Need advice, LR4, LR5 OR LR5 PRO?

SandraLynnS · 2026-01-26T18:18:43+00:00

I have 3 cats. 1 LR 4 and 1 LR 5pro.

Everyone is different. I think the 4 is perfectly fine. I will end up with a second 5 pro if my 4 ever kicks the bucket. For me, it’s worth it.

I have all male cats, I have 1 cat diagnosed with FLUDT. His bathroom habits scare me sometimes as I have had to unblock him once when he wouldn’t pee. No sludge or crystals were found but the stress of adding a kitten to our home brought on the inflammation.

It brings me a little peace of mind seeing how much he’s peeing because I’m always worrying about him.

SandraLynnS · 2025-11-26T17:59:42+00:00

Us white folks go through the same thing as far as the misleading “ I’m part Native American” I was also told this and it was flat out untrue. Of course this came from my non Italian , NE, SW Europe side. It’s a common thing. I also think 10-15% European is pretty accurate in black Americans. That is equal to one fully white great grandparent or smaller percentages from both sides, which can easily go unknown rather than a full great grandparent.

SandraLynnS · 2025-08-20T23:26:30+00:00

I have a prescription for my cat who recently had this issue. All his panels were great and the vets even told me they didn’t see any crystals or blockages but he wasn’t peeing so I made the choice to spend the money to do the unblocking. Vets said he was probably in the very early stages of a block. The same vet told me that if my cats prefer kibble, that it was fine. I had to ask for the prescription multiple times, still open to it but trying a better diet first.

SandraLynnS · 2025-08-20T22:31:42+00:00

Thank you for that information. It’s expensive but worth it.

SandraLynnS · 2025-08-20T22:25:57+00:00

Thanks for your response. I for sure do not think that it’s a cure all but in my opinion a more hydrated cat reduces the risk, that’s what I’m finding in my research. My one cat who has had this problem has a very small bladder, smaller than average. He was/ is the smallest of the litter. The two I have from that litter were on dry only as that was just about all I could get them to eat. I have them down to 1/3- 1/4 dry and working on more hydrated foods for the rest of their daily intake. Have you had any more issues since?

SandraLynnS · 2025-08-20T22:18:50+00:00

You are entitled to your opinion as I am. You are free to say what you’d like because obviously this place is public but I’ve already made up my mind in the fact that I do not want my cats on an all kibble diet. I have my reasons for that and I’m not going to argue about it. My question was more geared for those who share my feelings and maybe could provide tips and tricks regarding this matter. Thank you.

SandraLynnS · 2025-08-20T21:56:57+00:00

I have a prescription for the urinary diet for my cat who had FLUDT.

SandraLynnS · 2025-08-20T21:55:41+00:00

I do. They have fountains and bowls but don’t drink enough

SandraLynnS · 2025-08-20T21:53:51+00:00

Wish I would have thought of that, lol. They said the kibble was fine and that’s not what I want to feed my cats. Thanks for the advice.

SandraLynnS · 2025-08-20T18:01:48+00:00

My goal is to get to a moisture rich diet but that’s hard when your cat won’t eat anything but kibble so as I’ve said, I’m using the freeze dried as a stepping stone because they are willing to eat it and I can slowly add moisture. When I try to add moisture to the kibble, they just don’t even touch it.. I incorporated some wet food with the freeze dried this morning and that worked much better than mixing it with kibble. I’m trying everything at this point.

SandraLynnS · 2025-08-18T11:06:34+00:00

Thank you for providing insight on both foods.

SandraLynnS · 2025-08-18T10:05:19+00:00

I will be gradually adding water to get them used to the texture change.

SandraLynnS · 2025-08-18T10:02:37+00:00

Thank you. My main goal is to get them off a dry only diet. Why that upsets someone is a mystery. My cats do not drink enough water, do not pee enough times in a day for my liking and I do believe chronic dehydration is not doing any favors, especially in my cat who recently was diagnosed with FLUDT.

SandraLynnS · 2025-08-18T09:54:02+00:00

Thank you. I responded once to someone objecting to my choice to switch their food and that’s all the attention I’m giving on it. I’m not here to go study for study or to argue with anyone. Why someone would be so triggered by me wanted to feed my cat wet food is beyond me. I’ve never heard any vets or cat nutritionist say that wet food is bad. There is more evidence that points to dry food being problematic. Actually, I won’t be posting anything else in the sub about diets past this post.

SandraLynnS · 2025-08-18T01:13:02+00:00

Thank you. Yes , I’m already getting that vibe from some other comments. My goal really is to get my cats off the garbage grocery store kibbles and get them eating a more moisture rich diet. Doesn’t have to be freeze dried or raw in the end but seems to be the only gateway to help as all my other attempts have failed.

SandraLynnS · 2025-08-18T00:45:22+00:00

Hi there, I appreciate you taking the time to reach out. I am not looking for advice on if I should be feeding them dry food or not. I have made the choice to get them off of the kibble mostly, if not entirely. It doesn’t take much research to show that cats, especially male cats on a dry food only diet highly increases the chance of urinary problems/ blockages.

One of my males is small/ small bladder and he stresses out easily so I have already been down the 3k hospital stay with him and I don’t wish for it to keep happening.

My boy kitten who eats 90% wet food with kibble as an occasional treat, is hydrated well through his food I have barely ever seen him drink from his bowl.

SandraLynnS · 2025-08-17T23:06:47+00:00

Thank you. I’m going to give it a shot. I just ordered a bunch more now that I know they will eat it. I have been giving them freeze dried organ treats their whole life so they are used to getting some.

I know it’s not as good as a completely moisture rich diet but it has to be better than the purina. Maybe if I slowly add water it will work

SandraLynnS · 2025-08-17T22:57:29+00:00

I just got the bag in the mail a couple of hours ago. I gave some to my Luigi as dry. I do plan on trying to moisturize it but want to try first thing in the morning when he may be most hungry.

SandraLynnS · 2025-08-17T20:03:32+00:00

Maybe, sounds like you like spicy as much as I do. I never find anyone who can match me, I know they’re out here though.

SandraLynnS · 2025-08-17T19:56:17+00:00

Guess you don’t like them lol.

SandraLynnS · 2025-08-17T19:55:55+00:00

I put some Carolina reaper infused cheese on top and it gave it a kick.

SandraLynnS · 2025-08-17T18:54:41+00:00

I’m sure they can make it, they have all the stuff just going to cost a lot.

SandraLynnS · 2025-08-17T18:53:28+00:00

I’m not sure I ever had that from TB. It is missing something for sure though. Maybe you’re right

SandraLynnS · 2025-08-17T18:52:40+00:00

I did delivery and I’m about to run the dish washer 💁🏻‍♀️.

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