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QUESTION: Hi there.. I have a cat that was diagnosed with eosinophilic plague. he periodically(about every three to six months) gets raised, linear lesions on the backs of one or both legs. He licks them alot and gets very jumpy. It has responded to cortisone injections but, obviously I would like to find another, more holistic treatment.  The other issue I have is my other cat was diagnosed with sturvite crystals in her urine and was so uncomfortable i caved to the recommendation to put her, and consequently my other cat, on Royal Canin(yuck). Is there some kind of holistic/raw diet that could work for them both? Maybe with the addition of some herbal/holistic remedies?? I thank you for your help!!

Anah, Eli and Misha


Cats LOVE NuVET   ANSWER: Hello Anah and family!  the struvite crystals --- I have an easy way to deal with this : home made recipe - they both can have it : see below :
Also, as for the Eosinophilic plaque, you will need to stay on the steroids until the Supplements kick in.  Work with your vet in slowly lowering the dosages in time.

The Recipe is :
from : http://www.petsbynature.com/Articles/080707_StruviteCats.htm


Dietary Management of Struvite Stones in Cats

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- YOU need to go POUNDS to Kilograms---------------

The following recipes are designed to maintain a low pH, necessary for the prevention of struvite stones in cats. Note: To calculate the caloric requirements for an average adult cat, figure on 70-80 kilocalories per kilogram of body weight or 30 kilocalories per pound of body weight and adjust the quantities accordingly.

Sardine Recipe
3-1/3 ounce raw tofu
2-1/4 ounces sardines, canned in tomato sauce
1/2 yolk of egg, large, hard-boiled
1/2 ounce clams, canned, chopped in juice
1/3 cup brown rice, long grain, cooked
2 teaspoons canola oil
1/2 ounce brewer's yeast
1 bonemeal tablet
1/2 multiple vitamin-mineral tablet  Or NuVET Feline
( see link below)

Provides 501 kilocalories, 37.4 grams protein, 29.5 grams fat

Tuna Recipe
3-1/3 ounce raw tofu
2 ounces tuna, canned in water, without added salt
1/2 yolk of egg, large, hard-boiled
1/2 ounce clams, canned, chopped in juice
1/3 cup brown rice, long grain, cooked
2 teaspoons canola oil
1/2 ounce brewer's yeast
2 bonemeal tablets
1/2 multiple vitamin-mineral tablet  Or NuVET Feline Formula

Provides 446 kilocalories, 39.7 grams protein, 23 grams fat

Salmon Recipe
3-1/3 ounce raw tofu
2 ounces salmon, canned with bone
1/2 yolk of egg, large, hard-boiled
1/2 ounce clams, canned, chopped in juice
1/3 cup brown rice, long grain, cooked
2 teaspoons canola oil
1/2 ounce brewer's yeast
1 bonemeal tablet
1/2 multiple vitamin-mineral tablet  ( Or NuVET Feline )

Provides 482 kilocalories, 39.7 grams protein, 26.5 grams fat

Chicken Recipe
3-1/3 ounce raw tofu
2-2/3 ounces chicken breast (raw weight), cooked
1/2 yolk of egg, large, hard-boiled
1/2 ounce clams, canned, chopped in juice
1/3 cup brown rice, long grain, cooked
2 teaspoons canola oil
1/2 ounce brewer's yeast
2 bonemeal tablets
1/2 multiple vitamin-mineral tablet  ( OR NuVET Feline )

Provides 469 kilocalories, 42.6 grams protein, 23.6 grams fat

Beef Recipe
3-1/3 ounce raw tofu
4 ounces lean ground beef (raw weight), cooked
1/2 yolk of egg, large, hard-boiled
1/2 ounce clams, canned, chopped in juice
1/3 cup brown rice, long grain, cooked
2 teaspoons canola oil
1/2 ounce brewer's yeast
2 bonemeal tablets
1/2 multiple vitamin-mineral tablet

Provides 494 kilocalories, 46.7 grams protein, 24.1 grams fat

Lamb Recipe
3-1/3 ounce raw tofu
4 ounces lean ground lamb (raw weight), cooked
1/2 yolk of egg, large, hard-boiled
1/2 ounce clams, canned, chopped in juice
1/3 cup brown rice, long grain, cooked
2 teaspoons canola oil
1/2 ounce brewer's yeast
2 bonemeal tablets
1/2 multiple vitamin-mineral tablet ( Or NuVET Feline )

Provides 522 kilocalories, 46.5 grams protein, 27.4 grams fat

Clam Recipe
3/4 cup raw tofu
1/2 yolk of egg, large, hard-boiled
1 ounce clams, canned, chopped in juice
1/3 cup brown rice, long grain, cooked
2 teaspoons canola oil
1/2 ounce brewer's yeast
1 bonemeal tablet
1/2 multiple vitamin-mineral tablet  ( OR NuVET Feline )

Provides 548 kilocalories, 45.8 grams protein, 34.6 grams fat

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So, you can home cook for the two of them.  This diet is fine for them to share-  also, some NuVET Plus Feline Formual will need to be added as the Multi-vit mineral tablet.... ( this is a powder for cats)

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BEST wishes - I bet the NuVET will help the Eosinophilic problem - but give it some time to kick in as this is a Natural Product.
Also, don't go off the steroid too quick - must be a slow process to avoid shock to your cat's system.

BEST wishes and KEEP in touch.

Marie Peppers
mtnmom@gci.net
Ask the pet Nurse...........




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QUESTION: Thank so much! Just wanted to clarify... Eli has had a few cortisone INJECTIONS, not daily dosage. Can I start him on this right away or should he get one more cortisone shot(since he has a flare up currently, just on one leg), then start him on it??

thanks!
Anah

ANSWER: Hi - Sure, you can start on this new program right away... Glad your baby was not on the oral prednisone steroid medications.
Let me know how you all do....
mtnmom@gci.net
My personal e-mail

SEE ya!
Marie Peppers LPN MA
ask the Pet Nurse

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QUESTION: Luckily he has the milder form of the condition.. Since he has a current flare up should I get him another shot or use it as a gauge to see if the diet is working(ie if the flare up goes down.. its working.. etc)??  thank you for your help!!
Anah

Answer
Well, as you have seen the relief from the shot is very short lived. They don't work very well at all.  I would skip it but that is your decision to make...
I am sure it won't hurt him to pay for another shot... But, it may not help too much.
I would concentrate on the food and supplements


Take care,
Marie