Hi earlier I spoke with PetCoach about an opinion on trying bonito flakes on my cats kidney food in hopes of getting him to eat it. My vet says he’s in early stages of kidney trouble and trying the kidney food would help. If the Bonito flakes help him to eat the kidney diet, what is a safe amount to use? Because I read Bonito flakes are hi in protein and that’s not good for aging kidneys right? Thanks!

Updated On September 22nd, 2018

Pet's info: Cat | Domestic Shorthair | Male | neutered | 18 years and 8 months old | 9.5 lbs

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Answered By Lindsey Edwards MVB, BSc, IVCA

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Calorie intake is extremely important in cats with kidney disease and although high protein (and salt) levels are a consideration as the kidneys need to actively excrete the protein by-products, a tiny sprinkle of bonito in order to tempt his appetite are highly unlikely to aggravate his condition and a good appetite for a wet kidney diet will be a huge advantage to long term management of his condition and will delay progression and improve wellbeing

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