Cat Decreased Appetite

Cats just like people have their good days and bad days. If your pet is alert and active and shows no signs of illness but has not eaten any or all its food for a day or two, don't worry. Cats who roam free are sometimes fed by neighbors, or else they feed on rodents or garbage. While this is not advisable, it could obviously affect your cat's appetite at home,and begging on your hands and knees won't help if your pet has eaten else where. And remember the effect that environment has. Bothhumans and animals consume less food and have less of an appetite in warm weather. However, loss of appetite (anorexia) is also seen with many cat illnesses, so see your veterinarian is it is necessary. Sometimes an abscessed tooth or gum inflammation can cause a cat to have a smaller appetite. Look in your cat's mouth for any signs of these problems.

Cat Decreased Appetite Home Remedies

If your cat is not eating and you cannot see your veterinarian, force feeding may be necessary to provide the calories, nutrients, and water necessary for survival. Strained baby foods, soft boiled eggs, raw egg yolks,whole milk, and boiled chicken are good sources of calories and protein. You can also try feeding your pet's regular food by hand: place a small amount of food on the roof of your cat's mouth with your finger, a spoon, or a tongue depressor. Forced feeding is not to he used instead of a veterinary visit. It should be used in coordination with professional care.

Cat Decreased Appetite Treatment

A thorough physical examination will be done. Sometimes blood tests, X-rays, an electrocardiogram, ultrasound, endoscopy, biopsies, a urinalysis, and stool samples will be necessary to identify the problem and determine the best treatment.

Your cat may have to be hospitalized and supported with intravenous fluids and feeding with a nasogastric tube if it is not eating ordrinking enough.