Over a year ago we started our cat on the special diets from the vet,( k/d and ? maybe someone has already mentioned it) She won't eat the wet but does eat the two dry products mixed. After two weeks we made the choice to not continue the fluids and she is doing fantastic. There are some days when she doesn't feel well, my heart breaks, but then she perks back up. I haven't read the links or posts yet but good for you for researching options-do what you feel comfortable doing. Lucky Benny, he's gonna get lots more loving now!