I would definitely try a little syringe feeding. A/D food for ill animals easily mixes with water. It may perk up his appetite. Cats who go too long without eating will get Hepatic Lipidosis.
Bonnie www.elephants.com ----- Original Message ----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Tuesday, August 2, 2005 3:46 am Subject: Bramble can't eat - ideas please > Any ideas please > > Bramble has Calici again after catching it from Buddy as I > mentioned last week - his nose is ulcerated and I'm sure his > throat is too as he is really hungry and wants his food but can't > seem to eat much of it. I've tried mashing it for him but I think > his throat is too sore. This has been for 2 days now. His vet had > said wait for 5 days on antibiotics last week but the day after I > got him on Interferon Omega when he sneezed blood. He has just > finished his first 5 injections. He has been more affect the last > 2 days so I'm pleased I got him on Interferon again fast. > > Any ideas for feeding (I've left him some baby food out this > morning without much success and tried fish for the smell) > I really think it is his throat that is sore - he goes back to the > vet tonight. > > Michelle, Bramble, Buddy & Minstrel > > Michelle > >
