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Whole Body Support Diet For Cats

Freeze-Dried • Complete & Balanced for Cats
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Whole Body Support Diet For Cats

A vet-formulated whole-food cat diet with highly digestible animal proteins, healthy fats, and very low carbohydrates. Ideal for metabolic health and daily nutrition.

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Whole Body Support Diet For Cats

Diet Overview

Cats are obligate carnivores, meaning they are naturally designed to eat meat and rely on animal proteins and fats far more than carbohydrates. This recipe reflects that biology with highly digestible meats and organs, healthy fats, very low carbohydrate levels, and antioxidant-rich whole foods.

This nutritional profile helps support lean muscle, steady energy, and overall metabolic health.
Because it is exceptionally low in carbohydrates and rich in animal-based nutrition, it is especially appropriate for cats who are overweight, prone to weight gain, or requiring careful carbohydrate intake as part of their care.

It can be fed as a cat’s primary daily food or used as a strong nutritional foundation within a curated bowl.

Highlights

  • Highly digestible animal proteins to support lean muscle – 92%
  • Healthy fats to support energy and metabolic function
  • Exceptionally low carbohydrate, <8%, meat-forward formulation
  • Rich in antioxidants from whole-food ingredients
  • Omega-3 fatty acids including EPA and DHA

Who would benefit from this diet?

  • Cats who are overweight or prone to weight gain

  • Cats requiring careful carbohydrate management as part of a veterinarian-guided care plan

  • Cats with lower appetite or inconsistent intake

  • Cats who struggle to maintain lean muscle

  • Cats using this diet as a strong nutritional foundation 

How It Works

Starts with Animal-Based Nutrition

Cats are built to eat animal proteins and fats. This recipe is made primarily from animal-based ingredients like salmon, chicken, eggs, sardines, and liver, providing highly digestible protein and essential nutrients that support muscle, energy, and overall body condition.

The balance of fats is carefully designed, with an omega-6 to omega-3 ratio of 0.99:1, supporting normal cellular health and whole-body balance.

Keeps Carbohydrates Exceptionally Low

This diet contains just 5.5% carbohydrates on a caloric basis, far lower than typical cat foods.

This keeps the nutrition aligned with how cats are naturally designed to eat, relying on proteins and fats rather than carbohydrates.

This balance can be especially helpful for cats who are overweight or need closer attention to carbohydrates.

Supports Lean Muscle and Steady Energy

Highly digestible animal proteins provide the building blocks cats use every day to maintain muscle, strength, and consistent energy.

Provides Antioxidants from Whole Animal Ingredients

Whole animal ingredients like salmon, sardines, and krill naturally provide antioxidant compounds, including astaxanthin from krill, that support normal cellular health.

These nutrients are delivered in their natural form as part of a whole-food foundation.

Provides Complete Nutrition for Everyday Feeding

This recipe is nutrient-dense and highly digestible, providing complete, balanced nutrition that supports healthy weight, muscle maintenance, and long-term wellbeing.

Because it is rich in animal proteins, healthy fats, and naturally occurring antioxidant nutrients, it provides a strong nutritional foundation for lifelong feeding.

Nutrients vs Ingredients

Nutrition Starts with Whole Foods

At Medicus, nutrition begins with real ingredients — not reconstructed formulas.

Whole animal foods like salmon, chicken, eggs, sardines, and organ meats naturally provide the proteins, fats, vitamins, and minerals cats are designed to eat.

Instead of relying on starch-heavy formulations and synthetic nutrient additions to meet minimum requirements, Medicus builds nutrition from the foundation up — using whole foods that deliver complete, balanced nutrition in their natural form.

This approach keeps carbohydrates low while providing the animal-based nutrition cats are meant to eat.

