Trukitin Chitosin Based Phosphate Binder for Cats & Dogs – All Natural Human Grade Ingredients for Renal Support Supplement with Calcium Carbonate Oral Powder (Made in U.S.A)

On Nov 4, 2022 my 17yr old Chantilly Tiffany cat was diagnosed with Stage 3 Chronic Kidney Disease with only 25% kidney function. The tips of her ears were curling down and she looked like she was losing weight. She had a poor appetite and wasn't engaging with us much. The vet said she had maybe 6 months to a year left. Online I read about phosphorus binders and after comparing brands I bought Trukitin. She weighs 5 lbs so I give her 5grams twice a day mixed into a Churu. I ended up sprinkling it over her cat food. We were thinking this was it and we would have to start deciding when to end her suffering if she wasn't eating. I offered her the food multiple times a day. After about 2 weeks she started perking up and eating more! She averages 2 cans of fancy feast a day. Her ears have also returned to their normal pointiness! The Trukitin doesn't have any flavor (I tasted the powder) but its slightly chalky. On December 2, 2022 my cat had bloodwork. The vet said her creatinine dropped from 3.7 in early November to 2.7 by early December. Her BUN also dropped from 75 to 46. The vet said she was looking wonderful, her labs were great and my picky eater actually gained a touch of weight too! The vet enthusiastically said "Keep doing what you're doing!" an Remember, she's 17 and normally very very small so the doses I give are based on her weight of 5lbs. Trukitin has turned her around! She is eating, hanging around us and spontaneously plays! There is no cure for CKD and she still makes massive pees in her litter box and drinks a lot of water but the quality of her life has DEFINITELY increased. This product is absolutely worth trying!Update- March 2025: We have added Mirataz, a prescription appetite stimulant every other day and her weight is stable at 6 pounds. She plays spontaneously with her toys, seeks us out and purrs on our laps so we feel she still has good quality of life.

I used to use Epakitin phosphorus binder to reduce the phosphorus load on my cats' kidneys from regular canned cat foods but Trukitin works just as well at a lower cost. My two girls were azotemic, with creatinine levels as high as 2.8 and climbing. I changed their diet to 1/2 Royal Canin E and half non-prescription foods that fall on the lower end of the phosphorus content spectrum, with 1/8 tsp Trukitin (slightly less than the little scoop that's included) mixed in per meal. This combination, along with a watchful eye on sodium content, has their creatinine levels back in the normal range, and under 2.0. My cats will not eat the same good for even one entire meal, let alone multiple meals in a row, so straight prescription diet is not an option. Using Trukitin allows me to vary their diet and still relieve their kidneys from the strain that too much phosphorus puts on them. Also worth noting, their blood phosphorus levels have remained in normal range using the dose of Trukitin I described, so my vet supports its use.

The theory is that this product is good for protecting fragile kidneys in cats. My cat is still alive after a year and doing well after two vets said she was incurable and likely to die within weeks. This product is my latest addition to her care. The most important aspect is that she will eat wet food into which this powder is mixed. I have two other products that she will not ingest. No matter how good, it is worthless if she won't eat it. So that is why I am giving it my highest recommendation.As to usage, I buy her a variety of wet food and give her a small amount in the morning every day. In it, I mix this Chitosin powder of one dose measured by the spoon that is included. I mix it very thoroughly and add a few drops of water (drops) to make it more lickable. In a few sessions, my cat usually eats all of it. You have to leave it there for a few hours, because one time may not be enough. Cats with kidney disease usually will not eat a lot, and especially at any one time.

Instead of buying the expensive name brand, I decided to try this. More than half the cost of the expensive brand. My dog was born with renal dysplasia and must use this product ingredients. The one thing I’m not thrilled about is that this brand takes mixing with a fork to blend everything together versus the expensive brand.

I purchased this Trukitin to try for my elderly cat, as her Epakitin had run out . It was a few dollars cheaper and has the same Ingredients, I assumed it would be the same . It very much is NOT the same quality! When I opened it , it has a Very STRONG ODOR , and is a light tan color compared to the almost white Epakitin powder: This bottle of Trukitin smells like FEET or TOENAILS or mold , and has a chlorine chemical note as well. It absolutely made me feel nauseous when I opened the lid . I don’t know if it is the Brand ‘Doggy Naturals’ or this batch - but it has gone bad , They have a no return policy, and I would never give this to my cat.I ordered a bottle of my regular Epakitin after, to compare- and it has almost no scent at all, zero in comparison . It is lighter in color and nothing to give me the concern that it had GONE BAD , like this Trukitin does . I messaged the seller to let them know they might have a quality issue with this batch, and received NO RESPONSE. This is obviously concerning as the health and well being of my dear pet is why I ordered the product. I would want the seller/ manufacturer of this supplement product to care as well.Here is the expiration date and batch # At least I assume it’s a batch number .#304171Expiration 06/2025I will just spend the few extra bucks and get the trusted brand . I urge you to consider carefully before buying this product.Update: 11/1/23The seller has refunded my money because of this review. I thank them, but they still did not address the quality concerns I have with this product . That is the real issue here. Remember folks- This product should have Little to No odor. I sincerely hope they are doing some investigating about this internally. I suspect however they are not . Buyer be ware .