Almost 1 year ago we got Oliver, and nearly 6 months ago we were adopted by Brody… two wonderful 1.5 and 1 year old orange tabby cats. Almost immediately after getting Oliver we switched him from Meow Mix to a healthier diet of Wellness Dry and premium canned (Wellness or Evo mostly), and after getting Brody we switched him from Whiskas and canned Nature’s Variety Homestyle from the Prairie (yeah, the Humane Society had him on very good canned food actually… lucky little kitten) to the same diet as Oliver. Over the months we’ve changed from one premium brand to the next, as I’ve researched more and gotten rid of any grains in their diets. Over the last few months/weeks, Oliver’s had occasional sticky poo stuck to his butt, and Brody’s had soft stools now & then. We’ve taken each of them to the vet’s but through the usual screenings weren’t able to find out why Brody’s been having issues.
So, once again, I’ve decided it may be time to change their diet. With all the reading I’ve done, I believe that not only would a raw diet be more appropriate and better liked by the boys, but it may also be the ticket to solving the potty issues of stinky, sticky butts, and soft poo. (Actually, I’m planning on doing canned food in the mornings still, and raw in the evening… for convenience and based on my wife’s current preference)
That said, with all the opinions, theories, and facts out their, I’ve gone & overanalyzed what I’m planning, so now I’m hoping at least a couple of you can read this mini-term paper regarding the change I’m planning. Thanks in advance to anyone who manages to skim through these next few posts (special kudos to anyone who reads it in detail) and offers any advice or critiques you may have.
So, once again, I’ve decided it may be time to change their diet. With all the reading I’ve done, I believe that not only would a raw diet be more appropriate and better liked by the boys, but it may also be the ticket to solving the potty issues of stinky, sticky butts, and soft poo. (Actually, I’m planning on doing canned food in the mornings still, and raw in the evening… for convenience and based on my wife’s current preference)
That said, with all the opinions, theories, and facts out their, I’ve gone & overanalyzed what I’m planning, so now I’m hoping at least a couple of you can read this mini-term paper regarding the change I’m planning. Thanks in advance to anyone who manages to skim through these next few posts (special kudos to anyone who reads it in detail) and offers any advice or critiques you may have.