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Cats => Cat Food And Nutrition => Topic started by: Shadow on May 14, 2015, 10:44:02 PM

Title: Rad Cat?
Post by: Shadow on May 14, 2015, 10:44:02 PM
Anyone fed Rad Cat?
Title: Re: Rad Cat?
Post by: Middle Child on May 15, 2015, 06:40:32 AM
I've been feeding it for almost 3 years.  It's a beautiful food!
Title: Re: Rad Cat?
Post by: Lola on May 15, 2015, 09:33:44 AM
It is in our rotation with raw from Hare-Today.  The cats like it.  I feed the turkey and chicken only.  Dr. Pierson mentions not feeding anything that has hooves, so I have been leery of trying the lamb.  Maybe some day. 
Anyway... It is nice to see the pets really enjoying their meals.  Every meal.  They ate canned food with no issues.  Some brands/proteins they preferred over others.  BUT... they LOVE raw!

Out of 6 cats, Roxy was the only one that required a little "coaxing."  In defense of RadCat... Roxy always needs coaxing, when something new is introduced.
Title: Re: Rad Cat?
Post by: Shadow on May 15, 2015, 03:44:19 PM
Ok next question..plus some concerns. How much does it cost, and where is it produced? I just saw that on the mainland they sell it, so I could get it shipped to me maybe? but.....

Now here are my concerns: http://www.businessinsider.com/nebraska-declares-state-of-emergency-over-avian-flu-2015-5

http://www.kare11.com/story/news/local/2015/05/15/mn-state-fair-cancels-poultry-shows-due-to-avian-flu/27362825/

plus there was a company here, not where I live but on the mailand that sold all its infected birds to pet food companies, of course we will never know which pet food companies those were..ugh!  not really a problem if the poultry is being cooked though, but what if it was sold to a raw pet food company?

This avian flu does seem to be getting worse, are raw feeders to be worried?

I was going to get some raw food, but I am so leery right now :(
Title: Re: Rad Cat?
Post by: Lola on May 15, 2015, 03:57:13 PM
From the RadCat website:
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All of our meats are:

USDA Inspected and US Sourced
Antibiotic and hormone-free
Certified organic, Free-range or pasture-raised
Our raw food is 100% Natural:

No preservatives
No by-products
No grains
No fruits or vegetables
http://www.radfood.com
Title: Re: Rad Cat?
Post by: Lola on May 15, 2015, 04:03:03 PM
I pay $14.84 for 24 oz of chicken.  $14.39 for turkey.  Delivered.  It is sold in town-ish, but I don't drive that far.  SOME day I will have someone take me to the place in town, so I can compare prices. 
Title: Re: Rad Cat?
Post by: Shadow on May 15, 2015, 04:04:06 PM
Hmmm I am wondering how these companies are getting the food into Canada then? as Poultry is banned from coming into Canada from the USA
Title: Re: Rad Cat?
Post by: Lola on May 15, 2015, 04:05:44 PM
To see if it is indeed available, enter your postal code here:  http://www.radfood.com/where_to_buy
Title: Re: Rad Cat?
Post by: Lola on May 15, 2015, 04:11:39 PM
What about Growlies?  They should have just about anything a person could DREAM of feeding their pet. 
Title: Re: Rad Cat?
Post by: Shadow on May 15, 2015, 04:25:05 PM
I did the search Lola, and it says that a few companies on the mainland have Radcat, but when I actually go to Pet store website, the rad cat is not showing up at all. So I guess that is not an option anyhow.
Growlies is great yes. I may get this kind, what do you think?  Or I just may go back to the Carnivora, but I will have to cook it a bit, or Shadow will not eat it.  Here is the new one they have in. http://www.3pnaturals.com/products/basic-instincts-varieties

Cost is also a factor, but the canned foods are so high priced right now, I cant afford those either :(
Title: Re: Rad Cat?
Post by: Pookie on May 15, 2015, 04:43:49 PM
I'm a bit late to the conversation, but wanted to say that I did give Pookie the turkey and chicken RadCat.  He liked it.  I did not feed the lamb -- he developed an intolerance to the Nature's Variety Instinct lamb, so I didn't want to try raw lamb.

I was able to get the RadCat from my specialty pet food store.  They would order it for me.  So it's possible that the store you're looking at can order it for you.

