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We fed them "Chicken Soup" ( »www.chickensoupforthepetloversso···_locator ), but since moving money is tight we've been getting from the big box stores (CS isn't available at Target, Wal-mart, etc).

Unrelated to the food, I lost one over the past summer and the vet couldn't figure out what was wrong (wouldn't eat) and he passed away while he was staying there overnight, and haven't come to terms on that. They are intelligent and will reciprocate your love, you can't take it for granted since you don't know how numbered their days are...
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We feed ours Iams, which seems better then most. The litter used is Breeze, along with the cat litter box which we have 2. »www.amazon.com/Tidy-Breeze-Litte···0&sr=8-8

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I use Cat's Pride. It is the ONLY litter recommended by the American Humane Society. It comes clump-able or non-clump-able. I've tried every litter, over the years, and liked ScoopAway best until I tried Cat's Pride about ten years ago. Several years ago, WalMart suddenly stopped carrying it. No one else had it on this island and something heavy costs a fortune to ship here from online Mainland stores. Walmart told me they had a gripe about the label wording. Cat's Pride told me they weren't sure what Walmart's exact objection was but said they had been overwhelmed with calls and emails to them about it (to the point that they actually opened a new website just about Walmart's action). Wal-Mart also said they were overwhelmed by the number of complaints when they suddenly removed it. It took over a year but it finally showed up again (same label too) at Walmart and I have been so happy for the last year to have it again.

It doesn't clump as tightly as some (but much better than Walmart's own brand that I had been using) and it is the ONLY litter on the market that does not contain sodium bentonite which is dangerous to your cat's health (and one reason it is the only litter recommended by the American Humane Society). I use the clump-able in the 14lb jug. It has little dust and is anti scent (which is another reason AHS recommends it). It can safely be flushed (because of no poisionous sodium bentonite). It is a very fine textured litter and it will not clump like the posionous ones but it does clump and what little sacrifice to have a healthier cat? 14 pounds of it equals 20 pounds of regular litter and lasts more than a month for one cat.

I use it with Omega Paw litter box (which I highly recommend - been using one for 25 years now) and it works great for the clumps to fall into the drawer although there is some clean litter that doesn't go back into the litter box. But so what? I throw away a bit of good litter but am not poisoning my cat like all other clumping litters do.

I feed my cat Science Diet Indoor Mature (she's eight now) dry food. I like it because it makes the stools smaller and less smelly if you feed it on a regular basis and don't switch from one brand to another. My cat is indoor only in a not large condo and the litter box is in the bedroom. My vet feeds his cats Science Diet but I do wonder if it is hurting her kidneys, although the formula changed a year or so ago and is not as much corn now. I have thought of switching to a natural dry food but I have no idea which might be best and the cost is three times that of Science Diet (which is not a cheap one either) and it would be hard for me to afford the natural products on a long term, daily basis. My vet, and his now retired dad, who have cared for all my cats for 40 years believe Science Diet does not harm the cat and I fed my male cat who got cystitis at one year of age the cystitis diet from Science Diet the rest of his life. He never had a cystitis attack again. It's cheapest obtained from a feed supply farmer's store rather than your vet. I know Hill's wet food was on that list of the poisoned one's a few years ago from China but the dry was not and my vet believes in it. Yes, he sells it (thus may recommend for that reason), but he sells several brands besides it and he recommends a natural brand many times but the price for it is out of my reach.

»www.thebalancingact.com/story/?id=1134

»www.omegapaw.com/products/roll-c···box.html
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It is always sad to lose one of your feline family members.

We feed them Purina ONE dry food and Fancy Feast wet foods.

We use Swheat Scoop liter because one of our guys has allergic reactions to some of the ingredients in clay based litter.
»swheatscoop.com/

You might want to look at Blue Buffalo foods.
»bluebuffalo.com/healthy-cat-food

I use one of the Purina special formulas. For some reason, all the cats went on a turkey craze, and that's one of the few turkey formula foods. They will eat duck. None of them like beef or fish.
I even had a lamb fancier. She loved it. Vet said cats normally won't eat lamb. Had a hard time finding pet food for her.

