Seven weeks down the line...

Velvet · 13-12-2012, 03:35 AM

Well we have had our trial six weeks on Royal Canin Sensitivity diet. Actually its seven weeks as I mis-counted the weeks. Jac still has diarrhea

I do have to say it is not hindering him in any way, he does have a lot of not so nice flatuence but no blood or mucous. He is growing and thriving and getting ever bigger and longer haired.

I had 7-8 bags of Hills kitten food - broke my heart having to get rid of it. However it went to a good cause - local cat rescue.

He is now six months and I had intended to get him neutered this month, however that was all supposing the diarrhea had cleared, which it hasnt

I am going to let the neuter slide into January, I daresay a few weeks here or there wont make much of a difference

To me the flatuence indicates a dietary intolerance - ie the RC isnt agreeing with him either. Ive tried fish and chicken to no avail - he likes it and gobbles it up with glee

I did have the suggestion of Pro Plan delicate so might try it - have bag of RC to finish first - it wont last long with six of them eating it & now the colder weather is here they are all eating a lot more. One thing for certain our cats have good appetites.

Here is an updated photo of Jac. He never looks as if he has a long coat from the front

It is however quite long and getting longer - daily grooming is a must x

Kazz · 13-12-2012, 08:59 AM

Well from that photo and I would say he is a picture of health. He is a stunner. Thing with cats is I have always thought because you have no control of what they eat when out of site you are hard pressed to be in control unless your cat is a house cat.
I would say the upset tummy does lead you to an intolerance - now the thing is finding a food that he tolerates or better still thrives on. Maybe its a case of working through or maybe sticking at it for longer than 6 weeks maybe 3 months -see how it goes.

angieh · 13-12-2012, 10:06 AM

Velvet - he's gorgeous! You may or may not remember when Kizzy first arrived she had the most awful trumpet trousers and I found that RC Digestive Comfort suited her best ....... I'm not sure of what the difference is between that and RC Sensitivity though. I offer both Kizzy and Pip ProPlan Adult/half and half with ProPlan Light and Digestive Comfort. They can then choose - atm they are both more interested in the Digestive Comfort - it does seem to vary from bag to bag.

Here's a link to the composition of Digestive Comfort
http://www.royalcanin.co.uk/products...ive-comfort-38

Velvet · 13-12-2012, 07:58 PM

Thanks Angie will look into the foods. I know this coukd be a long trial & error thing with the food & getting one to suit. The day he does a solid poo, i will be over the moon

Called at the vets today (dog food) & said to mention to the vet that the RC hadnt worked. Vet nurse gave me some samples of a new food for cats specifically aimed at controlling diarrhea & regulating the digestive system. Hills feline i/d. So, we will see how that goes.

Kazz - first vet said RC should work within 2 weeks, other partner said 6 weeks. I really dont think being on it any longer will help much. I have unopened bag which they say they will take back.

He is a lovely kitten with lovely way with him, very cuddly & affectionate. Have to say he loves the RC, they all do

its great to have good feeders

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