After our first two cats died of kidney disease or Chronic Renal Failure (CRF) at age 17, we learned that grains are not an  appropriate diet for carnivores (meat-eating animals needing 60-90% meat). Chronic Renal Failure (CRF) is almost an epidemic among older cats because so many people feed dry kibbles in free-feeders to their felines (unnatural for wild cats). Some holistic veterinarians say chronic renal failure and kidney disease could almost be prevented if cats were not fed dry kibble all their lives. Dry kibble must contain grains or other carbohydrates to hold it together during processing. At most, premium brands contain only 50% meat (some new brands now claims 80%) and most (cheaper) brands are less than 30%. Upon learning that, we transitioned our remaining cat to a grain-free canned and raw food diet.

When we acquired our dog (needs 60-80% meat) we immediately put her on a canned food diet and then transitioned her to raw food. Even the training treats we give our dog are grain-free (we buy dried meat treats sold at natural pet stores instead of dog “cookies”).

One reason to avoid grains is the quality in most commercial pet foods is different than what you would cook for your pet. Typically, the good quality grains go into human foods and what is left over (unfit for human consumption) gets used in pet food. The grains in pet food are more likely to contain toxic molds, pesticides and man-made contaminants (such as melamine). Also, the plant protein in grains and soy in pet food gets counted towards the total protein of the food, though our pets, as carnivores, can’t utilize it. They are designed to get their protein from meat, not plants. The holistic veterinarian and pet food expert Dr. Jean Hofve (www.LittleBigCat.com) recommends avoiding all non-meat protein sources. She states that cheap vegetable protein substitutes are inappropriate in the diet of a carnivore and are used by the pet food companies only to increase profit.

It is especially important to avoid grains with cats because they are “obligate carnivores” (must have meat to survive). Their bodies are not designed to digest carbohydrates. Cats need 70-90% meat (protein + fat) and cannot survive as vegetarians. Domestic cats are descended from the African wild cat, whose natural diet was limited to rodents, birds, eggs, reptiles and insects. This wild cat was domesticated by the Egyptians 4,000 years ago to protect their granaries from rodents. The cat was ideally suited to this task, since it did not eat grains. They got their moisture from their food and not from drinking water, as they lived in the desert. Their prey contains 65-75 percent water. Cats do not have a strong thirst drive compared to other mammals so they will not drink water until they are already dehydrated.

Yet today, most of us feed our cats dry kibble that contain more grains than meat and only averages 10 percent water. Could this be why so many cats get kidney disease or Chronic Renal Failure (CRF)? The new grain-free kibbles are not a solution either since they lack water and the higher protein in them makes them even more dehydrating. They still have a fattening starch in them such as potato or tapioca starch to hold them together. The epidemic of obesity in our dogs and cats, which can cause many health problems, is yet another reason not to feed our pets grains or other starches (which are fattening to carnivores). Other health problems caused by feeding dry kibble include urinary tract disorders and diabetes. One vet called dry kibble for cats “diabetes in a bag” and holistic vets state that diabetes can often be cured by taking the cat off of dry food.

To learn more about the optimum diet for cats (and dogs), see our e-Book and the CD audio seminar How NOT to Kill Your Cat or Dog by Dr. Jean Hofve. Dr. Jean Hofve recommends supplements high in Omega-3 fatty acids and antioxidants for cats with kidney disease. Not only does BioPreparation have Omega-3 fatty acids but it also contains Omega-6, Omega-9, GLAs (Gamma-Linolenic Acids), ALAs (Alpha-Linolenic Acids), DGLA (Dihomogamma-Linolenic  Acid), DHA (Docosahexaenoic  acid) and more fatty acids. Just as important as these individual fatty acid ingredients, is the fact that they are all in the proper proportions and dosages that Nature intended animals to get. This is the synergy found in whole food products not present in isolated, extracted and man-made fatty acids supplements. One can literally imbalance the body further by treating the symptoms with just an Omega-3 fatty acid supplement.

As far as antioxidants, BioPreparation contains some of the world's most powerful: beta-carotene, alpha-carotene, gamma-carotene, lycopene, lutein, beta-cryptoxanthin, zeaxanthin, and astaxanthin. Astaxanthin has 500-1000 times the antioxidant capacity of Vitamin E, greater anti-inflammatory capability than Vitamin E, 40 times the antioxidant capacity of beta-carotene and almost 4 times the antioxidant capacity of lutein. The antioxidants in BioPreparation are so good, we saw a mast cell cancer tumor on a dog disappear in ten weeks using only 1.5 capsules/day.

Here are some case studies from customers whose cats had CRF (Chronic Renal Failure) and used BioPreparation.

