I know raw diets can be great for cats with IBD and other digestive issues but does the type of raw diet matter? Is a recipie like the one at Catinfo.org better than a commercial brand that may include veggies and fruits and other things?
Leroy has possible IBD He went to the vet earlier this week. Originally it was for a possible dental issue but the vet was more concerned with Leroy's weight loss since September (a pound) and recent frequent vomiting of clear liquid. His stomach also gurgles. Loudly Bloodwork was done and results are normal. B12 was tested and it was on the low end of the normal range and the vet said he prefers it to be higher.
Vet seems pretty sure it's IBD. Leroy has an ultrasound scheduled in 2 weeks. In the meantime, I'm giving liquid Pepcid and I'm going to start B12 injections this weekend. I have to pick it up from the vet hospital. The Pepcid seems to be helpful. Two doses so far and no puddles of liquid on my floor and no lip smacking or tummy gurgles I'm going to start Leroy back on probiotics but one with S. boulardii. Vet said it was fine to use probiotics.
I know the vet wants to try a LID diet. I really want to stick with raw. Leroy is currently eating NV frozen raw medallions with a spoonful of raw / Alnutrin mixed in. I'm using HT chubs. My last batch was with Blue Ridge chicken (store didn't have HT) but Leroy oddly got an allergic reaction to it (bald oozy red spot on head) even though he's eaten Blue Ridge in the past with no issue.
Could I stick with the current raw or would I have to completely change it to a recipe? Leroy pretty much eats anythng so I'm not worried but Emma is more finicky. I would prefer to have both cats eat the same food.
Leroy has possible IBD He went to the vet earlier this week. Originally it was for a possible dental issue but the vet was more concerned with Leroy's weight loss since September (a pound) and recent frequent vomiting of clear liquid. His stomach also gurgles. Loudly Bloodwork was done and results are normal. B12 was tested and it was on the low end of the normal range and the vet said he prefers it to be higher.
Vet seems pretty sure it's IBD. Leroy has an ultrasound scheduled in 2 weeks. In the meantime, I'm giving liquid Pepcid and I'm going to start B12 injections this weekend. I have to pick it up from the vet hospital. The Pepcid seems to be helpful. Two doses so far and no puddles of liquid on my floor and no lip smacking or tummy gurgles I'm going to start Leroy back on probiotics but one with S. boulardii. Vet said it was fine to use probiotics.
I know the vet wants to try a LID diet. I really want to stick with raw. Leroy is currently eating NV frozen raw medallions with a spoonful of raw / Alnutrin mixed in. I'm using HT chubs. My last batch was with Blue Ridge chicken (store didn't have HT) but Leroy oddly got an allergic reaction to it (bald oozy red spot on head) even though he's eaten Blue Ridge in the past with no issue.
Could I stick with the current raw or would I have to completely change it to a recipe? Leroy pretty much eats anythng so I'm not worried but Emma is more finicky. I would prefer to have both cats eat the same food.