Compare Our Ingredients

Medicus

Salmon, Chicken, Chicken Liver, Egg, Flaxseed, Sardines, Ground Krill, Sea Salt, Potassium Chloride, Ground Egg Shell, Mixed Tocopherols, Zinc Proteinate, Niacin, Riboflavin, Thiamine, Vitamin B12, Pyridoxine, Folic Acid, & Kelp

Proof in the Numbers

Why We Show the Comparison

When nutrition starts with whole foods, the numbers naturally reflect that foundation.

Protein, fat, and carbohydrate levels help define how a diet supports muscle, energy, and overall metabolic health. Cats are designed to rely on animal proteins and fats, with very little carbohydrate.

Because of that, we believe transparency matters.
Below, you’ll see how the Medicus Foundation Whole Body Support Diet compares nutritionally to other diets. Our recipes maintain exceptionally low carbohydrate levels and strong animal-based protein and fat levels — while being built from whole-food ingredients.

The goal isn’t to compete on numbers.
It’s to show that proper nutritional balance and real food can exist together. And when nutrition starts from the right foundation, the body is better supported over time.

Hill’s® Prescription Diet is a trademark of Hill’s Pet Nutrition, Inc., Blue Buffalo® is a trademark of Blue Buffalo Company, Ltd, Purina® is a trademark of Nestlé Purina PetCare

Ingredients

Salmon, A highly digestible animal protein rich in naturally occurring omega-3 fatty acids and antioxidant compounds. Salmon helps form the meat-based nutritional foundation cats are designed to eat.
Chicken, Provides complete, highly digestible protein with essential amino acids that support muscle, strength, and overall body condition.
Chicken Liver, Organ meats are among the most nutrient-dense foods in nature, providing essential vitamins, minerals, and antioxidant compounds in highly bioavailable forms.
Egg, A complete protein containing all essential amino acids, offering efficient, highly digestible nutrition that supports lean muscle and overall nutritional balance.
Flaxseed, Included for its naturally occurring fiber and plant compounds that contribute to digestive balance as part of a whole-food formulation.
Sardines, A whole marine protein providing omega-3 fatty acids and naturally occurring micronutrients, supporting a fat-forward nutritional profile aligned with feline biology.
Ground Krill, Provides omega-3 fatty acids including EPA and DHA, along with astaxanthin, a naturally occurring antioxidant found in marine ingredients that contributes to the diet’s antioxidant density.
Sea Salt, Provides essential electrolytes including sodium and chloride to support normal fluid balance.
Potassium Chloride, Provides potassium, an essential electrolyte that supports normal cellular and neuromuscular function.
Ground Egg Shell, A whole-food source of calcium used to support balanced mineral intake as part of the diet’s carefully designed mineral profile.
Mixed Tocopherols, A natural source of vitamin E used to maintain freshness while contributing antioxidant support.
Zinc Proteinate, Provides highly bioavailable zinc that supports normal cellular function and overall nutritional balance.
B Vitamins, Niacin, Riboflavin, Thiamine, Vitamin B12, Pyridoxine, and Folic Acid are incredibly fragile B vitamins. They help a variety of enzymes do their jobs, so food more easily turns into energy in the body.
Kelp Provides naturally occurring iodine and trace minerals that contribute to overall nutritional completeness.
Wild-Caught Salmon
A highly digestible animal protein rich in naturally occurring omega-3 fatty acids and antioxidant compounds. Salmon helps form the meat-based nutritional foundation cats are designed to eat.
Chicken

Provides complete, highly digestible protein with essential amino acids that support muscle, strength, and overall body condition.

Chicken Liver

Organ meats are among the most nutrient-dense foods in nature, providing essential vitamins, minerals, and antioxidant compounds in highly bioavailable forms..

Egg

A complete protein containing all essential amino acids, offering efficient, highly digestible nutrition that supports lean muscle and overall nutritional balance.

Flaxseed

Included for its naturally occurring fiber and plant compounds that contribute to digestive balance as part of a whole-food formulation.

