Reddit reviews Delectables Bisque Lickable Wet Cat Treats - Tuna & Chicken, 1.4 oz (Pack of 12)

1 BSQ is 15.99, so 500 * 15.99 = $7995

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My cat is obsessed with http://www.amazon.com/Delectables-Bisque-Lickable-Treat-Chicken/dp/B00T76GKKW .Also, your poor hubs.

Hey, I've had quite a few cats, and several of them have experienced similar issues at one point or another. If finances allow, I would really recommend getting those blood tests and maybe an x-ray, since there are LOTS of issues that can lead to a cat avoiding eating (and ultimately developing liver problems), from a loose tooth to serious end-stage organ disease.

But if further diagnostic testing isn't possible (or doesn't tell you what's up), you're pretty much doing the same course of treatment I've done for several kitties, sometimes as palliative care, sometimes until they recovered completely. So if you decide to keep doing what you've been doing, here are some things I've learned along the way.

First, I wouldn't feed her less. It's hard as it is to get enough food into a syringe-fed cat. Instead, consider asking the vet to prescribe appetite stimulants or maybe anti-nausea pills, which shouldn't be too prohibitively expensive. You can ask them about over-the-counter meds that might work too.

As far as the bathroom troubles go, I'm wondering if the struggle is due to dehydration. You can sorta-kinda estimate if a cat is dehydrated by pinching the scruff at the back of their neck - if the skin doesn't snap back into place immediately, she's at least a bit dehydrated. You can try giving water via syringe, on its own or mixed with food. I'd double check with the vet on either of these, but you can also give her Pedialyte or do the subcutaneous fluids more frequently. I had one kitty who needed fluids almost daily to stay comfy at one point. (If you end up needing to do fluids long term you can buy them online, last time I checked Amazon had them in bulk cheaper than they were at the vet.)

There may be some things you can do to entice her into eating as well. I noticed you tried a couple kinds of cat food & baby food, which is a good start. Next try mixing in water to change the consistency, or spoon feeding it to her. I've had success with both. You can also try more fish-flavored foods, which tend to be smellier and more appetizing. Some specific products that have worked for me include cat milk, lickable treats like these especially in fishy varieties, and fish flakes added to any kind of food. I've had good luck with this brand of food as well.

You can try offering canned tuna, deli meat, or other smelly human foods. It'll smell super appealing and could help get her back in the habit of eating. But I'm not sure I'd advise it, since the sodium content isn't good for cats, especially if they're going through something like kidney failure.

Last but not least, try to stick to a regular-ish routine with the syringe feeding and anything else you're doing, and consider whether there are any recent changes in your life that could be bugging Lily. Cats can be so sensitive and easily thrown off, and it's not totally unheard of for a bit of stress to make a kitty hesitant to eat.

Lily is such a cutie, she looks just like my 11 year old girl who I just lost last December. I hope you two get through this and have many, many more happy years together. If you need any support or think of anything else you might need help with, let me know. Best of luck, and virtual hugs to you and Lily both.