I don't remember what I paid, but I was getting the 16 oz tubs.  Raw was Pookie's bedtime snack, so he didn't get it at every meal, and I also rotated with other raw.
Title: Re: Rad Cat?
Post by: Lola on May 16, 2015, 10:45:50 AM
At our house, Vets Best Hair Ball is equal to Fortiflora.  lol  Maybe you could sprinkle a little of it on the RadCat or 3PNaturals to encourage Shadow.
For some in my bunch, the texture change is the hurdle.  If I can just get whoever to take a few bites... it is a done deal. 
Roxy had to be enticed to eat rabbit (among other things).  Now... she is a MANIAC when she knows rabbit is on the menu. 
Like Pookie, I also rotate raw sources. 
Title: Re: Rad Cat?
Post by: Shadow on May 16, 2015, 01:16:05 PM
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Hey Pookie guess how much a can of NV lamb is here? 3.99 plus taxes for a small 6oz tin :O
most of the large tins (dog food) are over $5.  The chicken is the cheapest at 3.99
Title: Re: Rad Cat?
Post by: DeeDee on May 16, 2015, 02:35:18 PM
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Hey Pookie guess how much a can of NV lamb is here? 3.99 plus taxes for a small 6oz tin :O
most of the large tins (dog food) are over $5.  The chicken is the cheapest at 3.99


I'm always amazed at the differences in prices in other countries. Especially Great Britain, Australia, and Canada. That "petrol by the liter" price is ridiculous once you do the conversion to gallons. Since our dollars hold less worth when converting to pounds, it seems even that much more outrageous. But still. For some reason, I always expect those countries to be a lot more comparable to ours than many things are.

Don't know why I can't get that idea out of my head, but it's there and been there a long time.

Title: Re: Rad Cat?
Post by: Pookie on May 16, 2015, 04:28:14 PM
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Hey Pookie guess how much a can of NV lamb is here? 3.99 plus taxes for a small 6oz tin :O
most of the large tins (dog food) are over $5.  The chicken is the cheapest at 3.99

jawdrop  OUCH!

I found an old receipt -- I was paying just under $10 for a 16 oz tub of RadCat.  I have a hunch the store didn't have the correct price in the system (that what they charged was too low), but since I didn't know for sure, I wasn't going to argue with them.   :D
Title: Re: Rad Cat?
Post by: Lola on May 17, 2015, 12:59:12 PM

I found an old receipt -- I was paying just under $10 for a 16 oz tub of RadCat.  I have a hunch the store didn't have the correct price in the system (that what they charged was too low), but since I didn't know for sure, I wasn't going to argue with them.   :D

Just under $10 (with auto-ship) is what I would pay online for 16 oz. 

Title: Re: Rad Cat?
Post by: Middle Child on May 17, 2015, 01:23:47 PM
Including shipping?

I pay $12.94 for a 24 ounce tub of Rad Cat.  The price hasn't' changed since I started special ordering from the privately owned pet supply store about 25 miles away. I feel so lucky to have them!
Title: Re: Rad Cat?
Post by: Lola on May 17, 2015, 10:54:24 PM
Including shipping?

I pay $12.94 for a 24 ounce tub of Rad Cat.  The price hasn't' changed since I started special ordering from the privately owned pet supply store about 25 miles away. I feel so lucky to have them!

I pay $14.84 for 24 oz of chicken.  $14.39 for turkey.  Shipping is about 30 bucks for 25 - 24oz containers.
I am going to HAVE to check out the store on the other side of town. 
Title: Re: Rad Cat?
Post by: Lola on September 18, 2015, 10:58:35 AM
I have one source for purchasing Rad Cat.  When they are out...   :'(

The good news is... I rotate with homemade and Stella & Chewys.  AND I tend to "panic" when our freezer reaches the half full mark.   Silly7  I always have plenty of food on hand.  So far.
Title: Re: Rad Cat?
Post by: DeeDee on September 18, 2015, 11:24:38 AM
The thought of running out isn't what panics me. The thought of a long-term electrical outage is what bothers me. We've got the RV for living in comfortably, but even having one of the largest RV refrigerator-freezers isn't going to anywhere near do enough for storage.

I keep on nagging for a generator for the house, but I guess I won't get one unless we absolutely HAVE to have one--because we can live in the RV.
Title: Re: Rad Cat?
Post by: Lola on November 12, 2015, 04:57:46 PM
We don't have a lot of long term power outages.  Never thought of that being a concern for others.  UGH! 

Back to Rad Cat.

I talked to a local specialty pet food store about ordering Rad Cat.
I pay 16.70 (includes shipping) for a 24 oz tub online.  No tax.
Locally it would cost 17.27...including tax.

