Is purina veterinary diets nf kidney function cat food similar to nutro natural choice complete care senior?

Adrien

My vet recommends the Purina Kidney Function Cat Food, but its rather pricey. Does anyone know if the Nutro Natural brand is similar in nutritional content? Or any other brand that is less expensive and low in protein and phosphorus. Thanks!



Bernita

NF is a prescription food specifically designed to protect the kidneys. It is prescribed in cases where the kidneys are displaying decreased function and should be fed to older cats with some level of kidney disease. Nutro Natural Choice is an over the counter diet suitable for any healthy, older cat. If your veterinarian is recommending NF, then likely your cat has some level of kidney function loss and you would be doing more to maintain your cats long-term health by continuing to feed the special diet than by switching to an over the counter diet. There are other options available that are suitable for this situation, but they are prescription diets, also. Science Diet K/D or Iams MultiStage Renal are comparable diets. Anything that is over the counter is not going to be comparable because over the counter diets have to be designed generically for healthy cats. Think of it as Tylenol vs. Darvocet following a broken leg. Nutro Senior = TylenolNF = DarvocetYour cat has a specific problem that can be addressed through diet - think of it as a tasty daily medication, and maybe the cost wont seem so high.



Kyra

Purina may be behind the curve on current research for impaired kidney function. With humans a low protein was best, but in cats it generally did nothing to help. By moving to a high protein but LOW fat and LOW carb diet, the cats did far better, and it helps even more to encourage extra water drinking. Getting them away from any dry food is important. You can compare canned (and dry) foods side by side by googling janet and binkeys list. The info there is the best non-technical that Ive seen.



Courtney

No, NF diets are very very low in protein, not to mention a prescription food. If your vet has perscribed NF you should continue feeding that (although, there are much better NF diets than Purina)



Angelo

Any canned food with no corn, wheat, soy, or colors should be fine. High moisture intake helps the condition. Plus whatever meds your vet prescribes you.