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Date Question
8/16/10 What cat food could we feed or cat to help reduce shedding? Right now we are feeding him Science Diet Light. Thank You!
8/6/10 Is Nutrisource a good quality food for my cat? I have been feeding her Nutrisource for two years and she seems to like it. I've heard it is high quality. What do you think?
7/27/10 Hi, I have a senior cat who has been eating Hills Prescription r/d and Purina OM. I would like to switch her to one of the grain free foods and am considering Taste of the Wild or EVO Weight Management (my cat has tasted both and liked each of them.)
7/15/10 My kitty Shaun was found when he was 4 mo. old with roundworm, tapeworm, mites, fleas and ringworm. He has seen a vet and has been fixed. My concern is he has loose stools.
7/15/10

Can you recommend a canned cat food for a 16 year old male cat? He is healthy except for hairball challenges... Also, do you have non-scented clump cat litter in refillable pails/containers?
7/15/10 I use frozen Bil Jac for "Re Call" Training with my Mini Aussie. My 7-week old male rescued kitten, Taz, goes nuts over the stuff. Is it ok or unhealthy to use the Bil Jac Frozen food as a treat for the kitten?
7/12/10 My cat is not a traveler. He meows the whole way when I take him to the vet and will even poop in his carrier. Is there anything that I can do?
7/8/10 My cat is hyperthyroid, losing weight, with lots of skin sensitivities... She has been on Methimazole for a couple of months. She keeps losing weight. Rather than increasing the medication, I would prefer to treat it nutritionally.
6/29/10 I need food for an older cat that has lost most of his teeth? What should I use. He likes to pick at his food so can won't work.
6/24/10 I've had some problems with my cat, Marco. He's become really good at urinating right outside his litter box.
6/15/10 According to your staff and my vet wellness pet food is the best food for animals. Why do you not have wellness in your frequent buyer program?
6/8/10 What can I feed my litlte old lady cat that is hyperthyroid and needs to put on weight?? Oh, and she is also very finicky...of course! Thanks!
6/3/10 I read somewhere that putting and eighth of a teaspoon of olive oil in a serving cat food helps with hairballs. Do you know if this works? Is olive oil safe for cats? Thank you.
6/3/10 My male cat has been on Science Diet CD for years to keep his FUS at bey. HE HATES IT. Do you carry something that I could substitute in the way of a healthy food that I could serve him with the same confidence that he won't get sick again?
6/2/10 I read somewhere that putting and eighth of a teaspoon of olive oil in a serving cat food helps with hairballs. Do you know if this works? Is olive oil safe for cats?
5/29/10 What food would you recommend for our 13 pound, 8 year old, female cat? She need to loss a little.
5/25/10 Do you carry probiotics for cats? If so what kinds?
5/14/10 I am picking up a 7 week old kitten tonight, and have read that kittens should have fine litter so it doesn't stick between their toes. What would you recommend? Also what food would you recommend a kitten should start on?
5/12/10 I have a cat (about 2 years old) who like to paw the floor after i give him some wet cat food; he doesn't scratch at the floor just paws at it. He'll eat some and paw the floor...he does this about 3-4 times.
5/10/10 Jingles is five year old and does not like to be brush. He has long hair and it gets matted. What can I do for this?
5/3/10 My cat Mason needs a good senior food, he is 12 years old and he had a blood test done and there are some changes in the kidneys so can you recomend a food that will help his kidneys also light diet for weight and a hairball formula all in one.
4/20/10 My cat has been diagnosed with pancreatis, is on predisone and is doing very well except she eats and the food goes right through her,so she does not gain any weight...she is eating California Natural moist food (chicken) and Evo dry... any suggestions what other food would be better..maybe Natural Balance?
4/16/10 My cat was just diagnosed with irritable bowel disease and is recommemded to switch to a Diet low in fat are generally better tolerated in cats with IBD.
4/15/10 I have a male 4 yo cat (Uun-neutered male) that occasionally urinates outside the litter box. There is an older male (neutered) cat in the house and we have two litter boxes. Any ideas?
3/25/10 I just discovered that feeding my cat wet food is best for optimal health... So I'm looking to put him on a high quality wet food High Protein, Low ash, Low Carbohydrate, Etc. but also I don't think I can completely switch him to wet food because there are times when he is left for periods of time when I wouldn't be able to give him fresh wet food so I need a backup plan and so I'm also looking for a dry food that I can also leave in his bowl.
3/23/10 We adopted a cat from the humane society and he has tarter on his teeth. What is the best way to remove it?
3/20/10 I would like to know the pro's and con's of grain free food vs the alternative?
3/17/10 I adopted a 6yr. old cat four years ago. Just recently he wants to eat and eat.
2/25/10 I will be adopting my first cat in the next two months and am wondering what the best type of food to give it...I have also been researching cat litter. Is it true that clumping litter is not very safe for a cat?
2/22/10 We have two 16 year old cats. One is having beginning signs of renal failure. The vet said to give them low protein and and low phosphorus canned cat food.
2/2/10 I recently adopted a domestic shorthair 6 year old cat. She had diarrhea at the adoption center, and continues to have this problem after two months with me
1/22/10 I have a male Siamese cat (Simon) who is 1.5 yrs old. I rescued him from Happy Tails at 2 months... So the problem I am having is the urinating! He will go where ever he wants,and some places are very strange.
1/22/10 I have a 10 year old male cat (neutered) who is starting to spray at a couple of spots. This is new behavior.
1/21/10 She has transitional cell carcinoma, is under a vet's care. I need a recommendation on what she can eat, canned food for the water content, that is tasty but won't put additional stress on her kidneys.
12/31/09 What is the calorie content of the sensible choice reduce calorie for cats?
12/29/09 I have two cats that would like to come in and meet you and have a day at the spa. I was wondering if I could get an estimate on bath, brush and nail trim for my two girls.
12/23/09 Do you carry Wellness Core canned cat food?
10/23/09 About 3 years ago we got a kitten for company for our older cat. Now the kitten is an adult and tends to bully our older cat.
10/23/09 My "middle aged", domestic shorthair, neutered, male tuxedo cat was quite overweight (18 pounds) on a diet of just kibble.
10/14/09 My veterinarian has recommended a Grain Free dry food for my two male cats. Are there any preferences you can recommend?
10/1/09 My kitten has ear mites, and I was wondering if you carried an over the counter medication for that?
9/14/09 What is a good food for cats that are diabetic?
9/5/09 My cat has been eating Natural Balance products for about 3 years now. They changed the duck formula for both dogs and cats and there are some complaints.
9/4/09 W/D cat food has a medication in it that dissolves the stones.
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