So, I really want to get Mika's weight up. Right now, that's priority number one (aside from keeping her healthy and eating of course). She was originally 7.5 lbs when I got her and I really want her back up there or ideally to 8 lbs. Right now she's maintaining in the range of 5.6 to 5.7 lbs.
I was reading (and correct me if I'm wrong) that dry food tends to have more calories per bite of food so they can eat less to get more out of it.
My real issue is Mika isn't handling the dry food I give very well (I may just be giving her too much to handle at first after being on wet food for so long -- recommendations on where to start on that? I tried to mix it into her wet food and she ate around them). I've given her a very small portion (like maybe 20 kibbles) to eat over the night and she woke up to throw it up later. I haven't attempted again because I'm nervous about keeping calories and food in.
Should I start her off even slower? Like a tablespoon to free feed over night? Maybe I need a different food (this bag has been open for close to a month without getting used because of her issues)? Should I be getting one easy on the stomach?
Also, would anyone recommend probiotics to give her?
I was reading (and correct me if I'm wrong) that dry food tends to have more calories per bite of food so they can eat less to get more out of it.
My real issue is Mika isn't handling the dry food I give very well (I may just be giving her too much to handle at first after being on wet food for so long -- recommendations on where to start on that? I tried to mix it into her wet food and she ate around them). I've given her a very small portion (like maybe 20 kibbles) to eat over the night and she woke up to throw it up later. I haven't attempted again because I'm nervous about keeping calories and food in.
Should I start her off even slower? Like a tablespoon to free feed over night? Maybe I need a different food (this bag has been open for close to a month without getting used because of her issues)? Should I be getting one easy on the stomach?
Also, would anyone recommend probiotics to give her?