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Since vees is mentioned carnivores/cats in his last poll, I thought I'd announce that my three cats are on a diet. Well, Shiro is because he's tipping the scale at fourteen pounds. Bro Joe told me his vet says his cat Cassie is over too and recommended an all meat diet because evidence is mounting that the dry food contains way to much carbs which is probably causing the surge in feline diabetes they're seeing. I checked on the Pet Stop site and it says that a nice mouse two or three times a day is the perfect balance of protein, moisture, and fat, and the only carbs it contains is whatever's in mousie's tummy at the time. But, since the critters are hard to come by these days, and Shiro's too fat to chase them anyway, I'm trying to wean all three kitties to a wet/meat diet. Last year, I started supplementing their dry food with a can (divided among the three) of wet food because after Shiro's serious bout with a blocked urethra, the vet said "get as much water into him as you can." No problem with the long-hair. He's always crying for canned food. But the other boys are more wary. They like their crunchies. Any suggestions for types/brands of food? I think I've figured out how much they need, but what to give? Canned? Home-made? Cheap? Expensive? Hmmm...