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Originally Posted by Stitchawl
The company's name is "Royal Canine" but they make an entire line of Feline foods. Age related, body condition related (the one we are feeding is called 'Renal,' made to care for cats with possible kidney problems.) When we discovered that Felicity did NOT have kidney problems as one Vet told us... (see past rant!) our new Vet told us there was no reason to change her food back, that the 'Renal' version was just lighter in salt. There is a financial consideration though... The Purina kibble was costing about $6 for a 5 kilo bag and the "Royal Canine" costs about $5 for a 2 kilo bag. But a 2 kilo bag lasts a couple of months... no big deal, right? She loves it. It's healthier. I'll spend the extra few dollars for that. 
Stitchawl |
Our 13 yr old weimaraner's kidneys are failing and she is on a "renal" diet. Due to some new Australian quarantine regulations we can only get the cans, not the biscuits. The only other "renal" diet available is Hills and their kibble is $61 for 3.8 kilos, that lasts about 5 mins with a big dog. You can't even get a bigger size even if you could afford it. Their cans are about $4 compared to the Royal Canin at about $2.50. As you can imagine we cook her a lot of rice, potatoes and other vegetables. And we aren't looking forward to the day when we have to say goodbye.