No appetite

[MM3]

Do you have a copy of the blood work?
Does Emma act funny when she does eat a little bit?
Had a similar situation with my late Bengal Nermal.
Please try to weigh her everyday at same time, too make sure she's not losing weight and consider the medication, it's very serious when our furry kids don't eat.

Yes, I have a copy of her blood work.
I weigh every morning at the same time and also weigh her at the same time every morning. She hasn’t lost any weight. No she doesn’t act in any different when she eats. Not sure I’m understanding what you mean by act different.

 

[DumaLove]

I do give her good treats( no filler or garbage ingredients) those she’ll eat. I do this to attempt to get salivary glads going. Sometimes it works and I can get her to eat a small amount of food. But most times she just wants the treats.

Have you tried using those treats that she does like as a topper?

 

[David Z]

Yes, I have a copy of her blood work.
I weigh every morning at the same time and also weigh her at the same time every morning. She hasn’t lost any weight. No she doesn’t act in any different when she eats. Not sure I’m understanding what you mean by act different.

My Bengal when she quit eating, acted like she had a tooth ache, wanted to eat was hungry but would just give up at it. Teeth checkup and cleaning showed no issue and afterwards for about 5 days she ate well again then she quit again.
So was curious of when she is eating if her mannerisms was different.

 

[MM3]

My Bengal when she quit eating, acted like she had a tooth ache, wanted to eat was hungry but would just give up at it. Teeth checkup and cleaning showed no issue and afterwards for about 5 days she ate well again then she quit again.
So was curious of when she is eating if her mannerisms was different.

Oh, I see now. Yes, that’s what I thought as well. Which made the decision for me about taking her in to see her doc. When I’d present food the interest was definitely there as she liked her mouth but then wouldn’t eat or scurried away. Her doc said a true indication of tummy being upset. No issues with teeth. She checked ( physical. Exam mind you) tummy felt no lumps bumps masses of the sort. Leaned in direction of tummy being being out of sorts. I’ve been in the medical field in many different venues so I’m quite clear all medications have a huge larger side to side affects. And right now I’m really struggling with the decision of giving her the meds or not. The side effects on a scale of 1-10 to me personally speaking is a 8. I did some diggging around and found info on drops made from yucca plant. Would love to hear if anyone has heard of this product.
I appreciate all the wonderful feedback and comments and support. It’s been extremely difficult.

 

[MM3]

Have you tried using those treats that she does like as a topper?

Excellent point! Will try that today.

 

[DumaLove]

Excellent point! Will try that today.

I have done that with mine and it worked well. There is a Freeze Dried complete food that almost all of mine go NUTS for. It is a hard nib so I put in the food processor and make powder out of them so I only have to sprinkle a little bit on when needed. And it’s a complete food so I don’t worry about messing up theit balanced diet if I need to use more often.

 

[David Z]

Get a ultra sound done of her tummy, best to catch it early we caught it too late with Nermal.

 

[MM3]

I have done that with mine and it worked well. There is a Freeze Dried complete food that almost all of mine go NUTS for. It is a hard nib so I put in the food processor and make powder out of them so I only have to sprinkle a little bit on when needed. And it’s a complete food so I don’t worry about messing up theit balanced diet if I need to use more often.

Possible to have the name of it!

 

[DumaLove]

Possible to have the name of it!

Sure!! The Duck is what most of mine love, another one prefers the rabbit version. And they also come in Turkey or Chicken.
https://www.chewy.com/vital-essentials-duck-mini-nibs/dp/152725

 

[MM3]

Just did some calling to 2 different vets. Not where Emma Mae has been seen currently, since I’m 75% sure I am going to be leaving that office. ( which is a side note but a critical one) one office stated that an exray can show a blockage. Starts out at $275 and up just for the exray not including needing to be seen for a physical before. And or if any meds need to sent home. Another one fee starts At $440 just for the ultra sound. Fee doesn’t include the charge for reading it. OMG where do these prices come from?

Sure!! The Duck is what most of mine love, another one prefers the rabbit version. And they also come in Turkey or Chicken.
https://www.chewy.com/vital-essentials-duck-mini-nibs/dp/152725

thank you for interest and time to share this info.