Just when I thought we were doing so well!

[sherrylynne]

Unfortunately, it is! "If that's what they like, and will eat- then that's what their getting". I tried telling him, but what do I do!

[Bonkers]

Unfortunately, it is! "If that's what they like, and will eat- then that's what their getting". I tried telling him, but what do I do!

  Buy something other than FF!   

[sherrylynne]

I have! The little buggers won't touch it! Which, unfortunately, simply reinforces certain opinions

[Bonkers]

  OK then. This is what I HAD to do to get mine off of the dreaded FF. Similar ro transitioning to raw, I had to mix the FF into whatever canned food I was using. After trying a few varieties you can pretty much tell which canned they preferred and over a short period of time the FF was no longer being used as a bribe. Once again, it is a transitioning process. You have made such strides in wanting to feed you babies healthier foods. To jump from raw to what many consider to be "kitty Crack" is such a leap backwards. Come on Sherrylynne! You can do it!!!

[sherrylynne]

I know I can, but a little help would be nice! Instead of simply popping a top and dumping! I am going to try again with him, see what happens

[sherrylynne]

Just to update: Mr. Stubbs is fully on Wellness(Yesss!), Watson is basically on premade raw(Urban Carnivore), and I am going to work with him again. Ligiea is still on FF, WITH a little Wellness mixed in. Unfortunately, we had to put Herne back on kibble. He kept losing weight, and I was looking at syringing him again. At least it's Evo Ancestral. Hubby and I have agreed this is what he'll be on, because at least he's finally eating on his own again, and eating enough not to get sick. So, that's it in a nutshell!

[Bonkers]

  WoW! That was pretty fast! I am sure with your expertise in transitioning Ligea will be off the FF in no time. As long as you and your hubby are satisified with the new feeding arrangements I am sure the kitties will do just fine. Good Job! 

[Perseus]

sherrylynne, this is great news, keep up the fight!  You will win!

[Bonkers]

  sherrylynne, How is your crew doing with the new feeding arrangements???

[sherrylynne]

So far, so good . Watson is still doing the raw with a bit of wet/freeze dried as a lure, but I'm decreasing the wet slowly.
Herne is still on Evo kibbles in the morning, now taking freeze-dried for supper(hooray!), and two small snacks a day of wet. Since he has to eat the dry/freeze dried in a room by himself(I can't believe he finally lets me close the door ), he does like to eat with the others for a snack.
Ligiea and Stubbs are both on Wellness, but now both want the lure of that darned FF. Oh, well, at least it's only a tsp or so.
Oh, and if Ligiea has finished hers, she'll steal from Watson's dish if he's not there
And yes- I tried it with her again, and she won't touch it. I guess it just tastes better if it's someone else's

[Bonkers]

  Well It certainly sounds like everyone is happy with this arrangement! I am curious to know what brand of freeze dried food you are using??

[sherrylynne]

I use either Stella and Chewy's Beef Patties, or Archetypal 1 Ferret . I order both of them from Casey's Hidden Pantry. The lady has amazing prices, and very quick shipping(same day)!