My cat is 16+ years old. I don't think she can chew the dry cat food. How much meat show be fed her? She is thin?



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	Catster Answers › Food & Nutrition My cat is 16+ years old. I don't think she can chew the dry cat food. How much meat show be fed her? She is thin! Asked by Guest 503184 on Oct 8th 2008 Tagged food in Food & Nutrition Status Cast your vote for which answer you think is best! Answers First you need to start with a visit to the vet. If your cat can't chew there could be a problem with her mouth. Also a cat of her age should have some bloodwork done. Older cats are at risk of developing hyperthyroidism, diabetes, kidney problems or hypertension...any of which left untreated could have devastating effects. Meat alone can't "fix" your cat. Your vet needs to determine what, if anything is wrong and then properly treat it. Please schedule an appt. asap Hunter answered on 10/8/08. Helpful? / 1 I would use dry kitten food like Royal Canin Kitten from PetSmart and suppliment the dry food with a wet food once daily. Dry kitten food has very small pieces that adult cats can just swallow. Kitten food is also high in carbs which will put some weight on her. Good luck. ♥ Liliya Zimah Taiga answered on 10/8/08. Helpful? / 1 Don't jump to people food! That can cause all sorts of problems for her. Start with a trip to your vet and offer her some canned for in the interim. Bella answered on 10/9/08. Helpful? / 0 SEARCH FOR: IN Have a question you want answered? Ask it here! Related Questions Possible allergies or nerves??? in Skin Problems on Jan 8th. Allergic to cats? in Health & Wellness on Jan 7th. Can a cat's hair get thinner and change color as he gets older? Tagged coat, older in Senior Pet on Jan 7th. Weight loss for Phantom? Tagged food, diet in Other Food & Nutrition on Jan 6th. Cat diabetes and behavior changes? in Diabetes on Jan 5th. More Questions in This Category HOW CAN i FATTEN UP MY RAGDOLL MALE? Tagged underweight, oldermale On Jan 4th. Not Eating But Not Hungry? On Jan 2nd. Overweight Kitten? On Jan 2nd. Do you still make the 9 lives dry cat food, I have a hard time finding it in my area? Tagged areyoustillmakinglivesdrycatfood On Dec 30th. Adopted my female cat from a shelter and she was skin and bones . I let her fatten up but know she cries for food all th? On Dec 24th.


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