John also be aware that if cats don't eat enough they are in danger of fatty liver disease - so it's a case of trying every food possible until they eat it and sometimes assistfeeding to supplement - with syringes - some acts tolerate well but others don't. Smokey will still need to get her taurine intake from somewhere.
The yahoo feline assisted feeding group is good for that - they have a file which shows the calorie content of cat food - so if smokey doesn't want to eat lots then go for the higher calorie food if she will eat it. Before I lost Angel Bramble I was assist feeding him but he was very sick. My vet told me to try everything - fish, butter, cottage cheese, cheese, fish oil on food, vitamin A and cod liver oil. Short term it is ok so long as they eat to get them going again - longer term they need taurine. Another thought - has she had her thyroid tested - weight loss and lethargy can be symptoms of hyperthyroidism. Michelle, Minstrel, Buddy, & Angel Bramble
