My rescued FIV cat came to us in 2009 as an adult unaltered tomcat. When we rescued Sam he was suffering from urinary and bladder infections. After several trips to the veterinarians, my cat, Sam was diagnosed with a urinary condition that required him to eat a special prescription diet.
We were told that it was common for unaltered tomcats to suffer stress when they are rescued and from this stress develops urinary/bladder infections.
We were told that it was common for unaltered tomcats to suffer stress when they are rescued and from this stress develops urinary/bladder infections.
The veterinarian prescribed Hills CD for urinary care and we were told that we could not feed our cat any other food for the rest of his life.
The veterinarian said "Hills CD for urinary care is formulated with the right balance of nutrients which enables your cat's bladder to be healthy. " We were told that Sam would be feeling better and back to using his litter box within a month's time.
Our veterinarian assured us that feeding our cat this special diet would remove harmful minerals and this meant that the formation of urinary crystals and bladder inflammation would cease.
Our veterinarian assured us that feeding our cat this special diet would remove harmful minerals and this meant that the formation of urinary crystals and bladder inflammation would cease.
So when Sam was feeling better we did neuter him. Know that it was a long road to recovery. I needed to watch Sam's bathroom habits to make sure he was urinating, as we were told if he strains to pee and cannot pee that he may have a blockage and that was a serious condition.
We feared that we would have to put him down if he could not urinate due to a blockage.
It is important that your cat is hydrated and this was a problem because Sam is not a fan of water we tried everything to keep him hydrated, and even got him a waterfall.He was not impressed with the waterfall for drinking, for playing with the water with his paws, yes...the waterfall was entertainment.
We mixed his prescription canned food with water and this was the best way to keep him hydrated.
We feared that we would have to put him down if he could not urinate due to a blockage.
It is important that your cat is hydrated and this was a problem because Sam is not a fan of water we tried everything to keep him hydrated, and even got him a waterfall.He was not impressed with the waterfall for drinking, for playing with the water with his paws, yes...the waterfall was entertainment.
We mixed his prescription canned food with water and this was the best way to keep him hydrated.
Sam has been eating this special diet for three weeks now and he is back to his happy self, his energy has improved, and he is using his litter box, (sometimes) and playing with his toys. Even though we had him neutered he is occasionally marking the sofa and noticed his pee is a little cloudy. Okay, Sam is not 100% his old self, but he is now playing with his toys and he wasn't before. The veterinarian said to keep feeding him the prescription food and in a month it will be in his system and we will see an improvement.
I feed Sam a half can of Hills CD in the morning mixed with the dry kibble and the same portion at night. I also give him purified bottled water. A fresh bowl of water twice a day.
Know that this special urinary prescription diet will prevent the reoccurrence of urinary crystals and stones and as long as we keep feeding our cat the diet food as it is the only food that will manage our cat's conditions so that he will not suffer and there will be no need for urinary / bladder surgery.
Other information about Hills Prescription cat food
Note I kept our other cats away from Sam due to this special prescription food. I thought the medication in the food would not be good for my other cats.
My one cat Lucy got into the room and was eating the prescription food with Sam. I went into a panic I thought his food would harm her.
Other information about Hills Prescription cat food
Note I kept our other cats away from Sam due to this special prescription food. I thought the medication in the food would not be good for my other cats.
My one cat Lucy got into the room and was eating the prescription food with Sam. I went into a panic I thought his food would harm her.
We have two other FIV cats and now they are all eating the Hills CD urinary diet food. My veterinarian said to not worry about my other cats eating the prescription food because it would prevent the cats from getting a urinary / bladder infection.
The veterinarian said the Hills prescription C/D food is good preventative food for multiple cat homes, it is not recommended for kittens.
** UPDATE Sam refused to eat the prescription food. We tried everything even other brands for prescription food but Sam would rather lose weight than eat it. Due to his refusal to eat the food I was told to feed him whatever he likes and that the weight loss was a problem for an FIV cat.
The veterinarian said the Hills prescription C/D food is good preventative food for multiple cat homes, it is not recommended for kittens.
** UPDATE Sam refused to eat the prescription food. We tried everything even other brands for prescription food but Sam would rather lose weight than eat it. Due to his refusal to eat the food I was told to feed him whatever he likes and that the weight loss was a problem for an FIV cat.
