Thanks so much . I was just at my vet and I had forgotten an important component – an appetite stimulant Mirataz. I have been researching and trying so many foods but that is useless if they won’t eat it! So now she’s eating and I’m awaiting the new lab results. She has done well with Hills w/d but they don’t make it anymore. Vet suggested royal canin satiety which wasn’t helping but maybe will now with the appetite stimulant. Thanks again -Val

Hi Valerie, feeding a cat with hypercalcemia can be complex. For one, you should talk with your vet to determine the cause of his hypercalcemia. Diet should, firstly, address that underlying cause. Secondly, good dietary options are generally high in protein with low carbohydrate content and no dl-methionine, phosphoric acid, or ammonium chloride (to avoid acidification). We also try to avoid heavy sources of vitamin D like organ meats and fish oil. Some choose to achieve this combination with a homemade diet, and you can also find some commercial diets that come close to addressing those needs. Examples include certain diets formulated to reduce calcium oxalate stone formation, like Royal Canin Urinary SO, Purina UR Urinary St/Ox, Iams Urinary-O Plus Moderate pH/O, and Hill’s c/d. Kidney diets like Purina NF Kidney Function, Royal Canin Renal LP Modified, Iams Renal Plus, and Hill’s k/d may also be able to help, but you’ll need to get your vet’s approval. I’d recommend talking with your veterinarian to get their advice on the matter.

I did not find the title misleading and absolutely never felt I was being treated as a child. The title stated “ BEST” High Fiber Food as opposed to simply Highest Fiber Food. From my research I agree that these are considered some of the “best” options for increasing fiber while maintaining good protein and other healthy ingredients for cats, just as the article explains. They did state in the article that there ARE higher fiber foods but that there are reasons that those higher fiber foods may not be best for cats. The title fits the article just fine.

This is a good point, Liz. I’m still happy with the message of the article, but we’ll keep this in mind for the future.

You are correct in that the title is misleading which makes this article disappointing. Had I not read the comments I’d still be wondering what I’m missing in that the fiber isn’t that high in these brands. Why not give us what the article promised and let us make decisions for what our cats need right now? Don’t treat readers like we’re children that you have to protect from ourselves.

Hi Vicki! We have some information about choosing cat food for diabetic cats (and recommendations) here:
https://cats.com/best-cat-food-diabetic-cats
Unfortunately, diabetic cat foods tend to be low in carbs while cats with constipation can benefit from higher levels of fiber. One thing to try might be adding pumpkin puree to the food. It’s a low-carb source of fiber that will also add a little moisture. Other sources of additional moisture can be beneficial for both cats as well. Supplementing dry food with a high-protein, low-carb wet food is great or just mixing a little bone broth into the food. Bone broth has digestive benefits as well.

Hey Julius, no! We’re not paid by these brands. As the article mentioned, I chose not to list extremely high-fiber foods, because I found that most of the cats who are given high-fiber foods (like those with constipation and hairballs or overweight cats) don’t benefit as much from a very high-fiber diet as they do a species-appropriate diet with moderate levels of fiber. The products listed here are slightly higher in fiber than other similarly high-protein, carnivore-appropriate foods, and they have other qualities that may support satiety and digestive health as well. I realize that this may make the title seem misleading, but I think this is the most helpful approach. Your vet may have a different opinion on this, and we always recommend bringing these questions to a vet rather than taking our word for it.