What 'should' I feed my cats?

Question

Ok I have read a LOT of opinions on this over the last few days...

I took my cat to the vet for a checkup as I was worried (as the vet was) about her weight not being great. She is only 12 months old but had a litter of kittens 10 weeks ago - all fine and healthy (and in new homes).

The vet asked what I had been feeding her and I explained that she has been eating up to 12 pouches (yes 12!) per day - plus biscuits and fresh water. The vet said I shouldn't be feeding her wet food AT ALL - and told me to feed my 2 cats and kitten a 'Complete Cat Food' (dry). She recommended 'Hills', 'James Well beloved' and 'Royal Canin' and said that I have been wasting my money on buying pouches and 'crappy' biscuits because they will not fill them up - nor are they good for their teeth or digestive system.

I felt so guilty because I thought I did a lot of research before I got the cats. I read that you should always have dry food available but to feed wet food also etc etc. So why make it if its that bad for them?

Are they any vets out there who could give me a second opinion please? I would be so grateful :(

Answer 1

well my vet told me to feed my momma cat after she was done haven babies  PURINA KITTEN CHOW  that help with the nutrients and protein like mothers milk and it will also help with her immune system. and the babys love it to. make sure you buy the dry bag. and you can find it anywhere and it really isn't that much of $$$$$$

Answer 2

You're in England, eh?  I understand that the British versions of Hills and perhaps Royal Canin aren't as bad as they are here in the US - supposedly.

But you still need to feed wet food.  

Wet food isn't bad for the teeth.  It doesn't help them any, but then neither does dry food.

I can't tell you which food to choose but I can give you some info.  I'm not a vet, but I know of one with a website which gives out excellent info.  See the links.

My own advice on how to choose a good food is the last link.  I compiled this based on various things I have read, and a large part on a book by Sandy Arora - more about her here:  http://www.holisticat.com/