The only places I know of around here to get pet food is either Pet Supplies Plus (my usual source) or PetSmart. Jewel has a small selection that costs waay to much, and I don't know of any organic coops here at all--we have the usual chains (Jewel, Dominicks, TJ, Whole Foods) as well as some small grocery stores that are privately owned, but no coops.

High fives Sean, looks like we converted another one!

Kathy, have you tried putting a clean ping pong ball in your cat's dish - if the dish is the right size, kitty will have to push it around, thereby slowing down how fast s/he can eat. Another fun idea to consider is getting one of those toys that dispenses treats as the cat plays with it - and putting the food in that instead of a dish. Not only will it slow the scarfing down, but also provide some physical activity as well as a bit of a mental challenge.

Kathy, if you decide to try Wellness, be sure to check out their website [link] and call their customer service number to request a coupon - they'll send you a coupon for $5 off.

High fives Sean, looks like we converted another one!

WOOHOO!

PetSmart.

I think PetsMart carries pretty much all the higher quality brands. PSP should too. There probably are some organic food coops near you, but they can be tricky to find, since they don't really ever advertise.

Kathy, have you tried putting a clean ping pong ball in your cat's dish - if the dish is the right size, kitty will have to push it around, thereby slowing down how fast s/he can eat.

Interesting! My guy used to scarf, too. That also seems to have stopped now that he's eating better quality food.

Also, just for the record, there has been no indication whatsoever of a return of his urinary tract problems that got him put on the prescription food in the first place. He's healthier and happier than he's ever been.

Ping pong ball, huh? I'll have to see if I can find one and try that out.

Amarna meets me at the door when I come home from work, meowing full blast and hates it if I delay in immediately feeding her. As soon as I put her dish on the floor, she buries her nose in and starts to inhale it--when she horks it up, her thrown-up kibble completely intact, so I know she doesn't chew it on the way down.

PetsMart

Wow--I always thought it was "PetSmart!" I don't really pay attention to the sign.

I always thought of it that way too, Kathy A.

Me too!

Now I know they'll support me if I have more than one pet. One less obstacle to my becoming a crazy old cat lady....

I may have typed it wrong.