Helping my 14-year-old cat put on some weight

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Hi everyone,

I would really like my 14-year-old cat to put some weight back on, as he's lost quite a bit of his 'bulk'.

For instance, you can see his spine now, whereas you couldn't before.

I should point out that he's in excellent health for his age, but he's becoming a very fussy eater.

He only eats dry food (I add a bit of salmon oil to it) but only in very small amounts.

I've tried giving him wet food instead, but he doesn't eat any more of that either (about 2 teaspoons worth).

Are there any high-calorie wet foods available?

Thanks

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    I’d definitely recommend switching them to a raw diet; it’s brilliant for helping an underweight cat put on weight and an overweight one lose it!

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    I saw my vet a month ago for my dog, so I asked him about my cat while I was at it. He told me it would be a good idea to bring him in for a check-up, but that it wasn't strictly necessary since he’s in good health. I suppose I’m just worried about stressing him out too much... I think he’s lost his appetite a bit, even though he was raiding the bins today to steal a chicken bone—the cheeky rascal! :-)
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    A lot of cats lose weight as they get older, but you should definitely see the vet and talk to them about his kidneys (kidney failure). To get him eating again, you could try giving him some raw meat (chicken breast or turkey); raw meat is actually very good for cats.
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    Has he had a recent test to measure his urea and creatinine levels?

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    Maybe if you ask a vet, they'll be able to suggest some suitable dry food brands... but personally, I haven't got a clue... sorry.

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    Hi there, I'm afraid I won't be much help.

    P.S. My cat is 12 and he's just the same as yours—a bit of a fussy eater and a little on the thin side.

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