BioPreparation Case Study 1—Chronic Renal Failure (CRF)/
Kidney Disease

Chronic Renal Failure (CRF) or kidney disease is so prevalent in older cats today, this case study is so important from a preventative and management perspective. Here is Kent's story:

It was nearly 17 years ago when I brought home 3 adorable Himalayan kittens: Rocky, Kasey and Chanda. Rocky and Kasey littermates and Chanda had the same father. For their entire lives I gave them the best care I knew of — following the advice of a respected, well-established veterinarian clinic, I gave them the highest quality food touted on the market like Iams and Hills Science Diet and lots of TLC!

This past summer I learned the other side of pet ownership. In August 2006, we learned Rocky had intestinal cancer and within 4 weeks he was gone. One week later, I took Kasey in for a senior screening and learned he was in the advanced stages of Chronic Renal Failure (CRF). [Sigh] Kasey did great, however, and for 4 months we enjoyed some of the best times of his life! He really was mostly “normal” clinically right up until the day before his death on Dec 25th. Amazing!

Several years ago I had done some extensive study as a non-practitioner in the area of human nutrition, supplements, antioxidants and free radicals and their role in various diseases, cancer, and the aging process. I had thought because the cat food bag said “Antioxidants” on the outside I was giving them proper nutrition. I had much to learn. I began searching the Internet for information related to cancer and CRF in cats and found myself once again learning volumes on the role that nutrition, lifestyle and antioxidants play in life—only this time it was related to cats. I started with Feline CRF Information Center (www.felinecrf.com) which is absolutely fantastic and filled with so much practical and helpful information! On their site I discovered Little Big Cat (www.littlebigcat.com) and the excellent work of Dr. Jean Hofve, DVM, who has turned her practice to the extensive study of nutrition and lifestyle in cats. EVERY CAT OWNER NEEDS TO STUDY THE INFORMATION ON HER WEBSITE!

Among the wealth of information I gleaned from Little Big Cat, two areas were paramount. The importance of canned or wet food over dry food and an algae product called BioSuperfood for whole food supplementation (www.optimumchoices.com). I encourage you to read through the information on the above websites but here is the short version of these two important points:

1. The importance of canned or wet food (or even raw) over dry food—cats are by nature arid (dry climate) animals and thus are designed by their Creator to obtain the majority of their moisture from the foods they eat (i.e. birds, mice, rats, etc.). Do the math—give your cats dry food and you are compounding the dehydration factor which can lead to numerous health issues including but not limited to CRF.

2. BioSuperfood algae supplementation—I don’t sell the stuff so you can put your guard down right away as this is not an attempt to sell you anything. From what I have learned, cats, being obligate carnivores, do not have the ability to break down the cell walls of plants thus it is probably a waste of time to give them fruits & veggies. However, the algae in BioSuperfood is unique in that cats are in fact able to process it and obtain an incredible pallet of antioxidants, essential fatty acids (Omega 3, 6, 9 and GLA oils), over 4,000 enzymes, vitamins, amino acids, all known minerals and trace elements, etc.

Quickly then to my remaining 16+ yr old cat, Chanda—just give her the canned food with added BioSuperfood right? Wrong! As you know, cats are creatures of habit and very finicky. They will not just switch foods or accept something new thrown in. Dr. Jean Hofve has written an article suggesting how to go about switching food www.littlebigcat.com/index.php?action=library&act=show&item=switchingfoods as well as one on BioSuperfood www.littlebigcat.com/index.php?action=library&act=show&item=biosuperfoodforsuperhealth I encourage you to read both.

What worked for Chanda: I continued to supply her with the dry food she had been eating, and started putting the canned food out, HealthyPetNet’s Instinctive Choice formulated by holistic veterinarian, Dr. Jane Bicks. I carefully followed the suggestions of Russell Louie of Optimum Choices, LLC (www.optimumchoices.com) where he recommends starting BioSuperfood with only the amount that will fit on the end of a flat toothpick and gradually increasing another toothpick measure every 3-5 days or so. It took five months of patience and persistence, throwing a lot of food away, but I had made the commitment up front, realizing that 83 cents per can of food plus an initial bottle of BioSuperfood was a small price to pay even if I had to throw much of it away during the first few months because Chanda’s health and vitality is worth it! If it needs to be a fresh can each meal, who cares? Again, 83 cents a can is a small price to pay compared to the cost of veterinary care. I used glass Pyrex storage containers for their food and water bowls as well as food storage of the canned food. In doing so, you avoid the risk of leaching contaminants from plastic or metal containers into the food and supposedly the food tastes better to cats.

Chanda today: despite having been diagnosed nearly 6 months ago as being in the very early stages of CRF, her numbers/kidney values are stable, her blood pressure is normal, eyes are clear, and clinically she literally has as much energy and spirit as her earlier years, once again playing with her toys and running through the house. She has such a soft and shiny coat that everyone that meets her, whether a veterinarian, vet tech, stranger or friend remarks about her soft coat! They simply cannot believe she is nearly 17 yrs old (2006)!

