Hi Julie, I know what you mean - at 4:45 am!!! But... I would do the same thing. I have never handled a liver and just about gag when I buy a whole chichen at the store and have to take those things out - even though they are usually in a little bag. Guess next time, I will have to put on exam gloves or something and give my kitties a treat instead of sending them down the garbage disposal as fast as I can. Glad Chappy liked it. Keep up the good work. Bonnie from Ohio
>>> [EMAIL PROTECTED] 03/19/02 08:47AM >>> Dear Friends, Chappy got some of George's aloe vera juice last night; since it's tasteless, he tolerated very well when I syringed it down. It seems to be anything that is flavored that gives him a problem in terms of gagging it back up. He only picked at his food and this morning came out to visit, looked at his food and hopped back into bed. I went out to the kitchen and got him a raw chicken liver and he ate it eagerly! It's the first time in weeks that he has shown that kind of interest in food. I was overjoyed as I sat there picking raw livers apart at 4:45 this morning! The things that thrill us these days! (Luna pooped and Mr. Black Kitty had a firm-ish stool! Wowee!) I gave him a second one which he ate a bit of, but then seemed to have had enough (I know that organ meats are rich and I didn't want to give him too much and risk having him vomit it up). Another small victory. I've read a bit about raw diets and I think it may be the only thing that will tempt him now. Do others feed raw diets? I was going to get him an organic, free-range chicken on the way home and just cut some up for him. I've read that some people feed the bones and all (since they are raw they don't splinter) and others just the flesh. Again, any tips would be appreciated. Thanks to all of you for being here; hugs & headbutts! Julie
