When a 44lb cat ended up in a Camden, NJ shelter two weeks ago, he made headlines because of his enormous size. Nicknamed "Prince Chunk", he is making news again after getting a new home and clean bill of health. Other than his obesity, he is a perfectly healthy cat. According to news reports, he is now being placed on a high protein/low carb diet to get off those excess pounds.
"Chunk has been put on a weight loss and exercise program by his vet. The animal doctor also prescribed a high-protein, low carbohydrate diet."
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Knowing how well low carb has worked for me as well as my cats, I am betting Prince Chunk will have to get himself a new name in no time flat.
2 comments:
Zilla, I've been hoping to get our cats on a lowcarb canned food diet. Any tips on a brand that will fill the bill but won't cost me more than our human food?
Lene'
Fancy Feast is one option, though the cans are small and it can be a tad pricey. If you buy bulk packs you can make it less expensive. Be sure to READ THE INGREDIENTS. Not all flavors are grain-free.
Safeway also has a couple of flavors of their store brand (Priority Total Cat Care) that fit the bill. Xena currently has her face stuck in a dish of "Whitefish & Tuna Dinner". The other flavor I get them is Turkey & Giblets.
On sale, the Safeway cans are 33¢ each. These are 5.5oz compared to the Fancy Feast 3oz cans.
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