Purina One: Sensitive Systems

[Medusa]

Hmmm, I started my cats on Purina 15 years ago and I've never had a problem w/it. My old vet recommended it and I've stayed w/it. I use the indoor formula and any time I try a new brand, I have a mewtiny on my hands. I don't think it's a low grade cat food at all.

[Medusa]

Thought you all might be interested in this. Here's what my vet's office has to say, in part:

"For the past six months our doctors have been researching the different diets on the market. They have determined that the diets manufactured by Purina are superior as nutritional therapy. For this reason, we have decided to carry and recommend the full line of Purina Veterinary Diets. We think this will benefit your pet and you in several ways:

1. Studies show that most pets prefer the taste of the Purina diets. In addition to researching the palatability, we have tested the new foods on a number of patients with excellent results. As you know, even the best diet won't do any good if the pet won't eat it. We can assist you with recommendations to help your dog or cat make the transition to the new food.

2. It is our belief that the nutritional content and effectiveness of the diets is an improvement over Hill's Prescription Diets. Many of the diets are lower in fat and there are patented formulas, specifically designed for food allergies and feline diabetes, which have proven to have advantages in managing these challenging conditions.

3. With very few exceptions the Purina diets can cost less per pound.

For these reasons, we have begun dispensing this type of therapy. We are confident that this change represents better medical practice for your pet."

Please understand that I'm not trying to talk anyone into or out of anything. I just thought that you might find it interesting what my vet's office has to say on the subject. Interesting that this letter arrived shortly after this thread was started.

[Fuzzybuns]

Ah, I love it! I love when I actually do the research and it turns out on my side!

I've had Dixie on it for a few weeks now and she's loving it and there's been one "toss up" incident, that was fur related...nothing to do with food!

My boys are loving it as well and I'm waiting to hear back from their vets on whether they can have it regularly. It seems that they're eating less often and Toby's begun to loose some flab sack. There's been fewer stinky visit to the potty box too! Thankfully...

Thank you for sharing that! I'm glad I made the choice back then to try it.

[emilysgk]

I also use Purina foods. I feel they are a pretty good company and have felt safe feeding it to them, even through the recall and all that. Righ now we are still doing kitten chow, which is getting pricey with the 3 of them. I may be soon switching to regular. Last time I had to buy off brand but it seemed ok. I bought the Walmart Special Kitty Kitten good. The ingrediants and nutrition were nearly identicle to the Purina kitten. So I think its ok for awhile.

[fragrancehound]

Does anyone feed their cats Fancy Feast? I'm just wondering how it compares to the more expensive brands.

[Medusa]

I buy Purina Fancy Feast crunchy and mix it w/Purina Indoor Formula and my fur posse gobbles it up! No vomiting, no nothin'! I don't give them canned food because they just can't keep it down; makes them sick every time. I worried about them getting enough moisture but they drink plenty of water from the fountain so if it ain't broke, I'm not about to try to fix it. Occasionally, I give them little bits of raw organic chicken and cooked chicken for sure because I can't eat it w/out sharing; they won't let me. Anyhow, to answer your question, Purina Fancy Feast Gourmet Gold crunchy in the pouch is a big hit in this household.

[Trinityagain]

I've had our 6 on the Purina One Urinary Tract formula since Oatmeal last had plumbing issues last October. Not only do they like it but his plumbing has been just fine, thank goodness. No issues here!