Sardines

A whole marine protein providing omega-3 fatty acids and naturally occurring micronutrients, supporting a fat-forward nutritional profile aligned with feline biology.

Ground Krill

Provides omega-3 fatty acids including EPA and DHA, along with astaxanthin, a naturally occurring antioxidant found in marine ingredients that contributes to the diet’s antioxidant density.

Sea Salt

Provides essential electrolytes including sodium and chloride to support normal fluid balance.

Potassium Chloride

Provides potassium, an essential electrolyte that supports normal cellular and neuromuscular function.

Ground Egg Shell
A whole-food source of calcium used to support balanced mineral intake as part of the diet’s carefully designed mineral profile.
Mixed Tocopherols

A natural source of vitamin E used to maintain freshness while contributing antioxidant support.

Zinc Proteinate

Provides highly bioavailable zinc that supports normal cellular function and overall nutritional balance.

B Vitamins

Niacin, Riboflavin, Thiamine, Vitamin B12, Pyridoxine, and Folic Acid support normal energy metabolism and cellular function.

Kelp

Provides naturally occurring iodine and trace minerals that contribute to overall nutritional completeness.

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Our Standards

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Veterinary Developed

No Meat Meals

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Veterinary-Formulated Nutrition

Developed by a veterinarian using whole-food ingredients and nutritional science to support specific physiological functions through purposeful nutrition.
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No Rendered Meat Meals

Rendering converts animal carcasses into ingredients for animal feed. They are ground, heavily cooked, pressed to remove fats, ground again, and then dried. Included in this process are bones, organs, blood, feathers, and slaughter floor waste. Meal is a heavily-processed ingredient before it’s added as an ingredient to kibbles.

100% Real, Whole Foods

No High-Heat Cooking

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Real, Whole-Food Nutrition

Made from real, whole-food ingredients rather than rendered meals or heavily processed powders. Whole foods provide nutrients the body can efficiently digest, absorb, and utilize.
  No High-Heat Processing

Conventional kibble is produced using multiple heating steps, including extrusion and drying, which can expose ingredients to temperatures exceeding 400°F. These high temperatures are necessary for shelf stability and safety, but they can alter the structure of certain heat-sensitive nutrients and naturally occurring compounds found in whole foods. Medicus diets are freeze-dried instead. This low-temperature process removes moisture without exposing ingredients to high heat, helping preserve the nutritional integrity, digestibility, and bioavailability of whole-food ingredients.

 

Freeze-Dried

No Corn

Freeze-Dried to Preserve Nutrients

Freeze-drying removes moisture while preserving the original nutrient profile and digestibility of whole foods without high-heat processing.
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No Corn or Corn Fillers

Our formulas do not include corn or corn-derived ingredients. Instead, we use whole-food carbohydrate sources selected for their digestibility and nutritional contribution to the overall formulation.

Carefully Selected Whole-Animal Meats

No Antibiotics

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Clean, Digestible Animal Proteins

Uses digestible animal proteins that provide essential amino acids to support muscle maintenance, skin integrity, immune function, and metabolic health.
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No Added Hormones or Routine Antibiotics

Because we source meats from trusted partners who follow responsible animal-raising practices, no antibiotics, hormones, or other medications are administered to the animals prior to slaughter. This helps preserve the integrity of the ingredients used in our formulas.

Locally Sourced Ingredients

No Artificial Preservatives

Responsibly Sourced

Trusted Ingredient Sourcing

Responsibly sourced from trusted suppliers who prioritize ingredient quality and safety. This sourcing approach allows us to select ingredients such as organically grown produce, wild-caught fish, and pasture-raised beef.
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Naturally Preserved

We only use mixed tocopherols, a natural preservative, in all Medicus Diets. While it functions as a way to keep each bag of food shelf-stable and fresh, it is also an antioxidant.

Limited Ingredient

No Artificial Flavoring

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Focused Ingredient Formulation

Limited ingredient formulations help support digestibility and allow more precise nutritional formulation for sensitive systems.

