What diet helps a cat with fragile bones due to poor nutrition?

Question

My cat has nutritional secondary hyperparathyroidism complete with splay-legged posterior, fragile frame, agitation, popping joints, etc. We're not in a position to pursue surgery for him, but I can start at the ground floor and change his diet to see if that helps make a difference. What diet / food would be best to start helping him feel at least a little better? Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Male | neutered | 7 years and 10 months old | 11 lbs

Sara Farmer, DVM · Accepted Answer

Any commercial cat food should have the appropriate amount of calcium and calcium:phosphorous ratio to result in remineralization of the bone. This will not correct any limb deformity or fractures but should prevent these problems in the future. Veterinarians often recommend restricting activity to give the bones time to mineralize, but this often happens quickly ( within a month or so).

What diet helps a cat with fragile bones due to poor nutrition?

Most Helpful Answer

Related Questions

What fish dog food helps dry skin if my dog eats Science Diet?

Can chickens eat bell peppers daily and what about veggie salads?

Is Purina Layer Pellets good for chickens? What other feeds exist?

My mice eat all their food together from one bowl. Is this normal?

My degu lost teeth after an accident. How can I feed him soft foods?

My rat is losing weight and has breathing issues. What should I do?

Share