Aging Maine Coon male cat

**purrfect79** · 23rd February 2010, 02:17 PM

My 15 year old male cat is losing weight and not eating much. A trip to the vet 3 weeks ago for laryngitis, his heart, lungs and body temperature were normal. He was given antibiotics and he bounced back to being his normal self. But now he is not eating much again. Any ideas?

**RiaBoo** · 23rd February 2010, 02:56 PM

Welcome to the forum purrfect79. Sorry to hear that your MC is a little off his food, though I cannot really advice you about this as I'm not an 'expert' yet, Im sure some of our members can shed light on why your MC is not eating.

It would also be lovely if you can introduce yourself on our 'Introductions' thread, so we can know a little more about you and your lovely cat

**IrishKitty** · 23rd February 2010, 03:02 PM

Sorry to hear your coonie isn't eating that well.

Hopefully some of our more experienced owners will be able to help!

Edited:Got distracted by a phone call in the middle of writing this post.

**Coonie Girl** · 23rd February 2010, 09:28 PM

Have you checked inside his mouth to make sure he has no bad teeth or sores this could be stopping him from eating.

**harrymc** · 23rd February 2010, 10:19 PM

Hi there, did the vet say why they prescribed antibiotics ?

**Scrapdragon** · 24th February 2010, 12:15 AM

I'm no help but I hope he's better soon.

**Claire** · 25th February 2010, 02:30 PM

I'm no help either as my MC is ill too but I hope he is feeling better soon.

**puttycat** · 3rd March 2010, 12:07 AM

Originally Posted by purrfect79

My 15 year old male cat is losing weight and not eating much. A trip to the vet 3 weeks ago for laryngitis, his heart, lungs and body temperature were normal. He was given antibiotics and he bounced back to being his normal self. But now he is not eating much again. Any ideas?

Hi

any news - how is the patient?
Did you have any nlood work done? Can you give more info as to how much your cat drinks? Has anything changed in his routine of life?
My thoughts travel to kidney trouble. How is his mouth? Has he eaten at all? Is he dehydrated (sticky saliva, ruff will not smooth out after being pulled up) - if so can you give fluids? (Ringers' solution 100 ml, lightly warm) subcutaneous. Neurobion shots will also stimulate the appitite - BUT you need to have some blood work done - at least the Kreatinine (kidneys)
Otherwise give him some Felovite Vitamin paste with Taurine and his most favorite food. (If it is kidney problem you need to feed however only chicken or white fish with enriched white rice, Vitamin C, B and A & D - no red meats. Reason you want to feed a low / high quality protein diet). Stay positive.