Is there a cat food that I can feed her to put some extra weight on her she is very skinny ? Can not be dry food has to be can food, she cannot digest the dry anymore.
2006-09-11 03:43:59 · 23 answers · asked by Mommyof3 3 in Pets ➔ Cats
It is NOT her time to go, if u can't help with an answer then don't answer. Shes been to the vet and she is fine.
2006-09-11 04:02:54 · update #1
Although senior formulas are blended for older cats, they are also lower in calories, so stay away from senior formulas.
I serve my 19 yr old kitty Wysong Canine/Feline 100% Meat canned food. It doesn't have the fillers that some brands do.
You can also try and put weight on her with Nutri-Cal or Vita-Cal. It comes in a tube and most cats like the taste. It's calorie-dense, has vitamins in it, and is recommended for kitties who need to gain weight. You can get it at any pet store. Click on the link below for more info.
2006-09-11 03:52:23 · answer #1 · answered by Doe 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I feed my 22 yr old cat a home-made raw meat diet. She has eaten this for the seven years since I rescued her and brought her into my home. Her homeopathic veterinarian has given me an herbal tincture. I put a dropperful in her morning and evening meals.
She is bony and has a potty tummy (kinda like her old caregiver).
You definitely should have your cat's blood work done to see if her thyroid is overactive. This is a common problem with older cats and can be treated with medication. One of the symptoms of this is weight loss and eating and urinating a lot.
Some of my cats have canned food and I have been using Natural Balance. There are several varieties -- turkey and giblet, chicken and liver. I don't use the fish a lot. There is an "ultra" and "indoor" I think too. My cats all like this. I have been able to find this at a pet discount store in my area though they were out of it yesterday when I was shopping. Otherwise I buy it at a small, owner-operated pet store.
2006-09-11 03:58:15 · answer #2 · answered by old cat lady 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had a very old cat that had bad teeth and could no longer eat hard foods. I got a special soft canned cat food from the vet that is formulated for cats' under stress.. post surgical cases or old cats that can no longer ear other foods.
I tried giving it to her for a couple of months but it must taste terrible because she got to where she completely refused to eat if. The vet told me to just put out several kinds of soft canned food and let her eat whatever she could or would.
Shortly afterwards, she became incontenant and so sick they only decent thing to do was put her down... I don't think the food had anything to do with it... she was just old and sick... but it was still traumatic for me.
2006-09-11 03:49:25 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You'll need to check with your vet to see if it is appropriate for your cat's age, but AD perscription formula is VERY palatable and the highest in calories. I've used this with kittens, but not an elderly cat.
You DON'T want a senior food, because it's low in calories.
If your cat is very skinny, your vet should run some tests to see why. While it could be as simple as feeding her a high caloric, quality food, it could also be she is suffering from renal failure or some other debilitating disease that is sapping her strength and desire to eat...
Good luck!
2006-09-11 04:02:48 · answer #4 · answered by Ragdoll Kitty 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have a 14 year old cat who had some tummy problems recently. The vet as advised me to give her a dried food ( biscuit form) as he said that when a cat gets older the tinned meat is too rich for them. Hope this helps.
2006-09-11 03:48:27 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your cat is very old and may be nearing the end of life, although SOME cats live to be 18-20 it is rare. I would recommend Science Diet, they have many different canned as well as dry formulas. If she needs weight give her regular, if she is heavy give her Light. Try "advanced formula" if you can find it. use wet or dry whatever she is used to. Mix it with her old food until she adjusts to it. It is high quality food for kitty!
2006-09-11 03:47:14 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Your kitty is quite old now. I think you should just go and take your cat to the vet because as an animal gets older , it tends to get more and more ill. I hope your cat gets well soon! All the best x
2016-03-17 12:25:11 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
There should be some mature formula foods out that your cat can eat. Or you might try half that and half kitten chow for the extra calories.
Good luck with your cat!
2006-09-11 04:50:29 · answer #8 · answered by Tigger 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you should get a formulated senior cat food. it will give them the nutrients they need... if you think she needs something extra try a hard food, but put a bit of water over it, or mix it with a wet food.
We just lost our 18 yr old VERY senior dog... and she got picky near the end and we basically had to "make" her a meal using 3 different foods and a bit of water/milk mixture lol.
best of luck.
2006-09-11 03:50:16 · answer #9 · answered by ♥ goddessofraine ♥ 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Personally, I recommend Science Diet. Since using this on young and older cats, it has been proven to me that it is the best money can buy. Yes, it cost more but well worth the price to have a healthy, happy pet.
2006-09-11 04:49:48 · answer #10 · answered by skyeblue 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