Hi, my kitty is 9 years old and just got diagnosed with kidney problems where he cannot digest protein. He is down to 7 lbs. Today, the vet gave me some Purina NF to feed him, that should help his kidney functions and help him get better.
He is still kind of shy about eating ANYTHING right now, let a lone a new food. All he is wanting to eat is table scraps, like fried chicken or steak or stuff like that. I really need to get him eating again and get him on this new food, or I am afraid he won't make it.
Should I force him to eat? Like put it in his mouth? I was thinking I could kind of liquify it and squirt it in his mouth. Or I could lock him in a crate until he is hungry enough to eat it. I know that sounds cruel but I am trying to save the poor thing, and he really needs to eat!
The bad thing is, he also has an abscessed tooth, so its hard for him to eat anything. Any suggestions or advice is greatly appreciated!
Thank you.
He is still kind of shy about eating ANYTHING right now, let a lone a new food. All he is wanting to eat is table scraps, like fried chicken or steak or stuff like that. I really need to get him eating again and get him on this new food, or I am afraid he won't make it.
Should I force him to eat? Like put it in his mouth? I was thinking I could kind of liquify it and squirt it in his mouth. Or I could lock him in a crate until he is hungry enough to eat it. I know that sounds cruel but I am trying to save the poor thing, and he really needs to eat!
The bad thing is, he also has an abscessed tooth, so its hard for him to eat anything. Any suggestions or advice is greatly appreciated!
Thank you.