Cat feed recommended by vets in UK. Help.

[Yana and Osiris]

Hello cat parents!

We've been considering relocating to the UK from Germany next year. As the mother of a Sphynx cat who often suffers from heartburn, finding the best medical feed for my baby is the most important quest for me before we move. My colleague mentioned that the majority of cat owners choose Royal Canin, which German vets advise against, especially for cats with sensitive stomachs. Therefore, it's unfortunately not an option for us. I've researched other top-recommended brands in the UK, but all of them seem to be more well-advertised than truly healthy. I'm predominantly looking for a feed that contains FOS (chicory) and is free of artificial sweeteners. German veterinary clinics often recommend their own vet-developed feeds specifically designed to help with upset tummies. These brands are not widely popular and can only be purchased from their clinics, but they are very effective.

Is this also a practice in the UK, or do vets primarily sell what the mass market suggests? If it's the latter, has anyone dealt with sensitive stomachs in their cats and found a suitable food in the UK? I'm eagerly awaiting your recommendations and would be glad to hear about your food-seeking journeys similar to ours!

Thanks in advance!

 

[Catzzzmeow]

It’s great you are planning ahead. Hopefully members will have recommendations.

 

[Yoda mom]

@Yana and Osiris , glad preplanning researching. We have several UK members that surely will chime in. Hugs n head smooches

 

[Yoda mom]

@Yana and Osiris , tagging @nudebea, @Sphinx X mum

 

[nudebea]

Hi I live here in the UK , wishing you all the luck for a smooth move over here . My two sphynx (sadly only one now) haven't really had any issues with acid regurgitation so Im sorry I can't give you any advice based on experience regarding that subject. Could you possibly look at vets in the area you intend to move to and contact them outline a description of your baby's situation along with the foods recommended by your current vet that seem to suit him ? They may be able to give advice on where you could source something the same or similar

 

[Yana and Osiris]

Hi I live here in the UK , wishing you all the luck for a smooth move over here . My two sphynx (sadly only one now) haven't really had any issues with acid regurgitation so Im sorry I can't give you any advice based on experience regarding that subject. Could you possibly look at vets in the area you intend to move to and contact them outline a description of your baby's situation along with the foods recommended by your current vet that seem to suit him ? They may be able to give advice on where you could source something the same or similar

Thank youI was planning to buy german feed for a few months while looking for alternative brands, I'm going to e-mail a few clinics in the area where we are moving

 

[Natalie Murphy]

Oh wow it must be exciting and stressful making plans to travel with your darling. Are you and your darling flying incabin to France and then the euro tunnel into the UK.

Where about will you be settling down in the UK?

 

[Yana and Osiris]

Oh wow it must be exciting and stressful making plans to travel with your darling. Are you and your darling flying incabin to France and then the euro tunnel into the UK.

Where about will you be settling down in the UK?

Flying i believe, my cat hates cars likely settling between Liverpool and Birmingham, depending on my employer's assignment.