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Post by hayesface on Mar 31, 2010 14:45:29 GMT
We brought a new cat home yesterday, an ex breeding queen LaPerm. she's very nervous and still hasn't touched her food yet (been here 32 hours) I don't want to start worrying yet as I know cats can go for a while without eating and I think she's getting a drink while we're not looking but just wondered how long is too long to wait before seeking some professional advice?
She travelled a good distance in the car yesterday and was given rescue remedy for the journey but by last night she was in a lively mood and happy for kisses and cuddles so I don't think she's still feeling lethargic from travelling.
Thanks
Amy
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Milliesmum
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Post by Milliesmum on Mar 31, 2010 14:52:43 GMT
Is it the same food she was having before you collected her? Sometimes they can be picky!
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Post by hayesface on Mar 31, 2010 14:58:33 GMT
Well the previous owner gave me the brand names of what she fed her but didn't give me specifics like "won't eat meat with gravy, only jelly" or anything like that so as far as I'm aware what I've bought her is what she normally has, and it sounds like she was used to eating a variety of different brands because the list was quite long!
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Post by Milliesmum on Mar 31, 2010 15:00:55 GMT
Hmm. I'd probably just leave it a bit longer then. If there's no reason why she won't eat what you've given her, she's probably just having a little sulk. She'll eat it when she's ready.
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Post by hayesface on Mar 31, 2010 15:04:35 GMT
Thanks Milliesmum  Might nip out and get her one of the other brands to try and tempt her if she hasn't got over her sulk by tomorrow. |
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Post by fosters on Mar 31, 2010 20:53:32 GMT
Try giving him/her a tin of tuna (or part of a tin)...normally works a treat.
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Post by Milliesmum on Mar 31, 2010 21:17:08 GMT
Hmm. My old girl LOVED tuna. Trouble is then when you put cat food down she'd give you this disgusted look, as if to say 'What's THIS muck, and where's my tuna?  ' |
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Post by m@m on Mar 31, 2010 21:24:11 GMT
sounds like my breeding bit*hes, i always cook them chicken and rice two days a week, and the next day you can tell by there faces there not happy! lol
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Post by jasper1 on Apr 2, 2010 9:09:27 GMT
Def try the tuna, or waft some roast meat i front of her, usually 100% gobble results!
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Post by dazycutter on Apr 5, 2010 18:03:47 GMT
cats can be picky and interstingly enough they are one of the species that will actually starve themselves and become anorexic.. if she has not eaten in 3 days I would see my vet..
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The reason a dog has so many friends is that he wags his tail instead of his Tongue.
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Post by dazycutter on Apr 5, 2010 18:04:08 GMT
oh, meant to also say, try warming the food a little.. they like it blood temp..
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