Comments for Yet Another Cat Food Guide http://www.catfoodguide.com Thoughts on Feline Nutrition and Care Fri, 18 Feb 2011 19:37:31 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.5 Comment on Renafood by One last swift kick to this dead horse… « Yet Another Cat Food Guide http://www.catfoodguide.com/2009/10/26/renafood/comment-page-1/#comment-9731 One last swift kick to this dead horse… « Yet Another Cat Food Guide Fri, 18 Feb 2011 19:37:31 +0000 http://www.catfoodguide.com/?p=288#comment-9731 [...] one article that has gotten the most attention on this website is my critique of Renafood and why it’s (if you’ll pardon mon français) utter horseshit. Renafood supporters will periodically poke in and sing its praises, claiming their cats are doing [...] [...] one article that has gotten the most attention on this website is my critique of Renafood and why it’s (if you’ll pardon mon français) utter horseshit. Renafood supporters will periodically poke in and sing its praises, claiming their cats are doing [...]

]]> Comment on Renafood by Candy http://www.catfoodguide.com/2009/10/26/renafood/comment-page-1/#comment-9729 Candy Fri, 18 Feb 2011 19:07:36 +0000 http://www.catfoodguide.com/?p=288#comment-9729 Again, I'm really, really glad that your cat is doing better. I'd like to say that, based on what you've said, getting him to eat is probably what saved his life---fasting is harder on cats than on other animals, and it's pretty well-known that for cats with CRF, getting them to eat enough calories to maintain body weight while keeping their mineral balances within a reasonable range is most of the battle. (That, and keeping them well-hydrated.) And that's the problem with Renafood: it's rarely used in isolation. It's often used in conjunction with diet improvements and other treatments like subcutaneous fluids, and the confounding factors make it absolutely impossible to tell if it's the Renafood, or (and in my opinion, far more likely) the improved diet, and/or the subQ fluids, and/or phosphorus restriction. I have yet to read somebody who testified that Renafood worked wonders in and of itself, without any changes in diet or other changes in treatment. That all said, I'd like to reiterate: I'm super-glad your cat is doing well. May he be frisky for many, many years to come! Again, I’m really, really glad that your cat is doing better. I’d like to say that, based on what you’ve said, getting him to eat is probably what saved his life—fasting is harder on cats than on other animals, and it’s pretty well-known that for cats with CRF, getting them to eat enough calories to maintain body weight while keeping their mineral balances within a reasonable range is most of the battle. (That, and keeping them well-hydrated.) And that’s the problem with Renafood: it’s rarely used in isolation. It’s often used in conjunction with diet improvements and other treatments like subcutaneous fluids, and the confounding factors make it absolutely impossible to tell if it’s the Renafood, or (and in my opinion, far more likely) the improved diet, and/or the subQ fluids, and/or phosphorus restriction. I have yet to read somebody who testified that Renafood worked wonders in and of itself, without any changes in diet or other changes in treatment.

That all said, I’d like to reiterate: I’m super-glad your cat is doing well. May he be frisky for many, many years to come!

]]> Comment on Renafood by T Smith http://www.catfoodguide.com/2009/10/26/renafood/comment-page-1/#comment-9622 T Smith Wed, 16 Feb 2011 21:50:34 +0000 http://www.catfoodguide.com/?p=288#comment-9622 Hi Ana K. New today to CRF with blood test results just in. She's 14yrs. Hyperthyroid and cardiac issues for the last 2 years & meds have taken their toll on the kidneys. Still climbing trees, getting the zoommies across the yard and, yes, hunting! All against vet recommendations but in our home quality of life comes first! Can't answer your dosing question, but from my research you are supplementing with all the correct supplements. Would you share your info on the kibow biotics, salmon oil & B vitamins? Wanting to know what you are using, where to get it and what dosing. Looks like we will be on the same supplement course! We are deciding against the diet changes due to reading lots against the diets. She eats home cooked and I will alter slightly. I hope your kitty is doing well and would love also an update on yours. Thanks! Terrie Hi Ana K. New today to CRF with blood test results just in. She’s 14yrs. Hyperthyroid and cardiac issues for the last 2 years & meds have taken their toll on the kidneys. Still climbing trees, getting the zoommies across the yard and, yes, hunting! All against vet recommendations but in our home quality of life comes first! Can’t answer your dosing question, but from my research you are supplementing with all the correct supplements. Would you share your info on the kibow biotics, salmon oil & B vitamins? Wanting to know what you are using, where to get it and what dosing. Looks like we will be on the same supplement course! We are deciding against the diet changes due to reading lots against the diets. She eats home cooked and I will alter slightly. I hope your kitty is doing well and would love also an update on yours. Thanks!
Terrie

]]> Comment on Renafood by Margaret http://www.catfoodguide.com/2009/10/26/renafood/comment-page-1/#comment-9376 Margaret Thu, 10 Feb 2011 22:20:28 +0000 http://www.catfoodguide.com/?p=288#comment-9376 I too have been using Renafood with my CRF cat for three years and I am certain it saved his life. He was on the skids - had lost half of his body weight and just would not eat the vet prescribed food. I finally decided quality was better than quantity and put him back on a regular cat food that was naturally low in phosphorous. I found Renafood through another CRF website and tried it and began giving him one tablet a day crushed in the canned food. Within a month was eating with gusto again. Within 6 months he had regained all of the lost weight and put on some great muscle mass. He is now 13 years old and going strong, still very active and playful. My vet says his numbers are just a "smidge" above normal - an amazing improvement from almost at death's door. I cannot say enough good about Renafood. I practically worked a miracle for us. I too have been using Renafood with my CRF cat for three years and I am certain it saved his life. He was on the skids – had lost half of his body weight and just would not eat the vet prescribed food. I finally decided quality was better than quantity and put him back on a regular cat food that was naturally low in phosphorous. I found Renafood through another CRF website and tried it and began giving him one tablet a day crushed in the canned food. Within a month was eating with gusto again. Within 6 months he had regained all of the lost weight and put on some great muscle mass.

