Gary --

Have you talked to your vet about her swollowing OK when you syringe feed, but not eating on her own? I ask because it may be she can't chew, but it may also be that her appetite isn't up to speed yet. If this is the case, then the vet can prescribe an appetite stimulant.

You are syringe feeding her just fine. I had to do it for several days in the way you described for a cat of mine after leg ampuation surgery. I tried to get 30-40 cc's of wet food watered just enough to suck into the syringe -- about every six hours. If you are using a smaller syringe, the vet can provide a larger syringe. The one I got held 20 cc's at a time. Recommend you ask about Science Diet AD canned food while she is not eating on her own. It is packed with nutrients for cats that are not 100%.

Let us know how it goes.
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Tammy
Stanley and Pookey

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