Purina Pro Plan Urinary Tract Health Turkey and Giblets Entree Classic Wet Cat Food Pate - (Pack of 24) 3 oz. Pull-Top Cans

Arrived as expected.

We use both Pro Plan dry and canned urinary tract food formula for our 19-lb, white, adopted (from our local animal society) cat. Chloe is not obese, maybe a little overweight, but mostly she’s just big. Once a service person came into our house, looked at her, and asked, “Is that some kind of a special cat?” I laughed and answered, “No, she’s just a big girl!.” Anyway, we switched from another vet-recommended food that unfortunately we had unquestionably been using for many years. We decided to try Pro Plan dry food based on some really high Amazon reviews, and discovering the high protein content in the food. We gradually added increasing amounts to her older food and Chloe switched without problems & even seemed more energetic. She's approximately 12 years old. After her 2 urinary tract infection in a 6-month period, we started using Pro Plan urinary tract dry food, later adding their canned food formula for that condition. Although Chloe drinks frequently, she was still dehydrated at her last vet appointment, so in addition to their “drip” treatment, the vet recommended the addition of wet food. This is because, a cat (like Chloe) with potential pre-renal (kidney) failure, needs the addition of wet food to reduce constipation. The vet reported that a cat with a urinary tract infection will be in pain when trying to have a bowel movement, and so will try to NOT have the movement, often subsequently becoming impacted. To whatever extent possible, for as long as possible, we’ll try to avoid this problem by using the Pro Plan urinary tract food, with the addition of wet food to increase her fluid intake. We started with the chicken entrée, later bought a variety pack, and also purchased a turkey and giblet pate'. She clearly liked all of themOur only problem is that when eating wet food Chloe will only lick it, refusing to eat even the tiniest of firmer pieces. Even with the Pro Plan turkey and Giblet or the Beef & Chicken urinary tract pate’ food, we have to puree it first in our mini food processor. Ridiculous, but you know how cats are, and since she needs the addition of wet food for her health--to reduce potential for constipation-- my husband (the official puree’ person), does a 3 oz.can each day. We can puree all of the wet foods, but the pate’ food comes out smoother, so we decided to mainly use those, so far having tried the turkey & giblet pate' and the beef and chicken pate'. Presently we give Chloe 1/3 of a can 3 times daily as a supplement to her Pro Plan urinary tract dry food. After refrigeration, we microwave 1/3 of the can for about 14 seconds, and check it with our finger to make sure it’s not too thick or too hot anywhere. If too thick we microwave for about 5 seconds more, and if too hot, it cools enough in about 5 seconds with stirring. In addition to making the food softer, and more wet, the microwaved warmth probably helps with any bowel movements occurring after she “laps” up her pureed food. Chloe’s had no problems with bowel movements since we’ve been doing this, so it’s worth it. So far, she likes every Pro Plan food that we’ve given her, and as I’ve said in a prior review, my only regret is not having switched to Pro Plan sooner. Incredible, but after eating her warm pureed food, our previously non-playful old cat now hurries to her previously-ignored toys and favorite box, waiting for us to make the toys play hide-and-seek with her through the box flaps. Obviously she's feeling better and is happy with her Pro Plan regime!

She loves it!

Cats

So my Favorite Fuzzy absolutely refuses to eat ANY of the even more expensive (and admittedly probably better) prescription urinary care foods various vets sold us. And we've given each and all the prescriptions a rigorous, longterm, dedicated, multi-trick strategy go-round, but that's ALAS a hard NO, as in overturning his dish then running the halls and room to room screaching. So I'm majorly relieved he likes this (and this company's other urinary care flavors) and I'm beyond happy his severe symptoms quickly abated anyway in just a week or so. And, so far, we're thrilled Mr Kitty hasn't in over a year (so far) experienced any further UT troubles.

My male cat needs urinary care food, but only one flavor is stocked at HEB, none at Kroger, in cans. He doesn’t drink much water so I like to feed him canned food. This turkey and giblets flavor he prefers over the cans at HEB, which he will try to avoid by begging for dry food, rubbing his face on the bag, saying now, now but no avoiding the turkey and giblets. He’s back to a can every day.

In the past, I have always fed my cats dry food with the occasional can of wet food as a treat. Typically, I have had female cats. However, my newest cat is male. He ended up getting a urinary tract infection, and after a couple trips to the vet I was left with a 4-digit vet bill. OUCH! To prevent any future problems, I started feeding him the Purina Pro Plan Focus Urinary Tract wet food. After awhile with no other issues, I transitioned him to the dry version. (With the occasional can of wet food.)It has been a couple years now, and there have been no further problems. His most recent bag of food I actually switched to the Purina One Urinary Tract dry food. I compared the price and ingredients of the 2 when buying food in store. The ingredients were very close, but the Purina One food was a bit cheaper than the Purina Pro Plan Focus. I would not hesitate to purchase either one for my cat to prevent another UTI. (I plan to continue feeding this food to my own cat for the foreseeable future, but I see no reason not to purchase whichever of the 2 is cheaper as needed.) For anyone wanting to compare the 2 dry food versions, even the size and shape of the pieces were nearly identical. My cat had no problems adjusting between the 2 foods, and did not hesitate to eat either one.