Tasty thing | Pros | Cons |
Nutritional yeast
| High in B vitamins. | Can worsen feline bladder problems. |
Canned
fish: salmon, tuna, mackerel, sardines, anchovies (small amounts)
| Great for cats. | Can be too high sodium
(salt). Use in small amts if salted. |
Liver (cooked or raw)
| Great nutrition. | Can worsen feline bladder problems. |
Baby
food (meat based formulas)
| Often a favorite of ill pets, esp cats. | Do not use formulas containing onion for long periods
for cats. |
Tamari (2-3 drops on top of meal)
| A favorite of cats. | Can be too high sodium (salt), and may contain MSG. |
Parmesan
or other grated cheese | A favorite of cats. | Can be too high sodium (salt). |
Catnip
(ONLY if not on homeopathic treatment)
| A favorite of cats. | Hallucinogenic, may antidote response to homeopathic treatment!
May cause cat to roll in food rather than eat it. |
Deli meats
| Natural brands available (eg AppleGate Farms). | Can be too high sodium
(salt), and may contain MSG. |
Soups, broths, gravies, sauces (eg tomato sauce, mayonnaise) | Can add much flavor
and variety to any type of meal. | Do not use formulas containing onion for long periods for cats.
May contain MSG. |
Dairy products – cottage cheese, sour cream, milk, cream,
yogurt, ice cream | High fat varieties may help with underwt patients. Great with homeopathic meds. | High fat may contribute
to overwt problems, and aggravate digestive issues. |
Raw or cooked meats | High quality nutrition! |
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The
“Assertive Appetizer” | A finger-full of food pasted onto the upper lip or teeth
will often jump start an appetite. Be firm, but gentle. |
The “Simulated
Hunt” | Carnivores naturally eat only after a kill. Extended petting, brushing, play,
or exercise immediately prior to presenting food mimics the stimulation of a successful hunt, and often stimulates the appetite. |
