A new approach to Micah

Well...I guess its morning somewhere....actually, its almost 1:00 AM here! ;)

Here's some links:
http://www.catnutrition.org

http://www.catfood.catnutrition.org

http://www.felinefuture.com/nutrition

The "Wellness" seems to be much better for Micah. He has SO much energy and he's much more loving....if that were possible. ;) He's such a huge lover boy anyway, he just seems happier already. I'm going to go get the Innova tomorrow and see if there's a difference.

Also calling that homeopathic vet tomorrow. Things have been crazy with my new neice and my interview I had today. Finally, it'll be Micah's day tomorrow.

Forgot to mention. Those first two links are from the main person at the yahoo feline IBD group I joined.

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Just got off the phone with the homeopathic vet. Micah has an appointment on Monday at 10:00 a.m. :)

He told me to give Micah some plain, unpasturized yogurt as a snack. Micah will LOVE that! ;)

I'll keep you all updated.

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Originally posted by Ally Cat's Mommy
Hope it all goes will at the Vet (BUT if a "standard" vet is a "white coat", what will we call a homeopathic vet??? Perhaps an "organically grown unbleached calico coat?????)

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ha ha! I just saw this. :) I'll be sure and let you know what he's wearing on Monday. :)

This is so interesting to me. My very first love-cat, Sugar, was fed only very basic and especially inexpensive cat food. It was all that I could afford at the time. He lived to be 18 years old.

Look how specialized all of this has become over the years.

My limited knowledge of a raw diet - has been that the cats loved it and thrived.

As for the surgery - Kelly - personally, I just could not do that to Rascal.

I have had the same vet for years - the same vet who administed chemotherapy to Mr. Magic (r/b - baby).

But if Mr. Rascal ever gets sick, I definitely am going to get a second opinion from the homeopathic vet I know.

I will be following this to find out the results of your Monday visit.

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Originally posted by gini
My limited knowledge of a raw diet - has been that the cats loved it and thrived.
That's what I've been hearing too. Now, I'm just trying to see which one I want to feed Micah. There are many companies who will send you the food frozen, or will send you the suppliments where you just add the meat. I'll ask the vet on Monday what he thinks.

As for the surgery - Kelly - personally, I just could not do that to Rascal.
I CANT allow Micah to go through this. I got two opinions from "regular" vets and it never sat right with me. I know the vet Micah is seeing on Monday wont recommend that and I'm so glad.

I have had the same vet for years - the same vet who administed chemotherapy to Mr. Magic (r/b - baby).
How is chemo administered? Is it done through and IV? How did you know Mr. Magic had cancer?

But if Mr. Rascal ever gets sick, I definitely am going to get a second opinion from the homeopathic vet I know.
I agree, homeopathic vets are always a good route in my opinion. Natural is the best thing for what I have, cats deserve the same if they have something chronic. I mean, I was WAY skeptical about homeopathy, but the regular vets are way too evasive. This sure warrants at least a try.

I will be following this to find out the results of your Monday visit.
Thank you Gini. I really need this type of support. My cats are my children and it hurts me to know he's hurting. I want to find out what will work and get him all fixed. :) Thanks again.

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Micah is in my thoughts and prayers.

Has Micah tried the Innova yet? Is this like dry food but with natural ingredients only? LOL I admit I know absolutely nothing when it comes to the topic of diet, but I may actually corner my vet and ask him about IBD in cats! Yesterday, he mentioned that he is really into nutrition in animals and really believes cats do well on what he considers a "natural" diet being birds and mice and grains since that is what the would eat themselves! :eek: LOL He also said something about beef being bad for them, because when do you see a domestic cat bringing down a cow?! LOL So, fish and birds (turkey, chicken count) are good natural foods for them. Maybe I could get some insight about feline IBD and what he thinks on that subject! I will ask when I go into work next Tuesday!
Let us know how Micah is doing! :)
**hugs**
Karen

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Originally posted by wolflady
Has Micah tried the Innova yet? Is this like dry food but with natural ingredients only? LOL I admit I know absolutely nothing when it comes to the topic of diet, but I may actually corner my vet and ask him about IBD in cats! Yesterday, he mentioned that he is really into nutrition in animals and really believes cats do well on what he considers a "natural" diet being birds and mice and grains since that is what the would eat themselves! :eek: LOL He also said something about beef being bad for them, because when do you see a domestic cat bringing down a cow?! LOL So, fish and birds (turkey, chicken count) are good natural foods for them. Maybe I could get some insight about feline IBD and what he thinks on that subject! I will ask when I go into work next Tuesday!
Let us know how Micah is doing! :)
**hugs**
Karen

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Howdy! :)

Innova is canned food. IBD cats can only have canned food without grains. I guess its hards to make a kibble without grains. Too bad..Micah LOVES crunchy food. But he's also liking this wet food thing.

Yes, Micah loves his Innova. He gets about a can and a half a day. Plus, a scoop of yogurt "flavored" with acidopholis, digestive enzymes, taurine, papyaya juice and cranberry juice. (I got that bottle at PetSmart - all organic)

As far as the standard cat diet, yes, beef wouldn't be considered their normal diet, cause they WOULDN'T be out there hunting in cow pastures. hee hee :)

I know the diet for IBD cats and normal cats is a bit different in that they need digestive enzymes, good bacteria, NO GRAINS, high quality, organic meat and chicken bones.

I'd love to hear what your vet would say about Micah. Thanks so much for asking. :D

Love, Me

P.S. How's my Tobias...um...I mean Sergei???

Wow! Sounds like Micah is getting some tasty treats! ;) LOL I'm glad he likes the new food! How wonderful! I really hope it helps. I will be sure to talk with my vet about it on Tuesday. I'm really curious as to what he'll say now! :)
Sergei is doing well! He's wearing his little red harness and sending along some purrs for auntie Kelly and Micah too!
**hugs**