My picky cat won't eat new food or take medicine. Is it enough?

Hi! It does concern me that Myla has lost a noticeable amount of weight over the past few months. It's certainly possible that this could be due to her picky eating habits, but I wouldn't necessarily expect her to lose a considerable amount of weight from that alone since I'm assuming that she's always been a bit picky. Other causes of weight loss can include inflammatory bowel disease, a heavy burden of parasites, cancer, kidney disease, or diabetes, although we often see other changes associated with many of these conditions. I do think it would be best to take Myla to her vet for an exam and some diagnostic testing (blood work and/or imaging - x-rays or ultrasound) to try to get to the bottom of this situation. Until her appointment, try feeding her wet food in a room away from your other two cats so that you can more accurately see exactly how much she's eating. I hope that everything goes well!

If your cat is losing weight on 65 grams /day then you need to feed her a bit more. She also needs to drink a lot of water, if possible, so put the water bowl about 2m plus away from the food as cats do not like to drink water near their food. Do not feed milk to your cat. Cats often are lactose -intolerant and get diarrhea from milk. The pan medication probably tastes terrible which is why she foams and spits it out. You need to put the tablet behind her tongue, close her mouth and gently rub her throat. Here is a video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aWlpsTh6ddk

I would first make sure that she does not have a medical condition that is making her not want to eat; especially if this is a new behavior. If a vet has checked her and deemed her healthy, then there are a few good tips for getting her to eat normal cat food in the article at the link below. https://vcahospitals.com/know-your-pet/feline-picky-eaters I hope that helps and all is well with Kiki.

I'm sorry to hear that Cassie isn't feeling well. The fact that she is showing interest in her food, yet dropping it, makes me question if she has some degree of dental disease causing pain in her mouth. That said, if she has a mass in her stomach, this could also be impacting her appetite and ability to comfortably eat. Getting cats to take medication can be tricky, but this article has some good tips for giving medication: https://www.petcoach.co/article/how-to-give-your-dog-a-pill/. If you have liquid medications, follow the steps for giving a pill, but squirt the liquid to the back of the mouth instead of placing the pill there. If this issue persists, I recommend taking Cassie back to her vet for further evaluation. I hope that she's feeling better soon!

I am sorry to hear about your kitty! A decrease in appetite is not unusual in cases of cats with cancers and on certain medications. Definitely keep your vet in the loop about where her appetite stands/how she is doing eating as they may want to adjust/add medications. This article gives information/ideas on this issue: https://veterinarypartner.vin.com/default.aspx?pid=19239&id=4952607 In some cases we do end up placing feeding tubes to provide nutrition if needed. Some cats enjoy the food warmed up, so you can try warming it in the microwave (always check temperature before feeding to ensure not too hot). Some prefer wet food, some kibble, some like kibble that has been soaked to soften it. Trying a buffet to give varieties to choose from may help you discover what she finds appealing.

It's best to get the medicine in him, especially if it is an antibiotic. If there is something your cat cannot resist, such as cheese, or yogurt, try giving it to him after you give the medicine. That way he will come to associate getting the pill with getting a treat. Yogurt is especially good if your cat is getting an antibiotic as it helps reestablish the gut flora that antibiotics remove. Just make sure the yogurt you give does not have any artificial sweeteners. Plain or vanilla is best. Not eating is a serious matter in cats. They cannot go more than a few days without eating or they risk liver damage. Try enticing your pet to eat with beef or chicken baby food that does not contain onion or garlic power as an ingredient. Onion and garlic causes anemia in dogs and cats. Warm it in the microwave for a few seconds. Stir it with your finger first to make sure there are no hot spots and that it isn't too hot. This makes it more aromatic and appealing to your pet. Wetting dry food or mixing wet food with low sodium chicken broth, also warmed, might entice your pet to eat. Some cats like to be petted while they eat, some want to be left alone. You'll know your cat's habits and be able to act accordingly.

I'm sorry Bonnie isn't doing well at the moment! Cats can be picky about their food, and she may not like this new brand of food even though it has salmon as the first ingredient. It will still be a different formulation of food, and the taste may not appear to her. It could also be that she is sick, and that is causing her to not eat. Anorexia is a very general sign of illness in cats, and it can by caused by systemic illness, infection, inflammation, or injury. I recommend having Bonnie seen by a vet for a health check to rule out a medical cause behind her not eating. If one isn't found, I would switch her back to the old brand to see if she will go back to eating as normal. I hope this helps!