So as some of you may know, Basil had struvite crystals for some time. It took quite a few months for us to rid him of them. After finally getting urine clear of crystals, he began having a urine behavioral problem. He favored a particular couch to pee on, no matter what I cleaned it with. We finally decided to trash the couch, and he seems a lot happier in that room now, actually!
Well, I'm getting a bit off track now. Vet was talking to me about strutive crystals, and how commonly male cats who do get these crystals are caused by high-protein diets and low water intake. She recommends him being on a diet that is not extremely high in protein aswell as encouraging lots of water drinking (I make sure to mix his wet food with 2 spoons of water, to make sure hes getting water since I never seen him drink it). Things Basil has been on in the past are Wellness, Taste of the Wild, and Evo- all which are listed as high-protein diets. So, I was wondering if you kitty experts can suggest for me a kitty food that is a well respected, healthier food, without the "high-protien" label? I'll be the first to admit I'm not the best with label reading, and understanding all the ingredients in foods. So I want some advice.
Thanks so much for all your help!
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