I have used this for over 6 months and just sprinkle it on the cats dry food. They seem to do just fine. Am I doing something wrong? I have 11 cats.
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I sprinkle 1/8 tsp on my pomeranian's food. I think it has contributed to his happy and very healthy personality. He is never sick.
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Make sure you are using the proper dosage that the manufacturer recommends. Saving and loving 11 cats and being responsible for their health is commendable!
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I give it to all 3 of my cats, but I got it specifically for one of them that has digestive issues and it does seem to help. I just sprinkle it on his dry food every day. I think it is worth using to try and keep them healthy. Kudos for taking care of 11 cats. I had 6 cats at one time and that seemed like a lot for me to care for.
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I am glad it works for your cats, I did not see that it helped mine at all .
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Aloha..I have never came across this issue since only one cat, kibbles very small. I fill weekly. I purchase from Amazon the Merrick before grain, tuna favor. That's a great question. I have a habit of checking once in awhile, never shake use my finger once in awhile. I trust this container, since my kids never check on my cat, she ran out of food. The water dish she likes small, took the filter out use different type of mineral water. Hope it helps.
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I use Tidy Cat and I have been for several years. I have 2 grown cats and this litter works well and the cats seem to like it and it is fairly inexpensive which allows me to change the litter more often as needed. Hope this helps.
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I use these for my cats. I have 2 dishes and one holder. One dish is always in the freezer so I can use a cold one 2 or 3 times a day. I just measured the amount of water they hold, and found that they will actually hold a little more than 3 cups but 2 1/2 cups is more reasonable if you have to carry the filled bowl. I see that someone puts mint in the water. I do not freeze water in the bowl, but I add a dental product, C.E.T. AquaDent, in the water each time I fill the bowl with very cold water. Incidentally, I have had no problems with the seal or the blue beads. I have tried fountains, heavy ceramic bowls, etc. This product is much, much better. I use these for my cats. I have 2 dishes and one holder. One dish is always in the freezer so I can use a cold one 2 or 3 times a day. I just measured the amount of water they hold, and found that they will actually hold a little more than 3 cups but 2 1/2 cups is more reasonable if you have to carry the filled bowl. I see that someone puts mint in the water. I do not freeze water in the bowl, but I add a dental product, C.E.T. AquaDent, in the water each time I fill the bowl with very cold water. Incidentally, I have had no problems with the seal or the blue beads. I have tried... » Read More I use these for my cats. I have 2 dishes and one holder. One dish is always in the freezer so I can use a cold one 2 or 3 times a day. I just measured the amount of water they hold, and found that they will actually hold a little more than 3 cups but 2 1/2 cups is more reasonable if you have to carry the filled bowl. I see that someone puts mint in the water. I do not freeze water in the bowl, but I add a dental product, C.E.T. AquaDent, in the water each time I fill the bowl with very cold water. Incidentally, I have had no problems with the seal or the blue beads. I have tried fountains, heavy ceramic bowls, etc. This product is much, much better. « Show Less
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Hi Joanna! I agree with JerZGirl about using dry food or dry treats, that's what I use. For my boys however, I use the entire board. They eat their dry food out of the little shallow "holes" on the one end and one of mine loves the fish bowls because he has huge paws that he uses like a scoop. You could use soft treats to entice your kitty to start using the board if he/she is reluctant at first. My kitties needed this to slow them down when they eat otherwise they're like little Hoover vacuums! Hope this helps :)
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I have always just mixed about 1/4 tsp in with the canned food, in their morning meal. It is much easier and they eat it fine. Your idea seems like it would cause the cat to put up an unnecessary fuss.
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In the 17 years that I have had my cats, that's pretty much the problem with all cardboard scratchers, as there is nothing for the dried catnip to adhere to. Thinking out loud here, I just thought of something that might solve the problem, I know that when my cats lick the scratchers to get the catnip, the moisture helps the catnip stay on the scratcher. I'm going to try using my water mister on the scratcher to help the catnip stay on the scratcher better.
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I feed my cats dry food from these bowls. There has always been spillage around their bowls, no matter what bowl I've used and there still is. I think it is more of an issue of how they eat rather than the bowl design. I use black "cafeteria" type trays under their bowls (and placemats under those!) to try to catch most of the mess.
