Comments on: Before Grain Dry Cat Food http://catfoodreviews.com/before-grain-cat-food/ Wed, 21 Sep 2011 13:41:48 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: Amy http://catfoodreviews.com/before-grain-cat-food/comment-page-1/#comment-62683 Amy Tue, 31 May 2011 21:44:11 +0000 http://catfoodreviews.com/?p=822#comment-62683 My cat was having constipation problems so the Petco guy suggested I switch to before grain since it does not have all the bad fillers. My 11 year old in door cat now has no problem going to the restroom. She lost 3 pounds and she only weighed 11. My cat was having constipation problems so the Petco guy suggested I switch to before grain since it does not have all the bad fillers. My 11 year old in door cat now has no problem going to the restroom. She lost 3 pounds and she only weighed 11.

]]> By: Craig http://catfoodreviews.com/before-grain-cat-food/comment-page-1/#comment-62621 Craig Tue, 31 May 2011 14:39:35 +0000 http://catfoodreviews.com/?p=822#comment-62621 FOR CAT OWNERS WHO’S CATS SUFFER FROM STRUVITE CRYSTALS – PLEASE READ! My cat recently had an issue with struvite crystals in his urine, which caused a urinary tract blockage. After a trip to the emergency vet and a hefty bill, he was healthy, but a follow up showed he still was having problems urinating freely. Another (slightly less) hefty bill included some prescription cat food (Hills C/V) later was a new problem, he kept growling while urinating. Also, my other cat, who pees perfectly fine (sometimes where he shouldn’t) had to eat this chemical laced food. The vet said his urine had become acidic, which is how the medicated food breaks down the crystals. The vet suggested higher water intake and more protein. He also suggested grains to be counterproductive to cats digestive tract as they are carnivores. Off to the pet store I went having no clue what I was looking for, and I saw this Before Grain stuff. It has the highest protein content in dry food I have seen and no grains (but still some carbohydrates). The fruit and veggies also help the urine become naturally more acidic through diet. I also bought some canned Before Grain food for even higher protein content and moisture. The pros: - My cats love it! Especially the canned food. They come running when they hear me pull the lid off. They have not done this for any other canned food I have bought them. - It seems more satisfying. A 3.3 lbs bag lasted two large male cats about 10 days! The old food I used to get them (Nutro) came in a 20lbs bag and lasted a month at a time. - Within just a couple of days I noticed how beautiful their coats started looking. Very shiny and vibrant. - My cat is urinating normally again, and he is no longer growling while doing so It seems like a great product all around, and it may be worth a shot if you have a cat dealing with struvite crystals/urinary tract issues. Thanks for a great product! FOR CAT OWNERS WHO’S CATS SUFFER FROM STRUVITE CRYSTALS – PLEASE READ!

My cat recently had an issue with struvite crystals in his urine, which caused a urinary tract blockage.

After a trip to the emergency vet and a hefty bill, he was healthy, but a follow up showed he still was having problems urinating freely. Another (slightly less) hefty bill included some prescription cat food (Hills C/V) later was a new problem, he kept growling while urinating. Also, my other cat, who pees perfectly fine (sometimes where he shouldn’t) had to eat this chemical laced food.

The vet said his urine had become acidic, which is how the medicated food breaks down the crystals. The vet suggested higher water intake and more protein. He also suggested grains to be counterproductive to cats digestive tract as they are carnivores.

Off to the pet store I went having no clue what I was looking for, and I saw this Before Grain stuff. It has the highest protein content in dry food I have seen and no grains (but still some carbohydrates). The fruit and veggies also help the urine become naturally more acidic through diet. I also bought some canned Before Grain food for even higher protein content and moisture.

The pros:

- My cats love it! Especially the canned food. They come running when they hear me pull the lid off. They have not done this for any other canned food I have bought them.
- It seems more satisfying. A 3.3 lbs bag lasted two large male cats about 10 days! The old food I used to get them (Nutro) came in a 20lbs bag and lasted a month at a time.
- Within just a couple of days I noticed how beautiful their coats started looking. Very shiny and vibrant.
- My cat is urinating normally again, and he is no longer growling while doing so

It seems like a great product all around, and it may be worth a shot if you have a cat dealing with struvite crystals/urinary tract issues.

Thanks for a great product!

