Tree House Feeding and Nutrition Program
Meet the Program Cats Conditions: obesity, pancreatitis Buckles is a part of the all-canned feeding program to lose weight. Conditions: obesity, weak joints, rectal infections Lincolnetta is a part of the all-canned feeding program to lose weight.
Conditions: chronic diarrhea (IBD) Indie is a part of the all-canned feeding program to control her diarrhea
and gain/maintain weight. Conditions: hyper-thyroidism, potassium deficiency Jessika is a part of the all-canned feeding program to maintain her hydration
and maintain weight. Conditions: stomatitis, mammary tumors (surgically removed) Reba and Winona are a part of the all-canned feeding program to maintain
their hydration and gain/maintain weight. Conditions: obesity, rectal infections Princess Lea is a part of the all-canned feeding program to lose weight.
Conditions: obesity Peg is a part of the all-canned feeding program to lose weight. Conditions: obesity Nessie was a part of the all-canned feeding program to lose weight. Tiny, a large and handsome boy, was one of the cats in the canned-only
feeding program. He’d had a history of urinary tract stones, but
had no recurrence while on the canned-only diet. His new adopters have
continued with his all-wet feeding regime and they report that Tiny is
still crystal-free! Conditions: stomatitis, hyperesthesia syndrome Rumor was part of the all-canned feeding program to maintain her hydration
and gain/maintain weight.
Buckles’ pancreatitis and obesity may have pre-disposed him toward
diabetes. Diabetes may be resolved, perhaps even prevented, by a low-carbohydrate
diet. Obese cats are also at risk of hepatic lipidosis (fatty liver disease)
if they stop eating for any length of time, as little as a day or two.
A high-protein diet decreases the risk of fatty liver disease.
Lincolnetta’s obesity has caused her issues with weak joints and
infections from her inability to groom properly. Studies indicate a low-carbohydrate
canned diet may be more effective for proper weight loss while maintaining
muscle mass than a “Lite” low-calorie/high-fiber diet.
There is evidence that grains and other carbohydrates may exacerbate gastro-intestinal
disorders. A high-protein/low-carbohydrate diet may also assist in maintenance
of muscle mass.
As an older kitty, Jessika has to be monitored for adequate hydration.
As canned food is naturally higher in moisture, it may keep her better
hydrated and decrease the need for sub-q fluid treatments. A high-protein
canned diet may also help her maintain her weight.
Reba and Winona had recurrent mammary tumors that were surgically removed.
High-protein diets may be beneficial in cases of cancer. Reba and Winona
also have stomatitis, or inflammation of the mouth tissue. Canned food
may be much more comfortable for them to consume than dry food, which
may irritate the tissue. As older kitties, Reba and Winona also have to
be monitored for adequate hydration. As canned food is naturally higher
in moisture, it may keep them better hydrated and decrease the need for
sub-q fluid treatments. Reba and Winona have had some issues with weight
loss, and a high-protein canned diet helps them maintain their weight.
Princess Lea’s obesity has caused her issues with infections from
her inability to groom properly. Studies indicate a low-carbohydrate canned
diet may be more effective for proper weight loss while maintaining muscle
mass than a “Lite” low-calorie/high-fiber diet.
Studies indicate a low-carbohydrate canned diet may be more effective
for proper weight loss while maintaining muscle mass than a “Lite”
low-calorie/high-fiber diet.
Studies indicate a low-carbohydrate canned diet may be more effective
for proper weight loss while maintaining muscle mass than a “Lite”
low-calorie/high-fiber diet.
Rumor also had stomatitis, or inflammation of the mouth tissue. Canned
food may be much more comfortable for her to consume than dry food, which
may irritate the tissue. As an older kitty, Rumor also had to be monitored
for adequate hydration. As canned food is naturally higher in moisture,
it may keep her better hydrated and decrease the need for sub-q fluid
treatments.Rumor had some issues with weight loss, and a high-protein
canned diet helps her maintain her weight
