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My cat stopped eating(a little under 1 yr old).. now he eats a little

dianarouh Oct 28, 2004 09:09 AM

My cat gradually stopped eating. At first, we thought he was being picky & tried all kinds of food, but things just got worse. He seemed mostly as playful as usual but lost alot of weight.

I took him to the vet & the vet did all the physical & blood work & feces test & came up with nothing.

He is eating a little better now, but nothing like he used to & doe not show as must interest in eating(he used to LOVE the whole eating ritual).

Like yesterday, he ate little bit of cat food, but not enough. So I tried giving him diced pieces of cooked chicken & fish little by little while he was watching me dice them. He ate a lot more than he has been eating.

I am just scared he might fall back into not eating at all. It seems he lost interest in food. He likes to eat out of the drainer in the sink cause it is a challenge for him to fish out the food & he drinks out of anything but his bowl.

If anyone has ever experienced this, please help us.

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PHMadameAlto Oct 28, 2004 09:11 PM

You have done the right thing by getting the cat to the vet. Since all checked out, perhaps you should take a close look at whether or not the cat has a good energy level, coat and bright eyes. Is he losing weight? Does he look underweight? If he seems to be functioning well and is eating, although not a lot then he may just be going through a normal phase. If he seems to have any other problems or is getting skinny then further testing should be done. Perhaps he has a food allergy and needs a special food.

Since he seems to want to play with his food, perhaps you could try feeding him out of a container that is a challege for him to negotiate. I do know that my cat prefers to pull the food out of the dish and consume it, and also that he prefers water out of a squatty glass rather than a bowl. Sometimes cats are quirky. Try some different bowls, cups, etc. and see if anything appeals to him.

Good luck!
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