People are always asking "What is the best food for my pet?". Food is very important to your pet's health. The doctors at Vets Helping Pets have evaluated foods at your local grocer and found some very healthy choices.
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Healthy Lifestyle Diet and Weight Maintenance for Cats
Iams® Premium Protection™ Adult Cat
Purina ONE® beyOnd™ brand Adult Cat Food
Cats, unlike dogs, are obligate carnivores. For this reason and to promote urinary health, we recommend that at least fifty percent of your cat's diet be canned food. We have selected canned food for a combination of low calories and low carbohydrates. These are recommended canned high moisture content foods:
Any of the Iams® ProActive Health™ Adult Filets *
Freshpet Ocean Whitefish & Salmon Recipe in Sauce or other recipes *
Keypoint - Cats like and need meat! For all cats the Vets Helping Pets’ Doctors recommend building the diet around canned / moist food. Canned and moist foods are lower in carbohydrates and ash, higher in protein, fat and moisture - all factors enhancing a healthy lifestyle for your cat.
Healthy Lifestyle Diet and Weight Maintenance for Dogs
Iams® Premium Protection™
Purina ONE® Sensitive Systems - 453 kcal/cup - higher calorie for more active dogs *
Freshpet Real Chicken Recipe With Carrots & Spinach Roasted Meal
Freshpet Select Slice and Serve - any recipe *
* Vets Helping Pets Doctor’s top picks for Healthy Lifestyle
Prescription Diet Alternatives
As the price of veterinary prescription diets continues to sky rocket, the veterinarians at Vets Helping Pets have developed a list of alternatives to prescription diets for our patients available in the Kroger pet aisle.
Weight Loss Cat
Iams® ProActive Health™ Adult Indoor™ Weight & Hairball Care - 260.1 kcal/8 oz cup
Iams® ProActive Health™ Adult Weight Control - 319.2 kcal/8 oz cup
Iams® Healthy Naturals™ Adult Weight Control
Cats, unlike dogs, are obligate carnivores. For this reason and to promote urinary health, we recommend that at least fifty percent of your cat's diet be canned food. We have selected canned food for a combination of low calories and low carbohydrates. These are recommended canned high moisture content foods:
Iams® ProActive Health™ Adult Filets with Chicken in Gravy - 85 kcal/3-oz can, 156 kcal/5.5-oz can
Iams® ProActive Health™ Adult Filets with Salmon in Sauce - 89 kcal/3-oz can, 163 kcal/5.5-oz can
Any of the Iams® ProActive Health™ Adult Filets **
Freshpet Ocean Whitefish & Salmon Recipe in Sauce or other recipes **
Weight Loss Dog
Iams® Premium Protection - 301 kcal/8 oz cup **
Iams® ProActive Health™ Adult Weight Control - 333 kcal/cup
Iams® ProActive Health™ Adult Weight Control Large Breed - 333.9 kcal/cup
Purina ONE® SmartBlend® Healthy Weight Formula - 320 kcal/cup
Freshpet Select Slice and Serve - any recipe - 300 kcal ME per 1/2 LB **
For treats, you can use Cheerios, apple slices, carrot pieces, or air popped popcorn. Commercial treat:
Iams® ProActive Health™ Adult Weight Control Biscuits - 19 kcal/medium size biscuit
** Vets Helping Pets Doctor’s top recommendations for weight loss. For cats the moist “catkins” diets provide the safest and best weight loss.
Hypoallergenic for Dogs with sensitive, itchy skin or itchy ears
Purina ONE® Sensitive Systems - 453 kcal/cup
IAMS® Sensitive Naturals™ Ocean Fish, Rice & Barley Recipe - 342 kcal/cup ***
No hypoallergenic recommendations for cats at this time.
*** Vets Helping Pets Doctor recommended if your pet has skin problems, itchiness, itchy, inflamed or chronically infected ears.
Diabetic Cats
For diabetic cats, we recommend a canned or moist diet low in carbohydrates.
Freshpet Ocean Whitefish & Salmon Recipe in Sauce or other flavors ****
Any of the Iams® ProActive Health™ Adult Filets ****
Diabetic Dogs
For a thin diabetic dog, normal to high calorie foods with a low glycemic index are recommended.
For overweight diabetic dogs, choose a low calorie food.
Freshpet Real Chicken Recipe With Carrots & Spinach Roasted Meal ****
Freshpet Select Slice and Serve - any recipe ****
**** Vets Helping Pets Doctors believe these low carbohydrate diets are an excellent choice for the diabetic pet.