57 cents doesn't sound like much, but it adds up when purchasing a minimum of 24 tubs at one time.
Title: Re: Rad Cat?
Post by: Middle Child on November 12, 2015, 06:23:37 PM
 57 cents makes a difference when you are ordering a lot. Still paying 12.94 for turkey, chicken and lamb.  The beef was $13.59
Title: Re: Rad Cat?
Post by: Lola on November 12, 2015, 07:39:34 PM
You mentioning what you pay in another thread, is what made me finally ask a local retailer.  I was hoping for a bit of a break.  Not happening.    Oh well, I have spent money on worse things.  :)
Title: Re: Rad Cat?
Post by: Middle Child on November 12, 2015, 08:33:38 PM
I see that OnlyNaturalPet.com prices for rad cat are really high, relatively speaking. I'm shocked! When I was still driving up to that further away city (100 miles away) before I found the closer place, (25 miles away) I was paying the same as I pay now. $12.95 for a 24 oz tub.

Title: Re: Rad Cat?
Post by: Lola on November 16, 2015, 02:24:13 PM
I see that OnlyNaturalPet.com prices for rad cat are really high, relatively speaking. I'm shocked! When I was still driving up to that further away city (100 miles away) before I found the closer place, (25 miles away) I was paying the same as I pay now. $12.95 for a 24 oz tub.


That is who I buy from.  I'm thrilled they are willing to ship to me! 

Title: Re: Rad Cat?
Post by: Middle Child on November 22, 2015, 12:28:35 PM
Including shipping?

I pay $12.94 for a 24 ounce tub of Rad Cat.  The price hasn't' changed since I started special ordering from the privately owned pet supply store about 25 miles away. I feel so lucky to have them!

Me and my big mouth.  Price went up. As of yesterday now paying $14.95 for 24 ounce tubs of chicken, turkey and lamb.  The beef is $15.47.

Title: Re: Rad Cat?
Post by: Lola on November 22, 2015, 12:48:48 PM
Me and my big mouth.  Price went up. As of yesterday now paying $14.95 for 24 ounce tubs of chicken, turkey and lamb.  The beef is $15.47.



That is a huge jump!!!  To soften the blow... think of it this way:  "Wow, was I getting a deal for a very long time!"  ;)
Title: Re: Rad Cat?
Post by: Shadow on November 22, 2015, 01:39:58 PM
 :o  Oh wow that is crazy!!! how do you guys afford that??  MC do you still feed the ByNature? I found some at a store. I told the lady that I had thought they had discontinued the canned food. She said she was not sure, but they have a rep come in all the time?
Title: Re: Rad Cat?
Post by: Middle Child on November 22, 2015, 01:54:13 PM
By Nature Organic is the line that was discontinued. They do have other canned foods.  I have enough to last until March.  Then it's gone forever.

I afford the Rad Cat because I feel I have no choice frankly  It's a food Mazy Cat can eat. But of course I also must mention that I live very simply.  I don't eat out. I don't drink.  I don't smoke.  I don't use a cell phone.  I don't buy anything for myself except the occasional cd or dvd.  I re-perk my coffee for two additional days before I start a fresh pot.

My only really major entertainment expenses are hiking boots every two years and the gas used for traveling to visit family or to hike.  :)

Having said all of that, the $2 increase is going to take some budget-adjusting for sure.
Title: Re: Rad Cat?
Post by: Lola on November 22, 2015, 02:51:38 PM
MC, I wasn't making light of the price increase you will have to pay.  Well... I guess I was, but not in a mean way.

I think we found it fairly easy to live without things we once thought were necessary.  It would have been MUCH easier financially, if I had learned how skanky the PFI industry was BEFORE we had the amount of furkids we have.  lol  Really it is no different than having human kids... you do what you have to do to keep them clothed and fed.  At least furkids don't require clothes!  :)
Title: Re: Rad Cat?
Post by: Middle Child on November 22, 2015, 05:52:48 PM
MC, I wasn't making light of the price increase you will have to pay.  Well... I guess I was, but not in a mean way.

