Any ideas on how to force feed a cat?

[kb2yjx]

I have "force fed" a few of the Clan Cats, and had the food come right back up onto me!!! Sometimes I think that the cat "knows" when it is ready to eat again. When Ralph Syracuse would not eat, I learned how to make chicken soup, he ate that and eventually did start to eat on his own. Good Luck...have you spoken to your vet?

[lvpets2002]

Hello & Welcome to Pet Talk
I would for sure take this baby to the Vets & they can diagnose the problem & give this wittle one stimulate pills to kick in this baby's appitite & other needed meds.. I would not suggest continuing force feeding due to this will just keep upsetting his tummy for upchucks..

[fragrancehound]

Panther has been to the vet several times. There is a post about it here:

http://petoftheday.com/talk/showthread.php?t=116702

He has been on various drugs and injections and they all seem to make him vomit more or have no effect whatsoever. At this point I'm looking at more holistic options since those options seem to work a little better for him right now.

[jenluckenbach]

Ask the vet about Rebound. it is a liquid suppliment. I have not used it yet, but it should be good for Panther.

[Freedom]

Never had to do this, so no direct experience.

I have heard "the smellier the better," and someone said to pour tuna water over whatever you are giving him. Might be an idea, to try, not too expensive.

[AbbyMom]

Two thoughts for Panther...

-Try canned mackeral. It stinks to high heaven, which might stimulate his appetite. I did this once with my RB girl Quasar when she stopped eating.

-When she continued to have appetite problems, the vet gave her a steroid shot and gave her steroid pills that I then put in her food. Her appetite was amazing after the first shot. People laughed at my "bodybuilding" kitty, but it saved her life.

I don't know if this helps, but I wish you and Panther the best and send you my prayers.