On 07/29/2012 06:58 PM, Joy wrote:
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Persia does not like the Royal Canin or the Prescription Hill's k/d canned
food the vet said she should eat. (They sold me both brands so I could
see which she liked better... the answer is neither one.) She was merely
picking at it, just eating enough to stave off hunger pangs.

I called the vet yesterday about her not liking this food. The first
thing she suggested was (yep, Christina!) hospitalize her so they can give
her sub-q fluids. First of all, I can't afford that. Secondly, while I
know hydration can be a problem in cats with early renal failure, I really
don't believe it's an issue for her. Persia drinks a LOT of water; she
always has. (Some of you may recall I bought her a Drinkwell fountain
because she kept drinking from the faucet while I was brushing my teeth!)
She definitely drinks a lot of water.

Then the vet suggested an appetite stimulant. Just so happens I already
had some from last year. I put one in a pill pocket and she scarfed it
down. Sure enough, last night she ate more of the k/d than she had
previously.

BUT... this food does not agree with her at all. During the night she
vomited and developed diarrhea. Oh crap! (Pardon the pun). The
prescription food made her sick! I'm afraid to try the Royal Canin again.
(She "liked" the k/d better than the RC, which isn't saying much. But if
she won't eat it, or if it, too, makes her sick, what's the point? This
food isn't cheap!)

After cleaning up the mess I gave her some Fancy Feast. At least she'll
have some food in her tummy. I left a message for the vet. Of course
they're closed - it's Sunday. I'll keep an eye on her throughout the day.
If necessary I'll call the emergency number.

I'm just venting, really. Thanks for listening.

Jill

Each vet seems to have his or her own opinion about matters like this. Mine
said, "The important thing is that she eat. If she won't eat the food
that's best for her, feed her what she will eat." It is possible that not
having the special food will shorten her life, but so will not eating at
all.

Obviously, you have to make the decision yourself, after consulting your
vet. I'm not telling you what to do, just what I did in a similar
circumstance. Whenever I wonder what course to take with my cats, I try to
think how I would feel if I were in their place. Would I rather live
longer, being forced to eat what I like, or would I rather enjoy what time I
have left? Again, only you can make the decision for your cat.

Joy


IMHO Give her what makes her happy! MLB