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What about "tempting" them in various ways? I'm pretty sure they won't eat because they're in pain, and that's normal (most of us can recall times when we lost our appetite because of pain; cats are the same way).
How about chicken broth? Plain chicken broth, no onions... The juice that comes with tuna... anything smelly, really. Just avoid spices and additives; those will probably disagree with them. Plain cooked chicken is often accepted. So is fish of various sorts. (Cook it unless it's sushi-grade fish, in order to kill microorganisms.)
Kitten food is another tempting treat for a cat. It's higher in fat and protein, and most adult cats like it. Also try some meat baby food. Make sure it's plain meat, no onion (onions are bad for cats). Warm it up a bit--they should lick from your finger if they won't eat from a plate.
The important thing is to keep them hydrated and eating at least a little. Big meals can come later on when they're feeling better.
How about chicken broth? Plain chicken broth, no onions... The juice that comes with tuna... anything smelly, really. Just avoid spices and additives; those will probably disagree with them. Plain cooked chicken is often accepted. So is fish of various sorts. (Cook it unless it's sushi-grade fish, in order to kill microorganisms.)
Kitten food is another tempting treat for a cat. It's higher in fat and protein, and most adult cats like it. Also try some meat baby food. Make sure it's plain meat, no onion (onions are bad for cats). Warm it up a bit--they should lick from your finger if they won't eat from a plate.
The important thing is to keep them hydrated and eating at least a little. Big meals can come later on when they're feeling better.