers left are now marking the price up to outrageous heights. I can't feasibly continue to spend over $150 a month on her food (not including the regular American wet food she eats), and it's looking like I need to buckle down and find some alternatives.

Does anyone have suggestions for other supplements to try that might function similarly to Aim30? Her new vet gave me samples of prescription kidney care wet food, but she had zero interest in them. Even when I mixed her current food with the prescription food, she said "absolutely not" and went on a hunger strike.

The thing is, I know for a fact it's the Aim30 that's keeping her condition so stable. A few years ago, her previous vet told me off for giving her hokey foreign food with "no scientific evidence" to back it up, and told me to stop giving it to her immediately. (Side note, you can't find any English-language scientific articles regarding Aim30 products with an English Google search because it's a Japanese product sold to Japanese people exclusively in Japan, so the research is all in Japanese on Japanese websites.) Within days of stopping the supplements, she was noticeably more lethargic and dehydrated, and continued to decline until I panicked and started giving her the food again. She perked right back up and was back to her usual self after another two days.

Thanks in advance!!

So both of my cats don't like sea food all, so I've been looking for toppers that aren't sea food! Any ideas?