What to feed my old guy

[KeathS]

1. My pet's name is Ruta, age 18, sex M 2. Neutered 3. Grey and white cat 4. Approximate weight 13LBS? 5. What's their BEAM (behavior: newly lethargic and hiding under bed since death of our other cat, appetite good, mood seems sad and confused) 6. Diet fresh cooked turkey, salmon, cod, halibut and Stella and chewy's carnivore cravings and Greenie treats and pet honesty calming treats 7. Vaccination history: on regular allopathic vax schedule / exposure to toxins: LA Fire air, flea meds behind shoulders bi monthly, other medication: flea meds 8. His companion cat of 13 years died from cancer 2 weeks ago 10. Has any diagnostic work been done NO? previous Diagnosis mild kidney disease ) 11. Current and previous treatment none 13. @Dr. Christina @Dr. Jeff @Dr. Jean Hofve @Dr. Christina

My 18 year old kitty Ruta is adjusting to life without his brother and now all the attention is on him! He has come out from hiding and is doing much better.

I am concerned that maybe I should change his diet.

I fed him friskies shreds wet food and taste of the wild dry food his whole life plus greenies treats. His only known issue is early kidney issues.

When his brother was diagnosed with cancer a few months ago, we looked into every way we could possibly help heal the cancer and that's how we found you! Due to your influence, Ruta is now eating Stella and chewy's carnivore cravings wet food and their dehydrated pellets rehydrated plus organic deli turkey and steamed salmon. Still loves greenies treats.

I am wondering if you have any recommendations for food for him. I am also curious if you know of any cat treats that are healthier than greenies.

I want him to have a long happy life!

Thank you,

Keath

 

[Dr. Christina]

18 years old is great! You have already made great improvements to Ruta's diet, and if I read correctly, he is recovering emotionally from the passing of his friend.

Have you take the 101 course yet? Lesson 2 gives you a wonderful learning about nutrition. Also, go to the library and click on nutrition - it gives an overview as well, and lists the numerous webinars on feeding. Click on urinary for more information and webinars on kidney disease. Also, faculty member Dr. Jean Hofve's site has an ebook on feeding cats.

recommendations for food:
Just as with people, there is no one best food. The most local, sustainably raised with the fewest chemicals, seasonal ingredients are the best. the only 2 requirements we all agree on is Calcium (to balance the high phosphorus in the meat) as raw bones or supplement and taurine for cats. Please read the resources, then ask any questions that were not covered for you.

Most important for any animal is the happiness protocol.
Find any way you can communicate, connect, send energy, visualize healthy kidneys.
Look at the webinar replays (be sure you have watched the welcome video to see the wealth of information at HA) for all the energy healing methods we introduce you to, then pick one to learn.

Dr. Christina

 

[Dr. Jeff]

I am wondering if you have any recommendations for food for him.

See below.

I want him to have a long happy life!

Is there any food that he loves?

He will have the best health span when you focus everything on his purring and happiness. With everything, not just food.

Does he like a particular game, being petted and snuggled, or maybe he likes just having you gaze at him lovingly while you blink slowly.

This will give him a sense of "purpose" and desire to live the longest possible life.

 

[Dr. Jean Hofve]

Hi Keath! Thanks for posting about Ruta!

In the wild, once kittens are weaned, they eat the same diet as every other adult cat, for their entire lives. I wouldn't be too concerned about "early" kidney issues, IMO it's more important to feed good quality protein and high moisture, which is what you're doing. There is mounting evidence that "renal" diets are not doing much good, and what little science behind them there is, is quite weak. If he's eating well, I think it's fine to keep doing what you're doing. Most important is to feed him what he likes and will keep his weight steady.

Feline Greenies have one advantage and that is they do help prevent tartar on the teeth. Other than that, the ingredients are pretty awful. I generally recommend just freeze-dried meat or organs (heart, liver) as treats. Fish isn't great for cats but is okay as an occasional treat.

Please keep us posted and of course don't hesitate to ask if you have concerns!!