I think we found it fairly easy to live without things we once thought were necessary.  It would have been MUCH easier financially, if I had learned how skanky the PFI industry was BEFORE we had the amount of furkids we have.  lol  Really it is no different than having human kids... you do what you have to do to keep them clothed and fed.  At least furkids don't require clothes!  :)

I never take anything you say being meant in a mean way. kissyou
Title: Re: Rad Cat?
Post by: Shadow on November 23, 2015, 12:18:32 AM
I did not mean it in a mean way either. I myself am finding it hard with the price increase. The food I was feeding has gone up, so now I have switched to another commercial raw. I am now questioning myself and the whole thing (maybe I am just sensitive right now) lol!  I am so afraid that I am not providing everything my cats need. :(
Title: Re: Rad Cat?
Post by: Middle Child on November 23, 2015, 05:05:34 AM
I did not mean it in a mean way either. I myself am finding it hard with the price increase. The food I was feeding has gone up, so now I have switched to another commercial raw. I am now questioning myself and the whole thing (maybe I am just sensitive right now) lol!  I am so afraid that I am not providing everything my cats need. :(

I know you didn't.  I worry about that too. But three years in, and everyone is thriving. With the exception of Mazy cat's on going problems, but they aren't caused by the current diet.

Sorry to hear you are feeling bad.  Anything we can do to help? We're good listeners you know.  HeadButt
Title: Re: Rad Cat?
Post by: Lola on November 23, 2015, 12:46:06 PM
Shadow,
I rotate different raw brands and ground raw that I mix from Hare-Today.  The furkids love the variety, but I like not having to worry about everything being perfect. 
Just out of curiosity, what brands are you feeding?  Are you feeding ground or body parts?  :)
Title: Re: Rad Cat?
Post by: Shadow on November 24, 2015, 12:36:45 AM
I was feeding the 3-P, along with Wellness gf canned. Now I am feeding Buddies, no more Wellness canned. I am waiting to hear from someone that actually knows the ratios, I hope they can tell me because no one yet has been able to :(
I am feeding Chicken and Organ and Turkey and Organ, it does contain bone, but if you look at their web site it does not give the exact ratios for the bone or the musle meat. I also want to get another protein in their diet, I could get get beef next, but its freezer space that is the problem there. Also I am worried about them getting the right amount of nutrients/taurine since its frozen.  Why does there have to be two sides to the story that freezing alters the nutrients or not.??.ugh!! bangshead
thanks for listening :) Glad all your kitties are doing well....I shall just have to give more virtual hugs, and healing vibes for Mazy awww...
Title: Re: Rad Cat?
Post by: Middle Child on November 24, 2015, 05:17:54 AM
It is frustrating.  And I have the same problem regarding freezer space. Sometimes I think..we just have to get to a level of trust and faith in what we are doing.  But like Lola, that's why I feed as much variety as I am able.  The freeze dried options are a life saver, so to speak. I don't see me ever dropping some canned food though.
Title: Re: Rad Cat?
Post by: Lola on November 27, 2015, 10:20:35 PM
3-P and Buddies... are those only available in Canada? 
Title: Re: Rad Cat?
Post by: Shadow on November 28, 2015, 12:01:13 AM
3-P and Buddies... are those only available in Canada? 
  I believe so Lola

Title: Re: Rad Cat?
Post by: Shadow on December 02, 2015, 01:23:55 AM
I was just reading in another thread that you (Lola) if there was a disaster that you would just use your neighbours freezer.  Well I thought about that the other day, the what if....What if my power goes out,? what if we have the big one, I do live in an earthquake area, Im actually right on an earthquake fault line lol! I just found that out a while ago :(  So what would I feed my cats in an emergency without making them have an upset stomach? So I have decided to keep a bit of canned in their diet I give them a tsp at lunch and at bed time. I was gonna drop it all together but then thought of these circumstances.   :-\
Title: Re: Rad Cat?
Post by: Middle Child on December 02, 2015, 06:14:10 AM
I feel the same Shadow.  Just wish I could find a pate canned that is halfway decent.  Once the By Nature Organic runs out all I will have is Tiki, the two chicken varieties.
Title: Re: Rad Cat?
Post by: DeeDee on December 02, 2015, 09:26:57 AM
Now you've caught my biggest fear, except here, mostly tornadoes. I'm less afraid of the New Madrid fault than tornadoes. At least we're all together in fear.
Title: Re: Rad Cat?
Post by: Lola on December 02, 2015, 01:04:13 PM
If MY freezer went out, I would ask to use my neighbor's freezer.  If there is a disaster of some sort... his freezer won't be working either.  lol  I don't plan for total destruction type of disasters.  If there was a warning that a possible disaster was going to happen... that would be a different story. 
I have some canned on hand, from when I fed canned.  So far, the dates are still good.  But I won't feed canned on a regular basis, due to a possible chance of a major disaster.  If I was that kind of a worrier, I would keep a package (or packages) of dehydrated raw on hand.  That is just ME though. 

