Food mill recommendations for 3-tooth cat

[pomtzu]

If you have a food processor or blender, you can just take the canned cat food, even the flaked or chunky bits, and put it thru that with a little bit of water added, and process it till it's mushy. The more water you add, they mushier and more liquid it will be, and easy for her to lap up. You can even do this with dry kibble if she has one that she likes. Just soak the kibble in warm water till it's soft and then process it with even more water - just like the canned food. I do this for my outdoor resident stray, since he has mouth/teeth issues, and can't chew the food like he used to. I do his to a soft pudding consistence, and he loves it, but you can make it even softer than that.

[kuhio98]

If you have a food processor or blender, you can just take the canned cat food, even the flaked or chunky bits, and put it thru that with a little bit of water added, and process it till it's mushy. The more water you add, they mushier and more liquid it will be, and easy for her to lap up. You can even do this with dry kibble if she has one that she likes. Just soak the kibble in warm water till it's soft and then process it with even more water - just like the canned food. I do this for my outdoor resident stray, since he has mouth/teeth issues, and can't chew the food like he used to. I do his to a soft pudding consistence, and he loves it, but you can make it even softer than that.

Thanks. We have as food processor/blender but it is so large and takes up the whole counter. I was looking for something small to make small batches. I'm going to hold off buying anything for now.

[pomtzu]

Thanks. We have as food processor/blender but it is so large and takes up the whole counter. I was looking for something small to make small batches. I'm going to hold off buying anything for now.

I don't have the extra counter space to leave my food processor out all the time, so what I do, is make up a batch that will last a couple of weeks. I break this down into small batches and freeze in zip bags or small freezer containers, and just take out and thaw what I will need for a couple of days at a time. Even if I had the counter space to leave it out, I still wouldn't want to bother with that hassle every day.

Just a thought.........

[Karen]

We have a great small food processor, the bowl only holds 2 cups total, so it's about a quester the size of a normal one. In fact, we have two, it's great for chopping nuts or something else in small quantities that would just bounce around in a big one. sounds like it would be perfect for the job!

Looks like this but with a green base.

[Catty1]

Perhaps her teeth had been bothering her for a while so it was easier for her to lick than to chew even soft food. Oscar lost 7 teeth in November (and 4 had already dissolved due to FORL) - he does have more than 3 teeth left, but before a week was up he was enjoying wet food and kibble again.

Prayers that Cammie feels better soon!

[kuhio98]

We have a great small food processor, the bowl only holds 2 cups total, so it's about a quester the size of a normal one. In fact, we have two, it's great for chopping nuts or something else in small quantities that would just bounce around in a big one. sounds like it would be perfect for the job!

Looks like this but with a green base.

Karen ~ That looks perfect. I'll check it out on Amazon. We prefer a smaller one. We tried making big batches before and the spoiled little kitties quit eating it after a few days so we ended up making fresh batches.

[maerlyn]

Lisa, I don't know what kind of canned food you're feeding, but I've found that most of the pieces are so soft that they can be easily mashed with a fork. My Grey Boys outside won't eat pieces, chunks, shreds, etc., so when I accidentally bought some, I just heated it, smashed it all really well with a fork, and they cleaned it up. Might be worth a try until you get a processor.

[kuhio98]

Lisa, I don't know what kind of canned food you're feeding, but I've found that most of the pieces are so soft that they can be easily mashed with a fork. My Grey Boys outside won't eat pieces, chunks, shreds, etc., so when I accidentally bought some, I just heated it, smashed it all really well with a fork, and they cleaned it up. Might be worth a try until you get a processor.

Thanks Sharon. That's what we're doing for now. I add a little water and mash it up. She still won't eat it all, but we are getting more calories into her.

I don't know why cat food manufacturer's don't market kitty gravy. I've found dog gravy food, but never for cats.

Cammie-Cat is doing well. Sleeping in front of the fireplace - snoring away.