Help! My cat with renal failure isn't eating. What should I do?

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My cat, who is 6 years old was recently diagnosed as being in renal failure. The vet gave her SubQ fluids and are scheduled to return on Thursday for more fluids. The reason for the vet appt to begin with was a loss of appetite. We cannot get her to eat anything, wet food, real chicken ect. The only thing she will eat just a bit of is hard cat treats. Is there anything we can do to get her to eat? You can tell she wants to but won’t. She still cuddles and trots at meal time but won’t eat. Pet's info: Cat | Domestic Shorthair | Female | spayed | 6 years and 1 month old | 7.5 lbs

Angel Alvarado, LVT · Accepted Answer

Find a food with a strong smell/odor. Warm it slightly then offer it to Precious. You can also mix a teaspoon of warmed baby food in with her food. Discuss appetite stimulants, such as mirtazipine, with your veterinarian. The vet may also suggest some kidney friendly diets such as Hill's k/d or Royal Canin Renal Support. Bloodwork should be submitted to check kidney function. Elevated BUN and creatinine levels may cause nausea and inappetance. Hospitalizaton and IV fluids may be necessary to decrease levels.

Help! My cat with renal failure isn't eating. What should I do?

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