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CRF cat not eating
I agree with Stacey in saying that the most important think is for him
to eat! It sounds like you will need to "force feed" him if he's not choosing to eat on his own. Use a higher-calorie wet food like Innova Evo and add a little water. (You may need to put it in the blender and puree it.) Get a needleless syringe (your vet can give you some), suck up the slurry, and gently insert the syringe in his mouth. The best place to insert it is just behind a canine tooth, where there is a natural gap. SLOWLY press the plunger. Don't do this too quickly!! He may aspirate some food and then you'll have other problems. Keep some old towels handy because it gets messy. I prefer to do this in a bathroom, which cleans up easier. Good luck, Rene |
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I recently found a food that my 17 year old crf cat will eat - she actually gobbles it and asks for it. It is Nutro Max Cat SENIOR Chicken and Lamb formula ("adult" version did not work.) I purchased at a chain pet store. She went from 5.9 pounds her lowest ever to 7.0 within about 5 weeks. She also started drinking a lot more so I don't have to give fluids as much. She wouldn't eat KD or any prescription diet or homemade that I tried. Hope this helps somebody out there. It is like a miracle. She actually was playing at 4am this morning.
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