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<blockquote data-quote="GoingNorth" data-source="post: 655248" data-attributes="member: 1963"><p>8% protein is WAY too low. Most premium dry cat foods are at least 35% protein.</p><p></p><p>Fatty liver is a real risk in overweight cats that lose weight very quickly. I would try deli meats if he can have the sodium. Turkey, Roast Beef, Ham, etc.</p><p></p><p>Also try cheeses, full fat cottage cheese, etc. Make sure his renal function is OK and that he can handle the calcium before pushing dairy.</p><p></p><p>Offer raw meats if he'll eat them. Raw meat will not hurt Cap'n so long as it is fit for human consumption and has been handled properly. (Despite what your vet might say) A lot of cats love fatty pork and it won't hurt them.</p><p></p><p>Offer poached fish (you can poach it in a little milk or broth in the nuker). Some raw fish can be fed, but some varieties contain enzymes which impair vitamin B absorption, so best to cook lightly. Salmon, mackerel, other fatty fish are good.</p><p></p><p>If he'll eat it, and you can get the cheap, "icky" salmon and mackerel in the cans that has the skin and bones in it, that is good to feed as it is very fatty, and also rich in calcium and taurine, which he needs for eye and heart health.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="GoingNorth, post: 655248, member: 1963"] 8% protein is WAY too low. Most premium dry cat foods are at least 35% protein. Fatty liver is a real risk in overweight cats that lose weight very quickly. I would try deli meats if he can have the sodium. Turkey, Roast Beef, Ham, etc. Also try cheeses, full fat cottage cheese, etc. Make sure his renal function is OK and that he can handle the calcium before pushing dairy. Offer raw meats if he'll eat them. Raw meat will not hurt Cap'n so long as it is fit for human consumption and has been handled properly. (Despite what your vet might say) A lot of cats love fatty pork and it won't hurt them. Offer poached fish (you can poach it in a little milk or broth in the nuker). Some raw fish can be fed, but some varieties contain enzymes which impair vitamin B absorption, so best to cook lightly. Salmon, mackerel, other fatty fish are good. If he'll eat it, and you can get the cheap, "icky" salmon and mackerel in the cans that has the skin and bones in it, that is good to feed as it is very fatty, and also rich in calcium and taurine, which he needs for eye and heart health. [/QUOTE]
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