Kizzy's Diet

[angieh]

Good thoughts - my Chiropodist suggested live yoghurt - I usually have some in the fridge for myself, so may give a teaspoonful a go - I don't know if Kizzy is lactose intolerant as I have only given her water to drink.

I'd also wondered about Eileen's bit of grass that she gives Leia daily. Kizzy of course has not gone out yet. From a vet's point of view she can go out a week after she's had her second inoculation which is next Thursday, so any time after 14th May but if I give it the full 6 weeks as recommended by CP, it won't be until after 24th May. So the grass idea is worth a try. She doesn't seem to be champing at the bit to go out and seems quite content. She is certainly more playful which is lovely to see.

I will certainly start a food diary Kazz - will help me remember what I'm doing!

[Kazz]

Doesn't need to be muchbut it does help you "think" but looking back on it may help you form a link.

[dandysmom]

Originally Posted by angieh

Good thoughts - my Chiropodist suggested live yoghurt - I usually have some in the fridge for myself, so may give a teaspoonful a go - I don't know if Kizzy is lactose intolerant as I have only given her water to drink.

I'd also wondered about Eileen's bit of grass that she gives Leia daily. Kizzy of course has not gone out yet. From a vet's point of view she can go out a week after she's had her second inoculation which is next Thursday, so any time after 14th May but if I give it the full 6 weeks as recommended by CP, it won't be until after 24th May. So the grass idea is worth a try. She doesn't seem to be champing at the bit to go out and seems quite content. She is certainly more playful which is lovely to see.

I will certainly start a food diary Kazz - will help me remember what I'm doing!

I'm not sure about that given Kizzy's delicate stomach. Most cats eat grass as an emetic; some don't. Misty, Patches and Leia ate/eat it almost as we would salad, I suspect because it simply tastes good to them. None threw/throw up after eating it. I started doing that when Misty went blind and didn't go outside any more because she did love her grass! And just kept it up, after she passed; when Patches got a bit elderly for walks; found that Leia wanted some too, she'd try to push Patchie aside to get it. So that's my grass story. I suppose you could try it and see if she upchucks or not....

[Elaine]

Originally Posted by dinahsmum

Just one more thought whilst I was in the shower (curry night tonight)
Do you think this wind/runs issue might just be Kizzie's (very mild) stress reaction to not being allowed out? I assume she was free ranging before CP and I assume she will be allowed out after a while Angie (eek - scarey; I'm with you on that one). Maybe it's just a mild symptom of Cabin Fever?

OMG!!!! Hilary, you made me spit tea all over my key board when I first read that first line, I thought you too had an upset tummy.
Angie, when Bernie first arrived here, we nick named him the Grand Emperor Ming, every time he visited the litter box, we evacuated the house . When it became a little runny, we gave him Hill's I/D, boiled chicken or fish, anything bland, then gradually reintroduced his cat food. After a few months, his tummy settled down no bother. He never seemed in least bit stressed after his travels to get here from North Wales.

[angieh]

It's good to know Kizzy and I are not alone!

I think DM and Elaine are in unison on this - bland diet and then introduce other foods. Keep a food diary so I know what I'm doing or have done. I think intake and outcome diary might be helpful too! The grass might be one step too far perhaps! I'll let you know how we get on.

I wonder if there's a huge difference between Hills I/D and RC's Digestive Comfort? I'll look at the ingredients.

Just re-read the shower/curry post! I can see why Elaine nearly spat tea over her keyboard. That's gotta be some curry if you have to go in the shower afterwards!

[Elaine]

I would have thought that the Hills I/D and the RC digestive comfort would be much of a muchness ingredients wise. If she is tolerating the RC ok then stick with it rather than change again, not to mention the added expense of buying yet another food.
You might even want to try the slippery elm bark as well, it's good for all digestive ailments.

[smudgley]

Originally Posted by angieh

I hope you didn't think I was in any way criticising, Smudgley. I am really just trying to find a diet that suits Kizzy's tummy which still seems to have a way to go before it's settled. Merlin was fed for years and years on Felix senior wet food without problem. I had not tried RC before at all.

I'm just trying for a balance that suits her.

Of course I didn't think that Angie. Just trying to let you know the specific diet she was on.