Overcoming Cats Will not Eat

Many factors cause the cat does not want / appetite , to know the cause at least we could do a proper solution but of course the help of a doctor to be conducted . Here are some factors that could make the cat will not eat ,

Diseases that attack the digestive system generally cause a cat to cat no appetite . Ranging from oral and dental disease to stomach . But did not rule out other diseases such as the flu in cats or distemper . sometimes appetite loss due to this disease is accompanied by debilitation , weakness and vomiting

 Cats may also experience stress . This is due, among other mood changes eg new home , to have collided with another cat

 Food was replaced its kind can make a cat would not eat . Because each cat has its own suitability for food dikonsumsinya.Untuk it is advisable not too often mengubah2 cat food

Cats who are in the lust there is diminishing appetite . Though not all cats experience

 Unlike with dogs or other animals , very dangerous for cats when not eating one day only. In animals that do not eat , the energy for the body's various physiological processes remain available from burning the fat stored in the body tissues . But the process of burning fat into energy in the body is very inefficient cat . At the time of the burning of fat , there is a change in metabolism in cats that causes damage to the liver tissue called hepatic lipidosis ( read : danger cat will not eat ) .There are so many causes of cat will not eat . The simplest may be because cats are bored with the usual food supplied . Another cause more severe and dreaded the sick . Appetite in sick cats will be reduced or even disappear altogether . Best course of action if the cat will not eat , see a veterinarian immediately and consult your cat problem .For a while following a few simple measures can be taken to address the appetite is lost , but if continued immediately take your cat to the ve
Fishing rods appetiteSometimes a cat is a bit lazy and spoiled . Try handed food ( plate of food ) to the nose or put a little food in his mouth and see if his appetite was awakened . This method can be tried a few times , if that does not work use the next way .
Mix & replace food
Like humans , cats can get bored of the same food every day . Some commercial dry cat food ( small biscuits shaped ) does not have a smell and taste appetizing . It could be being addressed by giving wet food or canned food and a scent that does have a stronger flavor . When the cat will eat the wet food , try dry food mix with wet food . Canned food ( wet ) should not be given every day for the long term because in addition to inadequate nutrition can also accelerate the formation of plaque or tartar .Variety of canned food products for cats is widely available in the market / pet store , from cheap to expensive . Note also the content of each food brands . Common foods such as WHISKAS & Friskies usually enough to stimulate the appetite . If you want better food can be provided by the brand Science Diet ( Hills ) or if you want better food could be given special " Science Diet a / d " ( Science Prescription Diet a / d ) . Besides the flavor and aroma that is more stimulating , nutrient " Science diet a / d " is also better and more complete . Keep in mind special food " Science Diet a / d " only to be given once in a while , not for food every day .
Feeding cats can by hand , small spoon or easier to use syringe ( syringe / injection ) without a needle . The food provided is wet food . The wet food can be:

1. canned food
2. dry food soaked in warm water first , then after soft crushed with a spoon or blender
3. canned food mixed with dry food that has been destroyedsuapi cat while occasionally handed food at prirng eating to see if the cat is going to eat itself . Be careful when feeding using a syringe . Hold the cat's head or ear , insert the syringe contains liquid food from the side ( next to the mouth end ) , press the syringe slowly so the cat can chew and swallow food properly . Syringe containing food should not be sprayed into the mouth of a cat because it could lead to a cat choking on food .

Give vitamins and appetite stimulantSome supplements or vitamins can be given as an appetite stimulant . Vitamins are the most simple and easy can usually vitamin B complex . This vitamin can be given in tablet or syrup form .Another supplement that can be given is the amino acid lysine ( Lysine ) . Besides being able to stimulate the appetite , lysine can also interfere with the replication / growth of disease-causing herpes virus Feline rhinotracheitis ( Cat Flu ) .Look for supplements and vitamins at the pharmacy near you. Lysine and B complex usually widely available as a supplement for children , such as Biolysin ® Syrup , Lysmin ® ( containing lysine and vitamin B complex ) , Becombion ® syrup ( B complex ) . Get used to provide vitamins simultaneously or a few minutes after eating . Especially in cats that do not eat all day , which was not preceded supplementation feeding can irritate the stomach and cause vomiting . Consult the mode of administration and dosage of these supplements with your veterinarian subscription .Such as lysine supplementation and the new complex will affect B increases appetite after a few days given continuously every day . If you want a faster effect ( instant ) , call your veterinarian and ask for subscriptions appetite stimulant drugs ( appetite stimulant ) like diazepam ( valium dose 0.05-0.2 mg / kg IV sid - qod or 0.5 - 1 mg PO sid * ) .Diazepam is a prescription drugs that can affect hunger center in the brain . Drug reaction is quite fast about 10-15 minutes after administered orally . Therefore immediately provide food near the cat so he can eat so the drug immediately react . Because of the addictive effects ( addictive ) diazepam should not be given more than 2 times in a row .Tube feedingTube feeding is feeding directly into the stomach through a tube . Usually performed by a veterinarian on a sick animal who can not chew and swallow the food in the slightest . Tube feeding is also commonly performed on children who are not breast-fed cat parent and can not suck milk from the dot .