Your pet might simply enjoy the attention and … Kidney failure, intestinal problems, pancreatitis and several types of cancer and infections can lead to a loss of appetite. If the flavors are too intense or it lacks taste, then he may be disinterested or disgusted by your food, similar to humans who can’t eat if they don’t like the taste. I fed her a bit when I first came back, but she isn't eating at all today. She was prescribed mirtazapine , an appetite stimulant and also a human anti depressant ! Hello! I hope you continued to take your kitty back to your veterinarian or reached out to get a second opinion. The consequences of not eating for cats are far more dire than for dogs or people. Arthritis Feline Wellness One of the causes of digestive issues could be a lack of 3 different digestive enzymes which can be supplemented in a cats diet but I am not positive is it a treatment that will help cure your cat. New blood work - still nothing. Take your cat to the vet ASAP. A consult with a feline specialist may be in order. Dental pain/discomfort is a common cause of what you are describing. by Shannon (Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada) At first my cat Garry eats the new food I buy and seemes to like it. Lack of Flavor. Is your cat not eating? My cat stopped eating when the company making his food changed the formula after him eating the same food for 7 years. The vet also thought it was asthma on the X-ray. While caring cat parents subscribe to many theories and practices about feeding, one thing is for sure, we all want our cats to have enough nutritious food to stay happy and healthy. Even moderate food aggression in cats can be irritating to their caregivers. There are videos on line that show how t do it correctly. X-rays showed that he was constipated, but I think that is because he is not eating well and he is probably dehydrated. Last week I thought I'd have to put her down, and we both had a good cry. Cat is not eating, but acts like he wants too. She's always had a good appetite until about 10 days ago. Definitely have your vet check him out. Things are better now, our cat is eating wet food again normally but now something is going on with her dry food. Senior cats, in particular, may lose interest in toys, playtime, and bird watching while eating … The long story with more details: Feline Weight Loss Our fund are limited as my longtime BF just beat two forms of cancer. March 2015 He is losing body mass and is getting weak. You have described my 7mth old foster kitten’s behaviour so well. I have a 14 year old female cat. Hug Your Cat Day Appetite Disorders Posted by 5 years ago. So sorry for your loss. On Friday, I fed her via spoonful about 2-3 tablespoons of Rad Cat raw food, because I knew she loved it and wanted to stimulate her appetite. I tried feeding him myself tonight and he purred and acted like he wanted the food, but he would only eat a bite or two. Is you kitty drinking water? Ravenous appetite and weight loss with an inability to maintain body condition have real significance. I had a cat that displayed the same symptoms and found out through the sonogram he had heart failure. it may be a sign of a medical problem. May 2014, All That is so horribly cruel. Hairballs Took him back to the vet for more hydration and they gave me pills to increase his appetite. Took Pepper to emergency vet hospital. He is not vomiting (other than an occasional hairball) and is drinking and using the liter box ok. I would take him in to check for blockage. Thread starter michelep; Start Date May 11, 2011; May 11, 2011 #1 M. michelep TCS Member Thread starter. I'm not going to put her thru stressful procedures or anything. While I can put her stress & happiness aat me down to the addition of a new 6mth kitten, she was eating fairly normally for the first 6 days then started to back off until she went a day with no food but normal amount of water and some milk & 3 pieces of chicken offcut to then nothing the next day. Having kidney disease doesn’t mean there isn’t anything else going on. Your veterinarian will use a combination of your cat’s medical history, physical exam, lab tests, and imaging to determine what the causes of decreased appetite are, but I would like to discuss what a depressed appetite in the cat looks like to the cat owner. Did the vet check for a fever? Vet agreeded with diagnosis of URI, gave subq fluids, antibiotics (Clavomax), and antihistamines. Hills Prescription Diet a/d is what I gave my cat when he stopped eating. The final reason your cat may be hungry? It's more natural, after all, for cats to work for their food. Stopped eating 3 weeks ago. May 2016 There are ways April 2016 Another reason a cat may be begging for food even though his bowl is half finished could be to do with his whiskers. I don't want Romeo to have any surgery. It was the same day that Nagini had explosive vomiting, but she had done that before we brought the kitten home, so I doubt it's related. I took him to the vet twice for this .. on his lab work shows he’s been exposed to coronavirus has the anti-body but does not currently have it .. Some cat lovers swear by feeding your cat in a puzzle or a ball. Today, he drank and seemed interested in food but would only take a few licks and that was it. Please let me know if you have any other questions. territorial; a new creature in their home range is a disruption and can even feel threatening. 4 min read. The only thing she would have is regular milk. They determined she had an ear infection and a UTI. , Kerri, my cat had a problem with not eating but obviously wanting to eat. He has pancreatitis. My 9 yr old male rescue kitty has suddenly pretty much stopped eatting. Also make sure they have access to plenty of. Being in the car and not moving that much, he may have become constipated. Alex, There’s no need to think this is something she needs to endure. A hundred times a day. She's a bit unsteady at times--but that's because of her age. Coronavirus can cause mild signs of enteritis but doesn’t persist and is almost never a cause of serious illness unless it mutates to FIP. You can be sure the longer you wait the more expensive and He's not getting the right nutrients. While I was out of town, my cat stopped eating and drinking water and now looks like she is having trouble balancing. COVID-19 I thought perhaps the meds were making him nauseated and chose to stop meds (with only 4 doses left of the antibiotic) (hoping I didn’t shoot myself in the foot there, but was more concerned that he was fasting that long than I was about the URI). Cat Carriers He is eating crappy Walmart food because he has no teeth - he had a dental a long time ago (years) and they removed all his teeth.