I have to give my kitten meds for her ring worm and I put it in her food. But she is not wanting to eat it. How long can I leave it sit out for her before she can get sick from it?
2007-01-20 21:37:04 · 7 answers · asked by dohm84 4 in Pets ➔ Cats
It would be about the same as leaving any other meat out and not refrigerated, certainly not more than 12 hours.
2007-01-20 21:48:05 · answer #1 · answered by Violet c 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Keep the food in the fridge, but before you feed it to the cat, give 10-12 seconds in the microwave oven to warm it up a little bit. It should not be hot, just lukewarm. Cats don't like chilled food, besides it smells better to the cat if it is luke warm. I do the same with milk, just give it 10 secs in the microwave. This is particularly good in winter time because it warms their tummy. Also cats are very specific about their food. Cats don't have very strong immune system, and so they are very careful what they eat. If the food does not smell fresh or right to them they will not touch it. I usually end up buying one portion cans, that way nothing spoils and I don't have to worry. It is a bit more expensive, but you never waste food. Hope this helps. But our cats get fresh raw meat 4 times a week for dinner, I find this gives a better balance in their diet. When you feed your cat well, it will have a shiny coat, bright clear eyes, and it will be lively and alert. If the coat looks dull, then you may need to change to a better and healthier diet. As a rule of thumb, cats need 40% of animal protein, (not cereal protein) in their food.
2016-03-29 07:17:37 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi Christina...ideally wet food shouldn't be left out very long as it can become rancid after a 4/5 hours very conservatively.
If your kitten is being treated for ringworm she may not be receiving the full dose if it's being mixed in her food. Here are a couple instructional videos on how to administer medications to cats by Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine for Feline Health:
Liquid: http://www.felinevideos.vet.cornell.edu/liquid_medications/full_movie.shtml
Pill/Tablets: http://www.felinevideos.vet.cornell.edu/pill_or_capsule/full_movie.shtml
2007-01-20 22:05:43 · answer #3 · answered by ♪ Seattle ♫ 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
The longer it sits there, the less she will want it. I use two bowls, one for dry and one for a little wet food once a day. When I know she is done with the wet, I chuck it and clean the bowl.
2007-01-20 22:16:55 · answer #4 · answered by Moon Man 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
2 days
2007-01-20 21:43:58 · answer #5 · answered by one10soldier 6 · 0⤊ 6⤋
Once it starts to dry up and get crusty I would chuck it.
2007-01-20 21:40:24 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
i say 1 or 2 days
2007-01-20 21:46:09 · answer #7 · answered by TL1983 2 · 0⤊ 6⤋