]]> By: Angelica http://catfoodreviews.com/before-grain-cat-food/comment-page-1/#comment-60279 Angelica Sat, 21 May 2011 16:54:22 +0000 http://catfoodreviews.com/?p=822#comment-60279 I have to agree with Jacqui. That is 100% true. Also if your cat is prone to, or currently has, UTI this is the food you need to get. There is absolutely no phosphorus or magnesium which cause stones in a cat. Also, a while back we realized our new cats (previously a stray) had diarrhea that was extremely smelly and was drinking and urinating a lot for the longest time. The vet recommended a blood test, and we came to find out he had the beginning stages of kidney disease from chemicals he might have been exposed to as a kitten. The vet recommended Science Diet K/D, but I did my research and began feeding him Before Grain Chicken. Not only does he love it but the diarrhea is gone and the vet was surprised with the results. We cant do anything to cure the kidney disease but the food absolutely will help him live a longer and normal life. I have to agree with Jacqui. That is 100% true. Also if your cat is prone to, or currently has, UTI this is the food you need to get. There is absolutely no phosphorus or magnesium which cause stones in a cat. Also, a while back we realized our new cats (previously a stray) had diarrhea that was extremely smelly and was drinking and urinating a lot for the longest time. The vet recommended a blood test, and we came to find out he had the beginning stages of kidney disease from chemicals he might have been exposed to as a kitten. The vet recommended Science Diet K/D, but I did my research and began feeding him Before Grain Chicken. Not only does he love it but the diarrhea is gone and the vet was surprised with the results. We cant do anything to cure the kidney disease but the food absolutely will help him live a longer and normal life.

]]> By: Jacqui http://catfoodreviews.com/before-grain-cat-food/comment-page-1/#comment-51680 Jacqui Tue, 19 Apr 2011 01:14:21 +0000 http://catfoodreviews.com/?p=822#comment-51680 I work at a local pet store and was interested when we got Before Grain in stock. I have been feeding my cat Before Grain for six months and saw a change immediately. Her coat is softer, she isn't as gassy and her litter pan is easier to clean. I moved in with my in-laws who have 3 cats, one 13 year old and one very picky, and they took to it immediately. The one who had been on 9lives his whole life loved it and chose it over the 9lives. Their coats are softer, shinier, their shedding has lessened. There are no more hairballs (with the help of Laxitone also), which is important for a ragdoll. Working at a pet specialty store I have the option to compare ingredient quality and price difference all day long. I am quite happy with both compared to the Blue and Wellness that has higher protein quantity and sells for $30+ for a 15-17 lb bag. I work at a local pet store and was interested when we got Before Grain in stock. I have been feeding my cat Before Grain for six months and saw a change immediately. Her coat is softer, she isn’t as gassy and her litter pan is easier to clean. I moved in with my in-laws who have 3 cats, one 13 year old and one very picky, and they took to it immediately. The one who had been on 9lives his whole life loved it and chose it over the 9lives. Their coats are softer, shinier, their shedding has lessened. There are no more hairballs (with the help of Laxitone also), which is important for a ragdoll. Working at a pet specialty store I have the option to compare ingredient quality and price difference all day long. I am quite happy with both compared to the Blue and Wellness that has higher protein quantity and sells for $30+ for a 15-17 lb bag.

]]> By: Bridget http://catfoodreviews.com/before-grain-cat-food/comment-page-1/#comment-51606 Bridget Mon, 18 Apr 2011 20:36:44 +0000 http://catfoodreviews.com/?p=822#comment-51606 I put my cats on Before Grain dry food about 5 months ago. Originally, they were on a regular dry food diet, but my older cat was gaining weight, and my kitten was developing a flatulence problem. Now, they free-feed the dry food. They prefer Tuna, but I switch between the three, and they get the Merrick brand canned food once a day as they weren't fond of the Before Grain canned food. In the 5 months my older cat has started to slim down, and my kitten smells much better. I thought the price would be too much, but they eat much less of this food than they did the regular food. Also they seem to like it more, so I think it's just that the higher quality food is more filling. I put my cats on Before Grain dry food about 5 months ago. Originally, they were on a regular dry food diet, but my older cat was gaining weight, and my kitten was developing a flatulence problem. Now, they free-feed the dry food. They prefer Tuna, but I switch between the three, and they get the Merrick brand canned food once a day as they weren’t fond of the Before Grain canned food. In the 5 months my older cat has started to slim down, and my kitten smells much better. I thought the price would be too much, but they eat much less of this food than they did the regular food. Also they seem to like it more, so I think it’s just that the higher quality food is more filling.

]]> By: A Horn http://catfoodreviews.com/before-grain-cat-food/comment-page-1/#comment-44988 A Horn Mon, 21 Mar 2011 21:38:18 +0000 http://catfoodreviews.com/?p=822#comment-44988 I bought an 11 lbs Tuna Before Grain on Friday, so far my cat seems to like it and has been meowing for more. I wanted the Salmon flavor but they were all out of it. I will post again if my cat reacts to it. I bought an 11 lbs Tuna Before Grain on Friday, so far my cat seems to like it and has been meowing for more. I wanted the Salmon flavor but they were all out of it. I will post again if my cat reacts to it.