 

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No Artificial Flavor Additives

Because all of our ingredients are freeze-dried, the original flavor remains, making it similar to a fresh or home-cooked diet in taste.

 

Organic Produce

No Artificial Dyes

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Prioritizes Organically Grown Produce

Consumption of pesticides can increase oxidative stress and place unnecessary strain on the body. When available, we prioritize organically grown produce in our formulas. This means ingredients are grown without synthetic pesticides or herbicides, supporting cleaner, more natural nutrition from the ground up.

No Artificial Colors

Artificial dyes are used in pet foods to add color to brown kibble in an attempt to give them a more desirable and aesthetically pleasing color.

3rd-Party Tested

No Byproducts

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Third-Party Tested for Safety and Accuracy

Each Medicus diet went through complete comprehensive 3rd party testing. Several rounds of AAFCO Nutrient Profile testing ensured that both macro and micronutrient levels are tending to your pet’s specific nutritional needs.
Oat Flour

No Byproduct Ingredients

Byproducts are the result of whole foods being broken down into smaller parts, like peas being broken down into pea protein, pea flour, pea fiber, and pea starch. This allows pet food companies to list these as separate ingredients on their ingredient decks.

Minimally Processed

No Cellulose

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Gentle Processing Methods

Prepared using gentle processing methods that preserve whole-food structure, digestibility, and nutrient availability.
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No Cellulose or Fillers

Does not include non-nutritive bulking agents or filler ingredients.

Bioavailable Proteins

No Soy

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Highly Digestible Protein Nutrition

Uses protein sources the body can efficiently digest, absorb, and utilize for tissue maintenance and metabolic function.
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Soy-Free Formulation

No soy or soy-derived ingredients. Soy is often used as a concentrated plant protein, but we instead rely on whole-food animal proteins and complementary ingredients to provide complete amino acid profiles and balanced nutrition.

Antioxidant-Rich

No Rendered Fats

Blueberries

Whole-Food Antioxidant Nutrtion

Each Medicus formula contains naturally occurring antioxidants such as polyphenols from blueberries, carotenoids from spinach, and astaxanthin from krill. Antioxidants help protect cells from oxidative stress.
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No Rendered Fat Ingredients

Uses fats naturally present in whole foods rather than rendered fats.

High levels of Omega 3 fatty acids

No Brewers Rice

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Omega-3 Fatty Acid Nutrition

Omega-3 fatty acids support normal immune function, cardiovascular health, skin integrity, and renal physiology. Medicus formulas are uniquely formulated to provide an approximate 1:1 Omega-6 to Omega-3 ratio using whole-food sources, a balance that differs significantly from conventional pet foods.
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Whole Rice Only

Many kibble diets contain brewers rice, a fragmented byproduct of white rice processing. We use whole white rice selected for digestibility and nutritional contribution.

Independently Reviewed

No Wheat

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Independently Evaluated Formulations

Each formulation undergoes independent review to verify ingredient safety, nutrient balance, and formulation integrity.
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Wheat-Free Formulation

Wheat is commonly used as a filler for commercial kibble companies, as it is inexpensive and easily accessible. Wheat is used as a plant-based protein and isn’t as digestible or bioavailable for carnivores.

Made in WI

No Feed-Grade Ingredients

Made in the USA

Made in the United States

Dr. Chris Bessent is the owner and operator of the Wisconsin-based facilities where Medicus is made. This gives her the ability to provide strict oversight of every step of the production phases, from when the ingredients enter the door to when the finished food leaves the facility to be delivered to your door. Every ingredient, each production phase, and every batch of food is logged for complete traceability.
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Ingredient Quality Standards

Uses ingredients selected for safety, digestibility, and nutritional integrity.

