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    Resorbing Teeth Cause

    My Nocturne kitty just had two more teeth pulled for resorptive lesions. She is doing well and hopefully is now pain-free. This means she's lost 3-4 teeth to this disease though. I was curious if anyone has heard good theories as to why some cats get this more than others. I've heard chronic...
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    Hydrolyzed Protein Food Help!

    I don't know which ones are contamination free (but I bet there are people here that do). Brands like Koha, Freely, and Rawz have limited ingredient diets though and a lot of people with sensitive cats use these. Some people have good success with Stella & Chewy or Vital Freeze-dried also.
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    Hydrolyzed Protein Food Help!

    What a beautiful cat! I'm sorry things have been rough for your kitty. If the vet has concluded that the rash was due to food allergies, have you tried an elimination diet? You only feed one protein type at a time. No plant proteins, no other animal species. I say this because Hydrolyzed...
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    Is “Fish” Cat Food Bad For Cats?

    Ash is the minerals that remain when a cat food is burned in a lab. The carbohydrates, fat, protein, and water are removed and only the minerals (calcium, phosphorus, magnesium, etc) remain. It is controversial if high ash content is an issue in cat food, but the belief is that it may be...
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    Is “Fish” Cat Food Bad For Cats?

    I don't think fish in itself is bad, but you have to consider that feeding something every day means the cat is being exposed to whatever is in it daily. There is a concern of pollutants, contaminants, and even natural enzymes and fatty acids that can lead to issues. In the wild, the only...
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    strange result from wisdom panel

    That is interesting! And your cat is gorgeous! Coloring, size, and hair-type don't have to mean breed. Just like not all blue cats are Russian Blues and not all longhair cats are Maine Coons. In dogs, for example, an argument over whether merle poodles are crossbred or if the merle color...
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    Dr. Elsey's Formula Change

    Have you looked into Young Again Mature Health? It has hydrolyzed pork but I don't think it has pork plasma. I have heard about some cats getting diarrhea on it but it is good as far as phosphorus and protein percentages.
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    Im nervous about Purina cat food

    A kitty that is hesitant to eat foods they used to like may have nausea (if they feel sick when they eat something they blame the food). Nausea and stomach pain can also cause lethargy. Cerenia every other day makes a world of difference to my IBD kitty. It has mild pain relieving affects but...
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    Im nervous about Purina cat food

    I've worked with IBD kitties and each cat is different, but the fewer the ingredients the easier it is to weed out ones that may cause inflammation. I tend to avoid prescription diets because of the low protein and high carbohydrate levels (I've seen lots of cats on prescription diets that had...
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    What breed is my kitten #2?

    So cute!!! The vast majority of cats in America (and around the world) are multi-generational crosses. In dogs this is called a mutt and in cats it is called a "moggie". They are all unique and incredible cats. It is unlikely your cat is high percentage pure-bred, but technically there are...
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    I have no idea what breed my cat is

    Welcome to the forum! She is gorgeous! The vast majority of cats in America (and around the world) are multi-generational crosses called "Moggies". In other words, they aren't a specific breed. That being said, that doesn't stop them from being beautiful. Your kitty looks to be a dilute/grey...
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    A chartreux mix maybe?

    Nym was 15 lb at a healthy weight, so he was really big! We just lost him about a week ago : ( I don't think cat breed tests are as accurate as dog breed tests yet, since data allows them to make it more accurate (and dog DNA has been heavily studied). Every cat included helps them make the...
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    A chartreux mix maybe?

    Your kitty is so beautiful!! The majority of cats, even those with unique coloring, are multi-generational crosses (called Moggies). Many rescues/shelters will list any blue cat as a "Russian Blue" and any color point as a "Siamese" or longhair as a "Maine Coon". We did a DNA test on our...
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    I'm at a loss with my cat's GI issues - need advice!

    The cerenia is in tablet form but I put it in a capsule to hide the smell and taste. That being said, there are injectable forms of it that I've seen the vet use. Not sure if that is available for owners to use at home?
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    I'm at a loss with my cat's GI issues - need advice!

    My Noxie was diagnosed with IBD through process of elimination also. She is fairly young (she probably started around 3 years of age?). It got to the point that she was vomiting blood and having bloody diarrhea. She went to the vet as an emergency and was kept there for two days on fluids, an...
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