I'm getting so afraid for Merlin

[Moli]

So pleased to hear Merlin has perked up..

[angieh]

Just a little update for Merlin's kind friends ......

Merlin is doing OK. He absolutely refuses to eat any kind of cat food now and so I am alternating between poached chicken, white fish and mince. I did try adding some cooked rice with the fish and also with the chicken, but he refused that too. Still, I am glad he is eating something, even though it's only a small amount at a time. He does look so thin, poor boy - but he's bright enough and moves around when not asleep - jumps up on our bed for morning cuddles or sleeps with us at night if it's cold.

I think he could do with some more excitement. Don't suppose another wedding is in the offing anywhere? Spring weddings are always most fashionable!

[dandysmom]

I'm glad h's eating; may not be an ideal diet but getting him to eat is the important thing! I hope he keeps it up, bless him! Give him a gentle cuddle from his friend across the Pond!

[Kay]

I am glad Merlin is eating albeit not ideal. There is an additive you can buy to put on the food that helps with missing nutrients. My friend has just started using it. I will find out what it is called and where she got it for you.

[babycakes]

I'm happy to hear that Merlin is eating again X Who can we marry off to cheer him up???????

[Kazz]

Have you tried spaghetti bolognaise....honestly Oscar adores it.

Glad he feels better.

[angieh]

Originally Posted by Kay

I am glad Merlin is eating albeit not ideal. There is an additive you can buy to put on the food that helps with missing nutrients. My friend has just started using it. I will find out what it is called and where she got it for you.

That's kind of you Kay - I'd like to know what I can put on his food to make it better all round. I do keep trying with "ordinary" cat food and, as I said, I tried to add some carbs in the form of rice but no go and obviously it's more important that he eats something even if it isn't ideal.

[angieh]

Originally Posted by Kazz

Have you tried spaghetti bolognaise....honestly Oscar adores it.

Glad he feels better.

Yes Merlin loves it too, but the spag bol I made has onions in it and I understand onions are not good for cats. Actually Merlin loves anything with garlic in it!

[Elaine]

I've never had any success in geting a cat to eat boiled rice.
Maybe he'd like the occasional egg, a good source of B-vits and iron but too much will bung him up ofcourse. If you do feed eggs, please always make sure the egg white is cooked as it does contain an enzyme when raw that will hamper the obsorptionj of the goodness contained in the egg. When cooked the enzyme is destroyed.
Winston used to enjoy the occasional scrambled egg and as a special treat add a little cooked ham
He also loved things like sardines and liquidised chicken broth, no onions.

[Elaine]

http://www.felinecrf.org/persuading_cat_to_eat.htm

Angie thought I'd post this link as it has many good hints and tips to help with cats that are not eating too well. I hope it helps