Please realize I am not suggesting that switching to canned food or adding BioSuperfood are “miracle” cures and I am not a veterinarian. I am simply letting you know what my experience has been, in the hopes you will get the same or similar results with your pet! I know Chanda will not be with me forever—I may have weeks, months, a year or at most several years given the average life of a cat is 15-16 years but I want however much time she has to be as enjoyable and healthy as possible. Whether the above is adding years to her life, I do not know but I do know it is adding life to her years!

Kent

Click here for Chanda's lab history report showing the decrease in BUN and increase in HCT levels.

BioPreparation Case Study 2—Chronic Renal Failure (CRF)/
Kidney Disease

People always ask how long will it take to see results. Here is a CRF testimony where results were seen after the first week. Further progress was documented by blood tests after less than three months on BioPreparation:

My 17 year old cat, Brindee, was diagnosed with CRF in March. Her BUN was 48, Creatinine Clearance 4.0. While researching treatment options I found BioPreparation and ordered it immediately. Within a week, Brindee had more appetite, energy and was more social than she's been in years! Two months later her Bun was down to 42, Creatinine Clearance down to 3.4! My vet was very surprised to say the least. That's when I told him about BioPreparation. I'm documenting Brindee's progress.

I have another cat, Emmy, who is 15 years old. For the past couple of years she has had a skin problem that can only be controlled with steroids. I've added BioPreparation to her diet and am confident I can get her off the steroids for good!

I am grateful I found BioPreparation when I did. So impressed am I with this product, I've added BioSuperfood to my supplements and believe I will be able to reduce the number of individual supplements I take daily, which in the long run will save me money.

T. Collins

Click on each page for Brindee's first blood test on 03/21/2007.         

Click on page 1 for Brindee's second blood test on 06/02/2007.     
 

It is significant to note that not only did Brindee's BUN and Creatinine levels decrease by 11-15% in less than three months but also many other critical values either increased or decreased as needed into the normal range. BioPreparation is not given to make certain blood values go up or down like allopathic drugs or even some supplements. BioPreparation simply supplies the body with super nutrition and lets the body determine what is needed to heal. In this way, it is the genius of the body that determines what should be increased or decreased to return to normal wellness not the product doing the "healing."

• BUN = 12.5% reduction

• Creatinine = 15% reduction

• Cholesterol = 11% reduction

• Na/K Ratio decreased 14% into the normal range

• WBC increased 72% into the normal range

• Neutrophils increased 127% into the normal range

• Lymphocytes increased 18% into the normal range

• Platelet count increased 86% into the normal range

How did BioPreparation do all this? It didn’t. BioPreparation simply supplied the body with the super nutrients of Vitamin A, B-complex, C, D, E and K, essential fatty acids of Omega 3, Omega 6, Omega 9, Gamma Linoleic Acid (GLA content is similar to early mother's milk), Alpha-Linolenic Acids (ALAs), Dihomogamma-Linolenic  Acid (DGLA), Docosahexaenoic  acid (DHA) and more fatty acids, over 4,000 enzymes, 10 essential amino acids plus 10 more, all known trace minerals and elements, phytonutrients and thousands of other nutrients so the body could resume near normal kidney function. BioPreparation did not treat the symptoms but holistically balanced the whole body. When the endocrine and immune systems are holistically balanced, everything will work like it should. BioPreparation is such a revolutionary product (concept) it is 100 years ahead of its time. Now
that’s true holistic wellness!

These results are individual case studies. We cannot guarantee your animal’s results will be the same. Since each animal’s body responds differently to the super nutrition in BioPreparation/BioSuperfood your results will be different. These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA. This information is not intended to diagnose, treat, prevent
or cure any disease.
 

Which Product, Which Formula?

Dr. Jean Hofve, a retired feline vet, used BioSuperfood because she saw less detoxing symptoms in cats. If your cat is sensitive, frail or has a delicate digestive tract, then we would suggest following her protocol and use BioSuperfood (people product) because it is gentler and causes less detoxing in cats. BioSuperfood is more slowly absorbed and stays in the body longer. See
Dr. Hofve's article on  Kidney Disease in Older Cats. However, BioPreparation (pet product) is more therapeutic for animals, especially carnivores.

Dr. Michael Kiriac, the inventor of BioSuperfood/BioPreparation, says chronic renal failure is a degenerative disease that starts in the brain. By the time symptoms show up in the kidneys, the disease is in the advanced stages. Therefore, the animal needs the most therapeutic formula dedicated to animals, BioPreparation-F3+. BP-F3+ has more antioxidants that will compensate for the lack of kidney function plus more super nutrition that will literally wake up the master glands in the brain (specifically the hypothalamus gland). This latter point is what can help chronic renal failure directly. If your cat is not sensitive and does not have any irritable bowel symptoms or otherwise display a sensitive digestive tract, we would suggest starting with BP-F3+. To compensate for any excessive detoxing that might occur, we would suggest a gradual introduction for cats starting at one pinch per meal and working up from there. A medium size cat typically only needs 1 capsule per day. This can be adjusted up or down depending on the cat's size, constitution, sensitivity and symptoms.
 

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