He is now 13 years old and going strong, still very active and playful. My vet says his numbers are just a “smidge” above normal – an amazing improvement from almost at death’s door. I cannot say enough good about Renafood. I practically worked a miracle for us.

]]> Comment on Renafood by Jorge's Dad http://www.catfoodguide.com/2009/10/26/renafood/comment-page-1/#comment-6720 Jorge's Dad Wed, 15 Dec 2010 20:47:49 +0000 http://www.catfoodguide.com/?p=288#comment-6720 Why does this contain phosphorus as part of the mineral base, when it is bad for cats in renal failure. Too, my cat is on a phosphorus binder, so it will pretty much nullify the binder. I have been giving him the Iams food, mixing it with his Friskies and the binder to get him to eat. I keep out the KD dry, made wet with the fish oil, all day. It's been about three weeks, and have seen no improvement. I may keep him off of the Renafood... Why does this contain phosphorus as part of the mineral base, when it is bad for cats in renal failure. Too, my cat is on a phosphorus binder, so it will pretty much nullify the binder.

I have been giving him the Iams food, mixing it with his Friskies and the binder to get him to eat. I keep out the KD dry, made wet with the fish oil, all day. It’s been about three weeks, and have seen no improvement. I may keep him off of the Renafood…

]]> Comment on Renafood by ana K http://www.catfoodguide.com/2009/10/26/renafood/comment-page-1/#comment-4750 ana K Tue, 02 Nov 2010 16:29:25 +0000 http://www.catfoodguide.com/?p=288#comment-4750 hi My cat has CRF, I started givin my cat renafood 1/2 a tablet a day together with his kibow biotics, salmon oil and B vitamins but I don’t know how much renafood I shoud give him, his is 10 pounds now, he los 2.60 pound since he got sick wiht CRF, I’ll apreciate I you answer my e-mail ASP, thanks; Ana K. [Reply] hi My cat has CRF, I started givin my cat renafood 1/2 a tablet a day together with his kibow biotics, salmon oil and B vitamins but I don’t know how much renafood I shoud give him, his is 10 pounds now, he los 2.60 pound since he got sick wiht CRF, I’ll apreciate I you answer my e-mail ASP, thanks;
Ana K.

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]]> Comment on Renafood by ana K http://www.catfoodguide.com/2009/10/26/renafood/comment-page-1/#comment-4748 ana K Tue, 02 Nov 2010 15:58:02 +0000 http://www.catfoodguide.com/?p=288#comment-4748 hi My cat has CRF, I started givin my cat renafood 1/2 a tablet a day together with his kibow biotics, salmon oil and B vitamins but I don't know how much renafood I shoud give him, his is 10 pounds now, he los 2.60 pound since he got sick wiht CRF, I'll apreciate I you answer my e-mail ASP, thanks; Ana K. hi My cat has CRF, I started givin my cat renafood 1/2 a tablet a day together with his kibow biotics, salmon oil and B vitamins but I don’t know how much renafood I shoud give him, his is 10 pounds now, he los 2.60 pound since he got sick wiht CRF, I’ll apreciate I you answer my e-mail ASP, thanks;
Ana K.

]]> Comment on Renafood by maria http://www.catfoodguide.com/2009/10/26/renafood/comment-page-1/#comment-4311 maria Thu, 21 Oct 2010 05:15:56 +0000 http://www.catfoodguide.com/?p=288#comment-4311 What is the dosing schedule for cats per lb? What is the dosing schedule for cats per lb?

]]> Comment on Long Guide by Way's to get my cat to lose weight? | cat diseases and treatments http://www.catfoodguide.com/long-guide/comment-page-1/#comment-3579 Way's to get my cat to lose weight? | cat diseases and treatments Sun, 03 Oct 2010 14:49:10 +0000 http://www.catfoodguide.com/blog/?page_id=25#comment-3579 [...] can choose the best of what is available in your area. Here is a website that can help you do that: http://www.catfoodguide.com/long-guide/ The better foods have specific muscle meats (rather than by-products or meat meals) in the first [...] [...] can choose the best of what is available in your area. Here is a website that can help you do that: http://www.catfoodguide.com/long-guide/ The better foods have specific muscle meats (rather than by-products or meat meals) in the first [...]

]]> Comment on Long Guide by Which grocery store dry cat food is best? | cat diseases and treatments http://www.catfoodguide.com/long-guide/comment-page-1/#comment-3547 Which grocery store dry cat food is best? | cat diseases and treatments Sat, 02 Oct 2010 16:10:05 +0000 http://www.catfoodguide.com/blog/?page_id=25#comment-3547 [...] can choose the best of what is available in your area. Here is a website that can help you do that: http://www.catfoodguide.com/long-guide/ It not only teaches you how to read cat food labels, but also gives reviews of some brands. The [...] [...] can choose the best of what is available in your area. Here is a website that can help you do that: http://www.catfoodguide.com/long-guide/ It not only teaches you how to read cat food labels, but also gives reviews of some brands. The [...]

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