update: ACV Cranberry or both: UTI/stones for Callie.

[Jessika]

You probably know this so forgive me if you do, but being a witness to this personally on more than one occasion... a cat NEEDS to eat or they can get a life-threatening condition called hepatic lipidosis (fatty liver). It can develop in as little as 24 hours without eating.

If need be, there are appetite stimulants you can try from your vet, or you can "force feed" her, but a cat that isn't eating is not good.

It sounds like you're already off to a good start though with syringe feeding.

GOOD LUCK!

[mrspunkysmom]

You probably know this so forgive me if you do, but being a witness to this personally on more than one occasion... a cat NEEDS to eat or they can get a life-threatening condition called hepatic lipidosis (fatty liver). It can develop in as little as 24 hours without eating.

If need be, there are appetite stimulants you can try from your vet, or you can "force feed" her, but a cat that isn't eating is not good.

It sounds like you're already off to a good start though with syringe feeding.

GOOD LUCK!

I've heard this, but there are a lot of skinny cats out there that don't get sick, so I never know what to believe.

I left her food tonight, so we will see. I am hoping that a bit of broth in her tummy might make her feel hungry enough to eat.

I think more liquids might help too.

So how can you give subq at home? I have hypos, so I need to know what and how much fluids to use.

Thanks

[Jessika]

A skinny cat may still eat. It isn't about how big or little they are, it's about not eating over a certain period of time. And by not eating I don't mean taking a bite here or there, I mean not eating anything, period.

If you're force feeding, that is considered "eating".

You can give SQ fluids at home, but your vet needs to be the one to prescribe them and tell you the correct amount to give to your cat.