Cat Health FAQs

Q: My cat has had some recent bouts with FUS and could possibly be in the early stages of kidney failure. Do you have anything for her?

A: Feline Urologic Syndrome and kidney failure have many causes. Sometimes high ash and magnesium content can trigger FUS related problems. Spot’s Stew canned for Cats has the lowest ash and magnesium content of any cat foods we know of. They are both under one-half percent. Spot’s Stew canned for Cats also contains a very high moisture content, which help support the kidneys, so your cat’s organs can function and eliminate waste properly.

Q: My cats have ear mites. What can I do?

A: So many pet owners report great success using our all natural VitaGlo Herbal Ear Wash. Use it for fourteen days, morning and night. It’s soothing and gentle and works for almost any problem ear condition. This product also helps with dirt, odors, earwax and even yeast infections. It keeps ears smelling fresh and soothes irritations in the ears. Make this product part of their regular hygiene to help prevent future ear problems.

Q: My cat is always eating my houseplants. Is this okay?

A: Pets that eat potted plants or grass are not getting enough greens in their diet. Out in the wild, animals would consume fresh prey that could have eaten herbs, plants or berries. Your cat is a very good candidate for VitaGlo Daily Greens. This product provides him with healthy chloraphyllins, which should satisfy his green food nutritional needs.

Q: I have been told by physicians that if I give too much protein to my 14-year-old cat, it could cause kidney problems. Is this true?

A: While too much protein may help to lead to kidney issues, it alone is not the cause. There are many factors that play a role in developing kidney problems such as quality of the ingredients in the food, any added chemicals, etc. If a pet is on a food made up of low quality ingredients, the kidneys have to work much harder to break it down versus a food made of high quality ingredients that are easy to utilize and eliminate. Different protein sources can be easier to digest than others with chicken (whole chicken, not chicken by-products) being the easiest to break down.
We feel that a completely balanced meal is the best way to go for any pet. We use only the highest quality ingredients, and because of this, our Spot’s Stew is very easy to digest. For pets with kidney problems, we also recommend using our VitaGlo Daily Greens, which help to maintain the kidneys, as well as provide enzymes and antioxidants. From kittens to seniors, any age cat can eat Spot’s Stew. The main things to stay away from are foods containing by-products, fillers (like corn, wheat, rice, and potatoes) and chemicals. These low quality ingredients will only make the kidneys work harder, and they don’t really provide much nutrition for the pet.

Q: I have heard that Taurine is critical to my cat’s health. How do I know that she’s getting enough?

A: Taurine is critical to your cat’s health! Without it, a cat can go blind. Taurine is found abundant in muscle meat. Spot’s Stew canned Wholesome Chicken Recipe contains wonderful amounts of chicken, turkey, and liver to provide your cat with taurine that’s easy to assimilate.

Q: I’ve got a cat with a tendency to make struvite crystals. What can I use to help?

A: We would definitely recommend the Spot’s Stew. It is made with the highest quality,ingredients and real, wholesome food truly is the foundation to great health. Many health issues that pets have today tend to be related to the foods they are on since most pet foods on the market contain very low quality ingredients such as by-products, fillers (corn, wheat, rice, potatoes), and chemicals. In addition to the Spot’s Stew, we’d also recommend our VitaGlo Daily Greens and VitaGlo Xtra-C. Daily Greens is a complete multi-vitamin and mineral supplement. It provides a lot of green, leafy foods and berries, which support your pet’s urinary tract and kidneys. It also has enzymes and antioxidants. Xtra-C is a pure vitamin C powder that is not buffered with anything so it’s wonderful for pets with struvite to use. It really helps to support the immune system and it helps maintain the urinary tract as well.

“After only 2 days of the Herbal Eye Wash, my cat’s eyes really are bright, wide open and much drier. I can’t believe how quickly this product worked!”

– V. Coy, Harrisburg, PA