I have been syringe feeding him. I've blended fish, milk and vitamins, milk and cereal. He is taking a small amount but rejecting the rest. We can't keep him inside because it's the height of summer and we have no air conditioning and he's a veritible houdini,even with all the windows and doors shut. We have cleaned the bank out with vet fees and can't afford any more treatment there. Does anyone have any cheap pain relief ideas for cats? Anyone know of any feeding ideas for a cat who can't chew?
2007-01-11 09:20:30 · 8 answers · asked by sarah l 2 in Pets ➔ Cats
You can't feed the baby food long-term as it has no taurine in it. You can get canned a/d from the vet office. Most cats like that when they will eat nothing else. It is high calorie and protein and good for an ailing cat.
Baby food must not contain ANY onion powder or garlic. Be sure to read the label on the jar. Onion can cause severe anemia in cats. The a/d would be better. Chicken and turkey are the most digestible in baby food - lots of cats don't do well with beef.
You can give the cat 30Cof homeopathic arnica. That's for pain or swelling right after his surgery. Three doses a day for maybe two days. By then his mouth should feel better.
2007-01-11 10:27:55 · answer #1 · answered by old cat lady 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Try baby food...Really! The vet office I worked at would keep jarred chicken, beef, lamb on hand for animals that needed to be force fed. You can warm it a bit to make it more appealing to the cat. Its much smellier that way. Talk to your vet about a pain patch or a prescription. Most animal prescriptions are pretty reasonable. The pain patch might be easier. They basically shave a small patch of hair and apply it. No need to force feed pills. They may have you come back to have it changed.
2007-01-11 10:12:37 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
If her jaw is broken, there is not something you may do for her. you won't be able to get discomfort meds or antibiotics over the counter. discomfort meds are managed elements. She's too previous to have the jaw fixed and the suitable aspect for her is to euthanize her. She's in discomfort, she will be able to't eat genuine. She's had a sturdiness and also you in effortless words want to appreciate that it truly is time to enable her go. in case you truly want, take her to a special vet and get a second opinion.
2016-11-23 12:37:49 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most cats are lactose intolerent and cannot digest milk. Try goats milk or water instead of milk. Or try some of the meat baby foods. and feed him a little bit (the ammount he is taking now about) every two hours, like a baby.
2007-01-11 09:35:49 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Feed the cat baby food...get the chicken and gravy or the other meat varieties only.
2007-01-12 00:28:36 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Take a loan out and go to the vet or your cat will die.!.!.!
2007-01-11 09:26:40 · answer #6 · answered by Bobby1991 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
If it's your regular vet he should be able to take payments from you.
2007-01-11 09:28:35 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
give it mail from a spoon a let it sleep
2007-01-11 11:02:57 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