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Comment on Crazy cat lady DATING? by Steph

Steph — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 19:07:11 +0000

Congrats, Lynette! And I have to ask… has he met the cats? Do they approve?!?

Comment on Six reasons not to feed dry cat food by Michelle

Michelle — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 23:23:17 +0000

You are woefully misinformed, Solaris.

1.) The bit about dry food being better for teeth is a myth and has not been proven in the least (cats barely even chew their dry food and, really, does a pretzel clean /your/ teeth?). Cats should have their teeth brushed with cat toothbrushes and cat toothpaste at least a few times a week as well as see the vet for dental cleanings when necessary /regardless/ of what they are being fed.

2) Misinformation, again.

3) Incorrect, dry food is far higher in carbohydrates while canned food is higher in actual meat protein.

4) Worth it for a healthy cat and less vet bills.

http://www.littlebigcat.com/index.php?action=library&act=show&item=doesdryfoodcleantheteeth (Does Dry Food Clean the Teeth?)

Comment on Six reasons not to feed dry cat food by Michelle

Michelle — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 23:18:41 +0000

You’re a bit mistaken there, Solaris. Cooked bones become brittle and prone to splintering, and they should never be fed because of this danger. However, raw bones do not pose this problem and are quite healthy.

Comment on Six reasons not to feed dry cat food by Lynette

Lynette — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 21:09:43 +0000

COOKED bone is very dangerous – as bone becomes brittle and sharp once heated.
Keep in mind, most COMMERCIAL pet foods contain bone.
LOL at “nutrition-dense foods can cause problems”. I’ll keep that in mind for myself and make sure I don’t eat too many fresh fruits, veggies, dairy, etc. – and make sure to consume plenty of junk food so I don’t cause “problems” with my health!

Comment on Six reasons not to feed dry cat food by Lynette

Lynette — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 21:07:43 +0000

Sorry, solaris, but your information is incorrect

1) there’s no scientific evidence dry food benefits cats’ teeth – in fact, the higher carbohydrate content of dry foods may CONTRIBUTE to dental problems. If dry food was so good for cats’ teeth, why would more than 60% of cats have dental disease by the age of 3, despite being fed dry kibble?

2) arachidonic acid is present in canned foods – I don’t know where you’d get the information that it’s not.

3) Actually, DRY food is higher in carbohydrates/sugars than canned foods. Dry food REQUIRES a starch in order to form those little “kibbles” – and DRY food contributes to diabetes. (By the way, I’ve worked with nine diabetic cats – and decreased their need for insulin – sometimes to where they need NO insulin at all – by eliminating dry food and feeding them a canned-only diet.)

4) Higher cost – maybe… unless you count all the vet bills you’re paying due to feeding a dry food.

Dry food does not decrease GI disorders – unless you count the “high fiber” dry foods that TEMPORARILY resolve loose stools – until the high fiber content stretches out the GI tract and it collapses entirely.

Comment on Six reasons not to feed dry cat food by solaris

solaris — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 03:42:52 +0000

And Alan, you should definitely not feed your cat feed with pieces of bone in it. Bones can become lodged in and perforate the GI tract, causing bleeding and secondary infections. Also, be informed – what is free-range? Vegetarian? Chickens cannot be vegetarian and free-range at the same time. They eat bugs, rodents, and anything they forage off the ground. The organic buzz is partially about feeling good and trying unusual ideas. But be aware that it is a marketing strategy. Mainstream brands like Purina have many researchers and nutritionists that test their food to be complete and balanced. I used to think that constantly feeding natural foods like wild game to my cat, and bloodworms to my betta fish, was a good idea, but like colic in horses, nutrition-dense foods can cause problems.

But that doesn’t mean you can’t treat them once in a while. : )

Comment on Six reasons not to feed dry cat food by solaris

solaris — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 03:30:19 +0000

I’m sure it has been mentioned above somewhere, but wet, or canned, food causes many issues that far outweigh dry food:

-gingivitis and periodontal disease from soft plaque that will acumulate in the cat’s teeth that normally would be cleaned off by the abrasive action of dry food
-a lack of arachidonic acid in canned foods, an essential fatty acid, can lead to deadly consequences
-a higher amount of sugar (which contributes to diabetes, does it not?) that is generally unhealthy for cats in large portions
-higher costs

most name brand dried foods nowadays are nutritionally balanced and have DECREASED the amount of GI disorders.

Comment on Hunger pains by Annette

Annette — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 19:47:22 +0000

Come November, mine are all eating twice as much as they do in the summer. But then, they do go out in my (cold, old) winter garden in daylight hours. Ax

Comment on Hunger pains by Annette

Annette — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 18:38:17 +0000

Beautiful! Ax [hitting "post" and hoping...]

Comment on Shopping shell-shock by Pamela

Pamela — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 22:05:44 +0000

Congratulations Lynette!

I have the same ‘problem’. I lost 25 pounds and I have so many clothes in my closet that I just can’t wear anymore. They are just taking up space so I need to do the deed and donate them. I’m not complaining either, but there are some outfits in there that are going to be hard to give away so I know what you are saying.

Good for you….wow, 50 lbs.