Why isn't my cat eating his kidney food even with an appetite stimulant?

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  Answered By Jenna Beyer, DVM, MBA, cVMA

  Veterinarian, Certified Veterinary Acupuncturist

  Published on September 27th, 2018

  Most appetite stimulants are ok with those medications, but I would have your vet double check for any drug interactions. If you get the medications from a human pharmacy, the pharmacist can also check for interactions. Appetite stimulants are safe even if the appetite is just coming back. They can be discontinued once the appetite is fully back.

  

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  Answered By Dr. Strydom, DVM

  Veterinarian

  Published on September 23rd, 2018

  Not really. The appetite stimulants are only used intermittently until the cat is eating well on their own. They don't have many side effects. There are multiple companies that make a prescription kidney diet. You should pick one and try it. If Tony doesn't like it, you can always try a different one. I personally like Royal Canin diets but Hill's kidney diet is also great. Purina also has a veterinary prescription line. All have dry and canned versions. I prefer the canned diets for cats with kidney disease due to the high water content. ( ) ( ) I agree with your vet. These prescription diets are very helpful with early kidney disease. I hope this helps. Please post again if you have more questions.

  

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  Answered By Laura Johnson VMD

  Veterinarian

  Published on October 10th, 2018

  Hi, thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! I would mix his old food in with the kidney food. Go slow with the transition, over several weeks. There are also other companies that make prescription kidney food. He may like one of those better. Don't get discouraged, keep trying! Good luck!

  

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