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SheltieLover

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3. I'd have vet check teeth.

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Asking for advice. I have a 17 year old neutered cat who suddenly stopped eating and drinking. [View all] Midnight Writer Dec 2022 OP

My elder cat had that issue and it was her teeth. They looked okay, but she couldn't chew. nature-lover Dec 2022 #1

Thank you. I wondered about that, too. Both vets say his teeth are fine. Midnight Writer Dec 2022 #5

There is a medication that you can rub inside of their ears to help trigger their appetite Siwsan Dec 2022 #2

Thanks. I'll try that. Midnight Writer Dec 2022 #6

I'd have vet check teeth. SheltieLover Dec 2022 #3

Thanks. I thought of that, but both vets say his teeth and gums are fine. Midnight Writer Dec 2022 #7

Maybe have teeth xrayed? SheltieLover Dec 2022 #8

There are prescriptions to encourage eating. Big Blue Marble Dec 2022 #4

Thank you. The only meds mentioned was a potassium supplement. He is short on potassium. Midnight Writer Dec 2022 #10

Get an Ultrasound of his abdomen. Big Blue Marble Dec 2022 #9

Thanks. I discussed that with the vet, but frankly, if he has a sarcoma, I will just let him go. Midnight Writer Dec 2022 #12

Also I have found with older cats. Big Blue Marble Dec 2022 #11

Thanks. I did that once with an old dog that had cancer, and it did help for a while. Midnight Writer Dec 2022 #13

Damn, that's rough packman Dec 2022 #14

Thanks you. I have initiated a "Quality Of Life Watch" on him. Midnight Writer Dec 2022 #16

Saute some liver. Drain off oil. No salt whatsoever. Tetrachloride Dec 2022 #15

Thanks. I'll give that a try. Midnight Writer Dec 2022 #17

Has the vet tried mirataz? bamagal62 Dec 2022 #18

Thank you. I will look into that. Midnight Writer Dec 2022 #19

I hope the potassium supplements help. femmedem Dec 2022 #20

Thank you. Good information. Midnight Writer Dec 2022 #22

The appetite stimulate applied to ears is a good idea. Also try some Nutri-Cal. CousinIT Dec 2022 #21

Thank you. I am surprised out of two vets neither mentioned the stimulant or the supplement. Midnight Writer Dec 2022 #23

When my Fricka was passing she I_UndergroundPanther Dec 2022 #33

we are going through the same thing with our 19 year old cat yellowdogintexas Dec 2022 #24

Thanks for responding. "wait and see mode" is just where I'm at, too. Midnight Writer Dec 2022 #25

Go buy some raw beef liver... Calf's, if you can find it. Cut it into pieces for the food processor Karadeniz Dec 2022 #26

Thank you. I will try that. Midnight Writer Dec 2022 #27

Sending vibes for best possible outcome for all of you. Here if you need us. niyad Dec 2022 #28

Thanks. He is having a good day today. He's eating better, but not nearly enough. Midnight Writer Dec 2022 #29

Glad he is having a good day. Have you tried getting him to eat off your fingers? niyad Dec 2022 #30

Not until I read this. I got some wet food on my fingers and offered it to him. Midnight Writer Dec 2022 #32

There might be a hairball blockage somewhere in the digestive tract causing discomfort Donkees Dec 2022 #31

How is your cat? We ended up at the vet; yellowdogintexas Dec 2022 #34

Glad to hear he is doing better. It really eases your mind when they show a healthy appetite Midnight Writer Dec 2022 #35

Thank you and a Very Merry Christmas to you yellowdogintexas Dec 2022 #36