Low Protein Cat Food Recipe

Low Protein Cat Food Recipe. My cat, fee, is 22 years old(!), blind and has kidney disease, but his quality of life is still great thanks to daily subcutaneous fluids, a special diet, and daily supplements that lower his bun and creatinine. Although kidney disease isn't curable, it can be treated.

It's increasingly common for older cats to have the condition. Though not specifically designed for kidney support, this american journey minced chicken & salmon recipe canned cat food is an affordable option in cat food that offers moderate protein content and an ideal balance of omega fatty acids. Some cat foods will try to tout themselves as “high protein” only for it to be later revealed that the protein sources were soy, nuts, lentils or wheat gluten.

Cats can only digest protein from animal sources.

Diabetics need fiber and kidney kitties need to limit protein. Instead of focusing on low protein levels, this food maintains a normal level of protein and approaches kidney disease from a different angle. Any commercial cat food for kidney disease still needs to meet your cat’s nutritional requirements and should be made from wholesome, natural ingredients. Elsey (the company) provided good customer service.