My cat won't eat

Hello. My cat was put on the presciption c/d diet after having a blockage
this past weekend. The problem is, he won't eat it. I feel so terrible. He
is just sitting in the kitchen by his food bowl waiting for his old food. It
has been 2 days now and he just will not eat although I know that he is
starving. What do I do? Can I mix the c/d in with some of his old wet food
and slowly wean him off the old food? Please help. Lot's of tears flowing
over here

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Your cat needs to ear. Not eating can kill him (causes fatty liver disease).
I would mix it with his old food and try weaning him onto the CD. If he
still continues not to eat it, speak with your vet.
Gail
"MoMo via CatKB.com" u27647@uwe wrote in message news:6794ba8f7fdcf@uwe...
Hello. My cat was put on the presciption c/d diet after having a blockage
this past weekend. The problem is, he won't eat it. I feel so terrible.
He
is just sitting in the kitchen by his food bowl waiting for his old food.
It
has been 2 days now and he just will not eat although I know that he is
starving. What do I do? Can I mix the c/d in with some of his old wet
food
and slowly wean him off the old food? Please help. Lot's of tears
flowing
over here

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"MoMo via CatKB.com" u27647@uwe wrote in message news:6794ba8f7fdcf@uwe...
Hello. My cat was put on the presciption c/d diet after having a blockage
this past weekend. The problem is, he won't eat it. I feel so terrible.
He
is just sitting in the kitchen by his food bowl waiting for his old food.
It
has been 2 days now and he just will not eat although I know that he is
starving. What do I do? Can I mix the c/d in with some of his old wet
food
and slowly wean him off the old food? Please help. Lot's of tears
flowing
over here

--
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Put a little of the new food down

Rub some on his mouth

IMO it is a battle of wills now a cat will not starve himself to get what
he wants. he will eat

You can get some baby food flavored that a cat would like maybe some
yogurt

Thank you Gail! I just fed him by mixing the two foods, he ate and then went
to his litter box and had the biggest pee he has had since his blockage. I
feel much better now and thank you again for your advice

Gail wrote:
Your cat needs to ear. Not eating can kill him (causes fatty liver disease).
I would mix it with his old food and try weaning him onto the CD. If he
still continues not to eat it, speak with your vet.
Gail
Hello. My cat was put on the presciption c/d diet after having a blockage
this past weekend. The problem is, he won't eat it. I feel so terrible.
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I would also ask your vet if you can feed him the Science Diet Feline
Maintenance food (found in pet stores). Also the CD canned food comes in 3
different flavors. My cat (who also has blockages) eats only the fish
flavored one. He also eats the UR food (sold in vet's offices).
Gail
"MoMo via CatKB.com" u27647@uwe wrote in message news:6794dfd1e1bad@uwe...
Thank you Gail! I just fed him by mixing the two foods, he ate and then
went
to his litter box and had the biggest pee he has had since his blockage.
I
feel much better now and thank you again for your advice

Gail wrote:
Your cat needs to ear. Not eating can kill him (causes fatty liver
disease).
I would mix it with his old food and try weaning him onto the CD. If he
still continues not to eat it, speak with your vet.
Gail
Hello. My cat was put on the presciption c/d diet after having a
blockage
this past weekend. The problem is, he won't eat it. I feel so
terrible.
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I disagree. I think some cats will not eat and will develop fatty liver
disease before they do so.
Gail
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"MoMo via CatKB.com" u27647@uwe wrote in message
news:6794ba8f7fdcf@uwe...
Hello. My cat was put on the presciption c/d diet after having a
blockage
this past weekend. The problem is, he won't eat it. I feel so terrible.
He
is just sitting in the kitchen by his food bowl waiting for his old food.
It
has been 2 days now and he just will not eat although I know that he is
starving. What do I do? Can I mix the c/d in with some of his old wet
food
and slowly wean him off the old food? Please help. Lot's of tears
flowing
over here

--
Message posted via http://www.catkb.com

Put a little of the new food down

Rub some on his mouth

IMO it is a battle of wills now a cat will not starve himself to get
what he wants. he will eat

You can get some baby food flavored that a cat would like maybe some
yogurt

I was also very concerned about his not eating because he is also on Clavamox
for this week and I cannot imagine how his stomach feels taking antibiodics
on an empty stomach. I am going to call my vet first thing tomorrow morning
and hopefully he will say that it is okay to keep mixing the foods until I
can wean him off the old stuff for good. Also Gail, I have not really talked
to other cat owners that have suffered through blockages. Is there a time
frame in which he may be more likely to re-block? I am walking around here
in a panic thinking that he is going to block again at any minute. Is there a
chance he may never re-block? Any advice you can add to this would be
extremely appreciated. Thank you again.

