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Old 10-09-2009, 09:44 PM
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Re: Reduced Kidney Function
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Originally Posted by crazyeyes View Post
Hi

Just discovered my cat (15 years of age) has early stages of reduced kidney function, and vets have suggested a change of diet to a kidney supporting dry food (he eats iams currently) or a natural high protein diet.

Can anyone suggest a good brand of dry food or natural diet ideas.


Thanks
Cats need a lot of moisture in their diet, so a dry diet for a cat with already compromised kidneys isnt ideal, prescription or otherwise. However, your vet's suggestion of a more natural diet is a good one. I'd definitely ditch the dry food completely and switch to a wet food diet. This site is one of the best for all info relating to kidney disease Tanya's Feline CRF Information Centre , this site offers ideas for a natural diets Feeding Your Cat** Know the Basi and this also has ideas for natural diets and gentle holistic treatments for CRF Home
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