Review on Tiki Cat Luau Wet Food: Poultry or Fish in Consomme for Adult Cats & Kittens, Grain & Potato Free! by Grace Alejandro

What I like: High protein, lean meat, no fish (fish is a controversial cat food so just in case I don't give mine), no grain and potatoes. What I don't like: the price and the long list of ingredients. I'll split my review into several parts and you can read what's important to you. The second paragraph is about my cat with bladder stones, the 3rd paragraph is about my two cats with intolerance to certain ingredients and the last paragraph is my final thoughts. DISCLAIMER: I am not a vet so please bear that in mind. I bought this particular brand and scent for my cat Zika after he developed bladder stones. There are two types of stones: one can dissolve if the cat is fed the right food, and the other will require surgery. The vet recommended a prescription diet to see if the stones would resolve without surgery. Luckily they did. The vet told me that Zeke would have to be on a prescribed diet for the rest of his life to ensure the stones didn't come back. This pissed me off because if you look at the ingredients list of prescription foods, it's pretty bad. So I decided to continue my education. What I've read (again, disclaimer that I'm not a vet) is that the prescription diet doesn't actually have a prescription. This is not a cure. What makes prescription diets special and why they are recommended by veterinarians is that they carefully control the percentages of ingredients, proteins, minerals and vitamins. The recommended percentage for cats with stones is a pet food that is high in water (not dry food), less than 0.5% phosphorus, about 35% protein, and 0.2% sodium or less. I kept Zeke on a prescribed diet for 3 months and then made a conscious decision to take him off her. I still have a box of prescription diet on hand in case I notice his symptoms returning, but it's been a year now and he's doing great at the Puka Puka Luau. I chose this brand and flavor because it combines the needs of my two cats. It's low in phosphorus and sodium for Zeke with his stone issues (both under 1%), but very high in protein for my cat with an intolerance to certain ingredients (82%). It's been a year now and Zeke hasn't had a replay of the stones. I stress that I made a personal and conscious decision to wean my cat off the prescribed diet. Do your own research and consult your veterinarian. Stones can be fatal to your cat, so I don't want to be held responsible for anyone who decides to switch their cat to this food based on my review. I did what I thought was right for my cat, but I stayed in touch with the vet and had prescription food on hand just in case. the woman is Freya. Both have grain and starch intolerances, as well as additional intolerances to some elusive ingredients that I can't figure out. Also, both are fat. Freya's intolerance has always been worse than Rowan's. This brand and flavor doesn't match Freya, who had loose stools and gas when I tried her at the Puka Puka Luau. Rowan works very well with this scent. For cats with an intolerance to certain foods, a diet with limited ingredients is best. Puka Puka Luau has a lot more ingredients than I like, but at least it works for Rowan. He also lost some weight because this food is high in protein and low in carbohydrates. He would probably lose even more weight if I could get him to move, but his idea of the game is to lie down and rub his nose on toys. He sulks when I try to get him to chase his toys. Unfortunately, Freya has to stay with her old food and is still very plump, although I don't overfeed her. Conclusion: this feed is no worse than canned food. This is a great option for cat owners who want their pets to be well fed and can afford healthy food at insane prices. For me personally, the price hit my wallet hard. As soon as I move into my new apartment, I no longer have neighbors next to me who could complain about the noise. I'm buying a meat grinder and will be using a vet recommended recipe for homemade raw cat food. For those who made it to the end of this review, please do extensive research before delving into homemade ones. A lack of research and consultation with a veterinarian can result in homemade food being harmful to your pet.