Ingredients

Ingredients

Salmon, Chicken, Chicken Liver, Egg, Flaxseed, Sardines, Ground Krill, Sea Salt, Potassium Chloride, Ground Egg Shell, Mixed Tocopherols, Zinc Proteinate, Niacin, Riboflavin, Thiamine, Vitamin B12, Pyridoxine, Folic Acid, & Kelp

Cups In A Bag

74.58 g/cup | 6 cups

These cup amounts are estimates. Because our food is freeze-dried, volume can vary from bag to bag. What’s consistent is weight: each bag contains 32 oz, with a ±5% tolerance.

Calorie Content

5,069 kcal/kg  |  378 kcal/cup

Guaranteed Analysis

Crude Protein (min.) 35%

Crude Fat (min.) 28%

Crude Fiber (max.) 5%

Moisture (max.) 5%

Complete & Balanced

The Medicus Feline Whole Body Support Diet is formulated to meet the nutritional levels established by the AAFCO Cat Food Nutrient Profiles for adult maintenance.

Nutritional Facts

How to Feed

3,773 kcal/kg  |  373 kcal/cup

Feeding Guide

Use these guidelines as a starting point and adjust as needed to support your pet’s ideal body condition over time. Because Medicus is built from whole foods, intake may vary based on age, activity level, and environment. Always provide access to fresh water.

REHYDRATION RECOMMENDED

Nugget Rehydration Directions: 

Rehydrate by adding +/-  ¾ cup of warm water for every cup of food. Mix the water and food, and wait 3-4 minutes, then serve.

Palatability Suggestions

Consult with your veterinarian before following these suggestions. Every cat and their condition is different, so it is best to learn whether the recommendations are right for your cat.

Chicken Bone Broth

Hydrate your cat’s food with chicken bone broth (no sodium) as a nutritious and enticing way to add moisture and flavor. It is low in calories and fat so the nutritional makeup of the Medicus Diet will not be altered.

Nutritional Yeast

Sprinkle nutritional yeast over your cat’s food or mix in. It is low-glycemic and contains the mineral chromium, which can help to stabilize blood sugar levels.

Kefir

Hydrate your cat’s food with kefir, which contains probiotics, beneficial enzymes, and vitamins B & K. It is also a great source of calcium.

Transitioning

Day 1-2

Feed 25% | 75%
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Day 3-4

Feed 50% | 50%
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Day 5-6

Feed 75% | 25%
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Day 7

Feed 100%
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FAQs

Yes. Because this recipe is exceptionally low in carbohydrates and rich in highly digestible animal proteins and fats, it aligns with how cats naturally regulate energy and body condition.

Many families use it to support cats who are overweight or prone to weight gain.

Cats requiring careful carbohydrate intake often benefit from diets that are very low in carbohydrates and built around animal proteins and fats.

This recipe was designed with that nutritional profile in mind. Because every cat’s needs are different, feeding decisions should always be made in partnership with your veterinarian.

Yes. This recipe reflects how cats are naturally designed to eat and can be fed as a complete and balanced daily diet for any adult cat.

Some families feed it consistently, while others use it as a strong nutritional foundation within a curated bowl.

Cats are obligate carnivores and naturally rely on animal proteins and fats far more than carbohydrates.

Keeping carbohydrates very low helps maintain a nutritional profile aligned with feline biology.

Yes. This recipe is complete and balanced and can be fed as a cat’s primary daily diet or used long-term as part of a thoughtfully curated feeding approach.

