Hi everyone,
Our 12-year-old female cat is spayed and was previously overweight. A few months ago, after we changed her dry food, she started eating less. She gradually lost weight, but we convinced ourselves it was simply because she didn't like the new food as much, and we were actually quite pleased she was getting into better shape. A week ago, we realised she had stopped eating entirely, wasn't using her litter tray, and had turned yellow. The vet told us she has jaundice caused by hepatic lipidosis (fatty liver disease). We thought she was losing weight naturally when she was actually slipping into anorexia 🥹. Since then, she's had IV drips, a stay at the vet hospital, a nasopharyngeal feeding tube, and is now back home. Unfortunately, despite all our efforts, she only eats tiny amounts, if anything at all. We feel completely helpless. We aren't sure what triggered it either. Was it the dry food, stress, a change in her routine... or an underlying illness?
In short, we're watching her fade away day by day without being able to help. Have any of you dealt with a similar situation? Do you have any advice or tips to encourage her to eat a little? We don't know who else to turn to before it's too late.
Any kind words or suggestions would be very welcome.
Thank you so much in advance for your help.
