I'm worried.

[jenluckenbach]

about Simba, the beautiful black male foster I took in on Wednesday from our shelter. I was told that he LOVES wet food but he has not eaten ANY since he has been here. The dry is down all the time, but with the other cats I don't know if he has eaten any dry, but I have not seen him do so.

I know that sometimes cats go off feed when they are moved, it has happened before, but that doens't stop me from worrying.

Today I have him seperated with a measured amount of food, so we shall see if he eats. But I truly HATE to do that to him (even though I must.)

So keep dear Simba in your thoughts.

p.s. (Debbie - T&P, beware LES......) Simba gives the best headbumpies.

[orangemm]

OH, no, not that beautiful boy. Poor guy, he must be so confused.

where did he come from? Was he a stray or did he belong to someone at one time?

Come on Simba, please eat!!

[kb2yjx]

Fingers and paws crossed that Simba EATS!!!

[auggie]

Jen, maybe it’s just the stress from the chance of environment since he has obliviously eating at the shelter.
My Schatzie didn’t eat for several days after I adopted her from the human society.
Keep us updated!
Hopefully it’s not a medical problem.

[catnapper]

Poor Simba. I am sure he'll eat on his own. Remember, you encourage people whose cat refused to eat after adoption (think of Annie, who went on a major hunger strike when she arrived in England) so keep your own wise words in mind!

[Kirsten]

Poor Simba! I know, moving to another place can be so scary, but please eat!!!

Kirsten

[catmandu]

The Pet Angels Will Take Some Of The Steak Sub,that We Are Having For Lunch Today,and They Will See,if Seeding Simbas Food,will Whet His Appetite.
And Dont Worry Pleases Friend Jen.
As My Mother Said About Our Cats When They Were Fussy
"son A Cat Will Not Starve To Death.when They Are Hungry,they Will Eat"

[furrykidsmother]

Good thoughts and prayers winging their way!

[jazzcat]

Hopefully it's just the first days stress and Simba will start eating now. Fingers and paws crossed.

[Tubby & Peanut's Mom]

p.s. (Debbie - T&P, beware LES......) Simba gives the best headbumpies.

I knew he was a real love! I could tell as soon as you mentioned in your introduction post that he "hugs."

I want Simba.

[orangemm]

I do, too.

[lizbud]

Did you use the same brand of wet food as he got at the Shelter?
There are some cats(mine) who will not eat another brand of food.
Best of luck with him calming down in a few days.Good idea to feed
him dry food separately.

[catmandu]

What I Do Here Is To Lay A Slice Of Deli Turkey On The Wet Food To Stimulate Thier Appetites.
We Know That Simba Will Eat Soon.
We Will Have Mr Fluffy Angel Bring Simba,a Little Kitty Bag To See If That Tempts Him.
Good Luck.

[sirrahbed]

When Boomer came over from Japan - he went many days without eating, too. I was so worried that he would get sick. He never would try the wet or human food I offered him either. But, gradually he did begin nibbling and I suspect he had been eating some of the dry food when I did not see him. It is so hard not to worry!!!

Glad to read that beautiful Simba is doing better and eating (and giving headbumpies )

[auggie]

I’m so glad he started to eat.
Jen, thanks about the food tip. I’ll keep that in mind for the future.
Congrats on Shelly’s potential adoption. I’m sure the family won’t be able to resist her.

Btw. you are so right about the 5 day magic number.
Reminded me on Schatzies first day when I called the vet in hysterics.
Mind you she was my first cat since childhood.
Me – Dr. my new cat won’t eat and whenever I put food in front of her face she is growling.
Vet – how long have you had her?
Me – since this morning.
Vet- (deep sigh) – give her time, she’ll come around. What are you feeding her?
Me- well, I tried dry and canned cat food, tuna, sardines and I just opened a can of salmon.
Vet - (deeper sigh)- just let her be and if she doesn’t eat by the end of the week bring her in.