PS  When I had to feed canned a week or so ago, (after a year of all raw) no one had any bodily function issues.  They just didn't all have smiles on their little faces, when it was served.  :) 

Title: Re: Rad Cat?
Post by: Middle Child on December 02, 2015, 04:06:04 PM
no no I'm not worried about disasters.  I worry about if anyone (Mazy really) have to be hospitalized, or if I did. :)
Title: Re: Rad Cat?
Post by: Pookie on December 02, 2015, 04:42:33 PM
Very good points by everyone.   thumbsup1
Title: Re: Rad Cat?
Post by: Shadow on December 03, 2015, 01:18:15 AM
I just want to be prepared. I wish I had a generator then I wouldnt have to worry about it. I just am concerned about upsetting their tummies if I had to go with canned for a while. I do not really worry about the "big one" if it happens it happens, not much I can do about it lol
Title: Re: Rad Cat?
Post by: DeeDee on December 03, 2015, 03:11:09 PM
Generators aren't any good either unless they're installed properly by an electrician. If you ever decide you want one, ask an electrician first about how large you need to stay warm at least.

Husband thought about doing it, then he decided he didn't want all the work that would go with installing it. And suggesting to anyone in the electrical field that a contractor be hired just doesn't go over well. So, the RV and its propane it is.
Title: Re: Rad Cat?
Post by: Lola on December 03, 2015, 04:38:47 PM
For ME... possible power outages or tummy upsets aren't enough reasons for me to keep feeding canned foods.  Besides, my Roxy no longer barfs on an all raw diet.  I don't want to have to start giving her Pepcid again, so she can eat canned food...just in case. 
I'm all about raw now... no turning back!
Title: Re: Rad Cat?
Post by: Middle Child on December 03, 2015, 07:03:42 PM
For ME... possible power outages or tummy upsets aren't enough reasons for me to keep feeding canned foods.  Besides, my Roxy no longer barfs on an all raw diet.  I don't want to have to start giving her Pepcid again, so she can eat canned food...just in case. 
I'm all about raw now... no turning back!


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Title: Re: Rad Cat?
Post by: Lola on December 05, 2015, 06:00:18 AM
We all have to do what works for our pets and us. 
Title: Re: Rad Cat?
Post by: Middle Child on December 05, 2015, 09:11:28 AM
Lola Cat Centric might be interested in sharing your story in their "My Journey to Raw" series.  My girls are featured at the moment :)

http://catcentric.org/
Title: Re: Rad Cat?
Post by: Pookie on December 05, 2015, 02:40:58 PM
Lola Cat Centric might be interested in sharing your story in their "My Journey to Raw" series.  My girls are featured at the moment :)

http://catcentric.org/

I just read your piece, MC.   thumbsup1 thumbsup1 thumbsup1 DrLisaPiersonWorthy DrLisaPiersonWorthy DrLisaPiersonWorthy DrLisaPiersonWorthy  Very well written!

I've said it before and I'll say it again:  your girls are so lucky to have you!   DrLisaPiersonWorthy DrLisaPiersonWorthy DrLisaPiersonWorthy DrLisaPiersonWorthy
Title: Re: Rad Cat?
Post by: Middle Child on December 05, 2015, 05:08:36 PM
Thanks Pookie. 
Title: Re: Rad Cat?
Post by: Shadow on December 06, 2015, 01:03:22 PM
Well written MC ....awesome!!  thumbsup1
Title: Re: Rad Cat?
Post by: Middle Child on December 09, 2015, 06:14:32 AM
Aw thanks Shadow.  HeadButt
Title: Re: Rad Cat?
Post by: Shadow on December 21, 2015, 03:20:17 PM
As you guys know I am in Canada and thought Rad cat was unattainable here. Well I found some today, but the price..wow!!! for a small 8oz tub was $8.49  Is that an insane price or what??!! :O
Title: Re: Rad Cat?
Post by: Middle Child on December 21, 2015, 03:48:39 PM
That's about par in the US I think.. But isn't there a different exchange rate, which might make it higher in Canada?

I am paying $14.95 (USD) for the 24 oz. How much would that be in CN?

I just checked Onlynaturalpet.com. an 8 oz container is 7.99 USD
Title: Re: Rad Cat?
Post by: Shadow on December 22, 2015, 12:08:44 AM
MC with the exchange rate that would be just over $20 in canada, plus we have to pay two taxes on top of the listed price (about 12% more) lol!