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Originally Posted by darlili
Just my opinion, and I also have a cat who had struvite crystals....please please please consult with the vet before changing from prescription food. Although to a lay person the ingredients in Hills C/D, let's say, may not look great, to me the proof is in the pudding - does the cat stay healthy on C/D. In my case - yes he does, as shown in follow-up urine draws.
That said, it certainly wouldn't hurt showing a vet the TJ wet and asking about substituting it for C/D - but, I myself, will never change from prescription foods without making sure my vet is on board with the change.
Vets don't get kick backs from selling the c/d. They carry it as a convenience to their customers, and the space for storage is a problem for many vets. They could just as easily write you a prescription and force you to get it elsewhere.
In many cases c/d (or other prescription food) IS the only thing that will keep the cat healthy and crystal free.
My Mazy is one. Yes I had to adjust her feedings, because she gained weight initially. It wasn't hard to do. She's been on the c/d for 5 1/2 years now. I have tried several times to switch her to a high quality non prescription canned food. The crystals always come back. She is not over weight. She has a nice soft coat and is very energetic. And most importantly, she is crystal free.
Please be very wary and watch your cat extremely closely. FLUTD in males is extremely dangerous.