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aniadamant replied on September 27, 2007 23:34 to the question "I have 2 cats that are 15 and 17. They have eaten Meow Mix their whole lives. They get tuna as a treat once a week, and one loves "people food" tidbits. I have tried so many times to get them to switch to something healthier and they just refuse. My question for all of you pet owners out there - have you had trouble getting your pets to eat or switch to nutritious food? If your pet has had specific problems such as hairballs, obesity, diabetes, etc. did you see an improvement in their health by purchasing products touting specific treatments such as weight loss or senior formulas? Just curious. Any strategy for getting a pet to change its food?" in IAMS :
Oh man, cats are so much easier. :-) Not as rewarding as a kid, maybe, and unlikely to dote on you in your old age...-
aniadamant replied on September 27, 2007 23:09 to the question "I have 2 cats that are 15 and 17. They have eaten Meow Mix their whole lives. They get tuna as a treat once a week, and one loves "people food" tidbits. I have tried so many times to get them to switch to something healthier and they just refuse. My question for all of you pet owners out there - have you had trouble getting your pets to eat or switch to nutritious food? If your pet has had specific problems such as hairballs, obesity, diabetes, etc. did you see an improvement in their health by purchasing products touting specific treatments such as weight loss or senior formulas? Just curious. Any strategy for getting a pet to change its food?" in IAMS :
If they don't have medical problems at their age, sticking with Meow Mix might be fine. Just cut out the tuna- my understanding is that it's not good for kitties- and give them a low-fat canned cat food "treat" instead.
Some vets think that canned food can be better than kibble for older cats, many of whom suffer urinary tract problems in advanced age.
If you do switch kibble, try going slowly- mix a little of the new into the old, then progressively more new and less old, making the switch over a couple of weeks. Sudden changes in diet can sometimes cause problems. -
aniadamant started following the question "I have 2 cats that are 15 and 17. They have eaten Meow Mix their whole lives. They get tuna as a treat once a week, and one loves "people food" tidbits. I have tried so many times to get them to switch to something healthier and they just refuse. My question for all of you pet owners out there - have you had trouble getting your pets to eat or switch to nutritious food? If your pet has had specific problems such as hairballs, obesity, diabetes, etc. did you see an improvement in their health by purchasing products touting specific treatments such as weight loss or senior formulas? Just curious. Any strategy for getting a pet to change its food?" in IAMS .
