Ezcomplete For Cat With Chicken Allergy?

[mizzely]

Hello there,

I have a cat with a chicken allergy/ intolerance. I see that the Ezcomplete contains chicken livers so while I'm interested in the product, I was wondering if anyone here uses it without issue with a cat that reacts to chicken. I don't feed raw yet but I'm doing research to figure out what method/ recipe/ etc I might like to try.

Thanks for any feedback!

 

[mschauer]

None of my cats has a chicken allergy but chicken liver certainly contains chicken protein which would trigger an allergic reaction in a cat that is allergic to chicken.

Have you considered Alnutrin? It doesn't contain liver but requires that liver be added but you could substitute beef liver for chicken liver.

What is it that makes you think your cat has a problem with chicken?

 

[mizzely]

None of my cats has a chicken allergy but chicken liver certainly contains chicken protein which would trigger an allergic reaction in a cat that is allergic to chicken.

Have you considered Alnutrin? It doesn't contain liver but requires that liver be added but you could substitute beef liver for chicken liver.

What is it that makes you think your cat has a problem with chicken?

The fact she vomits every day, loses weight, and licks all the fur from her stomach and inner legs when given it in any form (Dry, canned, raw). Even if she sneaks a bite from a plate left unattended she is miserable.

I have and still am considering Alnutrin, I just likes the ease of the EZComplete.

 

[mschauer]

Wow. Sounds like an allergy alright.

Good luck!

 

[valentine319]

Unfortunately with an allergy you must avoid the product. I know it's a pain.

 

[mizzely]

I figured Looks like Better in the Raw might be an equivalent though? Better in the Raw for Cats

 

[valentine319]

I make my own mix. I've got a few issues with better in the raw.

Egg yolk, calcium lactate, beef liver powder, gelatin, whey protein concentrate, psyllium husks, EFA from fish oil, taurine, kelp, barley grass powder, Vitamin B complex, Vitamin E succinate.

Why are they adding whey protein? Where is the kelp from? And why barley grass powder? I'm allergic to barley grass so I would have an issue with it. I would go alnutrin until I felt comfortable mixing my own. But that's just my opinion.

 

[orange&white]

With an allergy problem, you are going to have to be more particular. The chicken liver powder would probably cause a reaction, but there is a slim change it wouldn't. I wouldn't purchase it for a trial, but the company might offer a "trial size" if you wanted to risk it.

I also add my own supplements individually, so I know "how much of what ingredient" goes into my cats, and also so I can choose natural over synthetic supplements. (Hopefully most of the premixes use natural supplements - I haven't had a need to analyze any of them.) Alnutrin does seem to be highly regarded from what users have posted here.

 

[mizzely]

I guess the allure of the others is I don't have to add bone or liver, both of which are hard to find locally for me. I see TCFeline also offers a beef liver version, but also contains whey protein.

 

[mschauer]

You could use Alnutrin and add your own beef liver powder. I know it isn't as convenient as an all-in-one but might suit your needs.

 

[dorimon]

EZComplete offers samples (Samples), but I don't know if I'd risk it.

I use Alnutrin w/ Eggshell Calcium in my rotation, but I prefer to self-supplement.

And valentine319 , (standardized) kelp is often used as a source of iodine. It's an alternative to using lite salt, especially if you want to avoid adding too much sodium.

 

[orange&white]

I guess the allure of the others is I don't have to add bone or liver, both of which are hard to find locally for me. I see TCFeline also offers a beef liver version, but also contains whey protein.

If you wanted to do you own mix and need a bone/calcium substitute, the Dr. Becker recommends microcrystalline hydroxyapatite.
The Importance of Raw Bones for Dogs and Cats

You could probably also find dried liver in capsules.

 

[mizzely]

You could use Alnutrin and add your own beef liver powder. I don't it isn't as convenient as an all-in-one but might suit your needs.

The beef liver powder doesn't seem too complicated and I don't know why I didn't think of it!

 

[dorimon]

The beef liver powder doesn't seem too complicated and I don't know why I didn't think of it!

I think you just need to figure out the rehydrated weight and use that to make sure you add the right amount. I'm not an expert on this though.

 

[mschauer]

The beef liver powder doesn't seem too complicated and I don't know why I didn't think of it!

If you like I can help you figure out how much to use of what ever product you choose.

 

[mizzely]

If you like I can help you figure out how much to use of what ever product you choose.

I will definitely ask for your help as soon as I figure that part out. Thank you so much!

 

[missmimz]

I'd suggest using alnutrin over something like BITR. Ezcomplete is a great product, but it may or may not be an issue. I'm always suspect when someone says their cats have a true protein allergy unless they've fed 100% raw and ruled out anything that could possibly be the trigger in commercial foods. It sounds like maybe you've done that, though.