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    caring for an older emaciated cat

    I have rescued a poor helpless cat. She was so thin I could pick her up in one hand. Everything she ate gave her the most disgusting gas! About a month after I had her she too needed a lot of antibiotics. She was arthritic and grumpy and very sweet. She vomited non stop for about three months...
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    HELP! Need advice on hand feeding and care of ill cat, possibly with cancer

    Macaroons, I am so very sorry for the loss of Maisy. Truly heartbreaking.   I want to thank you for your kind words to me:) Your post truly showed how much you care for Maisy and I wanted to help. You did so much for her. She was blessed that Maisy was- truly blessed:) There is a famous...
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    Best canned food for cat undergoing cancer treatment

    I agree with CinqChats-whatever they will eat! I have used DM Purina Pro Plan, high protein low carb. Usually it is used for diabetics but I did use it for the same reason - cancer. When push came to shove and my cat need more calories I did use the AD and she found that very tasty! Really high...
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    HELP! Need advice on hand feeding and care of ill cat, possibly with cancer

    Hi Macaroons! I syringe fed (not spoon)  the a/d Hills. It is based on weight and it is also based on disease and how long they haven't been eating. I really can't tell you how much to feed this is something that your vet needs to tell you. I'm sorry I can't be more helpful on this.  The...
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    Sick Kitty...Has anyone else had these same problems?

    So sorry to hear about your kitty:) If your kitty was throwing up bile the stomach was empty. When my cat threw up bile this is what my vet told me. The cat had not eaten and the bile is the only thing that can be vomited. My cat had a nasty kidney infection - not to say this is your situation -...
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    HELP! Need advice on hand feeding and care of ill cat, possibly with cancer

    I am sorry to hear about Maisy. I have recently gone through this (cancer and a cat not eating) so I hope this helps. I can only tell you about my experience and urge you to speak to your vet with respect to trying anything I have to say. I used Hills a/d - it is high calorie and judging by my...
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    Just euthanized my 16-17 year little Pumpkin - Not sure if I did the right thing

    So sorry for your loss:( You did the right thing. It's hard because it is natural to question -but that just means you are an amazing friend/companion/care giver to Pumpkin! My vet once told me you will know when it's time. It sounds like you knew it was time. You did what was best for Pumpkin...
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