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Our cat loves pill pockets, by Greenies. Also, many medications can be compounded into a liquid form that might be easier to dose. There are online compounding pharmacies that will also make them into treats.

I think they're making a blanket policy to avoid any problems. Fish based diets have been associated with higher rates of urinary stone formation in cats. Eating fish as part of their diet won't generally hurt, but having it be the only protein in their diet could cause a problem. Don't tell the cats on the docks in Key West though, they seem to really enjoy it when the fishing boats come in!

Our cat loves the pill pockets. Fortunately he is only two, and does not require any medication. When he does, we know he will chow down on his meds.

Unless it was recalled for a toxin that may cause damage to the kidneys, food should not cause kidney disease. However, as pets age, their diet may need to change. Usually this change will be based on blood work the vet does as your pet gets older. If your cat is prone to stone formation, the diet may also need to change.

Edit: As far as brands, we like Hills.

We were shocked as well, that modern science has not provided a solution for such a common disease. Anemia affects approximately 1.2 Million cats and dogs each year. There are many human drugs that vets use off-label because there isn't a vet-specific drug for animals. Epilepsy would be one example of a common problem in animals for which we don't have a vet-specific drug. Fortunately, the available human drugs for that condition work well and have relatively few side effects. Epogen, the human drug used for anemia, can also be effective in cats and dogs, but the side effects can be very severe.