Elderly cats being picky

[Kazz]

I was going to add my old lady Cleo now adores OhSo Fishy and Meaty by whiskas and I have to say the smell is nice even to me. I add a tablespoon of warm water to it too so the smell is more "tempting" shall we say.

[Fran]

Yes another 'trick' is to warm the food up a little. This is a great way to get slow to wean kittens eating their grub to warm it a little in the microwave

[Lynda]

Thanks for the further advice !
The vet did say it could stress them out further having battles over special diets and taking them back for numerous injections, anyway, she doesn't think they're bad enough to be on steroids yet.
I have been adding filtered water to their food since they've been older ( my family was horrified that's why I bought a water filter )
They've both had their teeth cleaned under GA twice before, and the last time they had a check they were OK.
The vet's reluctant to give them a GA at their age.
I do brush their teeth with cat toothpaste sometimes, but it results in a lot of hissing and struggling
Interesting comment about the sense of smell, I'd never thought of that !
Rosie, is the Tortie, she's very lazy, and does as little as possible.
Abby is small and black and still whizzes round the garden , up fences , and sticks her nose in everything

[Lynda]

Thanks for the further advice !
The vet did say it could stress them out further having battles over special diets and taking them back for numerous injections.
I have been adding filtered water to their food since they've been older ( my family was horrified that's why Ibought a water filter )
They've both had their teeth cleaned under GA twice before, and the last time they had a check they were OK.
The vet's reluctant to give them a GA at their age.
I do brush their teeth with cat toothpaste sometimes, but it results in a lot of hissing and struggling
Interesting comment about the sense of smell, I'd never thought of that !
Rosie, is the Tortie, she's very lazy, and does as little as possible.
Abby is black and still whizzes round the garden and up fences
I do warm their food up. Husband complains he comes 2nd !

[tilly]

Hi and welcome to catsey. I have a cat who is getting into old age and she gets a blocked up nose and I have found that warming her food helped her.
I would also feed them what they want. If they have kidney problem try to stay away from food with high protien as might help their kidneys. i think most senoir diet have les protien in them if they will eat them. Although I think it is easier said then done!!

Best of luck

Sally

[Lynda]

Thanks Sally, that's very helpful advice.

[Elaine]

If you havent already visited this site, it may be of good use for you.
http://www.felinecrf.org/nutritional_requirements.htm
I too had an elderly cat with kidney issues, he never was a very fussy cat with food but did become picky towards the end. For him this was mostly down to his condition and feeling a little sick due to excess tummy acid etc.
http://www.catsey.com/showthread.php?t=16080

[Lynda]

Thanks Elaine, I'll go and have a look.

[Lynda]

I've just noticed that her tongue on the side where she had a cut on her lower jaw is red and inflamed, so it looks as though it's back to the vets tomorrow

[Elaine]

Oh dear, the poor girl. I am sure once her tongue has been treated her appetite may be better too xxx