When I worked in a Pet Hospital in AK , we would heat dog food or cat food
for the picky eater...they loved it but man it sure could stink up the place
for a while...LOL. Thank goodness that MW wasn't for us to heat our
lunches...LOL.

"MaryL" -OUT-THE-LITTER> wrote in message
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> "Julie Bove" > wrote in message
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>> "Jacquie" > wrote in message
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>>> Julie,
>>> Did you Vet mention something like Nutri Cal for cats? You can get it
>>> at most pet stores...it is very tasty to a cat and is high calorie. I
>>> have used it on many cats when I did rescue. It may also help perk up
>>> her appetite. Might be worth a try if you are really concerned about her
>>> weight.
>>> Jacquie
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>> No, she didn't mention it. Nothing wrong with her appetite though. Just
>> picky.
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> Is it possible that her sense of smell has diminished, either through age
> or through illness? If so, it is often helpful to use canned food and to
> nuke it for a short time (just enough to warm it, not enough to be too
> hot). That intensifies the scent.
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> MaryL
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