Fister's throat felt normal, the vet said

[Jessika]

Forgive me if I missed this, but have they tried giving Vitamin B injections??? At my previous clinic, very very commonly with older cats who were otherwise in decent health but just didn't seem to want to eat we would have come in for Vitamin B injections. They would usually perk up right away. Some needed to come in every few weeks for another injection, some didn't need more than a few rounds of it. Maybe you've mentioned this or maybe your vet has already thought about this so sorry if I missed it, just thought it warranted mentioning in case this was something you haven't tried yet

[katladyd]

Mac was down to skin and bones when he was tested for hyperthyroid. I can guess that that is not Fister's problem judging by his test results, but the vet (I love my vet!) gave Mac some appetite stimulating pills and they really worked! Within 24 hours, Mac was eating and drinking everything in sight! He had actually stopped eating at all, so it was a relief to see him gobble up all of his food! Is Fister on any appetite pills? If he is, maybe the Vitamin B would work to get him eating and drinking and putting on some weight. It can be difficult to keep weight on older cats.

[Randi]

Chris, I do have confidence in the vet, he has always been very nice and honest. However, he doesn't have so much time to talk as in the beginning. You get 20 min. for a consultation. There's a new woman vet there, also. She has seen Fister two times and I like her, too.

Concerning B-vitamins, I asked about that and I honestly don't remember what he said, but I bring it up again. Is it possible to get the B-vitamins as pills, rather than injections?

This is the vet's homepage, there is a picture of both of them: http://blaagaard-dyreklinik.dk/om-os/

Fister ate a little wet food this morning with extra water in, like usual and when he comes out for his brushing, I will give him his pill. At least he likes to be brushed. I have this rubber brush that I wash with a nailbrush every day, and when I come in with that, he comes out from wherever he is.

[Jessika]

Randi, I THINK you can get them in pill form; however, I am not as familiar with that form in cats. Like you said, it may be something you talk to your vet about again at the next trip. I just know that we've had success using it in kitties.

[Maya & Inka's mommy]

Oops, just found this thread....! Havne't visited the health section in ages......

How is Fister doing now?? Is he still losing weight??

[Randi]

I spoke to the vet about B-vitamins, he discouraged it, since it can be harmful if he he gets too much.

Fister is still pretty much the same, some days he will eat a little and some days hardly anything. I did give him some bits of raw calf liver, which he gobbled up right away, and he will mostly eat some of the Whiskas wet food, but only right after it has been opened. Have seen him a few times drinking from the Pet Mate, but very little.

I may have to take him to the vet again, but this is not a good time, because it's freezing cold here.

[Catty1]

Maybe some raw food would be a good idea? Liver has a lot of nutrients in it.

It must be so frustrating that the vets don't know - even the ask-a-vet people on that radio show?

I wonder if a pet psychic would be a good idea?