Hi Everyone!
For years, I have always believed in free feeding my babies. So, I bought dry food, as it was convenient for me to do so, since it could be left out for the kitties to eat as needed. However, I noticed that Star (my 11 month old) seemed to be always hungry, and "hoover" her kibble as fast as possible.. She gained a pound, to my horror, so I started to supervise the food, and take it away after half an hour. Diablo stayed his usual svelte self, while Star stayed chubby!
After doing much research, and re-reading what was written on here, I decided to switch them to raw, and I cannot tell you how happy I am that I did! Within two weeks, Star lost the extra pound, and is no longer starving all the time. They both love their new diet! I know I am giving them the best, and that is what I want for them!
Also, I have been trying many different kitty litters, and decided on the clumping. I have been using Odour Lock, which is made here in Canada. The grains are like sand, so they stick like glue to their paws, and they track it all over the house! No matter how much I broom and vacuum, so much of it remains on the floor! It also ends up everywhere they go, whether the sofa, bed, etc.
I just discovered Rufus and Coco's Wee Klumping litter, which is from Australia. It is corn based, biodegradable, and flushable!!! For the few pellets that they bring out with their paws, it is so easy to just pick them up! What a pleasure it is to now walk on my wood floors, without little grains of litter sticking to MY feet!!!!
Anyone else try this?
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