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From:Richmond, VA, USA
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posted 01-11-2004 07:18 AM         

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I have a male cat who has recurring urinary tract problems. He will pee blood, then have to go on antibiotics for three weeks and only eat the Prescription SD diet. This cures the problem, but he hates that food. My vet says there is no other alternative. Can anyone else offer advice on other high quality foods that prevent the urinary tract infections?

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posted 01-11-2004 09:31 AM         

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my dog goes to a holistic vet for various things and we were discussing cranberry supplements for dogs and cats having problems with urinary issues. She told me that cats respond very well to cranberry supplements...so you might want to give that a try.

Does your cat eat only dry food? I understand dry only can cause urinary problems. If you feed him the canned SD food and add warm chicken broth or tuna juice maybe he'd eat it better.

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posted 01-11-2004 11:18 AM         

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We had a cat who had this problem. We didn't give him the SD diet; we bought some stuff at the grocery store that was for urinary tract health. (He refused to eat the SD). We also gave him the cranberry stuff and it seemed to help also. He no longer has any problems.

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posted 01-11-2004 12:12 PM         

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Hill's S/D has a more acidic target urine ph than most other diets so it may not be easy to find an alternative that is commercially available. There are other prescription diets that may be suitable such as Purina, IDV or Waltham. Maybe you can ask your vet about one these?

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posted 01-11-2004 12:49 PM         

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Hello. I know that the UTI paste works pretty well (they use it at the shelter I help out at). I found a web-site that carries it. It only costs $8.00. Or you can see if your local pet store carries it or something like it. The info below is from this link (if you want to purchase it on-line). http://www.pet-dog-cat-supply-store.com/shop/uti-paste-cats.php

UTI Paste - Cats - Urinary Tract Health

Function: Aids in the management and maintenance of urinary tract health in cats
Format: Edible Paste
Size: 70g Tube
UTI Paste provides a source of dl-Methionine and natural cranberry extracts. This unique formulation acts as an aid in the management and maintenance of urinary tract health for your cat. Dl-Methionine an essential amino acid can only be obtained from the diet, aids in lowering urinary pH levels. If the infection does not show signs of clearing up, please consult your Vet immediately.
Shipping Weight : 1.0000 pounds
Manufacturer: MARK & CHAPPELL
Discounted Price : $7.99 USD

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posted 01-11-2004 04:52 PM         

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IDV

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In my previous post this should have read "IVD". A few people on the Vet to Vet board said that IVD has a new prescription formula that is similar to Hill's S/D.

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posted 01-12-2004 09:27 AM         

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Has anyone heard of the pet food brand called, Pinacle? (I think that is how you spell it)

It has very good ingredients and has cranberry listed as one of them. I gave it to my cats for a while, but it's a bit pricey. If you've read any of my other threads, we switched to Chicken Soup for the Cat Lover's Soul. It is cheaper and it has cranberry also, plus a lot of other natural vegetables and vitamins.

My advise is try one of these two brands. I know there are more brands out there, Innova is really good food, but it's so darn expensive.

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posted 01-12-2004 01:21 PM         

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I have heard Pinancle is good but haven't tried it.

Chicken Soup is pretty good. My cats like it a lot. They have foul smelling gas on it though. Well my one cat who farts does. It's horrible.

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posted 01-12-2004 02:21 PM         

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And where would I get something like Pinacle?

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posted 01-12-2004 02:25 PM         

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Readers will get a kick out of this. My little one just crashed her paws into the monitor chasing the little animated cat in the upper-right corner of this window.

She's just too hilarious. I downloaded the aquarium screen saver and she hasn't been the same since. Every time I sit at the computer she stands on my keyboard and paws at the screen. The little animated emoticons also drive her crazy.

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posted 01-12-2004 02:31 PM         

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And where would I get something like Pinacle?

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There is a store locator on their webpage. You can check it to see if there is a retailer in your area.
Here is the direct link:
http://www.breeders-choice.com/product_locator.php3

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posted 01-12-2004 05:10 PM         

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Fleafly,

I'm ROFL! Reminds me of one of my cats. I have an abysinian that has horrible smelling gas. But he only seems to do this if he's frightened or caught off guard. He's done this even before I put them all on the Chicken Soup.

Perhaps the vegetable matter in the food produces it, I don't know. I don't notice it with any of the other 8 cats I have though.

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