? 11/26 Milo AMPS 119-no eating

https://www.felinediabetes.com/FDMB/threads/11-25-milo-amps-131.239094/#post-2686561

Good morning! I have a new situation...

Milo wasn't eating much yesterday so I gave him Mirtazapine after he refused dinner. He ate 1/2 can of LC for after that and another approx 1/4 can food overnight. Usually that will make him hungry for the next two days. However, he's refusing to eat this morning after being offered a few different choices. Can I give him another little dose of mirtazapine?? Today is my late night and I won't be home until 7pm and his shot will be approx 1 hour late.

Thanks for any advice.

 

Does he appear to be feeling sick?

Have you tried raising the bowl?
Hand feeding him.
Sprinkling some freeze dried treats on top.
Oregano or parmesan sprinkled on top can also encourage them to eat.

I don't know about using the mirtz again.
Sorry

 

He seems quite normal. I'll try raising the bowl. I'm out of Fortiflora and he has gone off of the freeze dried treats... I'll try your other suggestions. He did nibble a little bit of the third bowl of food I tried. I have to leave in 15 mins so I'll figure out something

 

With George when he was feeling sick he would take good if I hand fed, that sometimes got him going.

With my other non diabetic cat, I've tried the liver shake, when he's stopped eating. That seems to work a treat for getting his appt going again.

 

Here is a link to the recipie for the liver shake, I keep the ingredients to hand in case of emergency. And also a link on how to assist feed, I've tried that too with my guy, I found the video really helpful

• Suggestions on How to Stimulate Kitty's Appetite
• Syringe/Assisted Feeding (Video and Tips)
• THE '~LIVER SHAKE~' FOR SICK CATS

 

I did too. Don't forget to get the feeding syringes too. I was only able to find these on Amazon, no where locally had them. Finally got one from my vet but had to wait through the weekend as they were closed when I needed it.

You can also freeze the left overs in ice trays to use later.

Good to see ya Gill

 

Ha you just answered something I was asking myself just last week when I made up the liver shake for Felix, I wondered if I could freeze it.

happy thanksgiving

 

Nice to see you @Gill & George It's been awhile.

 

I hope you can get Milo eating better. Sending prayers.

 

Been busy at home. Sick foster dog, sick cats, all better now, and then the veggie garden. It's hard to get back in swing of things when you've been away for s while. Nice to see everyone too

 

I haven't used mirtz, but if you think it isn't working for him anymore maybe he needs to see a vet or maybe he needs a different appy stim. I use cyproheptadine for Butters.
I wish I could get Butters to enjoy the liver shake. I've tried making it twice, and both times she has run away from it and anything I have mixed it into.

 

Mirtazapine only lasts about 9 hours in the cat. You are good to give daily. I hope Milo finally ate for you.