Anorexic cat?

[wackyjacky1]

I have permanent Laxatone stains on my curtains and couch -- when I put it on Hobie's paw, he would freak out and go zooming all over the house, smearing it everywhere he went. Turns out he loves the taste, he just hated having it on his paw (which is how they recommend giving it). Now I just squeeze it into a spoon and he licks it clean. If only I'd tried that first!

RolliePollie, it kinda sounds like a kidney thing with your kitty, especially since you say she seemed better after she received IV fluids. Years ago I had a cat that began having kidney failure. She wouldn't eat or drink, but after a trip to the vet and receiving IV fluids, she would be her old self for a week or so, then the decline would begin again. I know that a lot of people learn to administer the fluids themselves so no weekly trip to the vet is required. I had a friend who gave her cat IV fluids at home, and that cat lived to a fairly ripe old age despite the kidney problems.

Regarding what to feed your kitties, I highly recommend this article: Feeding Your Cat

It really opened my eyes about what cats need in their diet. I miss the convenience of dry food, but the trade-off is a much healthier animal.

Good luck with your kitty.