Gail wrote:
I disagree. I think some cats will not eat and will develop fatty liver
disease before they do so.
Gail

Hello. My cat was put on the presciption c/d diet after having a
blockage
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You can get some baby food flavored that a cat would like maybe some
yogurt

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I don't know about a time frame, but once a cat has blocked, the probability
increases that he may block again. Provide plenty of water dishes and keep
track of his urinating.
Gail
"MoMo via CatKB.com" u27647@uwe wrote in message news:67950042bef4f@uwe...
I was also very concerned about his not eating because he is also on
Clavamox
for this week and I cannot imagine how his stomach feels taking
antibiodics
on an empty stomach. I am going to call my vet first thing tomorrow
morning
and hopefully he will say that it is okay to keep mixing the foods until I
can wean him off the old stuff for good. Also Gail, I have not really
talked
to other cat owners that have suffered through blockages. Is there a time
frame in which he may be more likely to re-block? I am walking around
here
in a panic thinking that he is going to block again at any minute. Is
there a
chance he may never re-block? Any advice you can add to this would be
extremely appreciated. Thank you again.

Gail wrote:
I disagree. I think some cats will not eat and will develop fatty liver
disease before they do so.
Gail

Hello. My cat was put on the presciption c/d diet after having a
blockage
[quoted text clipped - 18 lines]
You can get some baby food flavored that a cat would like maybe some
yogurt

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It is especially crucial to realize that the cat is at risk for
re-blocking for a good week or two from the time of discharge. This is
because the irritation syndrome that led to blocking in the first place is
still continuing and as long as the episode continues, blocking is a
possibility.

At home, the same straining and bloody urine will still be produced.
It is important for the owner to be aware of urine volume being produced and
of bladder size, if possible. Any loss of appetite or vomiting should be
reported to the veterinarian at once. If there is any concern about
reblocking, the veterinarian can determine fairly easily if the cat has
re-blocked.

Most cats recovery uneventfully and most do not need continuing
medication after they have recovered. Some cats, especially if they have
blocked before, will require on-going treatment.

Occasionally the bladder over-stretches while it is blocked and is
permanently damaged. Such cats require special medication to help them
contract and empty their bladders normally. This is unusual but one should
be aware of the possibility.

FUTURE MANAGEMENT

Once the cat is no longer obstructed, management is the same as for
any other cat with feline lower urinary tract that is not obstructed. For
more details, click here.

THE PERINEAL URETHROSTOMY

Urinary blockage is almost exclusively a problem reserved for males.
This is because the female urethra is shorter and broader, in short, far
more difficult to obstruct. When urinary blockage becomes recurrent in a
male cat, it becomes time to consider surgical reconstruction of the
genitalia to create a more female-like opening. This surgery is called the
Perineal Urethrostomy or "PU" for short. Basically, the penis is removed and
a new urinary opening is made.

Before considering this surgery, here are some considerations:

a.. This surgery is done to prevent obstruction of the urinary
tract. It does not prevent Feline Lower Urinary Tract Disease. This means
the cat is likely to continue to experience recurring bloody urine,
straining etc. He just will not be able to block and complicate the
situation.

b.. Cats with perineal urethrostomies are predisposed to bladder
infections and infection related bladder stones. The University of
Minnesota currently recommends that male cats with perineal urethrostomies
have regular periodic urine cultures even if they are asymptomatic. This
basically means that your cat should have a vet visit and testing 3 or 4
times a year for urine cultures.
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW IF YOU ARE
CONSIDERING THIS PROCEDURE FOR YOUR CAT:

a.. The metabolic complications from the urinary blockage should be
resolved before the surgery is performed. In some emergency situations this
is not possible (the male cat cannot always be unblocked with a urinary
catheter and a new urinary opening may have to be constructed on an
emergency basis.) Residual urinary toxin build up is an important risk
factor that should be eliminated or minimized if possible.

b.. Shredded paper or pelleted newspaper litter should be used
during the 10 days following surgery. Clay and sand litter may stick to the
incision and disrupt healing.

c.. The most serious complication that can occur post-operatively is
scar ("stricture") formation. This causes a narrowing of the urinary opening
and the surgery may have to be revised.

d.. In theory, local nerve damage can occur during the surgery
leading to urinary and/or fecal incontinence. Obviously these are disasters
for a household pet but fortunately this is a very rare complication.

e.. As mentioned, regular urine cultures are recommended for cats
with perineal urethrostomies.



