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<blockquote data-quote="GoingNorth" data-source="post: 655655" data-attributes="member: 1963"><p>Susie, I just thought of a canned food that is very palatable and AFAIK the highest in protein on the market. It is called B.G. (Before Grains) and is made by Merrick.</p><p></p><p>It is expensive, be warned in advance, but is nothing but meat with supplements added to make it a complete ration. It is available at most independent pet food stores, and Pet Supplies Plus also carries it.</p><p></p><p>I used to feed it to Jakey as a treat until his kidneys started going bad and we had to cut back on the protein in his diet some. His favourite flavor was the quail (they also have rabbit and I think, venison.)</p><p></p><p>Your "mission" right now is to get the most nutrient dense foods possible into that cat. Because his liver is compromised, his sense of smell and taste are compromised due to toxin buildup. He is likely to be attracted to strongly flavored foods: try him on smoked oysters, canned sardines, etc. (assuming sodium isn't an issue)</p><p></p><p>Also ask your vet about an old-time antihistamine called (I think) cyproheptadine. I don't know if it is still on the market, or if it was ever used in the USA, but when I worked for a vet in Germany 30 years ago, it was used with great success in cats and dogs as an appetite stimulant.</p><p></p><p>In fact, it was pulled off the market as an antihistamine in Europe because it caused such drastic weight gain as a side effect.</p><p></p><p>I also don't know if it is safe to use with compromised liver function.</p><p></p><p>I just googled it and it looks like it is now being used in the US in the treatment of anorexia in humans, so it is still around.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="GoingNorth, post: 655655, member: 1963"] Susie, I just thought of a canned food that is very palatable and AFAIK the highest in protein on the market. It is called B.G. (Before Grains) and is made by Merrick. It is expensive, be warned in advance, but is nothing but meat with supplements added to make it a complete ration. It is available at most independent pet food stores, and Pet Supplies Plus also carries it. I used to feed it to Jakey as a treat until his kidneys started going bad and we had to cut back on the protein in his diet some. His favourite flavor was the quail (they also have rabbit and I think, venison.) Your "mission" right now is to get the most nutrient dense foods possible into that cat. Because his liver is compromised, his sense of smell and taste are compromised due to toxin buildup. He is likely to be attracted to strongly flavored foods: try him on smoked oysters, canned sardines, etc. (assuming sodium isn't an issue) Also ask your vet about an old-time antihistamine called (I think) cyproheptadine. I don't know if it is still on the market, or if it was ever used in the USA, but when I worked for a vet in Germany 30 years ago, it was used with great success in cats and dogs as an appetite stimulant. In fact, it was pulled off the market as an antihistamine in Europe because it caused such drastic weight gain as a side effect. I also don't know if it is safe to use with compromised liver function. I just googled it and it looks like it is now being used in the US in the treatment of anorexia in humans, so it is still around. [/QUOTE]
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