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leQ i have a 4 y/o female that has been healthy and without any problems. but a week ago, she kinda just stopped eating iams lamb & rice, which was the only thing she would eat all her life. she's active, runs around, and has regular litter visits. she'll eat her pounce treats, and a tsp of yogurt every morning (which she's done all her life), but she just stopped eating the iams dry.
she also has a low hanging sac which feels like its filled with fluid near her tits. i've felt back there and she doesnt seem to be in any pain when i touch that area, but it became noticeable about the same time she stopped eating.
i will take her to the vet if i should suspect something is really wrong, i just hate having to go look like a dumby when it's nothing more than her being picky and tired of the iams.
she wont have any other food. so that's not a solution. i'll keep feeding her pounce only to keep her from starving. but that sac in the rear has me a bit concerned.
anybody got any ideas about this?
thnx
Pauline During the last year I believe IAMS changed their formula of their cat food. My cat quit eating and got upset from it. A vet. told my Daughter that.Then I knew why, maybe that is the problem. P&G make things cheap as they can when taking over products. Maybe the warehouse is just getting to the new where you buy.

Pauline Sometimes, cats appear to have a low hanging loose sac noticeable as they walk. Means nothing. However, if you think it's fluid-filled, well vet need see of course. Personally, I don't feed Iams cause of it's high protein, cause of UTI. After the vet sees kitty, perhaps he can recommend a good prescription diet to ward off possible problems like stone formation in the future. I'm a firm believer in preventive medicine. I have seen so many give high feeds only to see problems later with the kidneys. Good luck.
Bengal Lover About the high protein thing...Cats are obligate carnivores and need high protein. They don't digest fiber and carbohydrates well. High- quality canned food is essential for preventing UTI and stones. In the wild cats get their moisture from kill, not pre-packaged kibble. This is why so many cats end up with these problems. But in response to the Iams, I would take her to the vet to make sure there is nothing wrong with her first. I don't trust Science Diet as a vet food. I recommend finding a good natural pet food store and having them recommend some foods after the vet confirms that there are no serious problems. Wellness, Pinnacle, Felidae and Royal Canin are good choices.
nern I totally agree with BengelLover.

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leQ	i have a 4 y/o female that has been healthy and without any problems. but a week ago, she kinda just stopped eating iams lamb & rice, which was the only thing she would eat all her life. she's active, runs around, and has regular litter visits. she'll eat her pounce treats, and a tsp of yogurt every morning (which she's done all her life), but she just stopped eating the iams dry. she also has a low hanging sac which feels like its filled with fluid near her tits. i've felt back there and she doesnt seem to be in any pain when i touch that area, but it became noticeable about the same time she stopped eating. i will take her to the vet if i should suspect something is really wrong, i just hate having to go look like a dumby when it's nothing more than her being picky and tired of the iams. she wont have any other food. so that's not a solution. i'll keep feeding her pounce only to keep her from starving. but that sac in the rear has me a bit concerned. anybody got any ideas about this? thnx
Pauline	During the last year I believe IAMS changed their formula of their cat food. My cat quit eating and got upset from it. A vet. told my Daughter that.Then I knew why, maybe that is the problem. P&G make things cheap as they can when taking over products. Maybe the warehouse is just getting to the new where you buy.
Pauline	Sometimes, cats appear to have a low hanging loose sac noticeable as they walk. Means nothing. However, if you think it's fluid-filled, well vet need see of course. Personally, I don't feed Iams cause of it's high protein, cause of UTI. After the vet sees kitty, perhaps he can recommend a good prescription diet to ward off possible problems like stone formation in the future. I'm a firm believer in preventive medicine. I have seen so many give high feeds only to see problems later with the kidneys. Good luck.
Bengal Lover	About the high protein thing...Cats are obligate carnivores and need high protein. They don't digest fiber and carbohydrates well. High- quality canned food is essential for preventing UTI and stones. In the wild cats get their moisture from kill, not pre-packaged kibble. This is why so many cats end up with these problems. But in response to the Iams, I would take her to the vet to make sure there is nothing wrong with her first. I don't trust Science Diet as a vet food. I recommend finding a good natural pet food store and having them recommend some foods after the vet confirms that there are no serious problems. Wellness, Pinnacle, Felidae and Royal Canin are good choices.
nern	I totally agree with BengelLover.