Problem with Beauty eating

[dandysmom]

I'd call the vet and discuss it with him; perhaps he could change to another food that wouldn't be bad for her kidneys and that she would eat. She must really dislike this one to be eating so poorly. Maybe she needs to be looked at again and some blood work done. I've had no experience with a CRF cat; wish I could be more helpful ......do keep us posted how she's doing!

[Elaine]

It is much more important that Beauty EATS SOMETHING rather than NOTHING or very little. Right now i wouldnt worry too much about the prescription foods, just get her eating. There are different brands of food for CRF cats that you may want to try. Applaws will be fine for now as it is relatively low in phosphorus.
You may also want to discuss the use of Phos binders with your vet.
Try heating her food a little with a small amount of boiled water. Sometimes the stronger the food smells the more likely thay are to eat it, maybe try a little sardine just ti give her a kick start.
Its a viscous cycle, they dont eat because of the toxin build up, they feel icky, but by getting them to eat helps them to feel less icky.

[Elaine]

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

http://www.felinecrf.org/treatments.htm#high_phosphorus

http://www.felinecrf.org/tinned_food...hoosing_a_food

Please read these links, its important for Beauty that you learn about her illness and learn fast. Its also a good idea to take a note of everything, even the smallest changes of behaviour and demenour can be a good indication of whats going on with her. Everything is relevant.

[candyshandy]

Completely agree with Elaine, don't stress about the kind of food just get her to eat. You should also discuss the phos binders with your vet, my Fabes is due to start these next week.

[dandysmom]

How is she doing today?

[Phoenix]

I've put some tuna down for her (in spring water with a little bit of water added) but she's not eaten any of it!

She's had a little bit of liver, and a little bit of dried!

[dandysmom]

Will she eat sardines?

[angieh]

When Merlin was really poorly, I poached chicken breast in water for him and hand fed him with it. I did the same with white fish, but that's a bit more tricky to handle.

Do hope you manage to get some food into her - don't give up, I do know how worrying it is. Stay with her and talk to her if that seems to help her eat.

[Phoenix]

Originally Posted by dandysmom

Will she eat sardines?

The only fish she likes is tuna. If it's fishy and not tuna she doesn't want it.

[Phoenix]

I've finally managed to coax Beauty to have a tiny bit of tuna.