*so far* the special diet has worked for our kitty. He had the opposite kind of stone from most cats, so his food wasn't really well tested.
It's hard not to feed treats, etc., but it's SO worth it
Hug him from all of us at TE.
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10-17-2007, 03:09 PM #1
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10-17-2007, 03:13 PM #2
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they said our stone had been sent of to be tested and they would be able to tell exactly what caused it.
They said treats without a lot of dyes were ok, like Science Diet or Milk Bone, but not to give many. They are accustomed to having one every night at bedtime and it will be hard to get them to bed without it.
I really want to cut out treats.
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10-17-2007, 03:25 PM #3
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Ours was Calcium Oxalate which means kitty needs a basic food. We do break the rules sometimes with natural treats (e.g. freeze dried salmon) - the main thing is you don't want to mess up the pH modification the food is making....
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10-17-2007, 04:24 PM #4
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Tired but happy to be home.
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10-17-2007, 04:52 PM #5
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Oh, Sandra, I am so happy you made the choice to keep Bull. What happens next week will happen. Bull needed to be home, with you. I can understand the finances because it was a struggle for me to keep Kallie going as long as I did. I did have a few more months with her and it meant a lot. Having to make that decision was not easy, but I knew, then that it had to be made. Bull needs to rest and the opportunity to sit in your lap again, wagging his tail in contentment.
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10-17-2007, 07:57 PM #6
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Oh, sweet Bull!
(((((Bull and his family))))"If Americans want to live the American Dream, they should go to Denmark." - Richard Wilkinson
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10-22-2007, 03:50 PM #7
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How is Bull this week- recovered ok from his surgery?
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10-17-2007, 03:28 PM #8
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Boy, I bet that's one little Bull who got a lot of kisses tonight! I'm so happy things turned out this way for you and your family, sandra. And, of course, for Bull....who is exactly where we all wanted him to be.
Jackpot has been on Science Diet W/D for a long time, which is a special diet for intestinal issues. I'm guessing you probably have to watch protein percentages. For the occasional treat, there are a lot more "wholesome" brands these days than there ever used to be. They'll adjust fine!! Just enjoy your little boy......
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