Food for foster question

[jenluckenbach]

He might not be eating because of the bad teeth. But he also might not be eating due to depression. As an older cat, now abandoned by his family he could feel quite insecure.

Will the shelter be getting him to the vet for dental work? I would think that would be an important first step to making him feel better.

I do not know about a food called NuPet, but try canned foods that are ground texture (not slices or chunks) A kitten canned would be the best because of extra nutrition/calories.

A vet could possibly get you some canned a/d which is for this type of problem.

Also, get some nutri-cal paste. At least it will get nutrition and calories into him until his appetite perks up.

Try also, some baby food meats. Not overly nutritious, but they like the taste. If he DOES eat it, you can them add canned cat food to it slowly adding more cat food and less baby food.

[kitten645]

Thanks so much for the advice. He has been seen by a vet. They don't want to do anything drastic ie teeth due to his thiness and age. They want to stablize him first and then see what to do next. He's on a hyperthorid (sp?) med in case that's the reason for his weight issue. Other than that he's got a clean bill of health that AGAIN makes me question why he was dumped. He seems to eat, drink and poop okay but he just doesn't seem to be putting on weight. He sweet and friendly enough. Loves head rubs but not a lapcat like my two boys..but of course he is part oriental so that's part of their nature sometimes. I must also say he doesn't particularly seem "happy" like my guys but again, every cat has a personality and maybe he's just an old guy...
I'll try the baby food..he does seem to LOVE ANYTHING that isn't kitty food...I can hardly eat at home anymore!! I just can't see cooking him his own chicken every night when I don't even cook for myself!! May just be the way it has to be I just want to make his last years nice ones for him.
Can anyone suggest specific "ground" cat foods? Most don't have pictures on the outside and I've bought a couple I thought were mushy and ends up they were chunky. I know most of his eating issues are due to his teeth. Nutri cal paste is a great idea!! Thanks..off to Petsmart tomorrow! I was a little worried that kitten food might be too rich for his poor old tummy but I guess if he's not gaining weight it can't hurt..I just don't want to give him runny poo's or vomits.
Again it just pisses me off someone would do this to him. He's clearly been an indoor cat as his pawpads are soft and he doesn't even THINK about hanging around or bolting out the door. "People"!! Oy vey!