Customer Reviews

Whole Body Support Diet For Cats
Crystal Sinde
Rating: 5/5
Metabolic Diet - For Cats
Sun Sep 21 2025 00:12:03 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Whole Body Support Diet For Cats
Christi Vineyard
Rating: 4/5
Good so far
Ive been introducing this food to my cat, little by little. So far he seems to like it and it hasn’t affected his health negatively. He’s a special needs cat and doesn’t do well with diet changes. I do feel it’s super expensive.
Mon Aug 18 2025 12:26:37 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Whole Body Support Diet For Cats
Mariella Ross
Rating: 5/5
This food shows promise for my fatty cat
Finally, a weight loss of 3.5 oz for my diabetic fatty boy! That is reason to rejoice, after trying for over 3 months without any loss on other foods. I feel the Metabolic diet is very healthy for any cat, and hope to transition my other two (with diabetes and FIV) to it eventually. Having a starving cat on a diet hastens that transition. :-))
Mon Jul 28 2025 13:10:21 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Whole Body Support Diet For Cats
cindy simpson
Rating: 5/5
Cat food
Really liked the cat kibble. Our cat just diagnosed with diabetes. Insulin twice daily. Still have 4 less quality food. Will get some of your food soon.
Mon Apr 21 2025 12:23:32 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Whole Body Support Diet For Cats
Sue Ostergaard
Rating: 5/5
My cats loved this food! But it is expensive ☹️
I am looking for a replacement for the prescription food that I fed all of my cats because of 1 with diabetes. I mixed the prescription food with 2 lower carb foods and fed all 4 cats with that mix. Now my cat with diabetes has passed away so looking to revise for the remaining 3 who are healthy (although chonky). My cats loved this food but it would cost more than the Rx food. I'm looking for lesser expense.
Mon Apr 14 2025 02:39:18 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Whole Body Support Diet For Cats
Jaci Risser
Rating: 5/5
Medicus Review
Excellent products. My dogs and cat really like them and I love the quality ingredients.
Wed Apr 09 2025 10:09:56 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Whole Body Support Diet For Cats
Jeanne MacLaine
Rating: 5/5
High quality effective food for cats
The vet had prescribed Hills Metabolic food for my male 14 year old cat who was 20 lbs; he gobbled and begged for this food which initially I thought was a good thing. He gained 3 pounds in a very short period of time, he could never get enough of the Hills metabolic dry food and began having loose bowl, excessive coughing, and vomiting up the food as he was binge eating. I took him off the food and provided a couple other non-metabolic dry foods while I researched what to do as the vet said either the Hills or the Royal Canin and both had the negative effects on him, so that was it. I accidentally discovered the Metabolic by Medicus and it has been life changing for my cat. and me. He initially balked, but slowly I have increased the proportion to 75 Medicus Metabolic to 25 another dry food, NOT the Hills Metabolic. The Hills and RC Metabolic food I will no longer buy If he is hungry at the end of the night I only put 1/8 c of the metabolic out and it's always gone in the morning. He is no longer coughing/vomiting, he has lost 2 pounds in 2 months, no loose bowel and he overall feels better. I am forever thankful to Mediucus. Especially as they have a metabolic dry food that doesn't require a vet prescription or the vet pressure to buy it from them. Also, I have learned that for me it is better to spend my money on a high quality healthy safe ingredient food than vet bills, hours lost sitting waiting at the vet and prescriptions. Thank you Medicus!
Wed Jan 24 2024 17:11:52 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Whole Body Support Diet For Cats
susan buchanan
Rating: 3/5
great food, but cats refused it after 3 days
This is wonderful food, but after 3 days the cats just turned their noses up to it. I think this is something the cats will eat if given 2-3 times a week for one meal, but not everyday.
Wed Sep 06 2023 20:16:44 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Whole Body Support Diet For Cats
Shawna Herman-Howell
Rating: 5/5
Weight loss Willow
Was concern that my picky cat would turn up her nose to the new food, but she loves it!
Thu Jul 27 2023 01:01:54 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Whole Body Support Diet For Cats
Maureen Landerman
Rating: 3/5
New food, not a big hit
My cat is not crazy about the food. I have been introducing it to her slowly, in small amounts. She picks around her new food. I soak it in warm water and then mix it in with her canned food. Would appreciate suggestions for her.
Tue Nov 01 2022 02:27:32 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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