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Old December 7th, 2010, 10:03 PM
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I'm on the fence....I know the Vet is not trying to push the food for monetary gain...I'm wondering what is the best of two evils.....this food v taking medication.
If only it were that simple! But even if you were able to stop the lactulose and cisapride by simply feeding this, you might very well end up swapping those for other meds, like insulin or prednisone. This food has some pretty horrific ingredients, as I'm sure you know. I'd love to know how any vet thinks feeding it can possibly be good for any cat. If extra fibre is needed, that can easily be added to a better quality wet food. There simply is no justification for resorting to a moisture-depleted, high carb, low-quality (and expensive!) kibble.


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Vitamin B12 (Methylcobalamin)
Methyl-B can be helpful in cases where nerve function in the bowels has diminished, which may be an aspect of megacolon. It's often used to treat diabetic neuropathy. Is typically administered sublingually (not really possible with cats, so mixing it with food or a treat is usually good enough). Injectable Methyl-B may be preferred in older cats or those with digestive issues because it may not be as readily absorbed via the intestines. Some reading for you:
http://www.nutritionaltest.com/methyl.html
http://www.harpsie.com/constipation.htm#methylcobalamin
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