Below is taken from an article I read, so true, I lost a cat 8 years ago to renal failure, thats why I always stress can food with cats. CRF (Chronic Renal Failure) is a major, premature killer of dogs and is 600% more common in cats... and it’s PREVENTABLE...! In fact, if you have or have had a cat or know of someone who does, it’s almost certain you know of a cat that had died from kidney disease or CRF... and it’s PREVENTABLE...! CRF is a degenerative, fatal disease that hardly exists in the wild, if at all, is mainly caused by feeding a 100% kibble diet and it doesn’t matter how good the ingredients in that kibble are. It has to do with the moisture content; in the wild, cats (obligate carnivores) get approximately 70% and dogs (carnivores) 60% of their water needs from the kill [raw meat] keeping their kidneys constantly hydrated. Kibble is only 10% moisture while canned foods are 78% and raw meats 75%, all approximate. “This is a big, big problem for cats, whose ancestors are desert-dwelling wild cats. They have passed on to our pets their super-efficient kidneys, which are designed to extract every last drop of moisture from prey animals. “As a result, cats have a low thirst drive and don’t drink water until they are about 3% dehydrated—a dehydration level so serious that most veterinarians would consider giving intravenous fluids. Dogs have a higher thirst drive and will drink more readily, so they are less prone to dehydration” says Dr. Jean Hovre, DVM. My webpage “Is Wet Food or Kibble Best” bit.ly/13jJcE6 contains twelve links to such great veterinarians as Dr. Lisa Pierson, DVM, Dr. Elizabeth Hodgkins, DVM, Dr. Jean Hovre and Dr. Karen Becker, DVM, NMD... read their websites and you’ll know as much as many of the veterinarians I’ve met on the subject. Feeding a high carbohydrate, 100% kibble diet along with the dehydration that comes with it causes or contributes to many serious health issues often leading to premature death such as: • IBD (Inflammatory Bowel Disease) • Urinary crystals and stones. • Bladder infections • FLUTD (feline lower urinary tract disorder) • Cystitis • Crystalluria • Urolithiasis • Obesity • Diabetes • Cancer • And of course, kidney disease and CRF (Chronic Renal Failure) Feeding good grain-free, high protein/low carbohydrate canned foods or a balanced, raw meat diet contributes to NONE of the above...! At the very least, mix a good high protein/low carbohydrate kibble with the aforementioned type of canned foods. Unfortunately for cats/dogs, I’ve met or am aware of too many veterinarians who treat the above mentioned illnesses and diseases by selling “prescription diets”... I (along with all of the holistic vets I know of) still have not seen one of these “prescription diets” that make the conditions better rather than worse. “Always keep in mind that water flowing through the urinary tract system is the most important factor in keeping it healthy... not any of the expensive, low-quality, "prescription diets" often recommended by veterinarians. “Unfortunately, many of these people and their veterinarians have missed the point of water...water...water and have continued to put the cat in danger by feeding/prescribing a dry food diet - including any and all of the "prescription dry diets". They are expensive and contain low quality, species-inappropriate ingredients” says Dr. Lisa Pierson, DVM. “’Many veterinarians still insist that a renal diet should be low in protein despite studies that show aging pets, including those with kidney disease need more, not less protein” says Dr. Becker. Here’s two excellent pages and a video from Dr. Becker: • “Why do so Many Domestic Cats Have Chronic Kidney Failure”? bit.ly/QHUqux • “Canine Kidney Failure: Causes, treatment and Prevention” bit.ly/15dq0sC Recent research suggests a link between vaccination for feline distemper and immune-mediated inflammation of the kidneys, which is also thought to be a major cause of CRF. “Annual boosters for distemper are COMPLETELY UNNECESSARY. A cat with kidney disease should not be vaccinated at all” says Dr. Hovre. Remember; NEVER blindly trust your veterinarian... It’s up to all pet owners to make informed decisions that will ultimately affect the heath and lives of their cats/dog. And I would always, always visit or if none are located in my area do a phone consultation with a good holistic veterinarian regarding diet, vaccination protocols or drug therapies... but that’s just me...
Posted on: Mon, 15 Jul 2013 14:08:59 +0000
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