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old cat and delicate tummy

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Question
Hi, I'm writing because I have 2 cats, one aged around 10 or 11, and another that is 2 years old.  My older cat has developed food allergies, and I was told by my vet to switch her foods around often to prevent her from developing another allergy.  Well, her stomach seems to be sensitive because she vomits often, and sometimes has trouble with leaving little spots of stool.  I should also let you know that she is a very anxious cat, and in the past I have used herbal supplements for her (she used to pull her fur out).  My 2 year old is usually fine, but sometimes I think that food switching is upsetting his stomach as well.  Any suggestions?

Answer
Hi Angela and the 2 cats!  Well, sounds like we can make a suggestion or two in supplements for the cat kids.
I would like you to give both of them a Wet canned food /
See if you can get the Innova for cats or Wellness for cats brands from the local pet store... Very good and I like to see all cats getting some wet canned food per day.  HELPS with the kidney health/ so get the wet canned quality brands.  

Now, for the old cat kid - how about some "vitamin E" - just poke a needle thru and squeeze out onto his food / just 1 x per day - See if you can find the 150 IU or 200 IU of Vit E.  
Offer this for 2 weeks daily, then continue every-other-day for 1 month.  Very safe and will help his system.

Next - I would love for to put both kids on NuVET feline Formula - It is a wonderful supplement that helps digestion, the immune system and many other systems of the Felines body.  Worth the .60 cents per day per cat.... You can always start your older cat kid out on just a 1/2 dosage per day and work up to the full dosage.  The Dosages are small and mixed into the food just 1 x per day.
A dosage is about .60 cents ( for the full dosage)
All Natural and very safe ; KEEPS the vet away!

Here is a link to the NuVET Feline Formula - They do offer a 60 DAY money back guarantee...so NO risk to try it......
Give my name as your referring Pet Pro or referring vet office:
Marie Peppers/  code 81098
This is sold thru the manufacturer and Holistic vet offices.
Again/ VERY safe..
1-800-474-7044

Here are the bottles -
you can do a 90 count every 90 days and get 15% off every order...

Or you can start with a 30 count -  
Sorry, they don't sell the feline formula in a 60 count....

https://www.nuvetlabs.com/order/default.asp?cat1=Cat+Products&cat2=NUVET+PLUS


BEST wishes - I would switch just a small amount between your brand of cat food and a few other holistic brands...  I don't like changing too much - I know your vet suggested to switch out the foods often.  ( don't do it too often)


Keep me posted!

Marie Peppers LPN MA
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