I'm totally confused as to what type of homemade diet would be supportive for the kidneys and liver in an elderly cat. I read where one vet says low protein like chicken , while another says no, because too low protein is as bad as too high protein. If protein is insufficient the body will just go and break down the protein in the body and use that. Another says, lots of vegetables and grains like brown rice while yet another specifically says cats can't digest grains, don't give carbs, and give very little vegetables. Liver has also been recommended as one of the meats to give yet I've read where, because it's such a concentrated meat, it's high protein, even though it's a high quality protein, it is still one of the higher proteins and therefore hard on the kidneys and that organ meats should only be given in small amounts occasionally. And, some vets say give cheese and dairy, while it's contradicted by others who say definitely don't give it. How can this be so contradictory ? What diet do you think would be easily assimilated, easy on the kidneys and liver and would help to increase some weight gain? What would you consider to be an adequate protein amount, gram-wise, per day for an elderly cat if the kidneys are compromised in any way? What protein would you select, and why? Would you use a combination such as chicken and egg yolks? What would you consider to be major kidney and liver supporting supplements and what supplements would you generally recommend for the health and well-being of an elderly cat? Is there any link, etc, that is less contradictory, re the diet, that you can direct me to? Thank-you.

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• questions about diet for kidney support - quill, Tue Mar 7 20:22:36 2006
• RE: questions about diet for kidney support - PHDrTobin, Thu Mar 9 09:51:13 2006