VirbacRebound Recuperation Formula for Cats, Clear

Life saver product. First your cat must like the taste and our cat LOVED the taste. She's 10-years old with terminal cancer and has now passed. The product helped us by allowing her medicine to be mixed with the Rebound and eaten. This made it much easier than forcing meds in her mouth. When she didn't want to eat solid food we mixed the food with some Rebound and she would eat all of her food!

This has been a life saver, literally! Took my sweet girl to the vet because she had been under the weather. Her labs were not great,she was severely dehydrated and really sick. Was on weekend and took her to Urgent Vet. I had to leave her there for almost 3 hrs ( they were closing and she had to be picked back up at 7:30) to get I.V fluids. Vet told me she had enough in her to do her through the weekend and I really needed to take her to animal hospital to be hospitalized for a couple days for fluids on Monday.( Not even 24 hrs until Monday) I ordered 2 bottles of this to see if I could get her hydrated without having to put her in hospital. It's been a consistent routine of force feeding her but she is now hydrated and working to get her energy back up! I am very pleased with this and will definitely be keeping some on my shelf for just in case.It smells like a mild beef broth with a thin consistency and great expiration date. I have absolutely no complaints at all!

Why did you pick this product vs others?:This stuff was really great! I didn't like the fact that you have to discard it after 7 days.. I figured I'd waste most of it. I had two sick kittens to take care of. I gave it to them once in the am before I went to work, and then once again in the evening before bed. They finished the bottle perfectly. They enjoyed it too.. sick kittens can be hard to feed but they actually ran to me and were frantic to get fed! Good stuff right there. Would totally buy again even tho it's pretty expensive for a weeks worth of formula. Kittens are still sick but we've moved on to different things I've found on here because they've at least got their appetite back.

I forgot I had purchased this. I bought it because my elderly kitty was going downhill fast. She wasn't eating enough, and I wanted to add something to her food that would possibly provide her more nutrition. It really helped her in terms of feeling more comfortable and satisfied, which made me feel better.I would buy it again in a heartbeat. Short shelf life, though. There are a few products I like for this purpose, and this is one that is good. Not a lot of info here, so I looked up what I could find and added it here. Everything from ingredients, benefits of some ingredients, how to use it, how much, etc.REBOUND® Recuperation Formula for Cats is a palatable, easy-to-use formula rich in optimal vitamins and minerals, prebiotics, fatty acids and amino acids, designed to feed the gut and support recuperation in cats.Delivers key recuperation nutrients: Glutamine, Arginine, Taurine, Omega-3 & Omega-6 Fatty Acids + Prebiotics to support gastrointestinal health and immune function, and support eating and drinking (Not intended as a complete diet)Dog OR cat formula (two versions)No artificial colorants or preservatives addedLow calorieNo age restriction – puppies & kittens to geriatric patients5.1 oz single-serve bottleFEEDING DIRECTIONSTo open the bottle for the first time, unscrew the white cap and perforate the safety film.● Shake well before use.Light sedimentation is normal.● Give a total daily volume of 3mL/lb. The exact amount may be adjusted by the veterinarian for the individual animal. Small frequent feedings are suggested in the earlier stages of recuperation. Use the measuring cup provided.● REBOUND Recuperation Formula can be given alone, mixed with water or added to food. The liquid form also enables tube or syringe feeding. Not for parenteral use. Water should be available at all times.PHASE 1:From the earliest hours of recuperation, the cat can be given REBOUND Recuperation Formula in order to achieve rehydration and a supply of essential nutrients.PHASE 2:After 48 hours, introduction of feeding is necessary. To increase tolerance, small and repeated intakes of high energy and highly digestible nutrients are recommended in addition to REBOUND Recuperation Formula.PHASE 3:REBOUND Recuperation Formula can be given with the usual diet to help the pet return to its normal diet.The liquid form also enables syringe or tube feeding.GUARANTEED ANALYSIS (per 30mL):Crude Protein (min.)2.5%Crude Fat (min.)2.0%Crude Fiber (max.)0.5%Moisture (max.)88%Arginine (min.)0.14%Lysine (min.)0.1%Methionine (min.)0.05%Phenylalanine (min.)0.08%Linoleic acid (min.)0.4%Alpha-linolenic acid (min.)<0.1%EPA (min.)<0.1%DHA (min.)<0.1%Calcium (min.)0.2%Iron (min.)0.31 mgManganese (min.)0.08 mgZinc (min.)0.18 mgVitamin A (min.)76 IUVitamin D3 (min.)4 IUVitamin E (min.)2 IUThiamine (min.)0.15 mgRiboflavin (min.)0.11 mgPantothenic acid (min.)0.09 mgNiacin (min.)0.21 mgVitamin B6 (min.)0.46 mgFolic acid (min.)0.01 mgBiotin (min.)0.003 mgVitamin B12 (min.)0.0006 mgCholine (min.)15.23 mgTaurine (min.)0.1%*Glutamine (min.)0.33%*Not recognized as an essential nutrient by the AAFCO Cat Food Nutrient Profiles.CALORIE CONTENT (ME - CALCULATED):13.8 kcal / 30 mL453.1 kcal / kgINGREDIENTS:Water, spray dried chicken liver, Poultry broth (concentrate), Poultry fat, Maltodextrins, Lecithin, Rapeseed oil, Modified corn starch, Powdered cellulose, Inulin, Fructooligosaccharide, Guar gum, Xanthan gum, Taurine, Vitamin A Supplement, Choline Chloride, Vitamin E Supplement, Thiamine Mononitrate (source of vitamin B1), Niacin, Riboflavin (source of vitamin B2), Pyridoxine Hydrochloride (source of vitamin B6), Vitamin D3 Supplement, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Folic Acid, Biotin, Calcium Carbonate, Potassium Carbonate, Sodium Tripolyphosphate, Ferrous Sulfate, Zinc Sulfate, Manganese Sulfate.STORAGEOnce open, store in refrigerator and use within 7 days.Ingredient BenefitArginine--Amino acid, precursor of nitric oxide has an important role for immune function.Taurine--Organic substance having antioxidant properties and essential for the cardiovascular system; has important function for skeletal muscles, for the retina and the central nervous system.Glutamine--Important role for the maintenance of the integrity of the gastrointestinal tract and the immune system.Essential fatty acids (Omega 3 and Omega 6)--These fatty acids are required for biological processes and for synthesis of prostaglandins, leukotrienes and thromboxanes.Prebiotics (Inulin and fructooligosaccharides)--Prebiotics are natural soluble fibers found in low concentrations in many plants that support the growth and activity of bacteria that are beneficial to health in the digestive system.Vitamins--Vital organic compounds required by an organism that must be obtained from the diet or specific supplementation.