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OrwellwasRight

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10. Thanks for the advice.

Mon Jun 17, 2013, 09:13 PM

Jun 2013

When she wasn't ill I don't think I could have force fed her (she's fiesty), but she's so wimpy these days, if none of the other tips and tricks work, I'm willing to try some sort of force feeding.

About 5 years ago, she went through a similar non-eating episode, but she wasn't nearly as old and crickety then. That time, the vet found an infection, put her on an IV for a couple days and she was strong enough to get healthy again after I experimented with about every food in the store till I found one she would eat a couple weeks later. This time I am not as optimistic, but you never know. It's not time to give in yet.

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Need suggestions for my 20 year old kitty . . . [View all] OrwellwasRight Jun 2013 OP

When a cat is not feeling well, Curmudgeoness Jun 2013 #1

Thanks for the advice. OrwellwasRight Jun 2013 #10

The steroids will give you good days together. yellerpup Jun 2013 #2

They should also increase her appitite for a while as well. Walk away Jun 2013 #4

Fingers crossed. OrwellwasRight Jun 2013 #12

Thanks, I do want her to feel better. OrwellwasRight Jun 2013 #11

It is about her. yellerpup Jun 2013 #22

I had a similar problem with my kitty exxo1111 Jun 2013 #3

Thank you so much. OrwellwasRight Jun 2013 #13

If she's licking gravy, try baby food meat mixed with broth LiberalEsto Jun 2013 #5

Great ideas! Hadn't thought of that. I have plain yogurt in the fridge right now. OrwellwasRight Jun 2013 #14

Strained meat baby food, warmed for about 6 sec. in the microwave and then japple Jun 2013 #47

Hugs for you and your kitty. love_katz Jun 2013 #6

Thanks for the hugs and tips. OrwellwasRight Jun 2013 #15

All the best to kitty and to you. Stinky The Clown Jun 2013 #7

Thanks, Stinky! OrwellwasRight Jun 2013 #16

Try canned food mixed with enough water to make it a little soupy. Also, warm it up a little. meti57b Jun 2013 #8

I'll try it. Great tip! OrwellwasRight Jun 2013 #17

My monster was on steroids because he was throwing up. Unfortunately the steroids applegrove Jun 2013 #9

Thanks for sharing your experience. OrwellwasRight Jun 2013 #19

Good luck to her. applegrove Jun 2013 #21

I have same challenges with my kitty........... katanalori Jun 2013 #18

Thank you!!! OrwellwasRight Jun 2013 #20

Is she suffering? Voice for Peace Jun 2013 #23

I think your dear kitty wants to go TorchTheWitch Jun 2013 #24

Try baby food meats (chicken or turkey) Freddie Jun 2013 #25

I'm heading to the store after work to get some baby food. OrwellwasRight Jun 2013 #30

Baby Food - but NO ONIONS in it! hamsterjill Jun 2013 #31

Thank you! OrwellwasRight Jun 2013 #32

Did they check her mouth and teeth? Cats are prone to develop sinkingfeeling Jun 2013 #26

The vet didn't mention it specifically, but I know OrwellwasRight Jun 2013 #28

I'm so sorry to hear about your kitty not feeling well AndyA Jun 2013 #27

Thank you Andy. OrwellwasRight Jun 2013 #29

She's eating! OrwellwasRight Jun 2013 #33

That is good news! I'm very glad to hear of it!! .............. meti57b Jun 2013 #34

That's incredible, 25? OrwellwasRight Jun 2013 #35

Well, I have heard of exactly one cat who lived 25 years. I do like to think about it, though..... meti57b Jun 2013 #36

Awwwww... OrwellwasRight Jun 2013 #37

I'm happy KC Jun 2013 #38

Thanks, KC! OrwellwasRight Jun 2013 #39

More common as veterinary medicine improves. hamsterjill Jun 2013 #45

That is very good news!!! meti57b Jun 2013 #46

Great news that she's eating. discntnt_irny_srcsm Jun 2013 #40

I have not but OrwellwasRight Jun 2013 #41

I know it seems unlikely... discntnt_irny_srcsm Jun 2013 #42

Thank you OrwellwasRight Jun 2013 #43

You're welcome... discntnt_irny_srcsm Jun 2013 #44