I've had two prior cats on Prescription Diet. One live to be almost 20 living on the stuff for 4 years. The other cat was a fusspot and wouldn't touch it. I wound up reading cat food labels for the lowest ash content.

I used to feed Purina dry food to my cat years ago. She died of kidney failure and I believe it was that food. Maybe it is better today.
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»www.wellnesspetfood.com/index.aspx we have been feeding our 2 cats nothing but wellness for 3 years now. You cant go wrong with either Wellness or Innova.
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I no longer have my own pets because of where I live. Roommate has a cat that he sees as something of an annoyance, but she loves me and gives me lots of affection, I will really miss her when I move.

When my guinea pig died a couple years ago it hurt a lot. You might think: "WHAT! Get upset over a guinea pig???" But they are amazing, they have a vocabulary and are quite epressive, and can be very affectionate. They even show jealousy, I had a female one many years ago that got furious when human women came around. I loved that little squeeker so much.

I don't know if I will ever get another pet, considering the heartbreak of seeing them die. I hope I am reunited with all my awesome friends one day.
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thank you all for your comments, suggestions and condolences. i have not had a chance to read them all, as i am busy today but will try to come back and read/comment more later tonight. please keep the suggestions/opinions coming.

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I feed mine Blue Buffalo. I looked for ingredients where the first one was not "meal" something. Take a look and compare yourself:

»bluebuffalo.com/cat-food-compari···lue-test

Before that I was feeding them Science Diet. They still like SC so I put just a little on top to get them started (otherwise they look at me like... "and....?".

To me, it's worth spending a little more on food. I think it makes a big difference as (IMHO) cats digestive system has not really changed much.

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I leave out (sience diet) dry food all day and give my cat one can of wet food whatevers on sale, he rarely eats the whole can so it'll be a waste to spend a lot on canned food!
My cat is a 10 year old outdoor cat!

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I buy cut up chicken, and grind it all, (bone too). There are good things in there for kitties!

I portion it out & freeze it. Makes feeding easy. I cook it, just 'till it's not raw, and feed. Supplement with "The Missing Link Feline Formula Super Food Supplement" »www.petco.com/product/10201/The-···ralID=NA

Like you, I have my own thoughts on what's good for cats. (I've never seen a cat stalking an ear of corn, or stand of wheat, in the wild.)

Cats are pure carnivores and their gut is suited for meat all the time. In fact, what do Ferrel cats eat? Birds, mice, small rodents, and insects. All dense muscle protein.

I try to keep my cats diet as close to what they would eat in "the wild" as possible, and they seem to be doing very well with this diet.
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We use Blue Buffalo Basic, our three cats love it and are thriving! It's only available through Vet offices and a limited number of pet supply shops.

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Fresh Chicken is the #1 ingredient - there are NO grains, fillers, by-products, artificial colors, flavors or preservatives!

Before grain cat food has also lessened regurgitation. You can get these in specialty stores. If its not in your area, you can get them online from Amazon or »www.petfooddirect.com/search/bef···cat-food

»www.merrickpetcare.com/store/bg_···od_1.php

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Re: questions for cat lovers

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I feed my two Blue Buffalo dry food and Purina Fancy Feats wet food.

Used to feed them Blue Buffalo wet food, but one of them has a sensitive stomach and the Blue Buffalo wet makes her gassy. Had her checked by the vet, nothing wrong, no parasites or anything... the food just doesn't agree with her. The Purina wet foods are the only ones that don't give her gas that they'll both eat.

As for litter, I use a wheat based litter since I can flush it without destroying the plumbing.

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Purina one urinary tract formula
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tidycats multiple cat formula[i didn't see sodium bentonite on the ingredients]