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Article #1554How to get a sick kitty to eat.
From: Topher Eliot
Date: Mon, 10 Mar 1986 22:41
Date: Mon, 10 Mar 1986 22:41
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I am posting this as well as mailing it, because I am worried that this
poor little kitty might starve.
> I just got two kittens from a woman who takes in strays.
> ...
> The main problem is we have never seen him eat. (The vet says
> he doesn't want to eat because he can't smell the food because his nose
> is clogged).
> ...
> We got them Saturday. He has been getting less and
> less playful, this is now Thursday. Does anyone know of anyway to encourage
> him to eat?
Our kitty from the Humane society developed exactly the same syndrome about
4 days after we got it. It started _losing_ weight, until we got some very
smelly fish-flavored food, and it's been great ever since. I forget the
brand name, but it was some expensive "gourmet" food in little cans. Once
Marmalade got well, we went back to cheapo canned food once a day and dry
food the rest of the time, and she is fine.
Sure hope this helps!
Cheers,
Topher Eliot Cyb Systems, Austin, TX (512) 835-2266
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