Mary Allen
Cats with chronic medical conditions, such as kidney damage, should be fed a medicated diet. The following has proven itself for changing the feed:
As long as the cat is unwell, e.g. B. vomits if she is not on the diet. Otherwise, she associates the new food with vomiting and develops an insurmountable aversion to it. During this time, you should feed the cat energy and vitamin-rich food to keep it strong.
Increase Dose Day By Day
As soon as the veterinary therapy has had an effect and the cat is feeling better, it is offered its old favorite food. Mix the diet food into the food in increasing amounts from day to day: first a pinch, then a teaspoon, then a tablespoon until the meal consists only of diet food.
More Tricks
Prepare several small portions fresh. Warm the portion to 30-35 °C – the food smells and tastes more intense when warm. Tuna oil or fried liver can also make the new food more attractive – but these additives are only allowed in the first phase of the changeover. Vitamins from the B group have an appetite-stimulating effect, but you should only give them to your cat after consulting your veterinarian. If, despite all these measures, your cat refuses the diet, contact your veterinarian. He can stimulate their appetite with medication.