Food mill recommendations for 3-tooth cat

[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.

[maerlyn]

Well, that's me, Lisa - old, befuddled, and a day late & dollar short!
At least you're getting something into her and she's holding her own. The small food processor certainly looks like what you need. Good luck!

[Shady]

When Tinkerbelle got fussy (she had all her teeth) to entice her to eat wet food, I did the tiny food processor thing for awhile, but I also found buying the pate type cat food, and making a chicken broth to mix with it, just enough to make it lickable..she devoured it...and it was much less work for me...and it adds calories.

I boil a chicken breast, use the broth to keep in a container in the fridge and add it fresh to each meal..you might want to nuke it for a few seconds to make it more palatable and it's much more enticing warm. Good for about a week in the fridge. You can also freeze it in ice cube containers for individual meals if you want to keep it longer.