Expert: Becky - 2/27/2007

Question
MY new cat was recently rescued from the pound, got spayed and came home with a
cold. That was 10 days ago.
She has seen a vet and is on antibiotics.
She will not eat or drink on her own, i have been feeding her with a syringe and
she will take it but not happily.
i have tried to tempt her with all sorts of food, sardines, baby food, tuna,
fresh fish and cat foods.... she shows interest but will only sniff at it and
walk away.
she is very blocked up with the flu and i know she cant smell well.
How can i get her to eat?
is there any other food i can try on her
i am force feeding her hills a/d for weight gain, she is very thin.
also how long does the flu symptoms usually last?
thanks


Answer
Hi Taja,
Yes, you need to continue to force feed until she feels well enough to eat on her own. Otherwise, you may lose her. She cannot smell, therefore the food is of no interest. I have no way of knowing how long she will be sick, but take her back to the Vet if she does not improve after five days of meds.
God Bless,
Becky