[lindalee]

I've been searching and cannot find this thread. Need to get my cat Hannah another cat food. Thanks, LL

[psawyer]

Here's one post on the subject! You might want to read the whole thread.

[eleep]

I switched to Science Diet indoor catfood -- because I didn't want to gluten myself, not my cat! There's too much catfood dust and such flying around every morning when I feed her. However, my cat's litterbox seems much more pleasant to empty out these days!


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[Felidae]

My cats eat Natural Balance green pea and venison.

[Carriefaith]

My cat eats Science Direct hard food and Friskas soft food (there are a few that don't have wheat). I don't want to contaminate myself since I wash out my cats dish in my sink.

[lindalee]

GlutenFreeGirlfriend, on Aug 6 2006, 12:44 PM, said:

How did you find out your cat should be eating gluten free?

He's been going to the bathroom alot! I think it would be better for him (he's older) plus I won't have to worry about getting gluttened.

Thanks everyone for the responses. I really don't want to take a chance and give him gluten accidently - so your specific suggestions are greatly appreciated. LL

[BRUMI1968]

Cats are carnivores and don't need any grains - grains just flummox their systems.

INNOVA brand makes EVO food, which has ZERO grains. That's what I feed my dog. They are a very reputable company. The food is expensive, but you do feed less. In fact, if you overfeed, you'll have troubles with poop issues. But if you follow the instructions and/or adjust out, I think it's good food.

You could also feed your dog raw food, but that is even more expensive, and grosses lots of folks out. Good for the kitties though.

[jenvan]

We usually use Eukanuba, but just got an Iam's this time. Just read ingredients...both have formulas with no gluten ingredients.

[lindalee]

jenvan, on Aug 7 2006, 09:42 AM, said:

We usually use Eukanuba, but just got an Iam's this time. Just read ingredients...both have formulas with no gluten ingredients.

Where do I find the list for Gluten Ingredients? LL

[psawyer]

Pet food labelling in Canada and the US is subject to the rules of the Association of American Feed Control Officials (AAFCO), a non-government organization. Link to AAFCO's Web Site.

Unlike human food, gluten sources will always be clearly identified. I have never seen rye in cat or dog food, but wheat, oats and barley are not uncommon. You can generally avoid wheat by buying higher quality foods (at a higher price). Many of the better foods contain barley, however, as it is seen as a premium source of carbohydrate (energy) in the food.

Read the label. If there is a gluten source, it will be easy to spot.

[jerseyangel]

GlutenFreeGirlfriend, on Aug 7 2006, 03:06 PM, said:

Oh jeez, I feel stupid haha. I thought you guys were talking about getting gluten free cat food because your cats needed it, not because of handling it. Our vet thinks my cat has some trouble digesting his current cat food, so I thought maybe he needed to be gluten-free too!

Don't feel stupid! It is entirely possible that your cat could be gluten intolerant

[BRUMI1968]

Really, cats are only meant to digest meat. I always find it kindof ironic that we feed animals so much of what they can't really digest in a healthy way - like cows and corn, like cats and grains ... then again, a lot of humans eat what they weren't possibly meant to digest either (high fructose corn syrup, etc.)

A good brand is Innova's EVO brand. Grainless kitty cat food.