VirbacRebound Recuperation Formula for Cats, Clear

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!

My 17 year old cat was severely dehydrated and not eating. He has the added help of getting sub-q fluids but this liquid really seemed to help him a lot! It has the smell of like a protein shake and a slightly thicker consistency than just water.He really seemed to enjoy taking it and seemed to prefer having it served to him on a spoon. After just a few days with this, he has much more energy, is acting more like himself and has renewed interest in eating and drinking on his own.

Over the last couple years my sweet, picky 17 yo cat Ricky had been gradually losing weight and getting “dull”… his eyes, his fur, he was just getting run down. The vet diagnosed him with CKD and hyperthyroid and we started meds. In the last couple months he really started to deteriorate, no energy, barely eating and lost a couple pounds he really couldn’t afford to lose. I was worried he was going to waste away, I was getting really sad and losing hope. The one thing he would enthusiastically eat was the “Churu Nourish” treat tubes I buy from my vet (different than regular churu, twice the calories). But those have so little nutrients in them, I knew he couldn’t last long on churu nourish alone. In desperation I searched for cat appetite formulas or cat nutrients, saw the great reviews on this one and ordered (along with a couple others) .When they all arrived Ricky wouldn’t eat any of the nutrient formulas on his food, so I mixed this liquid with his churu in a little cup and used a food syringe to put the slurry back in the churu tube. He sucked it down just as enthusiastically as a regular churu treat. So for the next week and a half I made him 4 “churu bombs” a day- 6 ml of rebound liquid mixed with a churu, four times a day. He’s getting calories and some protein from the churu and his vitamins and minerals from the Rebound liquid. Added bonus, I could sneak his meds in his “churu bomb”, no more pilling.After a few days of mostly churu bombs, he started eating his wet food, a little at first and then more and more until now, a couple weeks later, he is eating two cans of cat food daily and with gusto! I really credit this product for giving him the nutrition he needed to recover enough to want to eat again. And he’s put on a pound and a half in the last two weeks- Rebound liquid is very low cal, but it makes the calories that your cat is willing to eat have enough nutrition to keep them going and help them recover.Now Ricky is acting more like his old self- strutting around the house, getting into mischief, demanding scritches. His fur is shinier and he has more energy and an appetite. Even though he’s eating more, I’m still giving him two to three “churu bombs” a day with 6ml of rebound each time, and he loves it. I just ordered another bottle and plan to continue it as his daily multivitamin.I don’t know how long my sweet Ricky will be with us, he’s a very old man and his CKD is pretty advanced. But I absolutely think this product (along with the Churu Nourish tubes, Forza Renal cat food and some great vet care) is making the time he has left longer and more comfortable. Thank you for this product, quite literally a lifesaver!!

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.

My cat hasn’t been able to tolerate absolutely nothing , water, nor broth. This product was fed through a nasogastric tube feeding. I am very happy to see she tolerated the feed. She perked up and is now sitting in her favorite spot by the window and no longer hiding. I wish I ordered this sooner but we achieved something today.