ok i have this cat who is about 7 years old and i adopted him like 2 months ago...he wont eat any wet food at all and just survives on at biscuits...he seems to be sleeping well and going to the sandbox well but i am so worried that his body doesn` get depleted of nutrients....ok i buy him tuna and he likes tuna abut he only laps up the tuna liquid with his tongue and he doesn`t hew on the tuna piees at all....i`m so worried and i`ve gone so attched to hm but i can`t bear t see him suffer..........help please!!!!!
2007-12-28 18:15:36 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Cats
thanks for teh advice guys on the dry vs.wet and teh preferences of your own cats...it has re-assured me
2007-12-28 18:26:30 · update #1
It sounds like he could be depressed. Take him to a vet so they can also rule out other things such as diabetes.
2007-12-28 18:19:26 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
What a lucky cat you have! I'm happy you're attached to him. If he's eating and sleeping and using his box, he's not suffering. Actually, tuna isn't a complete food for cats, so it shouldn't be a major part of his diet. Commercially formulated dry cat foods (advertised on television and in magazines) are all adequate as far as cat's nutrition is concerned. You might consider getting an "indoor" formula if he stays inside. Since he is 7 years old, he's probably not had much experience with real tuna, but the water in the can is irresistible. (My cat gets the tuna water whenever I make myself a tuna sandwich. )
Dry food is probably what he's been used to and it is much neater to feed and also cheaper. My cats have shiny, silky fur, bright eyes and are very active, and they're all between 5 and 10 years old. They've only ever had dry food and seem to be very happy and healthy. If you have concerns, make an appointment for the cat to be checked out by a vet. I'm feeding my cats the dry food my vet recommended (now that it's available almost everywhere) and we've had no problems.
You're going to get a lot of recommendations as far as food is concerned, but don't stress out about it. Relax. You don't want your cat to pick up on your mood and start to worry about YOU, do you?
2007-12-28 18:42:26 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have a cat that prefers dry food to wet food... About the tuna; I'm not sure why he wouldn't be eating it. But in my opinion, as long as he looks healthy and has a good appetite for his dry food, he should be ok. If you're that concerned about his nutrient intake, you can get vitamin supplements that you can spray on your cat's food... you might look into getting some of that...
2007-12-28 18:22:49 · answer #3 · answered by katiekatiemeowmeow 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Get your cat the dry Purina cat chow for urinary tract health. Male cats are susceptible to urinary tract infections. Other brands are okay too. Please do not give him people food unless temporarily if he won't eat anything else. It can cause very severe intestinal problems. Check to see what he was eating at his previous owners if possible. Some times they don't adapt well to diet changes. And as in the previous answer, take him to the vet to make sure he is okay. If he is having a hard time chewing his food, he may have a dental problem.
2007-12-28 18:32:32 · answer #4 · answered by henry568 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You say he is suffering, but how? Maybe he is just used to dry cat food, and doesn't like wet food. You could pour tuna liquid onto his dry food for a treat occationally. It's a good idea to take him to the vet for a general check-up, tho. At his age, he could be getting diabetes. If he is happy and purring, he is probably ok.
2007-12-28 18:24:19 · answer #5 · answered by Booker 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The cat may be used to only dry food. Dry cat food has all the nutrients as moist cat food. It just contains more water. He must be drinking enough water, if he uses the sandbox and seems healthy.
2007-12-28 18:24:12 · answer #6 · answered by hamrrfan 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Try chicken livers, they're cheap. I lightly cook them in butter (since it's an animal fat) over medium heat for a few minutes, until they're brown on the outside and somewhat firm to the touch. My cat loves them, and she's picky. They've got lots of vitamins, high water content and lots of predators in the wild eat the liver of their kill first. I just cook a few days worth at a time and package the rest in the freezer.
2007-12-29 05:40:04 · answer #7 · answered by sklakimalaki 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Some cats just don't like wet food. My friend's cat is actually overweight and he only eats dry food.
Try getting some high quality dry food, and he'll be fine.
2007-12-28 18:21:30 · answer #8 · answered by tourbillionlechat 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Take him to a vet or the animal shelter he came from and ask them their advice on what diet he should be eating . Maybe its very traumatic for him to be in a new surroundings.
But i sugguest to go to the experts
2007-12-28 21:14:32 · answer #9 · answered by Lalalabamba 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