Thread: Aging Maine Coon male cat

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.