please help!?

Question

i found a very malnurished adult cat and she seems to be ok besides being very very petite and tiny..we flea bathed her and took care of that problem now we are wondering is there any food for cats that will fatten them up? please note that she is a adult cat so the kitten liquid formula is not what she needs...you can see every bone in this cats poor little body its very sadning..she will be going to the vet tomm. at 3pm but i would like to get some food tonight that will help with getting her on track to weight gaining..all i have here now is purina kit n kaboodles thanks so much...

Answer 1

You may find out from the vet that she is hyperthyroid if she is an older cat. That can be treated with medication. It makes cats lose weight even when they eat a lot.

Premium foods are always the best. They don't "fatten" a cat they nourish them. Any grocery store food is 2/3 corn which is not appropriate for a cat. They need a good protein source. Go to a small owner-operated pet store. They usually carry only the best foods as they serve a knowledgeable clientele. No Science Diet! That's awful. Small stores will have CA Natural, Natural Balance, Nature's Variety, Innova Evo. You can not get these foods at Pet Smart or Petco.

Though corn is fattening (it is cheap and used to fatten slaughter animals) that should not be your goal. You want a healthy, vibrant cat.

That doesn't help you tonight I realize. You can cook a little chicken for her - no bone if it is cooked. Cooked brown rice would help to fill her up.

Answer 2

Any quality cat food will do. I would personally recommend Solid Gold, Hill's Science Diet, or Eukanuba. If you want her to put weight on a little faster, use soft food exclusively for a little while. Not too long or she'll become overweight before you can say Jenny Craig, lol. Or she might become picky and not want hard food since she's been so spoiled.

But don't worry, there's no need to fatten her up right away. As long as she's getting a decent amount of quality food and water on a regular basis, she'll make a quick turn-around:) Good luck!

(Despite what's been said, don't just go and "pick any cat food". A lot of the cheaper cat foods aren't very nutritious for cats. They're made with meat byproducts and a lot of corn, which is filling, but has no nutritional value....not a good mix. Spending a little more on the better brands ends up costing you less in vet bills. And you don't have to stick to one brand, either (some people!). Some cats are finicky, but many take to food changes just fine. It's best to mix it with their old food for a little while until they get used to it, but changing their food isn't a bad idea. Especially if you're using a sub-par brand as it is.) (Oh, and laxplaya is right, kitten food is very high in calories.)

Answer 3

Your vet should be able to prescribe some high-calorie canned food. Ours recommended Science Diet W/D, I think it's called, when our cat was sick and had to be force-fed.

For now, buy canned kitten food. I've been told it has extra vitamins and calories. There's also a product called Cat-Sip, which is lactose-free milk with vitamins for cats. There's another similar product by Whiskas, but I forget what it's called. Give her some of that as a treat (don't give her real milk because many cats are lactose intolerant and if she is then it'll make her vomit).

Answer 4

I would definitely advise canned, NOT DRY food. Dry food _dehydrates_ cats; and the cooking that it takes to make the kibbles also depletes necessary nutrients. In your case, dehydration may tip the balance against the survival of the cat you've rescued (well done, for that).

Good-quality canned food will help the cat reach the good weight for her - not overweight, but not malnourished either. Recently, people (on the net) recommend home-made raw meat diet (with additives - taurine and vitamine E, for example - check it out at www.catnutrition.org) as the best diet for cats, appropriate for reaching their normal weight, but I get the impression that any good-quality canned food (HIGH on meat / chicken, LOW on carbohydrates and LOW on by-products) will do nicely.

Answer 5

For "emergency" overnight feeding or weight gain in sick kitties, I usually recommend a canned kitten food. This will have more calories and protein than adult food. At this time of night, you will likely need to go to a grocery store or Wal-Mart, so you would want to look for brands like Iams Kitten. Your veterinarian has more calorie-dense foods that you could consider; make sure you ask them tomorrow! Good luck!

Answer 6

Well, first off, I wouldn't recommend Iams. My cat hated it. Plus I've heard bad things about the Iams company. Our cat eats that new Friskies dry food that has like 3 different flavors in it and she loves Friskies shredded wet food. Give the kitty some of each. I'm sure she will love it.

Answer 7

kitten dry food soaked in kitten supplemental milk. Is the best ER food. But is she in THAT bad of shape? do not give her too much at a time (she will vomit it up) small amounts but very frequently. if you can get through the night (she isn't too bad) let the vet give you some supplements. watch for dehydration. the test is too pinch some skin and make sure it retracts, and doesn't stay tented. Bless you for helping her. any chance she has babies out there? look for nipples to be very exposed if so let her go!!! follow her to find them. It is kitten season) Your a good person. (we need more) thank you and good wishes for you and yours.

Answer 8

Canned cat food would help a little

Answer 9

there is a new no grain cat food out now call evo.It is made by the makers of innova and california natural .all 3 named are great fods very dense in callories.id add a little of ther canned product as well.good luck!

Answer 10

actually a kitten food will provide lots of extra fat which is what she needs. on top of dry food provide her with a wet food lots of fresh water and buy a wormer for cats at your local pet shop. good luck