"MoMo via CatKB.com" u27647@uwe wrote in message news:67950042bef4f@uwe...
I was also very concerned about his not eating because he is also on
Clavamox
for this week and I cannot imagine how his stomach feels taking
antibiodics
on an empty stomach. I am going to call my vet first thing tomorrow
morning
and hopefully he will say that it is okay to keep mixing the foods until I
can wean him off the old stuff for good. Also Gail, I have not really
talked
to other cat owners that have suffered through blockages. Is there a time
frame in which he may be more likely to re-block? I am walking around
here
in a panic thinking that he is going to block again at any minute. Is
there a
chance he may never re-block? Any advice you can add to this would be
extremely appreciated. Thank you again.

Gail wrote:
I disagree. I think some cats will not eat and will develop fatty liver
disease before they do so.
Gail

Hello. My cat was put on the presciption c/d diet after having a
blockage
[quoted text clipped - 18 lines]
You can get some baby food flavored that a cat would like maybe some
yogurt

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http://www.catkb.com/Uwe/Forums.aspx...ealth/200610/1

Thank you very much!

Gail wrote:
It is especially crucial to realize that the cat is at risk for
re-blocking for a good week or two from the time of discharge. This is
because the irritation syndrome that led to blocking in the first place is
still continuing and as long as the episode continues, blocking is a
possibility.

At home, the same straining and bloody urine will still be produced.
It is important for the owner to be aware of urine volume being produced and
of bladder size, if possible. Any loss of appetite or vomiting should be
reported to the veterinarian at once. If there is any concern about
reblocking, the veterinarian can determine fairly easily if the cat has
re-blocked.

Most cats recovery uneventfully and most do not need continuing
medication after they have recovered. Some cats, especially if they have
blocked before, will require on-going treatment.

Occasionally the bladder over-stretches while it is blocked and is
permanently damaged. Such cats require special medication to help them
contract and empty their bladders normally. This is unusual but one should
be aware of the possibility.

FUTURE MANAGEMENT

Once the cat is no longer obstructed, management is the same as for
any other cat with feline lower urinary tract that is not obstructed. For
more details, click here.

THE PERINEAL URETHROSTOMY

Urinary blockage is almost exclusively a problem reserved for males.
This is because the female urethra is shorter and broader, in short, far
more difficult to obstruct. When urinary blockage becomes recurrent in a
male cat, it becomes time to consider surgical reconstruction of the
genitalia to create a more female-like opening. This surgery is called the
Perineal Urethrostomy or "PU" for short. Basically, the penis is removed and
a new urinary opening is made.

Before considering this surgery, here are some considerations:

a.. This surgery is done to prevent obstruction of the urinary
tract. It does not prevent Feline Lower Urinary Tract Disease. This means
the cat is likely to continue to experience recurring bloody urine,
straining etc. He just will not be able to block and complicate the
situation.

b.. Cats with perineal urethrostomies are predisposed to bladder
infections and infection related bladder stones. The University of
Minnesota currently recommends that male cats with perineal urethrostomies
have regular periodic urine cultures even if they are asymptomatic. This
basically means that your cat should have a vet visit and testing 3 or 4
times a year for urine cultures.
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW IF YOU ARE
CONSIDERING THIS PROCEDURE FOR YOUR CAT:

a.. The metabolic complications from the urinary blockage should be
resolved before the surgery is performed. In some emergency situations this
is not possible (the male cat cannot always be unblocked with a urinary
catheter and a new urinary opening may have to be constructed on an
emergency basis.) Residual urinary toxin build up is an important risk
factor that should be eliminated or minimized if possible.

b.. Shredded paper or pelleted newspaper litter should be used
during the 10 days following surgery. Clay and sand litter may stick to the
incision and disrupt healing.

c.. The most serious complication that can occur post-operatively is
scar ("stricture") formation. This causes a narrowing of the urinary opening
and the surgery may have to be revised.

d.. In theory, local nerve damage can occur during the surgery
leading to urinary and/or fecal incontinence. Obviously these are disasters
for a household pet but fortunately this is a very rare complication.

e.. As mentioned, regular urine cultures are recommended for cats
with perineal urethrostomies.

I was also very concerned about his not eating because he is also on
Clavamox
[quoted text clipped - 22 lines]
You can get some baby food flavored that a cat would like maybe some
yogurt

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