Some of the information I have been reading over the past few years has indicated that cats do better without grain, particularly cats with urinary issues. I'm interested in your understanding of this. Why do you include brown rice? We just found your food, and my 7 feline friends just love it. Thank you!!
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Are the cabbage and horseradish in Mulligan Stew contraindicated for cats with OVERACTIVE thyroid (hyperthyroidism)? My holistic veterinarian says to not give her cruciferous vegetables. But my generic online search on the matter indicates the opposite is true: caggage, broccoli, etc., are only contraindicated for UNDERACTIVE thyroid.

My cat has been on methimazole for 2 weeks now and because she absolutely loves Mulligan Stew and prefers it to raw food, and her health is definitely improving, I'd prefer to let her stay on Mulligan, as it does not seem to be interfering with the methimazole.

Eiya
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Can you tell me the dry matter analysis (not as fed)of the phosphorus content of your canned cat food varieties? I have a cat with Chronic Renal Failure who needs foods with a low phosphorus content.
Thanks,
Erin

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Irritable bowel syndrome is a motility disorder involving the entire hollow G.I. tract. The ratio is 3:1, females being more commonly afflicted. Two types are recognized; spastic colon and painless diarrhea.

Lactose intolerance is almost always noted (why I do not approve of whey) and most importantly, a chronic condition where lack of bowel peristalsis is noted (due to lack of moisture and /or soluble/insoluble fiber in the diet).

It becomes readily clear why Mulligan Stew is beneficial for such conditions; both fibers as well as correct moisture content.

Since phytates from whole grains (I.P.6) have such strong chelating powers for doublely charged ions, we also understand its primary role in the health of the alimentary tract; negating nitrogenous compounds which are so detrimental to the mucosal lining of the gut.

It is out of poor dietary protocols (dried foods) which have induced I.B.S. into the domesticated pet world.

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Question:
Does the addition of Cysteine in the MS formula have any affect on animals, particularly cats, who have diabtetes?

Answer:
The type of diabetes that I have seen in felines and, to a lesser degree in canines, is a class type 2 in which the islets endure a “mega” response in there shape, lessening the propagation of insulin.

Here Cysteine would actually be of benefit. In humans, the only interactions concerning diabetes, as with the use of any sulfhydryl containg compound is the false positive result in the nitroprusside test for ketone bodies (used for diagnosis) which by the way, is rare.



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Taurine is a non protein amino acid generated from L-cysteine and to a lesser degree, L- methionine. It is found in the retina, brain and smooth muscle of mammals. Research has indicated its importance in prenatal development.

There is a misunderstanding in general about taurine and the supplementation of it. Taurine, when given in a supplementation form, can cause elevated nitrogenous levels, (extremely bad for urinary health and hepatic stabilization), in mammals and, in some cases mental lethargy (taurine is being researched as an anti-seizure protocol).

Taurine relies on its development (genesis) from L-Cysteine. Propagating taurine from cysteine and methionine is found to be much more effective and safe compared to administering it as just taurine. Effective taurine levels are actually greater when generated in this fashion, and found to metabolically produce less nitrogenous compounds.

This is precisely why I have developed this formulation in the manner as it exists; less harmful, much more effective from a biochemical standpoint.

However, it is they way in which it is synthesized which is important. Cats are believed to be deficient in taurine due to an under activity of an enzyme, which is a limiting rate step enzyme dependant on the pyridoxal phosphate groups, (found in the cruciferous plant family). When mammals are supplied with adequate amounts of this food, this enzymes activity is found to increase, thus allowing the conversion of cysteine to propagate adequate amounts of taurine, (self regulated). With rate limiting production, mammals utilize this amino acid as needed without the unnecessary NH2 (amino group) which liberates unwanted nitrogen.

As part of a responsible company, I do not, and will never support adding manufactured taurine to an animal's food, as the manufactured forms, (you may want to investigate these), are simply not acceptable.

Each individual animal has its own specific requirements when it comes to this dispensable amino acid and therefore should be allowed to generate its own required amounts. Adding manufactured taurine in unnecessary amounts may, and I believe do, lead to some very undesirable health effects.

Another point of interest is that felines in nature, (and canines), are never found deficient in taurine. Why is this? Research has demonstrated that they receive adequate amounts of the pyridoxal phosphate levels, (the three food forms), through the diet to assume the correct catalyzing rate of the required enzyme which propagates taurine.

You will hear more about this in the future as correct scientific research is performed. Let’s hope it’s soon, because our pets deserve the appropriate care that they have earned.
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