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I have had great success with psyllium husk. I prefer the pure form vs. the Metamucil brand since the Metamucil contains sugar or sweeteners. It is difficult to use too much, but I generally start off with 1/4-1/2 teaspoon twice a day and increase it from there. It is important to mix the...

Hi Katherine, How is Betsey Jo doing, have you had any better luck with solving the constipation? I have usually found that crude fiber does not work nearly as well as soluble fiber for constipation in difficult cats. The best source of soluble fiber that I have used is psyllium fiber, which is...

You are have a kind heart and are to be commended for taking such good care of your kitty. Have you considered puppy pads placed outside the litter box? They are used for training dogs or for dogs who live in a big city and the owner may not want to take them out for a walk in the middle of the...

Here is the link I hope this one works https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/?term=14974568 If you go to PubMed and search the case number 14974568 you should be able to find it, in case  this link does not work yet again. I will review the citations on the web site. Most of these were done from...

You have an interesting and varied approach  to research, that i find refreshing. I particularly liked the reference to the morning coffee causing the sun to rise. I would be very interested in any research that you fine that you think a conclusion could be drawn from. I hope you will share what...

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I personally believe that low phosphorus diet is always a good idea for our mature cats. Virtually every cat will loose kidney function as they age and the excess consumption of phosphorus appears to be a leading contributor to kidney disease. All current veterinary research recommends a low...

I would suggest that you have a vet check your kitty out. Kidney disease that develops over time is usually caused by dental disease, kidney infection, inflammation, obstruction of the urinary tract, injury or certain medications. There are symptoms. Do you see increased thirst or more that...

Her is my PM with Rocket1212 exactly as I sent it to her. Hello As the previous post stated I own a pet food company and of course I'm partial to my own foods. Here is the food I would recommend for your cat http://www.youngagainpetfood.com/5022-cat-food.html There are other foods as well...

Here is another suggestion for you. I might suggest that you choose a kibble that is a carnivore based kibble. That would be at least 50-54% protein and at least 22-28% fat. I personally feel that all all proteins and fats should be animal based. I believe that there are at least three companies...

Most of the research I did on Guar was done 10 years ago when I started using it. There are a ton of animal and human studies on Guar Gum. From memory many of these studies show crossover between humans and other animals. Mostly what I have looked at lately are the claims that some have made to...

I often see guar gum lumped in with carrageenan gum and xantham gum. I think that is like saying that animal and plant protein are the same because they are both proteins. Here is a quote from WebMD ...

I would agree with the above statement in so much as Dry foods containing starch in excess of 6% can cause a lower hydration level in cats consuming any diet wet or dry. Current studies show that when identical diets containing starch are fed, a wet version and a dry version of the same diet...

May I ask what particular problem you are specifically trying to supplement for? Are you only trying to strengthen the immune system if so from what or against what disease?

Wow if your cat is pooping 10-12 times a day that is a problem. Maybe you meant they consumed 10-12 meals a day. In my experience a cat will poop once every 24-36 hours and will pee 2-4 times in 24 hours. If you cat is peeing more you may want to have a vet check for diabetes or kidney disease.

I asked many a vet at the vet conference I attended last year and they approved. I should mention that it must be unscented or non flavored.  In everything sold by the pet stores they mix mineral oil with petroleum jelly and that makes it easier to mix in the flavoring, but I feel it makes it...

Non scented or flavored Vaseline or pure petroleum jelly works great and is inexpensive as well. If you read the ingredients on the preparations they sell at a pet store, most of them contain petroleum jelly which is what Vaseline is. However they generally add sugar and flavor. Most cats love...

I'm doing a study on really big kitties. it is a feeding trial and our goal is to be able to feed then free choice and get to a normal weight in time. Any interest.

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Most likely a good idea to see the vet. The ribbon could be a problem as it might be stuck in the stomach. You might consider a hair ball treatment. You can buy many at the local pet store but I like Vaseline. Most cats will like a dab off your finger and if not you can rub a dab on the front of...