]]> By: Pippa http://catfoodreviews.com/before-grain-cat-food/comment-page-1/#comment-43994 Pippa Thu, 17 Mar 2011 16:30:10 +0000 http://catfoodreviews.com/?p=822#comment-43994 I have been feeding Oreo Before Grain (dry) for about a year now, and he loves it. He is an indoor cat, and is in amazing condition in terms of his weight. He has less furballs, good bowel movements, is active and happy. Every month or so, I'll give him the Before Grain canned food, which he also enjoys. I have been feeding Oreo Before Grain (dry) for about a year now, and he loves it. He is an indoor cat, and is in amazing condition in terms of his weight. He has less furballs, good bowel movements, is active and happy. Every month or so, I’ll give him the Before Grain canned food, which he also enjoys.

]]> By: Tiffany http://catfoodreviews.com/before-grain-cat-food/comment-page-1/#comment-41646 Tiffany Wed, 09 Mar 2011 03:28:26 +0000 http://catfoodreviews.com/?p=822#comment-41646 This is our second small bag of Before Grain Dry Chicken flavor for our 4 year old indoor cat. Her coat has gotten softer, but other than that I haven't noticed a difference in her. She didn't really take to it right away. She would eat her old food out from around it, but once I switched her over completely she started eating it. She doesn't eat as much as she once did, but I've been told that's because they don't actually need as much food. I think my only complaint is price. This is our second small bag of Before Grain Dry Chicken flavor for our 4 year old indoor cat. Her coat has gotten softer, but other than that I haven’t noticed a difference in her. She didn’t really take to it right away. She would eat her old food out from around it, but once I switched her over completely she started eating it. She doesn’t eat as much as she once did, but I’ve been told that’s because they don’t actually need as much food. I think my only complaint is price.

]]> By: Shana http://catfoodreviews.com/before-grain-cat-food/comment-page-1/#comment-37023 Shana Fri, 18 Feb 2011 03:55:11 +0000 http://catfoodreviews.com/?p=822#comment-37023 I have two cats. One was the runt of the litter and has a few health issues. I was feeding them a regular dry cat food when I got them (mainly because I wasn't informed) and they would throw up all the time and have extremely soft stools. So, I did some research and found out that grain is really bad for cats if they aren't getting enough water, which I guess most indoor cats don't. Then my little runt started having urinary issues. So my vet put him on a Hill's Prescription food, which I have to feed to both of my cats. It costs a lot of money. Tonight is the first night of Before Grain, and they both seemed to dig it. Here's to hoping it works! :) I have two cats. One was the runt of the litter and has a few health issues. I was feeding them a regular dry cat food when I got them (mainly because I wasn’t informed) and they would throw up all the time and have extremely soft stools. So, I did some research and found out that grain is really bad for cats if they aren’t getting enough water, which I guess most indoor cats don’t. Then my little runt started having urinary issues. So my vet put him on a Hill’s Prescription food, which I have to feed to both of my cats. It costs a lot of money. Tonight is the first night of Before Grain, and they both seemed to dig it. Here’s to hoping it works! :)

]]> By: Danielle http://catfoodreviews.com/before-grain-cat-food/comment-page-1/#comment-23217 Danielle Sat, 18 Dec 2010 18:33:53 +0000 http://catfoodreviews.com/?p=822#comment-23217 I'm amazed with this food. For a long time I had fed my cats Healthwise, which was a good food. But after an financial mishap I started feeding them some cheaper food for about a year. My 18 year old cat who's still going strong had been looking thinner and just old. (And yea I know 18 IS old. She still doesnt act it, but was definitely looking it). So I decided it was time to switch back to a better food. The pet store I have always gone to however seemed to have stopped selling Healthwise, so I looked at other options. I saw the Before Grain brand, read the ingredients and pamphlets and decided to give it a shot. My cats have been on it two weeks now. For starters they like it and eat it with no problem. Both my younger cat and the 18 year old cat's coats have gotten softer. But the most amazing thing, my old lady has put back on weight, her coat is thicker and even a small bald spot at the base of her tail has grown back in thick. She looks so much healthier and I couldn't be more estatic. Simply amazed at this food. I’m amazed with this food. For a long time I had fed my cats Healthwise, which was a good food. But after an financial mishap I started feeding them some cheaper food for about a year. My 18 year old cat who’s still going strong had been looking thinner and just old. (And yea I know 18 IS old. She still doesnt act it, but was definitely looking it). So I decided it was time to switch back to a better food. The pet store I have always gone to however seemed to have stopped selling Healthwise, so I looked at other options. I saw the Before Grain brand, read the ingredients and pamphlets and decided to give it a shot. My cats have been on it two weeks now. For starters they like it and eat it with no problem. Both my younger cat and the 18 year old cat’s coats have gotten softer. But the most amazing thing, my old lady has put back on weight, her coat is thicker and even a small bald spot at the base of her tail has grown back in thick. She looks so much healthier and I couldn’t be more estatic. Simply amazed at this food.

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