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I mix the powder with moist food and wait a couple minutes until the granules dissolve. My cats do not seem to notice any unusual flavors. It is very effective.
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I have one cat that likes it if she catches the dog out of it but my other two cats ignore it. None of the animals use it in the summer. Hope this is helpful.
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The granules wouldn't stick to the food, so unless your cat will lick it off the bottom of his/her bowl this won't work. Our cats get dry food, too, so we mix it into a little tuna for an evening treat.
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My cats have tried the chews, the kibble and the paste. They wouldn't eat the chews and it was a struggle to get them to accept the paste. (If I put the paste in their food they would eat it) However they all eat the kibble without any problem. I guess it's a personal kitty preference. My cats are all 10 and 12 years old so maybe a kitten will prefer something else. I will say that the product keeps my cat with the worst problem stable and feeling fine and her eyes clear up. You might want to try an eye cream to help with her eyes. I also use a medicated eye cream for the cat that have the weeping problem. I hope this helps. Cat Lover..... My cats have tried the chews, the kibble and the paste. They wouldn't eat the chews and it was a struggle to get them to accept the paste. (If I put the paste in their food they would eat it) However they all eat the kibble without any problem. I guess it's a personal kitty preference. My cats are all 10 and 12 years old so maybe a kitten will prefer something else. I will say that the product keeps my cat with the worst problem stable and feeling fine and her eyes clear up. You might want to try an eye cream to help with her eyes. I also use a medicated eye cream for the cat that have the... » Read More My cats have tried the chews, the kibble and the paste. They wouldn't eat the chews and it was a struggle to get them to accept the paste. (If I put the paste in their food they would eat it) However they all eat the kibble without any problem. I guess it's a personal kitty preference. My cats are all 10 and 12 years old so maybe a kitten will prefer something else. I will say that the product keeps my cat with the worst problem stable and feeling fine and her eyes clear up. You might want to try an eye cream to help with her eyes. I also use a medicated eye cream for the cat that have the weeping problem. I hope this helps. Cat Lover..... « Show Less
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I have never tried it on dry food.I was working with an underweight cat who had been fed a low quality kibble. Between her gaunt hips, dry yet greasy looking fur and constipation, it was clear that her recent nutrition had been poor, and the vet sent us home with a medicated canned food and this supplement.For the first feeding I mixed the FortiFlora with a very small amount of water to dissolve, then mixed it all in with the canned food. This worked well. Also consider mixing half a packet with the water, then sprinkling the rest on top of the canned food.If you want to use kibble try to think of a way to apply a dissolved mixture over kibble. Maybe mist it on with a spray bottle? I have never tried it on dry food.I was working with an underweight cat who had been fed a low quality kibble. Between her gaunt hips, dry yet greasy looking fur and constipation, it was clear that her recent nutrition had been poor, and the vet sent us home with a medicated canned food and this supplement.For the first feeding I mixed the FortiFlora with a very small amount of water to dissolve, then mixed it all in with the canned food. This worked well. Also consider mixing half a packet with the water, then sprinkling the rest on top of the canned food.If you... » Read More I have never tried it on dry food.I was working with an underweight cat who had been fed a low quality kibble. Between her gaunt hips, dry yet greasy looking fur and constipation, it was clear that her recent nutrition had been poor, and the vet sent us home with a medicated canned food and this supplement.For the first feeding I mixed the FortiFlora with a very small amount of water to dissolve, then mixed it all in with the canned food. This worked well. Also consider mixing half a packet with the water, then sprinkling the rest on top of the canned food.If you want to use kibble try to think of a way to apply a dissolved mixture over kibble. Maybe mist it on with a spray bottle? « Show Less
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I feed it to my elderly cat (17) as a way to extend the gravy in the can-- she mostly just licks the gravy from the canned food. i am hoping it adds to the nutrient value of the canned food.
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I don't use it anymore because my cat died after 18 yrs. but I also looked for alternatives and I think anything that doesn't drop through the holes would work. I will be looking for an alternative when I get another cat. Love the system, but the pellets are too rough on their paws. I say try it!!
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My cats don't. Just be sure to mix the powder in well with the wet food. If they hit a large enough clump of the powder, it'll be a little bitter for them. A trick I used was to heat the food a little to amplify the smell and taste of the food.
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My cats eat it on dry food as well...they love it! And it makes a difference. It's my favorite supplement for cats and have used it for years