Question
As mentioned in the title.
Seven days ago our 14 y.o. cat had an operation because he had developed a stone in his bladder. The operation went well and the doctor says that he is really well (x-rays, blood, urine tests, etc. are all as expected). While at the vet's -for five days- he was tube-fed for his inner wounds to heal.
Two days ago he came back home. Ever since, he refuses to eat anything. We already tried his favorite cans, treats. He will not eat. He just drinks water.
Does anyone have any idea or "tricks" on how to persuade him to eat?
Answer
My quick fix is this: Take a can of his favorite wet food. Put about a quarter of his usual daily portion into a food blender and add enouch water to make a very liquid, easy to drink shake. The shake should be at room temperature or slightly above to develop the aroma of the food.
This should get at least some calories into him and get in on his way to improvement.
If you don't havbe a food blender, mash the food with a fork very fine. But in my experience you cannot get a smooth, even texture with a fork.
Answered By - Elmy