Liquid nutrition for cats?

Question

My oldest cat is right around 20 years old. Throughout his whole life, we have had to deal with tooth and gum problems. Last spring, we finally had to have his last two teeth (canines) removed, because we simply could not get rid of the chronic gingivitis. Eating can be a challenge for him now, but he does pretty well with the food I give him (the Whiskas pouches with lots of gravy, etc.) and he does choose to eat dry food at times. Yet I feel like I could be getting him some better nutrition. He does not like the ground/pate type foods. Any thoughts on a liquid supplement, or something to help him eat healthier?

Answer 1

"Nutri-Cal" (it's for cats and dogs).. it comes in a tube, you squeeze it out and you can simply just stick it in your cat's mouth. I sometimes put it where my cats' mouths are and they lick it off. I don't think it would affect your kitty's teeth in any way, though I'm not 100% positive. The box reads: "Quality nutrition energizer for picky eaters, High calorie palatable supplement!" There's calcium, protein, and plenty of vitamins in the ingredients. My aunt has given it to her eighteen year old Siamese and that beautiful cat still can attack, I'll tell ya. She got me the other day. I hope your cat lives for years to come!

Answer 2

From the book cited below:

"How to find a Nutritionally Oriented Veterinarian"

Contact the American Holistic Veterinary Medical Association, 2214 Old Emmorton Rd., Bel Air MD 21015 (phone [phone]).

I have had no luck pulling anything on the web as a way to contact them. So you would have to write or phone.

Answer 3

i used to give my baby kittens a cat milk made by whiskas and mix it with the gravy from the pouched foods it made them put weight on

Answer 4

There is a sauce that you can buy to put on dry food. It will make it softer for him and add a bit more nutrition to his diet. I dont remember the name of it, but they would have it at a pet store. Also, ask your vet what he or she thinks can be done for the kitty.