Hi There,

I have to admit that I'm leery about feeding raw meat because of the bacteria content. Yes, cats can tolerate bacteria better than we can, but they can also get sick from it. The main thing if you are going to feed raw meat is to get it from the best source you can. Organic would be the best and safest way to go. I would try to find a local souce for the meat, if possible.

I agree with Dr. Tobin regarding your baby's kidney failure. The numbers are nice and low, especially for a cat of his age. My cats with CRF have numbers that are at least double.

One more thing I wanted to add......studies have shown that it isn't the quantity of the protein that counts in CRF , but the quality. I have had several cats with kidney disease and they have all done well on a higher protein diet than many vets would recommend.

Take care, and please keep us updated on how things go.

Regards,
PHKitkat

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