RE: need ideas for appetite stimulant for Levi

[Faye Lewis]

My vet recommends valium for serious cases.  The downside is that the cat 
will hallucinate or overestimate its ability to do odd things. We were going 
to use it on Magellan when he was sick but I gave him 4 hours to eat on his 
own. He ate in 2 hours.  My vet wanted him put into a carrier while he was 
under the influence of valium if I chose to use it.  He said that it does 
work really well..

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Hi everyone
Vet did tests on Levi yesterday, I'll get results tomorrow (he has
decreased appetite, was scratching a lot when I made the apptment,
doesn't play any more and sits in one spot, away from the others, all
the time now).
He used to be the fearless leader, and the most active. Loved playing
too.
Now he even lets me stroke him...which I want to be thrilled about, but
I'm afraid it may be due to his feeling poorly. (I quite miss his
batting me!)
Thanks again for all yr ideas last week by the way re the
scratching---the humidifier seems to have decreased his scratching. Vet
checked him and says she is not concerned. Thinks it is dryness.
Now I need to get him eating again...as of yesterday, he doesn't seem to
want even his favorite foods (tho i suppose that could be due to stress
of having to be caught, and then pinned down, and tested.)
He didn't even jump down from his perch for the broiled chicken OR the
dry Wellness food that he always totally adored.
He's only a little thing---very bony, unlike the others--and I don't
think he can afford to lose more weight.
He is NOT dehydrated---what a relief. (I was dreading having to chase
him every other day.)
Vet mentioned Valium as appetite stimulant, but she did allow that I
might want to look at other ideas first (she didn't offer any! Think she
was indicating I should check with you wonderful guys--which of course I
was going to do anyway.).
I note catnip and baby food from previous emails that I filed. I will
certainly try these but would welcome other ideas too that anyone has
had success with.
Thanks!!!
Kerry
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