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For Your Pet’s Sake, Don’t Touch This Prescription Food With a 10-Foot Pole

Many veterinarians like to recommend this type of food for this rampant health condition, but I consider it a big mistake. It's poor-quality protein - the last thing these pets need. Since this problem is so huge (affects half of this population over a certain age), here's what I recommend instead.

Analysis by Dr. Karen Shaw Becker

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chronic kidney disease in cats

STORY AT-A-GLANCE

  • One common and preventable trigger for the epidemic of chronic kidney disease (CKD) in cats is a processed dry food diet
  • The prescription “renal diets” recommended by many veterinarians are also dry processed diets that provide very little moisture and poor-quality protein to kitty patients in desperate need of food loaded with moisture and animal protein
  • Ideally, CKD cats should be fed excellent-quality, fresh food diets formulated specifically to address renal disease
  • There are also natural supplements that can be very beneficial for cats with CKD

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bark & whiskers disclaimer: This information is for educational purposes only and is not intended to replace the advice of your own veterinarian or doctor. Dr. Karen Becker cannot answer specific questions about your pet's medical issues or make medical recommendations for your pet without first establishing a veterinarian-client-patient relationship. Your pet's medical protocol should be given by your holistic veterinarian.

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