My cat just got over a really terrible respiratory infection, and she was hooked up to an IV for six days because she wouldn't eat. Then we brought her home, and I guess being in her comfortable atmosphere made her hungry, because she just wants to chow down! This is great news, but how much food can her stomach handle right now?
She's about five years old and she weighs around 7 lbs. She usually eats about a cup of food a day but I thought maybe she'd want to start small..?
2007-03-24 13:04:09 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Cats
It's okay to give her the regular amount, but in smaller portions limited throughout the day. If she usually eats a cup daily, give her 1/4 cup four times a day. Make sure she has plenty of fresh water, I have found that tuna water (the water you squeeze out of water packed cans of tuna) is usually a favorite when I want to keep my cats well hydrated.
2007-03-24 13:17:48 · answer #1 · answered by Victoria S 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Give her half a bowl or quarter of a bowl at a time, so you're sure that she does not gobble too much in one sitting. Wait an hour or half an hour before giving her another quarter. But it sure is a good sign that she has a very good appetite!
2007-03-24 20:31:43 · answer #2 · answered by Phoebhart 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would suggest small amounts at first, especially if she eats dry food. Call the vet just to be sure. Good luck.
2007-03-24 20:16:52 · answer #3 · answered by Carol D 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Feed her as much as she will eat. she's making up for 6 day's if she's eating her normal amout of food that's great. She needs to built her strenght back up.
2007-03-28 19:24:56 · answer #4 · answered by lets go girls 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just feed her small amounts but more frequently for a day or so and then let her go for it and hog in.
2007-03-24 21:53:24 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