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My cat has calicivirus and is always hungry, what food helps?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | Somali | Male | neutered | 3.74 lbs

What food can I give my cat who has calici virus as he is always hungry

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Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

Veterinarian

Published on December 10th, 2016

I would recommend feeding Alex a high quality cat food, such as Royal Canin or Hills Science diet. If he becomes congested from the calicivirus, he may not want to eat because he can't smell his food. I would suggest then gently warming up really smelly wet food, such as sardine or fish based in order to tempt him to eat.

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