| If your cat has been diagnosed with a kidney | | | | monitor them carefully and confirm they are eating |
| problem, CRF or other diseases that impact the | | | | enough food. You should also note if there are any |
| kidney or digestive tract, your veterinarian may | | | | changes to their behavior and their excretions. |
| recommend that you start feeding your cat low | | | | If you are having difficulty finding this specialty cat |
| protein cat food. | | | | food at your local pet store you should find an online |
| Low protein cat food takes the pressure off your | | | | retailer. Typically, an online retailer will have more |
| cat's kidneys and digestive system. Your | | | | options and better pricing than most local cat stories. |
| veterinarian may suggest that you feed your cat | | | | You may need this new food for a short period time, |
| exclusively a diet of low protein cat food or combine | | | | an extended period of time or permanently. If you |
| it with other food. It is important that you follow | | | | are going to use it for an extended period of time |
| their instructions and monitor your cat closely. | | | | you will want to find a good brand at a very fair |
| It is not always easy to find low protein cat food in | | | | price. Some online research should help you |
| grocery stores or discount chains but you can | | | | determine the best food to buy. |
| sometimes find it. You will have more success | | | | Anyone in the market for cat food that is low in |
| finding these specialty cat foods at online retailers | | | | protein should check specialty stores and online |
| and specialty retailers (Petco, etc). | | | | retailers. Once you have found a food that works |
| Once you start your cat on this new diet it may | | | | you should make sure you keep it in stock at all |
| take them a little time for them to adjust. Try to | | | | times. |