Supplements for your cats

**Miss Kitty** · 18th May 2010, 09:29 AM

Hi,

Apart from feeding your MC's... what other 'supplements' do you give them and how often? We've been advised to give our 3 month old the following:
* vitamin C (odorless, sprinkled on food once per week)
*calcium once per month
*yoghurt mixed with egg yolk once per week

I gave him the vitamin C last night and not sure if it's coincidence or the Maine Cook Kitten 36 biscuits, but he had one bout of very runny poos last night. He's had a soft formed motion previously and I read that it can be from the MC 36 biscuits, but this was just watery.

**Louie-Louie** · 18th May 2010, 11:30 AM

Mmmmmmmm sorry cant help you Louie is on the MC adult food now which has glucosomine, omega etc included already, we give him bits of cheese which he loves & he also has tined makarel & sardines which are a good source of calcium a couple of times a week as well as normal wet cat foods

**jckkerrison** · 18th May 2010, 09:28 PM

I always added SA37 to my babies food but that was because I weaned them over onto adult food straight away & just wanted to make sure that they didn't miss out on the extra help needed to begin with. I also used it as a boost if any of the cats were a bit down. I know they don't make it anymore but someone kindly posted that you can get SF50 which is the same so am going to get that to put into their cupboard just in case.

**H&SWells** · 18th May 2010, 09:58 PM

What are SA37 and SF50?

**Helen & John** · 19th May 2010, 08:48 AM

Originally Posted by H&SWells

What are SA37 and SF50?

Hi This is from Hyperdrugs website:

NEW! Since sa37 is no longer made we have created a Stress Formula Supplement now with extra Calcium. To help keep most species including dogs cats & birds in good condition.

Contains a comprehensive range of vitamins minerals & trace elements including Calcium, Vitamins A,B,D,E as well as copper and Iron to ensure a healthy and active life.

An important supplement for sporting dogs and greyhounds.

Daily Feeding Guide
Dogs cats and other animals reptiles or birds kept as domestic pets should benefit from regular daily use of SF-50. It helps ensure a correctly balanced supply of essential nutrients for good condition and healthy coats and skin. use in growing puppies, pregnant or lactating bitches and during periods of stress or recovery.

Adult Dogs Give 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoonful (1-2g) per 10kg (22lb)
Puppies, Cats and Kittens Give 1/4 to 1 teaspoonful (1-4g) daily according to size.

Approx dietary analysis per kg
Vit A 360,000 iu
Vit D 3,3600 iu
Vit.E 2,700 iu
Vit. K3 45mg
Vit.B1 45mg
Vit. B2 108mg
Vit. B6 54mg
Vit.B12 360mcg
Nicotinamide 720mcg
Calc.Pantothenate 216mcg
Biotin 3.6mg
Folic Acid 90mg
Copper 360mg
Iron 540mg
Manganese 1440mg
Cobalt 18mg
Iodine 18mg
Zinc 1440mg
Selenium 3.6mg
Choline Chloride 1800mg
Monocalcium Phosphate 78.6mg
Magnesium 720mg
Sodium (as chloride) 191 mg
Dried Brewers Yeast 100g
Natural Limestone Flour to 1kg

**jckkerrison** · 19th May 2010, 11:11 AM

Cor,would have taken me a week to have wrote that list of analsis out.
Glad it is back though as I swear by it, going to suggest to boss at next staff meeting that we get it back on the shelf at work if we can because the SA37 was always popular.