Pro Plan Vet Diet DM Dietetic Management Dry Cat Food 4.54kg

The vet recommended my recently diagnosed diabetic cat be fed Hill's WD dry. After much research and then comparing Purina DM dry to what my vet recommended, I discovered the Purina DM was much lower in carbs and had comparable protein to Hill's - a high protein/low carb diet is best to aid in controlling glucose levels. I was actually able to lower my cat's BG number by feeding canned pate grain free food and topping with freeze dried raw treats/toppers. I keep the DM dry available to supplement. My cat did not like the Hill's kibble. The Purina DM is also formulated to help prevent urinary crystals.

I delved into the truth behind the ingredients of this so-called diabetic management cat food, only to be appalled by the formulation. Despite diabetic cats requiring a high-protein, low-carb diet, the top ingredients are MEAT BY-PRODUCT WATER and then chicken – a major red flag. The inclusion of corn starch, artificial flavors, and soy, known to be harmful to diabetic cats, adds to the horror.This is false advertising, exploiting feline medical conditions to push a subpar product. Compare this to VETDIET SENIOR CAT FOOD – affordable and with 100% chicken protein as the VERY FIRST INGREDIENT, followed by pork liver and chicken broth, NO ADDED WATER! It's insane, absolutely frightening, and disheartening. BEWARE AND DON'T BE FOOLED!!!"

Do not feed a diabetic cat this food. It is around 20% carbs by dry weight; which is way too high for a cat with diabetes. You need to feed a diabetic cat under 10% carbs by dry weight. My cats insulin requirements were 3 times higher on this food compared to a cheap wet food like fancy feast (turkey and giblets, which is 3-4% carbs by dry weight). He needed 3 units of insulin on this food; he needs 1 on low carb wet food. If your cat WON'T eat wet food and you've tried (only feed them wet food for a week and see if they take to it), then you can feed them Dr. Elsey's dry food. It is cheaper and around 10% carbs by dry weight. Wet food also reduces risk of kidney disease (which is very lethal in diabetic cats), urinary tract infections (which cost an average of 2-3k ... MoreDo not feed a diabetic cat this food. It is around 20% carbs by dry weight; which is way too high for a cat with diabetes. You need to feed a diabetic cat under 10% carbs by dry weight. My cats insulin requirements were 3 times higher on this food compared to a cheap wet food like fancy feast (turkey and giblets, which is 3-4% carbs by dry weight). He needed 3 units of insulin on this food; he needs 1 on low carb wet food. If your cat WON'T eat wet food and you've tried (only feed them wet food for a week and see if they take to it), then you can feed them Dr. Elsey's dry food. It is cheaper and around 10% carbs by dry weight. Wet food also reduces risk of kidney disease (which is very lethal in diabetic cats), urinary tract infections (which cost an average of 2-3k in vet bills to adequately treat; they are deadly in cats), and constipation (which can also be dangerous in cats). It guarantees they get the water they need everyday as the wet food is 72-75% water.