Thread: Advice on trumpy bum!

Hi

I have 3 maine coons, a domestic and Ragdoll on RC Maine Coon. None of them have trumpy bum - I do not recall ever hearing any of the MC's ( or smelt) trumping. When the Ragdoll came as a kitten he was quite wiffy but since he has been on the RC MC it has stopped. Mine have wet food at night and bicks left down all the time. I also leave down Black Hawk as well for variety. Zack has a sensative tummy and he has no problems with these.

Hi there Dishrag

If you are interested in trying raw food for Mousse, here's a good place to start:

http://www.maine-coon-forum.info/raw...roduction.html

I have to say that my cats never trump, ever, and if you move over to raw or grain-free wet you will find that the poos are nice and solid and have virtually no odour. Which is a big plus if you have indoor litter trays.

I may have realised what the issue is... I bought a packet of dreamies cat treats the other day to give him when I brush him, I didnt notice any trumps before he ate the dreamies but its been pretty horrendous for a few days. He hasnt had any for over 24 hrs now but ive been busy today so wouldnt be catching any whiffs anyway...lol Could this be it? I must say his doings are very firm anyway, or they were the first few days after he arrived.

As for the RC MC im probably going to switch him from that anyway to something with a higher meat content. Been considering Applaws?! Dont really want to shell out for orijen only to have him turn his nose up at it like I hear is a very common problem! Thanks for the link Howlinbob I will have a good read of that once the boys are in bed.

Thanks for the advice

Just checked both links...the first one is being updated so not much good to you.

Try these:

Feline Nutrition

Feeding Your Cat: Know the Basics of Feline Nutrition :: healthy cat diet, making cat food, litter box, cat food, cat nutrition, cat urinary tract health

cat nutrition - home

Excellent link,thankyou! It definitely confirms what I was thinking. This forum is so invaluable, Im learning an awful lot. I had my first coonie 10 years ago and theres so much more knowledge and info out there now! The water content worries me mostly, kidney failure is such a common problem now. Mousse's breeder mentioned she only feeds dry kibble so that she doesnt have to clean the cats teeth...not exactly the best basis on which to choose a cats diet but also judging from his red gums im going to be paying a visit to a vet soon anyway to rule out gingivitis, and a toothbrush/paste will be top of the shopping list!

FYI The trumps appear to be subsiding, and if anyones interested I have a bag of dreamies going spare!

Thanks again.