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  1. 02-19-2009, 01:33 PM #1
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    Quote Originally Posted by Catlady711 View Post
    Try microwaving the food just a bit so it's lukewarm and has a stronger odor. Sometimes that helps entice a kitty to eat.
    That's a great idea. Also ask the vet if it's okay to give him human baby food. Chicken, turkey, veal, beef, ham -- all bland. Just make sure there is no onion or garlic in the ingredients.

    When our kitties lose their appetite, baby food sometimes gets them more interested.
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    Well, I called the vet after my husband went home for lunch and reported how pitiful Binky was. He left me a message saying it was okay to mix his favorite food with the i/d. So I warmed up the offending food and added his favorite (only a small bit so he won't throw it up).

    Poor guy was hungry!

    I'll try the broth trick, too, just to add a little interest.

    Thank all of you for your good thoughts and suggestions!
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    Thats great news! Happy to hear he's eating again. Hope he feels better.
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    Good Good so Glad to hear Binky has some food in the tummy.. Oh yes the broth is good too if you baby is constipated..

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    Baby chicken food is the best bribe food out there!!! Always works with the Clan, when we have to get one of them to eat!!! If they do not eat the baby food, I know we have a BIG problem!!! Good luck with your fella...
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    I'm so glad that he's eating now. It's always scary when they won't eat.

    Take care and prays are being sent that he continues to feel better.

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  7. 02-20-2009, 05:41 AM #7
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    Yes, he's eating a bit now since we mixed the Rx and regular food.

    When I was at the vet's, he gave him a liquid medication and sent some home with me. I knew it would be a struggle to give it to Binky, but my husband and I tried..............as Tony Soprano would say "fuggeddaboutit". Total fiasco.

    He wiggled and writhed, we tried to hold him down, keep his head still, open his mouth, then we tried wrapping him in a towel and finally gave up. Binky was agitated, hissed at us and slunk away. The doc said the stuff was bitter and he would try to spit it out. Not to worry, we didn't get a drop in him.

    So we mixed it in with some food and he gobbled it up. CATS!!!!

    I have put baby food on the grocery list. Thank you all!
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