Hi,

Great news about the labwork!

Prednisone often does stimulate appetite in cats, but prednisolone is a slightly better choice since it is much easier on the liver. If the steroid doesn't work, perhaps your vet will prescribe Periactin (cyproheptadine) instead.

The pred will most likely also cause your kitty to drink more water, so don't be alarmed if you notice her doing this. Cats overall do extremely well on pred but an occasional cat will become diabetic while taking it. This is less likely to occur with short-term use or an every-other-day schedule. One of my cats has to be on steroids at least every other day because of asthma and in over 8 years she has not had any problems with the drugs.

Take care, and please let us know how your baby does. It might be a good idea if she doesn't eat her normal food to offer her different things until she is eating better.

Regards,
PHKitkat

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